Logan County Court Records
Logan County court records are maintained at two courthouse locations: the Southern District courthouse in Paris and the Northern District courthouse in Booneville, Arkansas. Circuit Clerk April Hice oversees both offices, which keep civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile case records for the county. You can search Logan County cases online for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal, or contact either courthouse location to request specific court documents.
Logan County Court Records Overview
Logan County's Dual Courthouse System
Logan County is one of the few Arkansas counties with two courthouse locations. The Southern District courthouse is in Paris, which is the county seat. The Northern District courthouse is in Booneville. Circuit Clerk April Hice manages both offices. This dual structure exists because of the county's geographic layout, which made it practical to have two courthouse locations to serve residents in different parts of the county. Court filings and records are divided between the two locations based on where the case was filed or which district it falls in.
If you are searching for a Logan County court record, you may need to contact both courthouse locations to confirm which one holds the case you are looking for. When making an in-person visit or a mail request, it helps to know the case number or the approximate filing date, which can tell you which district courthouse would have that record. The Logan County Circuit Clerk page on the county website has contact information for both locations.
Office hours at both courthouses run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees are the same at both locations: $0.25 to $0.50 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 plus per-page costs for certified copies. New case filing fees run approximately $165 for most circuit court case types.
Note: Logan County maintains two active courthouse locations, one in Paris for the Southern District and one in Booneville for the Northern District, and records may be held at either location depending on where the case was filed.
Searching Logan County Cases Online
The statewide Search ARCourts portal provides free access to Logan County circuit court case data. You search by party name, business name, or case number with no login required. Results show the case type, filing date, judge assigned, hearing schedule, and current case status. Judgment searches are also available to see if someone has an outstanding court judgment filed in Logan County from either courthouse location.
The online system covers cases from both the Paris and Booneville courthouses. When you search by name, records from both districts will appear in the results if matches are found at either location. This makes the online search a practical first step before deciding which courthouse to visit for document copies. The portal covers most cases filed after January 1, 2009, with limited coverage of older records.
The screenshot below shows the Search ARCourts portal used for Logan County case lookups from both courthouse locations.
Free searches through this statewide portal return results from both the Paris Southern District and the Booneville Northern District courthouses.
Types of Cases Handled in Logan County
The Logan County circuit courts in both Paris and Booneville handle the full range of general jurisdiction case types. Civil matters include lawsuits between individuals or businesses where the amount in dispute is over $25,000, property disputes, and contract claims. Criminal cases cover all felony charges filed in Logan County. Domestic relations matters include divorce, legal separation, child custody orders, child support enforcement, and adoption proceedings.
Probate matters in Logan County involve the administration of estates, the filing and probate of wills, and guardianship proceedings for minors or incapacitated adults. Juvenile case records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk but are restricted from public access in most situations due to the sensitive nature of those proceedings.
District courts in Logan County handle misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, civil claims under $25,000, and small claims cases. If you are looking for a minor criminal record or a traffic citation from the Paris or Booneville area, the district court records are what you need. The Arkansas Circuit Courts page can confirm the judicial circuit serving Logan County and the current judge assignments.
Note: Logan County's two-district courthouse structure means some case types may only be filed in one location, so confirming which courthouse holds a specific record before making a trip can save time.
Logan County Government and Records Access
The Logan County Government website is the main source for county office information, including the Circuit Clerk's services at both courthouse locations. From the website you can confirm office hours and contact details for both Paris and Booneville, find information on the county's other offices, and access links to online resources including the statewide case search portal.
For attorneys filing cases in Logan County, the state's mandatory eFLEX electronic filing system handles circuit court submissions for both courthouse locations. Electronic filing through eFLEX is the required method for attorneys in good standing, pro hac vice attorneys, and registered pro se litigants. The system charges a $20 electronic filing fee for new cases on top of the standard statutory fees.
The screenshot below shows the Search ARCourts statewide case portal, which covers Logan County cases from both courthouse locations.
This portal provides case data for all 75 Arkansas counties including both Logan County courthouse locations.
Making Records Requests and Getting Legal Help
To request certified copies of Logan County court records, contact Circuit Clerk April Hice's office. If you are not sure which courthouse holds the record, call ahead to confirm before making a trip or sending a mail request. Include the case number, party names, filing date if known, and the type of document needed. For mail requests, include payment for the expected copy fees and your return address.
The Arkansas Judiciary website has downloadable forms for common case types, court rules, and self-help resources for those without an attorney. The courthouse kiosk program places self-help terminals in every circuit court in Arkansas. Both the Paris and Booneville courthouses should have kiosks available for public use.
The screenshot below shows the Arkansas Judiciary website where court forms, rules, and statewide court information are available.
From this site you can find information specific to Logan County courts and download forms for common filing types.
For legal assistance in Logan County, Center for Arkansas Legal Services is at (501) 376-3423. Legal Aid of Arkansas can be reached at (870) 972-9224. Both provide free or reduced-cost help for qualifying residents. Arkansas FOIA rights detailed at arkansasag.gov allow any Arkansas citizen to request public court records within three working days.
Nearby Counties
Logan County is in western Arkansas. Courts in neighboring counties handle records from those jurisdictions: