Conway Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Conway are filed and kept by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County, so the main courthouse is in the city itself. If you need to look up a civil case, find a court judgment, or get copies of civil filings from Conway, the Faulkner County system is where you start. This page explains the courthouse, how to search online, and what other courts serve Conway residents.

Faulkner County Circuit Clerk

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk is the primary source for civil court records in Conway. Conway is the Faulkner County seat, which means the courthouse that handles all civil cases for this city is right here in town. The Circuit Clerk maintains civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile records for the 20th Judicial Circuit. You can visit the Faulkner County Courthouse during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Civil cases filed in Conway and Faulkner County include contract disputes, property claims, personal injury suits, foreclosures, name changes, unlawful detainer actions, and foreign judgment enforcement. The clerk prepares dockets, issues summons and warrants, and maintains all court records. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Faulkner County also participates in Arkansas CourtConnect for online case searches.

For the full county-level breakdown of offices, fees, and local judicial divisions, visit the Faulkner County civil court records page.

Search Conway Civil Cases Online

Faulkner County civil case records are available through the free Arkansas CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Results show the case type, parties involved, filing date, hearing schedule, and disposition. This tool covers all Arkansas courts including the 20th Judicial Circuit in Conway.

For complete case documents or certified copies, you need to go to the Circuit Clerk's office in person or submit a written mail request with copy fees. Online access is strongest for cases filed in recent years. Older civil case records from Conway may only be available at the courthouse. The Arkansas Judiciary online services page lists all digital search tools the state provides at no charge.

District Court in Conway

The Faulkner County District Court in Conway handles civil matters up to $25,000 and small claims cases up to $5,000. District courts in Arkansas are the first stop for smaller civil disputes. Misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings also go through district court. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

If a civil matter goes above the $25,000 district court limit, or if a party wants a jury trial, the case moves to the Faulkner County Circuit Court. District court civil judgments can be appealed to Circuit Court as well. The district court and circuit court are both part of the same 20th Judicial Circuit system but handle different levels of civil disputes.

Arkansas Circuit Courts Framework

Conway sits in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Under Amendment 80 of the Arkansas Constitution (adopted in 2001), the state's circuit courts are divided into five subject matter divisions: civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate. Not all circuits have all five divisions active in every county, but Faulkner County handles each of these types due to its size and population.

Civil cases at the Faulkner County Circuit Court can include jury trials for large disputes. The court can issue injunctions, enforce contracts, and decide property ownership disputes. Judges in circuit court are elected to six-year terms. The Arkansas Circuit Courts information page explains how the system is structured and what each division covers.

Note: Circuit court judges in the 20th Circuit also handle matters transferred from lower courts, including appeals from district court civil decisions in Conway.

Conway City Clerk and City Records

The Conway City Clerk maintains official city records separate from the circuit court system. City records include City Council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and permits. These are not civil court case filings. If you need city government documents, contact the Conway City Clerk's office. Civil court records from cases tried in circuit or district court go through the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, not the City Clerk.

Arkansas FOIA (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.) gives the public the right to access both city records and court records, though the access process for each is different. Court records go through the Circuit Clerk. City records go through the City Clerk or the specific city department that created them.

How to Request Civil Court Records

To get civil court records in Conway, search the free online tool at caseinfo.arcourts.gov to find case information. For copies, go in person to the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk's office at the Conway courthouse. Bring the case number or names of the parties. Copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. You can also mail a written request to the Circuit Clerk with the case details and include payment for copy fees. Staff can pull the file but cannot advise you on your legal options.

Under Administrative Order No. 19, all civil court records are presumed public unless a judge has issued an order to seal them. This applies to Conway cases just as it does across the state.

Legal Aid for Conway Residents

Arkansas Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to income-eligible residents in Conway and Faulkner County. If you need help understanding a civil court matter but cannot afford an attorney, this is a good first call. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation also funds legal help programs across the state. The Arkansas District Courts page explains how district court civil jurisdiction works and how to file a small claims case.

Nearby Cities

Little Rock is just south of Conway in Pulaski County. North Little Rock is also in Pulaski County, close to the Faulkner County line. Both are served by the 6th Judicial Circuit and use the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk.