Access Lee County Court Records
Lee County court records are maintained at the county courthouse in Marianna, Arkansas. The Circuit Clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile case files for the county. Lee County has its own dedicated court information portal at leecountycourts.org, which is a useful starting point for online research. The statewide Search ARCourts tool also provides free online access to Lee County circuit court case information.
Lee County Court Records Overview
Lee County Circuit Clerk Office
The Lee County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Lee County Courthouse in Marianna. The Circuit Clerk is responsible for filing and maintaining all circuit court records for the county. That covers civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, probate and estate administration, and juvenile case records. The office also serves as the official recorder for real property instruments filed in Lee County.
Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page for standard copies and $5.00 plus the per-page cost for certified copies. In-person requests are handled at the courthouse during business hours. For mail requests, include the case number or party names, your contact information, and payment. The Lee County courts portal provides additional contact details and information about court services in Marianna.
Lee County was established in 1873 as one of Arkansas's newer counties. The courthouse in Marianna has served as the seat of county government since then, and the Circuit Clerk's office maintains records going back through the county's history of operation.
Note: Lee County has a dedicated court information portal at leecountycourts.org, which provides a direct resource for court records access and office information specific to the Marianna courthouse.
Lee County Courts Dedicated Portal
Lee County maintains its own dedicated court portal at leecountycourts.org. This is the local resource for Lee County court information, providing office details, contact information, and guidance on how to access records from the Marianna courthouse. Having a dedicated court portal makes Lee County more accessible than counties that rely solely on the statewide system for online information.
The portal is a good first stop when researching a Lee County case. You can confirm office hours and contact details, understand the types of records available, and get guidance on the best way to submit your request. For actual case lookups, the portal works alongside the statewide Search ARCourts system to give you access to case data.
The screenshot below shows the Lee County Circuit Clerk portal at leecountycourts.org.
This dedicated court information site serves as the local hub for Lee County court records access and general guidance on the circuit clerk's services.
Searching Lee County Cases Through Search ARCourts
Lee County participates in the statewide Search ARCourts portal, which provides free online access to circuit court case data. You search by party name, business name, or case number without creating an account or paying a fee. Results include the case type, filing date, judge assigned, scheduled hearings, and current case status. Judgment searches are available to check outstanding court judgments filed in Lee County.
The Search ARCourts system covers records for most cases filed after January 1, 2009. Some earlier records may appear but with certain confidential details redacted per Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. Sealed cases, expunged records, and juvenile files are not available through the online portal. For any restricted records, contact the Lee County Circuit Clerk's office directly in Marianna.
The screenshot below shows the Search ARCourts portal used for Lee County case searches.
Free case searches are available anytime through this statewide Arkansas judiciary portal.
Note: The Search ARCourts portal for Lee County provides case data including parties, filing dates, judge assignments, and case status for most circuit court cases filed after 2009.
Case Types in Lee County Courts
The circuit court in Marianna handles all major case types. Civil cases cover disputes where more than $25,000 is at stake, including contract claims, property disputes, and personal injury actions. Criminal records at the circuit court level cover felony cases, which are the more serious charges requiring circuit court jurisdiction. Domestic relations records include all divorce filings in Lee County, child custody orders, child support cases, and adoption proceedings. Probate matters deal with estate administration and will proceedings.
The Lee County district court handles the lower tier of cases. This includes misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, small claims under $25,000, and preliminary hearings for felony matters before they move to circuit court. If you are researching a minor offense, a traffic matter, or a small dollar civil dispute, the district court records are the right place to look rather than the circuit court case database.
Arkansas circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction under the 28-circuit structure that covers all 75 counties. The Arkansas Circuit Courts page has a full directory of circuits and courts, which can help you confirm what judicial circuit covers Lee County and who the presiding judge is for current cases.
Requesting Records and Legal Help
To get physical copies of Lee County court records, contact the Circuit Clerk's office in Marianna. You can visit in person during regular office hours, send a written request by mail, or call to ask about a specific case. For certified copies needed for legal or official purposes, specify that in your request so the clerk prepares the documents with the official court seal. The $5.00 certification fee applies plus the per-page copying cost.
Arkansas's FOIA gives any state citizen the right to access public court records. The rules are detailed at the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA page. The agency must respond within three working days. You do not need to provide a reason for most public records requests, though some categories of court records are exempt from disclosure.
For legal assistance in Lee County, Legal Aid of Arkansas serves the eastern part of the state including the Marianna area and can be reached at (870) 972-9224. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is also available at (501) 376-3423 for qualifying residents.
Nearby Counties
Lee County is in eastern Arkansas. For records from neighboring jurisdictions, these county clerk offices can assist: