Marion County Court Records

Marion County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Yellville, the county seat. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile filings for the 14th Judicial Circuit. Case records can be searched free online through the state's case portal.

Marion County Circuit Clerk Office

The Marion County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Marion County Courthouse, 300 East Old Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687. The phone number is (870) 449-6231. The clerk handles all circuit court filings, including civil cases, criminal matters, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile records. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

To access records in person, bring any case numbers or party names you have. Staff can search by name, number, or case type. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For older records not yet in the electronic system, call ahead to give staff time to retrieve files from storage.

Marion County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit. County contact details and office information are also available through the Arkansas Counties website at arcounties.org/counties/marion.

Search Marion County Cases Online

Marion County participates in the state's free online case search system. Use Search ARCourts to look up circuit and district court cases by party name, business name, case number, or type. Results include filing dates, case status, the assigned judge, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. No account, no fee.

Juvenile cases, sealed orders, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases filed before January 2009 may have limited data. Administrative Order 19 governs what records are public. Personal details like social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from results.

Marion County District Court

The Marion County District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony charges before they move up to the circuit court. District court records for Marion County cases can be searched alongside circuit court records through Search ARCourts.

The Marion County government portal at marioncounty.arkansas.gov has current contact information for the district court and links to other county offices. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fee payments can often be handled in person at the courthouse or by contacting the district court clerk directly.

How to Get Copies of Marion County Records

For in-person requests, visit the circuit clerk's office at 300 East Old Main Street, Yellville, during business hours. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Marion County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse address and include party names, the case number if available, and a check for the expected copy fees. Call (870) 449-6231 to confirm fees before mailing.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 provides the public the right to access government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19 rules. Juvenile cases, sealed filings, and expunged records are not released. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help resolve access issues.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov has court forms, self-help materials, and a complete court directory. Legal aid for qualifying residents in the Marion County area is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil legal matters and court procedures.

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