Faulkner County Court Records Search

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    Faulkner County, Arkansas maintains court records through a layered system of circuit, district, and probate courts centered in Conway, the county seat. These records document the full arc of legal proceedings — from initial filings and docket entries through judgments and final dispositions — and cover civil disputes, criminal matters, family law cases, and probate proceedings. The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk serves as the primary custodian of court records, while the County Clerk maintains probate and guardianship files. Together, these offices hold the documentary history of legal activity in Faulkner County dating back decades, with electronically accessible records spanning from January 1, 2009, forward.

    Working through court records in Arkansas can involve multiple pathways: visiting clerk offices in person, submitting written requests by mail, or using official online search tools. ArkansasCourts.us can help residents locate publicly available case information from Arkansas courts, including those in Faulkner County, as an additional resource alongside official clerk offices and public access terminals.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Faulkner County?

    The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk’s Office is the starting point for most court record searches in the county. The office maintains all circuit and juvenile court records, and since June 1, 2016, the court has operated under electronic filing, making records from January 1, 2009, forward available through the Search ARCourts portal — the statewide online case information system for Arkansas courts using the Contexte Case Management System.

    Circuit Clerk’s Office
    Office & Mailing Address: 724 Locust Ave., Conway, AR 72034
    Phone: (501) 450-4911 | Fax: (501) 450-4948
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)

    A second clerk location serves the Justice Building:
    510 S. German Lane, Conway, AR 72034 | Phone: (501) 328-5904

    Search methods available:

    • Online – Search ARCourts: Search by party name or case number for public case information. The portal provides parties involved, judges, filings, charges, dispositions, upcoming events, and judgment details. Subscription options include $70.00/month for unlimited search access, $120.00/month for daily bulk image downloads, and $150.00/month for daily bulk images plus unrestricted search access. Individual document inspections cost $0.50 per page.
    • In person: Visit either Circuit Clerk location. Name-based searches conducted by staff cost $6.00 per name. Bring a government-issued photo ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope if requesting copies by mail pickup.
    • By mail: Address requests to the Circuit Clerk’s Office at 724 Locust Ave., Conway, AR 72034. Identify the case number, party names, case date, and type of document needed.

    Copy fees at the Circuit Clerk’s Office:

    • Standard copies (per page, not certified): $0.50
    • Certified or authenticated copies: $5.00

    The county’s court system includes these primary courts:

    CourtAddressPhoneFax
    Faulkner County Circuit Court724 Locust St., P.O. Box 9, Conway, AR 72033(501) 450-4911(501) 450-4948
    District Court – Conway810 Parkway St., Conway, AR 72034(501) 450-6112(501) 450-6184
    District Court – Greenbrier11 Wilson Farm Rd., P.O. Box 415, Greenbrier, AR 72058(501) 679-0538(501) 679-0893
    District Court – Mayflower2 Ashmore Dr., P.O. Box 69, Mayflower, AR 72106(501) 470-0948(501) 470-0543
    District Court – ViloniaP.O. Box 188, Vilonia, AR 72173(501) 796-2534(501) 796-8189
    District Court – GuyP.O. Box 12, Guy, AR 72061(501) 679-4585(501) 679-8907
    District Court – Mt. VernonP.O. Box 126, Mt. Vernon, AR 72111(501) 849-2323(501) 849-2002

    Are Court Records Public in Faulkner County?

    The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives Arkansas citizens a broad right to access government records, including court records. Complementing FOIA, Arkansas Administrative Order No. 19 specifically governs access to — and confidentiality of — court records that fall outside the scope of FOIA. Under this framework, Arkansans may generally request court documents without providing a reason for the request.

    However, certain categories of information are withheld from public disclosure or may be redacted by the court or clerk:

    • Federally protected data and records made confidential under Arkansas law or court order
    • Social Security numbers and financial account details
    • Expunged or sealed case information
    • Internal judicial communications
    • Protected individuals’ residential addresses
    • Juvenile court records
    • Records related to ongoing criminal investigations
    • Personal information shielded by privacy protections

    Courts and clerks retain authority to redact personal identifiers from documents, particularly those filed before January 1, 2009. When a record contains both public and confidential content, the public portion must remain accessible, but protected content will be removed or blocked. Parties may petition the court for an order compelling disclosure of restricted records.

    Faulkner County Criminal Court Records

    Felony criminal cases in Faulkner County are heard exclusively by the Circuit Court, while the Faulkner County District Courts — with divisions in Conway, Greenbrier, Mayflower, Vilonia, Guy, and Mt. Vernon — handle misdemeanors, traffic violations, and initial hearings for more serious matters. The Circuit Clerk is the records custodian for all circuit-level criminal proceedings, including docket numbers, defendant names, charges, dispositions, and judgments.

    Criminal case records from January 1, 2009, forward are accessible through Search ARCourts. Older records can be reviewed in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office, which has court cases scanned back to 2000 and all orders scanned back to 1997.

    For broader criminal history information, the Arkansas State Police administers two online criminal background check systems:

    1. Consent-based or mandated checks: Available through the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System — $22.00 per search.
    2. Open criminal history (no consent required): Available through the Arkansas Open Criminal History System — $24.00 per search.

