Crittenden County Court Records
Crittenden County court records are maintained at the courthouse in Marion and are open to public access through the statewide online portal and in-person visits. The Circuit Clerk's office holds civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile case files for the county. You can search most active records online without charge, and this guide explains how to find what you need, what fees apply for copies, and how to reach the clerk's office when you have questions.
Crittenden County Court Records Overview
Crittenden County Circuit Clerk
The Crittenden County Circuit Clerk's office is located at the Crittenden County Courthouse in Marion, Arkansas. The clerk handles all circuit court filings including civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters such as divorce and custody, probate proceedings, and juvenile cases. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
You can reach the clerk's office directly through the Crittenden County Circuit Clerk page on the county website. That page has current contact details and guidance on what to bring or include when requesting records. Staff can confirm whether a specific file is available for same-day viewing or if it requires retrieval from storage.
The Crittenden County Government website covers all county offices and includes links to forms, the court calendar, and other public services. If you are unsure which office handles a particular matter, the main county site is a good place to start. Crittenden County is part of a judicial circuit covering northeast Arkansas, which means some case types may involve courts in neighboring counties depending on jurisdiction.
Note: Crittenden County sits directly across from Memphis, Tennessee, and federal cases involving the area may be filed in the Eastern District of Arkansas federal court.
Search Crittenden County Cases Online
The statewide Search ARCourts portal provides free online access to Crittenden County court records. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. The system returns case type, status, presiding judge, hearing schedule, and links to documents when available. Crittenden County participates in the system and records are updated regularly.
The portal replaced the older CourtConnect system and offers a cleaner, faster search experience. Access is free and available around the clock. Not all records appear online. Juvenile case files are restricted. Sealed or expunged records do not show in search results. Files from before January 2009 may need to be requested directly from the clerk since the digital record library does not cover all historical filings. Access rules are set by Administrative Order 19 of the Arkansas Supreme Court.
The Crittenden County Circuit Clerk page on the county website is the official contact point for requesting certified copies or asking about specific case records.
The statewide Search ARCourts system covers Crittenden County cases and allows free lookups by name or case number at any time.
Crittenden County Fees for Copies and Filings
Fees for Crittenden County court records follow the state schedule. Standard copies run $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the certification plus the per-page copying fee. New civil case filings require a $165.00 filing fee. Recording a deed or other instrument costs $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each page after that.
When requesting records by mail, include a check or money order payable to the Crittenden County Circuit Clerk. List the case number or full names of the parties, the type of record you need, and whether you want standard or certified copies. Under Arkansas FOIA at arkansasag.gov, public records must be provided within three working days. For most standard requests at the Crittenden County clerk's office, you can usually get copies the same day or the next business day.
Crittenden County Land and Property Records
The Crittenden County Circuit Clerk also serves as the county recorder for real property documents. Deeds, mortgages, judgment liens, and releases are all recorded through the clerk's office. You can search Crittenden County property records online through ActDataScout, which provides current ownership, assessment, and transfer history.
ActDataScout gives you access to Crittenden County property ownership records and document transfer history recorded through the Circuit Clerk's office.
For recently recorded documents, the clerk's office public terminals during business hours offer the most current data. E-recording is available in Crittenden County through approved vendors, meaning that many deeds and mortgages are now submitted and recorded digitally rather than by physical delivery to the courthouse.
Note: E-recording vendors must be pre-approved to submit documents directly to the Crittenden County Circuit Clerk for recording.
Court Access and Legal Resources
Crittenden County has a courthouse kiosk through the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation's statewide kiosk program. These kiosks let you search court records, print documents, complete forms, and get legal aid referrals without needing to see a clerk directly. Information about kiosk locations is available at ARCourtKiosk.org.
The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov provides court rules, downloadable forms, a court directory, and information about all circuit courts statewide. If you are handling a case yourself, the self-help section is useful for understanding procedures and deadlines.
If you need legal advice or representation, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services is reachable at (501) 376-3423 and serves qualifying residents across much of the state. Legal Aid of Arkansas is available at (870) 972-9224 and covers the northeast Arkansas region, which includes Crittenden County.
Nearby Counties
Crittenden County neighbors several counties in northeast Arkansas and across the Tennessee border. The following Arkansas counties have circuit court records online.