Miller County Court Records
Miller County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at the county courthouse in Texarkana. These records cover civil cases, criminal filings, domestic relations matters, and juvenile court proceedings. You can search case information online, visit the office in person, or submit a written request by mail. This guide covers the key steps for finding and getting Miller County court records.
Miller County Court Records Overview
Miller County Circuit Clerk Office
The Circuit Clerk for Miller County is Penny Kilcrease. Her office is located at 400 Laurel, Suite 109, Texarkana, AR 71854. You can reach the office by phone at (870) 774-4501. The clerk handles all civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile court filings. The office also acts as ex-officio recorder for the county, which means it keeps property and real estate records in addition to court case files.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you plan to visit in person, bring a valid photo ID. Starting July 1, 2025, photo ID is required for all property transfers processed at the courthouse. For court records requests by mail, write to the Circuit Clerk at the address above and include your name, what records you need, and a check or money order for any fees that apply.
The County Clerk is a separate office. For marriage licenses, passports, and birth or death certificate applications, contact the Miller County Clerk at 400 Laurel St, Texarkana, AR 71854, phone (870) 774-1501. Marriage licenses cost $60. On-site passport photos are $15.
Note: The Circuit Clerk and County Clerk are two separate offices in Miller County, each handling different types of records and services.
Search Miller County Court Records Online
The fastest way to find court records is through Search ARCourts, the official Arkansas Judiciary case search portal. This free tool replaced the older CourtConnect system. You can search Miller County circuit court cases by party name, business name, case number, or case type. Results show the case ID, filing date, judge, case status, attorneys, future events, and dispositions. Some records also include links to documents.
Search ARCourts is run by the Arkansas Judiciary and the Administrative Office of the Courts. The system covers circuit courts across the state. Not every case will appear online. Records sealed by court order, juvenile cases, and some cases filed before January 1, 2009, may be restricted or require in-person review. If you don't find what you need online, call the Circuit Clerk's office directly.
The Miller County CourtConnect portal at Search ARCourts gives free public access to circuit court case information.
Use the search portal to look up Miller County cases by name, case number, or filing date range without visiting the courthouse.
Note: Search ARCourts does not include automatic notifications, so you must check back regularly if you are monitoring a case for updates.
Types of Court Records in Miller County
The Miller County Circuit Court handles several case types. Civil cases cover disputes involving money, property, contracts, and personal injury claims over $25,000. Criminal cases include felony charges such as assault, theft, drug offenses, and more. Domestic relations cases include divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption proceedings. Probate cases cover wills, estates, and guardianship matters. Juvenile cases involve minors and are generally not available to the public.
District courts handle misdemeanor crimes, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. Some district court case information is also searchable through Search ARCourts. For misdemeanor or traffic cases, you may need to contact the local district court directly if the case does not appear in the online portal.
Miller County is in the southwest corner of Arkansas and borders Texas. The federal courts for this area include the Western District of Arkansas, which has a division in Texarkana. For federal civil or criminal cases, records are accessed through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.
Copy Fees and Record Costs
Standard copy fees for court records in Miller County follow state guidelines. Plain copies typically cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus copying costs. Recording fees for property documents are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. The real property transfer tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration.
When requesting records by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order made out to the Miller County Circuit Clerk. Cash is accepted in person. If you are unsure of the total cost, call the office at (870) 774-4501 before mailing your request. The clerk's staff can tell you the exact fee for your request.
The Arkansas Judiciary website provides statewide court information and resources for the public.
The Arkansas Judiciary site at arcourts.gov links to court directories, forms, rules, and the statewide case search portal.
Arkansas Freedom of Information and Public Access
Most court records in Arkansas are public under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101 et seq., the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Any Arkansas citizen can request public records. Agencies must respond within three working days. Fees for copies reflect the actual cost of reproduction. The first hour of staff time searching for records is free.
Some records are not public. Sealed case files, expunged records, juvenile cases, grand jury materials, and certain law enforcement documents are exempt. Records that contain social security numbers, financial account numbers, or home addresses in domestic violence cases are also protected under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. If a record is denied, you can contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 for guidance.
Search ARCourts provides statewide access to public case records across all Arkansas circuit courts.
The statewide portal lets you search Miller County and all other Arkansas circuit courts from one place at no cost.
Note: Commercial use of data obtained through Search ARCourts is strictly prohibited under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19.
Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources
If you need help with a court case in Miller County and cannot afford an attorney, free legal aid may be available. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services serves the Little Rock area and can be reached at (501) 376-3423. Legal Aid of Arkansas covers northern and eastern Arkansas at (870) 972-9224. Check with the clerk's office to find out which service covers Miller County.
The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov has a self-help section with downloadable court forms and guides for people who represent themselves. Court kiosks are also available in the Miller County courthouse lobby. These kiosks let you access case records, print exhibits, find forms, and apply for legal aid. The statewide kiosk program is run by the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation at arkansasjustice.org.
Court forms for Arkansas circuit courts are available at courts.arkansas.gov/directories/resources. These include forms for small claims, protective orders, and other common filings. Using the correct form can speed up how your case is processed.
Miller County Government and Court Services
The Miller County government portal at millercountyar.gov provides links to county offices and services. The county offers a property fraud protection service that alerts property owners if a document is filed in their name. This is a free service and can help protect against deed fraud. Contact the Circuit Clerk's office to enroll.
For general court information across Arkansas, the Administrative Office of the Courts at 625 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 manages court automation, interpreter services, and legal aid programs statewide. You can also contact them by phone at (501) 682-9400 or by email at aoc@arkansas.gov.
Nearby Counties
Miller County borders several other Arkansas counties. If you need records from a neighboring jurisdiction, use the links below to find the right courthouse.