    For in-person or mailed requests to the Arkansas State Police, the fee is $25.00 per request. Mail submissions require a completed ASP-122 form with the subject’s signed release, a $25.00 check or money order, and a stamped self-addressed envelope, sent to:

    Arkansas State Police ID Bureau
    1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209
    Phone: (501) 618-8500

    In-person requests at the Arkansas State Police Headquarters (located at I-30 and Geyer Springs Road, Exit 133, Little Rock) are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.

    Faulkner County Civil Court Records

    The Faulkner County Circuit Court holds broad jurisdiction over civil matters in the county, including high-value disputes, equity actions, and cases without a monetary ceiling. The District Courts handle civil claims up to $25,000, as well as small claims matters of $100 or less.

    All civil court records are maintained by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, which holds complete records of pending and past civil cases including summons, orders, judgments, and injunctions. Records from January 1, 2009, forward are searchable through the Search ARCourts portal. The office began electronic filing on June 1, 2016, so all cases since that date have been filed electronically and are fully indexed.

    Filing fees for civil matters at the Circuit Clerk’s Office:

    • Initiating a cause of action in Circuit or Domestic Relations Court: $185.00 (includes the $20.00 electronic filing fee per Administrative Order 21)
    • Appeal from District Court to Circuit Court – Civil: $185.00
    • Appeal from District Court to Circuit Court – Criminal: $170.00
    • Re-opening a cause of action or transferring a case: $50.00
    • Summons (Circuit or Domestic Relations cases): $2.50
    • Subpoena (Circuit or Domestic Relations Court): $2.50

    For those researching real estate and property instruments, the Circuit Clerk also acts as the county’s ex-officio recorder under A.C.A. §14-15-401 et seq. and maintains records of deeds, mortgages, liens, and surety bonds. Recording fees for instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Land records are searchable through the BIS electronic land records portal maintained by the Circuit Clerk, with records scanned back to 1950.

    Faulkner County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Faulkner County — including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity actions, adoptions, and domestic violence protective orders — are heard by the Circuit Court. The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk maintains these records in the same system as other civil court filings, and cases from January 1, 2009, forward are accessible through the Search ARCourts portal by party name or case ID.

    Marriage licenses are issued by the Faulkner County Clerk’s Office, located at 801 Locust Ave., Conway, AR 72034. The fee for a standard marriage license is $60.00 in cash (debit/credit card accepted with a fee). Both parties must appear in person with a valid photo ID. Applicants between 18 and 21 must also provide a birth certificate. A covenant marriage license option is also available and requires prior counseling documentation; the Covenant Marriage License Form can be downloaded from the county’s website.

    Marriage and divorce records (certified copies) are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Vital Records office. Arkansas has kept marriage records since 1917 and divorce records since 1923. Certified copies cost $10.00 per copy, with a $5.00 processing fee and a $1.85 non-refundable proof-of-identification charge for online orders. Requests may be submitted through several channels:

    • Online: Through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records portal for marriage records or divorce records, with several expedited shipping options available. Payment by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express is accepted. Processing typically takes 7 to 14 business days from approval, plus shipping time.
    • By mail: Submit a completed certificate request form, a check or money order payable to the Arkansas Department of Health, and a copy of valid identification to:
      Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
    • In person: The ADH Vital Records Office at 4815 West Markham St., Little Rock (across from War Memorial Stadium) is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.
    • By Phone: Call toll-free (866) 209-9482 for assisted ordering with expedited shipping options.

    Birth and death certificates for Faulkner County residents are available from the Faulkner County Health Unit at 811 N. Creek Drive, Conway, AR 72032, Phone: (501) 450-4941 The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Tuesday. The ADH maintains statewide records from 1914 forward. Current fees from the Arkansas Department of Health are $12.00 for the first copy of a birth record and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. Death records cost $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy. Requests can be placed online, by mail to the ADH Vital Records office in Little Rock, by phone at (866) 209-9482, or in person at the local health unit or the state ADH office.

    Faulkner County Probate Court Records

    Probate matters in Faulkner County are handled through the County Court and the Circuit Court’s probate jurisdiction, with the Faulkner County Clerk serving as the statutory custodian of probate court records. The County Clerk is responsible for filing instruments in decedent estate cases and maintaining adoption and guardianship records within the county.

    The County Clerk’s Office is located at 801 Locust Ave., Conway, AR 72034:
    Phone: (501) 450-4909 | Fax: (501) 450-4938
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)

    Probate proceedings in Faulkner County encompass a range of legal matters, including:

    • Will probate and appointment of executors or administrators for decedent estates
    • Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for minors and incapacitated adults
    • Adoption proceedings
    • Name change petitions
    • Will contests and interpretation disputes
    • Small estate administration

    Probate court fees at the County Clerk’s Office:

    • Probate Court filing fee: $165.00
    • Small Estate filing fee: $30.00
    • Claim Against Estate: $5.00
    • Certificate Copy: $5.00
    • General copies: $0.50 per page

    The Collection of Small Estates Form is available for download directly from the county website for estates that qualify for simplified administration.

    Probate case records accessible through the Search ARCourts portal can be searched using case numbers, case titles, party names, attorneys, judges, and docket entries, providing a no-cost starting point for locating basic probate case information online. For complete case file access, including certified copies of wills, letters of administration, guardianship orders, and estate inventories, requests should be directed to the County Clerk’s Office in person or by mail.