Prairie County Court Records Search

Prairie County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the county seat of Des Arc. Prairie County is unique in that it has two county seats: Des Arc in the northern district and DeValls Bluff in the southern district. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile filings for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Records can be searched free online through the state case portal.

Prairie County Circuit Clerk Office

Prairie County has a combined Circuit and County Clerk's office serving both county seats. The northern district courthouse is in Des Arc, AR 72040. The phone number for the circuit clerk is (870) 256-4434. The clerk handles all circuit court filings in the county, including civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

In-person requests are handled at either courthouse depending on where the case was filed. Bring case numbers or party names. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For older records, call ahead so staff can retrieve the files. The county has a relatively small docket, so most requests can be handled fairly quickly in person.

Search Prairie County Cases Online

Prairie 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 show filing dates, case status, the presiding judge, docket entries, and scheduled events. No login, no fee.

Juvenile cases, sealed orders, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases filed before January 2009 may have limited electronic data. Administrative Order 19 governs access to court records. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from results.

Prairie County Property Records

Land records for Prairie County, including deeds, mortgages, and other real property documents, can be searched online through ARCountyData. The Prairie County property records database is accessible at arcountydata.com. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property description.

Recording fees for real estate documents are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Certified copies of recorded instruments cost $5.00 each plus per-page copy fees.

Prairie County Government

The Prairie County government portal at countyservices.azurewebsites.net has contact information for county offices including the circuit clerk, county clerk, and assessor. The County Clerk handles voter registration, marriage licenses, and county court minutes separate from the Circuit Clerk's court case filings.

How to Get Copies of Prairie County Records

Visit the circuit clerk's office in Des Arc or DeValls Bluff during business hours. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Prairie County Circuit Clerk in Des Arc and include party names, case number if available, and a check for the copy fees. Call (870) 256-4434 to confirm which courthouse has the file you need and how much to send for fees.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 covers access to public records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19. Juvenile cases, sealed filings, and expunged records are restricted from public access. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can assist with access issues.

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