Access Union County Court Records
Union County court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the Union County Courthouse in El Dorado, Arkansas. The office handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and land filings for the circuit court. Union County also has its own district court for lower-level matters. You can search recent case information free online, request copies by mail, or visit the clerk's office in El Dorado during regular hours.
Union County Court Records Overview
Union County Circuit Clerk Office
The Union County Circuit Clerk's office is at 101 North Washington, Suite 201, El Dorado, AR 71730-5661. Phone: (870) 864-1940. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office maintains records for all circuit court divisions: civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters.
Union County has six circuit court divisions with judges covering cases in both El Dorado and Camden. Circuit judges include David C. Graham (1st Division), Mary Thomason (2nd Division), Edwin A. Keaton (3rd Division), John T. Shepherd (4th Division), David W. Talley, Jr. (5th Division), and Spencer Singleton (6th Division). Each division handles specific types of cases, and the clerk's office can tell you which division has your case on file.
Filing fees in Union County include $165.00 for new circuit court cases, $50.00 to reopen a case, and $2.50 for summons or subpoenas. Recording fees start at $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 per additional page. Multiple instruments recorded together cost an additional $15.00 per instrument with a maximum of $300. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $5.00 each, and authenticated copies cost $15.00.
Note: The County Clerk's office in Union County is at 101 North Washington, Suite 102, El Dorado, phone (870) 864-1910, which is a different suite from the Circuit Clerk at Suite 201.
Online Case Search
Union County participates in the statewide Search ARCourts system. This free portal lets you search circuit court cases by party name, business name, case number, or case type. Results include case status, filing dates, judges, attorneys, upcoming events, and docket entries. No account is required.
The screenshot below shows the Union County CourtConnect portal, which provides access to the statewide case information system.
Cases filed before January 1, 2009 may have limited online data. Sealed files, expunged records, and juvenile matters are not available through this portal. Per Administrative Order 19, sensitive personal details are redacted from the public view. For excluded records, contact the Circuit Clerk at (870) 864-1940.
Union County District Court
The Union County District Court is located at 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 864-1950. Fax: (870) 864-1955. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and preliminary hearings for felony charges.
District court records are separate from circuit court records. If you need a traffic citation, misdemeanor disposition, or small claims judgment, the district court is the right place to start. Some Union County district court cases appear in the state's online case search, but coverage varies. When in doubt, call the district court directly.
The screenshot below shows the Union County District Court website.
The district court and circuit court in Union County are separate entities. Make sure you contact the right court for the type of case you're researching.
Note: Union County District Court handles civil matters up to $25,000, so landlord-tenant disputes and smaller civil claims are filed there rather than at the circuit court.
Land Records and E-Recording
Land records in Union County can be accessed online through the Tapestry platform for pay-per-search access. E-recording is available through three vendors: CSC, Simplifile, and ePN. This lets title companies, lenders, and attorneys submit documents electronically for recording without visiting the courthouse. Documents are reviewed and returned electronically once processed.
Union County also has an e-filing "Lite" program available for non-monetary filings as of March 21, 2021. This limited program allows electronic submission of certain document types. For full e-filing of all case types, the statewide eFLEX system is used by licensed attorneys under the mandatory e-filing requirement.
The screenshot below shows the Union County Circuit Clerk page with links to online services and filing procedures.
The circuit clerk page includes fee schedules, contact details for both El Dorado and the additional circuit judges, and information about e-recording options.
Union County Government Portal
The Union County government website links to all county departments including the circuit clerk, county clerk, assessor, and other offices. It's a useful starting point if you're not sure which office has the record you need.
The screenshot below shows the Union County government website homepage.
Using the county website can save time by pointing you directly to the right department contact before you call or visit.
How to Request Copies of Union County Records
You can request Union County court records in person, by mail, or via online search. In-person visits go to Suite 201 at 101 North Washington in El Dorado. Bring the case number or party names and payment. Standard copies are $0.50 per page, certified copies $5.00, and authenticated copies $15.00.
Mail requests go to: Union County Circuit Clerk, 101 North Washington, Suite 201, El Dorado, AR 71730-5661. Include a description of the records, your contact details, and a check or money order. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want documents returned by mail. Under Arkansas FOIA, the office must respond within three working days.
Legal Aid Resources
Qualifying Union County residents can get free civil legal help from the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423 or Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224. Both organizations handle family law, housing, and other civil matters filed in Union County circuit court.
The Arkansas Judiciary website has self-help forms and guides for anyone navigating the court system without an attorney. Court kiosks at the Union County Courthouse in El Dorado provide free walk-in access to these resources.
Nearby Counties
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