Pulaski County Court Records

Pulaski County court records are maintained by the Circuit and County Clerk in Little Rock, which serves as the county seat and state capital of Arkansas. The clerk keeps all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile filings for the 6th Judicial Circuit. You can search records online through the state's free case portal or visit the courthouse directly for copies and in-person access.

Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk

The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk's office is located at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. The main phone number is (501) 340-8500. Clerk Terri Hollingsworth and her staff handle all circuit court filings, including civil cases, criminal matters, domestic relations, probate, and appeals from district court. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

To search records in person, bring any case numbers or party names you have. Staff can help you search by name or case type. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $5.00 each. For large document requests, calling ahead helps staff prepare what you need before you arrive. The clerk's office is in the Pulaski County Courthouse on West Markham Street.

The clerk's website at pulaskiclerkar.gov lists current office hours, phone numbers for each division, online filing options, and forms you may need. It also has links to the civil, criminal, domestic, and probate sections of the clerk's operation.

Search Pulaski County Cases Online

Pulaski County participates in the statewide free case search system. Use Search ARCourts to find circuit and district court records by party name, business name, case number, or case type. Results show case status, presiding judge, filing date, docket entries, and scheduled hearing dates. No account is needed and there is no fee to search.

Some records are not available online. Juvenile cases are restricted by law. Sealed or expunged cases don't appear. Cases filed before January 1, 2009 may have limited electronic detail. The state limits commercial use of data from the portal. For legal or official purposes, get certified copies from the clerk's office rather than using portal printouts.

County Records Division

The County Records division of the Pulaski County Clerk's office handles real estate recordings, land records, deeds, mortgages, and other documents filed with the county. You can access this section through the clerk's main office or online through the county's property records portal. The county records division is a key resource if you need to research property ownership history, liens, or easements in Pulaski County.

The screenshot below shows the Pulaski County County Records page, which links to the property records database and explains how to request document copies.

Real estate recording fees start at $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. For certified copies of recorded documents, the standard $5.00 certified copy fee applies plus per-page copy costs.

Pulaski County District Courts

Pulaski County has several district courts that handle misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, small claims, civil cases under $25,000, and landlord-tenant matters. The Little Rock District Court is at 3001 West Roosevelt Road. The North Little Rock District Court is at 300 Main Street, North Little Rock. These courts also hold preliminary hearings for felony cases before they move to circuit court.

District court records are part of the Search ARCourts system for Pulaski County cases. For copies of district court records, contact the relevant district court clerk directly. Each court has its own docket schedule and filing deadlines. Traffic fines and misdemeanor case payments can often be handled at the courthouse or online through the individual court's website.

How to Get Copies of Pulaski County Court Records

Standard copies of court records cost $0.25 per page at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus the per-page copy fee. For most requests, you can walk in during business hours and staff will pull what you need. For large requests or older records in storage, it's worth calling ahead to give the office time to locate files.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Include the case number, parties' names, and type of record you need. If you don't have the case number, include as many details as possible so staff can locate the file. Send a check made out to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk for the copy fees, or call ahead to confirm current payment methods.

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, found at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101, gives the public the right to access most records. Courts follow their own access rules under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, which sets out what records are public and what must stay private. Juvenile cases, sealed files, and expunged records are not open to the public. Social security numbers and minors' identifying information are redacted from any copies you receive.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation operates courthouse kiosks in Pulaski County. These kiosks let you search records, print forms, and apply for legal aid without needing a computer at home. Find kiosk locations at arkansasjustice.org.

The Administrative Office of the Courts, located at 625 Marshall Street in Little Rock, answers general questions at (501) 682-9400. The Arkansas Judiciary's website at arcourts.gov has downloadable court forms, self-help guides, and a full directory of state courts.

Legal aid services for low-income residents in Pulaski County can be reached at (501) 376-3423. The Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help if you have trouble getting records from any public office in the county. If you need help with a federal case, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas is located at 500 West Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, phone (501) 604-5351.

Cities in Pulaski County

Several major cities are located in Pulaski County. Their court records are handled through the same Pulaski County Circuit Clerk system.

• Little Rock - County seat and state capital
• North Little Rock - Across the Arkansas River from Little Rock
• Jacksonville - Northeast Pulaski County
• Maumelle - Northwest Pulaski County along the Arkansas River

Nearby Counties

• Saline County - Southwest, county seat Benton
• Lonoke County - East, county seat Lonoke
• Faulkner County - North, county seat Conway
• Perry County - Northwest, county seat Perryville
• Grant County - South, county seat Sheridan