Lonoke County Court Records
Lonoke County court records are filed and maintained at 301 N. Center Street in Lonoke, Arkansas, under Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby. The office keeps all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile case records for the county and offers extensive online services through its own website. You can reach the office at (501) 676-2316 or search cases for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal. Lonoke County has one of the more developed online court records platforms among Arkansas county clerk offices.
Lonoke County Court Records Overview
Lonoke County Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby
Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby's office is at 301 N. Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. The phone number is (501) 676-2316. This office is the official custodian of all circuit court records in Lonoke County, covering every civil lawsuit, felony criminal case, domestic relations filing, probate matter, and juvenile case on record in the county. The clerk also records real property instruments including deeds, mortgages, and liens, making this one of the most comprehensive records offices in central Arkansas.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 plus the per-page copying cost for certified copies. E-filing through the state's eFLEX system is available for registered filers, and Lonoke County supports online record access through the clerk's own website at lonokecircuitclerk.com. You can also call (501) 676-2316 to ask about a specific case before visiting in person or sending a request by mail.
Lonoke County was established in 1873 and is in central Arkansas, directly east of Pulaski County. The county has grown significantly in recent decades given its proximity to the Little Rock metro area, and the Circuit Clerk's office has kept pace with a strong online presence and active record management.
Note: Lonoke County Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby's office at 301 N. Center Street offers extensive online services at lonokecircuitclerk.com and can be reached by phone at (501) 676-2316 during regular business hours.
Lonoke County Circuit Clerk Website and Online Services
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk website is one of the stronger county-level clerk sites in Arkansas. The site provides direct access to case information, document requests, and a range of online services that let you handle records research without an in-person visit. The records section at lonokecircuitclerk.com/records gives you access to case information and online tools specific to Lonoke County.
Through this site, you can search for case information, get guidance on how to request specific records, and access forms for common court-related needs. The site is regularly updated and reflects the clerk's commitment to public access. For users who need to check Lonoke County cases on a regular basis, bookmarking both the clerk's website and the statewide Search ARCourts portal is worth doing.
The screenshot below shows the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk website at lonokecircuitclerk.com.
This is the official Lonoke County Circuit Clerk site run by Deborah Oglesby, providing online access to court records and case information for the county.
Searching Lonoke County Cases Through ARCourts
Lonoke County is fully integrated into the statewide Search ARCourts portal. This free tool covers all circuit court cases from all 75 Arkansas counties. You search by party name, business name, or case number without creating an account or paying any fee. Results include the case type, filing date, judge assigned, upcoming hearings, and current case status. Judgment searches let you check for outstanding court judgments against a person or business in Lonoke County.
The portal is particularly useful for users in the greater Lonoke County area who need quick case overviews before deciding whether to request full document copies. Given Lonoke County's population growth and proximity to Little Rock, there is substantial case volume flowing through the circuit court here, so the online search tool is an efficient way to narrow down what you actually need from the clerk's office.
The screenshot below shows the Search ARCourts portal used for Lonoke County case searches.
Free case searches for Lonoke County are available around the clock through this statewide Arkansas judiciary portal.
Note: Lonoke County case records are available in the statewide Search ARCourts portal, and the dedicated county clerk site at lonokecircuitclerk.com provides additional local resources and online services.
Record Types and Court Jurisdiction
The Lonoke County circuit court handles a wide range of case types. Civil matters cover lawsuits above $25,000, contract disputes, and property litigation. Criminal records at the circuit level cover all felony cases in the county. The domestic relations docket includes all divorce filings, child custody orders, child support matters, and adoption proceedings. Probate records handle estate administration, will probate, and guardianship matters.
The Lonoke County district court handles misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, civil cases under $25,000, and small claims. If you are looking for a minor criminal record or a traffic citation from the Lonoke area, check with the district court rather than the circuit clerk. Both types of courts serve the same geographic area but handle different levels of cases.
Lonoke County is also within range of federal court jurisdiction. The Eastern District of Arkansas covers this part of the state, with the federal courthouse in Little Rock. Federal court records are separate from state court records and are accessed through the PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov.
Legal Aid and Support Resources
Lonoke County residents who need legal help and cannot afford an attorney can contact Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423. This organization serves central Arkansas including Lonoke County with free civil legal assistance for qualifying individuals. Legal Aid of Arkansas is also available at (870) 972-9224.
The Arkansas Judiciary website has self-help resources for those who choose to represent themselves in court. Downloadable forms, procedural guides, and court rules are available from the official site. The courthouse kiosk program provides in-person self-help terminals at every circuit court in Arkansas, and the Lonoke County courthouse should have one available.
For FOIA requests, Arkansas law under Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101 gives any state citizen the right to access public records. The response deadline is three working days. The FOIA hotline at the Attorney General's office is 1-800-482-8982 if you have questions about what records are public and how to request them.
Nearby Counties
Lonoke County is in central Arkansas near several other counties. Neighboring circuit clerk offices handle records for these jurisdictions: