Scott County Court Records
Scott County court records are maintained by Circuit Clerk Brianna Freeman at the courthouse in Waldron, Arkansas. Scott County has a combined Circuit and County Clerk position, so the same office handles both court filings and county records. You can search circuit court cases online for free through the state's Search ARCourts portal, or visit the clerk's office in person to request copies or search for older records not yet in the online system.
Scott County Court Records Overview
Scott County Circuit Clerk
Brianna Freeman serves as the Circuit Clerk for Scott County. Her office is at 190 W 1st St, Box 10, Waldron, AR 72958. Call (479) 637-2642 or fax (479) 637-0124. You can also email the office at bnf@scottcountyar.com. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Scott County uses a combined clerk structure, meaning Circuit Clerk Brianna Freeman also serves as County Clerk. This means the same office handles court case filings, land records, marriage licenses, and other county-level documents. When you visit or call, you can often resolve multiple record requests in a single stop.
The circuit court in Scott County handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, divorce and family law, probate, and juvenile proceedings. If your case or record falls under those categories, the Circuit Clerk's office is your starting point.
Note: Because Scott County uses a combined clerk position, you can submit both circuit court and county record requests at the same office and address.
Online Case Search for Scott County
Scott County circuit court cases are searchable through the Search ARCourts portal maintained by the Arkansas Judiciary. This free tool lets you look up cases by party name, business name, case number, or case type. Results include filing dates, case status, assigned judge, attorneys of record, scheduled events, and docket entries. No account or login is required.
The screenshot below shows the Scott County CourtConnect page, where you can access the statewide circuit court case search.
The system does not show sealed records, expunged cases, juvenile filings, or cases filed before January 1, 2009. For those, contact the clerk's office in Waldron directly.
Scott County Online Services Portal
The Scott County website provides access to property records, tax information, and tax payment services online. This is a convenient option for anyone who needs property ownership details, assessed values, or tax payment history without visiting the courthouse. The site links directly to county databases maintained by the combined clerk's office.
The screenshot below shows the Scott County online services page with links to property, tax, and other county records.
Using the county website is often faster than calling for basic information like property owner names, parcel details, or payment status on county taxes.
Note: Property records and tax data on the Scott County website are maintained separately from circuit court filings; for civil judgments or liens, check both the online case search and the recorder's index.
Circuit Clerk and Combined Clerk Details
The Scott County Circuit Clerk page gives you direct contact details and information about filing procedures for circuit court cases. The County Clerk page covers county-level records including marriage licenses, land recordings, and voter registration.
The screenshots below show both clerk pages, highlighting the combined structure of the Scott County clerk's office.
Both pages on the county website are worth bookmarking if you regularly need to look up Scott County court or county records.
How to Request Copies of Scott County Records
To get copies of Scott County court records, you can visit in person, make a mail request, or use the online search for basic case information. In-person requests are handled at 190 W 1st St in Waldron. Bring the case number or party names and be prepared to pay copy fees at the time of pickup.
Mail requests should go to Circuit Clerk Brianna Freeman at 190 W 1st St, Box 10, Waldron, AR 72958. Include a description of what you need and a check or money order for the fees. Standard copies run $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. For mailed documents, add a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Under Arkansas FOIA law, court records are presumed public unless specifically exempt. The office must respond within three working days, and most requests are filled the same day if records are available on site.
Legal Help for Scott County Residents
Free civil legal services are available to qualifying Scott County residents. Contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423 or Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224. These groups help with family law, housing, and other civil cases handled in Scott County circuit court.
The Arkansas Judiciary website has self-help resources, court forms, and guides for anyone who needs to represent themselves. Court kiosks at the Scott County Courthouse provide walk-in access to these tools at no cost. You can also visit ARCourtKiosk.org for kiosk locations and online access.
Nearby Counties
If you need court records from counties near Scott, these pages can help: