Yell County Court Records

Yell County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk, with courthouses in both Danville and Dardanelle, the two county seats. Yell County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties with two county seats. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile filings for the 15th Judicial Circuit. Records can be searched free online through the state's case portal.

Yell County Circuit Clerk Office

The Yell County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Yell County Courthouse, 101 West Second Street, Danville, AR 72833. A second courthouse sits in Dardanelle. The phone number for the circuit clerk in Danville is (479) 495-2414. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for the county. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

When visiting, bring party names or case numbers. Confirm with the clerk's office which courthouse holds the records you need, since some cases may be filed in Danville and others in Dardanelle. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For archived records, call ahead so staff can retrieve files.

More information on Yell County and its court offices is available at yellcountyar.gov.

Search Yell County Cases Online

Yell 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 hearings. No account, no charge.

Juvenile cases, sealed files, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases from before January 2009 may have limited data. Administrative Order 19 sets the rules on public access. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from results.

How to Get Copies of Yell County Records

Visit the circuit clerk's office in Danville or Dardanelle during business hours. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. Before visiting, call (479) 495-2414 to confirm which courthouse has the file you need. For mail requests, write to the Yell County Circuit Clerk in Danville and include party names, the case number if known, and a check for copy fees.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 covers access to government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19. Juvenile cases, sealed orders, and expunged records are not public. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can assist if you have trouble getting records.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov offers court forms, guides, and a directory of courts. Legal aid for qualifying residents in Yell County is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They help with civil legal issues and court procedures in the area.

Nearby Counties

• Pope County - North, county seat Russellville
• Conway County - Northeast, county seat Morrilton
• Perry County - East, county seat Perryville
• Scott County - Southwest, county seat Waldron
• Logan County - South, county seats Paris and Booneville