Crittenden County Court Records Search
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Crittenden County occupies the far eastern edge of Arkansas, bordered by the Mississippi River and sitting directly across from Memphis, Tennessee. Marion serves as the county seat and the hub of all judicial activity in the county. Formed in 1825 and named for Robert Crittenden, the county operates a multi-tiered court system — one Circuit Court and six District Courts spread across communities including West Memphis, Earle, Gilmore, Turrell, and Marion itself. Anyone needing to track a pending case, obtain certified copies of court documents, or research the history of a legal proceeding will need to identify the correct court and follow the appropriate request process.
For Arkansas cases, publicly available court case information can be found through official court resources, clerk offices, courthouse terminals, and state-managed online tools. ArkansasCourts.us may assist residents in locating relevant court information and understanding which resources are available for case searches in the state.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Crittenden County?
The most accessible way to search Crittenden County court cases remotely is through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal, which allows the public to look up case information by case ID, citation number, or party name. The portal covers cases filed in courts using the state’s case management system and includes filtering options to narrow results by court type, date, and case status.
For circuit court records specifically, the Circuit Clerk’s office also links to the CourtConnect case search system, which provides direct access to docket information for Crittenden County Circuit Court cases.
In-person requests can be made directly at the Circuit Clerk’s Office during regular business hours:
Crittenden County Circuit Clerk (Terry Hawkins)
Address: 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364
Phone: (870) 739-3248
Fax: (870) 739-3287
Email: thawkins@crittco.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For district court case records, requestors must contact the specific district court where the case was heard. All six district courts operate independently, and each maintains its own records. Written requests may be submitted by mail to the relevant court. For circuit court records requested by mail, include the party name, case number if known, and a description of the specific documents needed, along with any applicable copy fee payment.
Are Court Records Public in Crittenden County?
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes that public records in Arkansas — including most court records — are open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the state. FOIA requests may be submitted in person, by telephone, by mail, by fax, or electronically to the custodian of the records, and the law does not require that requests be made in writing. Entities receiving a request must generally respond promptly.
Despite this broad presumption of openness, several categories of Crittenden County court records are shielded from public disclosure:
- Juvenile court records are confidential under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309, and may be closed at the circuit court’s discretion, with all records of a juvenile expunged upon reaching age twenty-one
- Adoption records are sealed and inaccessible to the public except through a court order demonstrating good cause
- Custody disputes and sensitive family law matters may be restricted to protect the parties involved, particularly minor children
- Records containing personal identifiers — including Social Security numbers, medical information, and financial account details — are subject to mandatory redaction before public release
- Records sealed by court order or by operation of state or federal statute are withheld regardless of the underlying case type
- Arrest records connected to ongoing investigations and records that could compromise witnesses in protective custody may also be withheld
Where no exemption applies, civil judgments, criminal case dispositions, domestic relations filings, and probate records are generally available for public inspection.
Crittenden County Criminal Court Records
Criminal jurisdiction in Crittenden County flows through both the Circuit Court and the District Courts, depending on the severity of the offense. Felony cases — those carrying a potential sentence exceeding one year — are tried exclusively in the Crittenden County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk maintains all felony charging documents, indictments, plea records, sentencing orders, and appeals.
Misdemeanor criminal cases, hot check matters, and traffic offenses are handled at the district court level. The West Memphis District Court, for example, hears misdemeanor criminal matters, hot checks, and traffic violations for that jurisdiction:
Crittenden County District Court — West Memphis
Physical Address: 317 W Tyler Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 766, West Memphis, AR 72303
Phone: (870) 732-7560
Fax: (870) 732-7566
Criminal court records from the Circuit Court can be searched online through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal. For arrest records, booking data, and detention information, the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office is the authoritative source:
Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff Mike Allen)
Address: 350 Afco Road, West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 702-2010
Email: Mike.Allen@crittcosheriff.com
Website: Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office maintains a detention center and publishes an online jail roster, accessible through the Sheriff’s website, that lists current inmates. The office handles criminal investigations, traffic law enforcement, and county jail operations. Inmate information is also available through the Relativity Inc. mobile app by searching for “relativityinc” and selecting Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office as the agency.
Crittenden County Civil Court Records
Civil matters in Crittenden County are primarily handled at the Circuit Court level, which has general jurisdiction over civil disputes. The Circuit Court hears cases involving significant monetary claims, equity matters, and appeals from district courts. Smaller civil disputes, including small claims, are handled by the county’s district courts.
The West Memphis District Court specifically handles small claims cases in addition to misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters. Small claims provide a cost-effective, informal process for resolving minor monetary disputes without retaining an attorney. The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal covers civil cases in the Circuit Court for parties searching by name or case number.
