Find Nevada County Court Records
Nevada County court records are kept at the Circuit Clerk's office in Prescott, Arkansas. Records cover civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases heard in the county. You can search online using the statewide Arkansas case portal, stop by the courthouse in person, or send a written request by mail. This page explains how to find Nevada County court records and what options you have for getting copies.
Nevada County Court Records Overview
Nevada County Circuit Clerk Office
The Nevada County Circuit Clerk's office is at 215 E. 2nd Street, Suite 103, Prescott, AR 71857. The main phone number is (870) 887-2511. This is where circuit court records are kept and where you go to file new cases, get certified copies, or ask about existing cases. Nevada County is part of the 8th Judicial District, which governs how the circuit court is organized and which circuit judge presides over cases here.
The County Clerk is a separate office at the same courthouse address. The County Clerk handles marriage and probate records and can be reached at (870) 887-3115. Marriage and probate records in Nevada County go back to 1871. If you need older historical records, the County Clerk or the Arkansas State Archives may have what you need.
Nevada County also has a combined Sheriff and Tax Collector position, which is unusual. For any matters related to property taxes or general county services, the Nevada County courthouse at 215 E 2nd St S, Prescott, AR 71857 is the place to start. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Note: Nevada County is part of the 8th Judicial District, and the circuit court serves all civil and criminal cases that exceed district court jurisdiction.
Search Nevada County Cases Online
The Search ARCourts portal is the primary online tool for finding Nevada County circuit court records. This free system is operated by the Arkansas Judiciary. You can search without an account by entering a name, business name, or case number. The system returns results showing the case ID, filing date, judge, case status, party information, and court events. Some results also include document links.
The search covers circuit courts statewide, including Nevada County. Cases that are sealed by court order, juvenile cases, and expunged records do not appear in the online portal. Records created before January 1, 2009, may also have limited detail online due to redaction requirements under Administrative Order 19. If you cannot find a case, the Circuit Clerk at (870) 887-2511 can check records manually.
The Nevada County CourtConnect page on Search ARCourts provides free online access to circuit court case information.
Search ARCourts covers Nevada County circuit court filings and is available for free from any internet-connected device.
Types of Court Cases in Nevada County
Nevada County Circuit Court handles the full range of general trial court cases. Felony criminal cases involving serious offenses are tried here. Civil disputes over $25,000 come to circuit court as well. Family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption are also filed at circuit court. Probate cases for wills and estates are part of the circuit court docket in Arkansas.
District courts handle smaller cases. Misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic tickets, small claims matters, and civil cases under $25,000 are heard at the district court level. Not all district courts in Arkansas are included in the online case search system. If you are looking for a district court case in Nevada County, call the Circuit Clerk to ask where that court's records are kept.
Nevada County was established in 1871. County records including marriage and probate documents date back to that year. For very old court records or genealogical research, the Arkansas State Archives in Little Rock holds collections covering southern Arkansas counties. Their Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives holds records for 12 southwestern counties.
Fees and How to Get Copies
Plain copies of court records in Nevada County cost approximately $0.25 per page. Certified copies, which carry the court seal and are needed for legal proceedings, cost $5.00 plus the per-page copying fee. These fees follow standard Arkansas guidelines for circuit clerk offices across the state.
To get copies by mail, write a request to the Nevada County Circuit Clerk at 215 E. 2nd Street, Suite 103, Prescott, AR 71857. Include the case name, case number if you have it, the type of document you need, and a check or money order for the fees. If you are unsure of the amount, call (870) 887-2511 first. Staff can estimate the cost based on your request before you send payment.
Search ARCourts is the statewide portal for accessing Arkansas circuit court records including Nevada County cases.
The statewide Search ARCourts portal covers every circuit court in Arkansas, making it easy to find Nevada County cases online at no charge.
Note: For certified copies needed in legal proceedings, be sure to request them specifically from the Circuit Clerk rather than printing from the online portal, which does not produce certified documents.
Arkansas FOIA and Your Right to Records
Under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101 et seq., most court records are public documents that any Arkansas citizen can view or copy. Agencies must provide records within three working days. The first hour of staff search time is free. Fees for copies can only cover actual reproduction costs.
Some records are not public. Sealed files, juvenile court records, expunged matters, grand jury transcripts, and records protected by court order cannot be disclosed. Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19 also governs what personal information must be removed from publicly released documents. If your request is denied, contact the Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 for help.
The Arkansas Judiciary website provides guidance on public access to court records, including the rules that govern what is public and what is protected. The Administrative Office of the Courts at (501) 682-9400 can also answer general questions about court record access across the state.
Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources
Nevada County residents who need legal help can contact Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224. This organization provides free civil legal services to income-qualifying individuals. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423 covers other parts of the state. If you are not sure which organization covers your area, either office can refer you to the right service.
Courthouse kiosks in Nevada County let you access court records, find forms, print documents, and apply for legal aid without a home computer. This statewide kiosk program covers every circuit court in Arkansas. For self-help court forms, visit courts.arkansas.gov/directories/resources.
The Arkansas Judiciary website provides court directories, forms, and public access resources for all Arkansas counties including Nevada.
Use the Arkansas Judiciary website to find court directories, self-help forms, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal for Nevada County cases.
Nearby Counties
Nevada County is in southwestern Arkansas. If you need records from a neighboring county, the links below will direct you to the right page.