Find Court Records in White County

White County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Searcy, the county seat. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile case filings for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Case records can be searched free online through the state's case portal, and the county also offers online access to land records through its own county website.

White County Circuit Clerk Office

The White County Circuit Clerk's office is at 300 North Spruce Street, Searcy, AR 72143. The phone number is (501) 279-6204. The clerk keeps all court filings for the county, including civil cases, criminal matters, domestic relations, probate files, and juvenile records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

To access records in person, visit the clerk's office on North Spruce Street. Bring case numbers or party names to help staff locate files. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. For large requests or records in storage, calling ahead saves time.

The White County government website at whitecounty.ar.gov/circuitclerk lists office contact details, links to the online document search, and information on recording real estate documents. The site is a good first stop before you make the trip to the courthouse.

Search White County Cases Online

White County participates in the state's free online case search system. Use Search ARCourts to find circuit and district court cases by party name, business name, case number, or case type. The system shows filing dates, case status, the presiding judge, docket entries, and scheduled events. No account is needed and there is no cost to search.

Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged filings are not available online. Cases filed before January 1, 2009 may have limited electronic detail. Administrative Order 19 governs what is public. Personal information like social security numbers and minor children's names is redacted from records you view through the portal.

White County Land and Property Records

Land records for White County are available through the county's ARCountyData system and the circuit clerk's recording division. You can search deeds, mortgages, and other real property documents online at whitecounty.ar.gov. The screenshot below shows the county's ARCountyData portal for property records.

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 fees. Property records go back many decades in the clerk's records vault.

White County County Clerk

The White County County Clerk is a separate office from the Circuit Clerk. The County Clerk handles voter registration, elections, marriage licenses, and county government records such as county court minutes. The County Clerk's office is also at the White County Courthouse in Searcy. Their phone is (501) 279-6200. If you need a marriage record or election record rather than a court case file, the County Clerk's office is the right stop.

How to Get Copies of White County Records

Visit the circuit clerk's office at 300 North Spruce Street during business hours. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the White County Circuit Clerk, 300 North Spruce Street, Searcy, AR 72143. Include the case number or party names, approximate filing year, and a check or money order for the copy fee. Call (501) 279-6204 ahead of time to confirm fees for your specific request.

The state's Freedom of Information Act under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 covers most public records. Courts follow the rules in Administrative Order 19, which sets out what is accessible and what is sealed. If you run into issues getting a record, the Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website provides court forms, self-help materials, and a complete list of courts. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation operates kiosks in some courthouses that help residents search records and find legal aid. Check arkansasjustice.org for locations near Searcy.

Legal aid for qualifying residents in the area can be reached through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. If you need help in a federal case, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas covers White County. Contact their Little Rock office at (501) 604-5351 for information on federal cases.

Cities in White County

The city of Searcy is the main population center in White County. Its court records run through the White County Circuit Clerk system.

• Searcy - County seat of White County

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