Standard circuit court filing fees in Arkansas:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Civil, Domestic, or Criminal Case | $165.00 |
| Case Reopening or Transfer | $50.00 |
| Writs (Garnishment, Execution, Possession) | $20.00 |
| Foreign Judgments (In-State Arkansas) | $15.00 |
| Subpoena or Summons | $2.50 each |
To file a civil case, a party submits the appropriate complaint or petition with the Circuit Clerk’s Office at 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364, along with the applicable filing fee. Official court forms for civil cases are available through the Arkansas Judiciary forms library. Civil litigants who cannot afford the filing fee may request a fee waiver from the court clerk.
For civil records stored in district courts, requestors must contact each individual court. All six district courts serving Crittenden County are listed below with their contact details.
All Crittenden County District Courts:
| Court | Address | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earle | P.O. Box 213, Earle, AR 72331 | (870) 792-8909 | (870) 792-7205 |
| Gilmore | P.O. Box 253, Gilmore, AR 72339 | (870) 343-2679 | (870) 343-2601 |
| Jericho/Crawfordsville | P.O. Box 130, Crawfordsville, AR 72325 | (870) 792-4918 | — |
| Marion | P.O. Box 717, Marion, AR 72364 | (870) 739-5411 | (870) 739-3150 |
| Turrell | P.O. Box 249, Turrell, AR 72384 | (870) 343-2537 | (870) 343-8728 |
| West Memphis | P.O. Box 766, West Memphis, AR 72303 | (870) 732-7560 | (870) 732-7566 |
Crittenden County Family Court Records
Family law proceedings in Crittenden County span multiple offices depending on the type of record needed. Divorce cases are filed with and maintained by the Circuit Clerk’s Office, which retains divorce decrees, separation agreements, child custody orders, child support determinations, and related pleadings. Certified copies of divorce records from the Circuit Court are restricted to the named spouses and their close relatives — defined as parents, children, and grandchildren.
To request divorce records from the Circuit Clerk:
- Visit the Circuit Clerk’s Office at 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364, during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
- Provide the full names of both parties and the approximate filing date or case number
- Establish eligibility if requesting a certified copy (spouse or close relative)
- Pay the applicable copy fee at the time of request
Divorce certificates are also obtainable from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Vital Records Office. The fee is $10.00 per copy. Requests can be submitted online through the Vital Records Online Service (with an additional $1.85 identity verification fee), by telephone at (866) 209-9482, or by mail/in-person using the Divorce Coupon Application. All mail-in or walk-in requests must include a copy of an acceptable ID and payment by cash, credit/debit card, or a check or money order payable to the Arkansas Department of Health, submitted to:
Arkansas Department of Health — Vital Records
Address: Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Email: adh.VitalRecords@arkansas.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Marriage licenses are issued by the Crittenden County Clerk’s Office, not the Circuit Clerk. Marriage license applicants must appear together in person, both be at least 18 years of age (contact the office for underage requirements), present a valid government-issued photo ID, and pay the $60.00 fee in cash only — no checks or credit cards are accepted. Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance and must be returned to be recorded whether used or not.
Crittenden County Clerk (Paula Brown)
Address: 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364
Phone: (870) 739-4434
Fax: (870) 739-3072
Email: crittcoclerk@gmail.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (marriage licenses issued Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
Marriage certificates held by the ADH Vital Records Office cost $10.00 per copy and are obtainable through the same online, telephone, and mail channels as divorce records, using the Marriage Coupon Application. Access is limited to the record subject and immediate family members.
Birth and death records for Crittenden County events are also managed by the ADH Vital Records Office. Birth certificates cost $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy; eligible individuals include the record subject, close relatives, and legal guardians with proof of custody. Death records cost $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy, accessible to the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, child, or a named beneficiary. The Birth Certificate Application and Death Certificate Application are available on the ADH website for mail-in and in-person submissions.
Crittenden County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Crittenden County — including the administration of decedents’ estates, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships — fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court’s Probate Division. However, the Crittenden County Clerk’s Office serves as the clerk for the Probate Division and acts as the primary custodian of probate records.
The County Clerk’s office at 100 Court Square maintains probate filings including petitions for administration, inventory and accounting documents, will recordings, guardian appointments, and final settlement orders. Probate records are generally accessible to the public, though specific matters such as guardianship proceedings involving mental health determinations may carry confidentiality protections under applicable state law.
To request probate records or open a new probate case:
- Contact the Crittenden County Clerk’s Office at (870) 739-4434 or by email at crittcoclerk@gmail.com to confirm the required documents for the specific type of proceeding
- Visit the office at 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364, during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
- Provide the name of the decedent or subject, the approximate filing date, and the case number if available
- Pay the applicable copy or filing fee at the time of the request
Official probate forms — including petitions for probate of a will, demands for notice of proceedings, and small estate affidavits — are published by the Arkansas Judiciary and available through the official probate court forms page. Using official forms reduces the likelihood of procedural delays when opening or accessing estate cases.
For historical probate and genealogical research, Crittenden County probate records dating back to administration and guardian bonds from 1837 are maintained in the County Clerk’s archives. Researchers can also contact the FamilySearch network for indexed historical records spanning the county’s early history.