Little Rock Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Little Rock are maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk and cover the full range of court activity in the 6th Judicial Circuit. If you need to find filings, case dockets, or judgments from cases heard in Little Rock, the Pulaski County system gives you several ways to search and get copies. This page covers where records are held, how to access them in person or online, and what other courts serve this city.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk

Civil court records for Little Rock are kept by the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. The current clerk is Terri Hollingsworth. The office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. The main phone number is (501) 340-8500. This office supports 17 Circuit Court judges and handles a large volume of civil filings each year. You can visit in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

The clerk maintains records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. The County Records Department acts as the main repository for all Pulaski County court documents. If you want a certified copy of a civil court record, the fee is $5.00 per document. Standard page copies cost $0.25 per page. The office also serves as Pulaski County Real Estate Recorder, Voter Registrar, and issues marriage licenses. All of these functions are handled at the same location.

You can link to the Pulaski County civil court records page for a full breakdown of county-level offices, fees, and procedures.

Online Search for Little Rock Civil Cases

The Arkansas judiciary offers free online access to civil case information through Arkansas CourtConnect. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. This covers cases filed at Pulaski County Circuit Court, which handles all major civil matters for Little Rock. Cases include contract disputes, personal injury, property suits, unlawful detainer, name changes, and foreign judgments.

CourtConnect provides basic case data: parties, case type, filing date, hearings, and dispositions. It does not always show the full document text. For complete filings, you must contact the Circuit Clerk's office directly. The Arkansas Judiciary online services page lists all tools available for public record searches across the state.

Note: Online records are most complete for cases filed after the mid-1990s. Older civil case files may only be available in person at the courthouse.

Little Rock City Clerk and Municipal Records

The Little Rock City Clerk's Office manages the official records of the City of Little Rock. This includes City Board of Directors meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other city-level documents. The City Clerk is not the same as the Circuit Clerk. City-level records and civil court case filings are separate systems.

If you need city ordinance records or board minutes, contact the City Clerk. Civil court case records from circuit court, including disputes, judgments, and civil suits, go through the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse on West Markham Street. The City Clerk also certifies copies of official city records and maintains the City Seal. Both offices are open Monday through Friday.

Little Rock District Court

District courts in Arkansas handle civil claims up to $25,000 and small claims cases up to $5,000. The Pulaski County District Court serves Little Rock residents for lower-level civil matters. The main district court location for Pulaski County is at 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, phone (501) 340-6824.

The Little Rock Criminal Court is located at 600 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone 501-371-4739. District courts also handle misdemeanors, traffic violations, and preliminary felony matters. Civil cases heard at district court level can be appealed to Circuit Court. District court judges serve four-year terms and work full time.

Federal Court Records in Little Rock

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas is based in Little Rock. The courthouse is the Richard Sheppard Arnold United States Courthouse at 500 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-604-5351. The Clerk of Court is Tammy H. Downs. You can also reach the office by email at clerksoffice@ared.uscourts.gov.

Federal civil court records from this court are available through the Eastern District's website and through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). Electronic document copies cost $0.10 per page. Clerk-prepared documents cost $0.50 per page. Certified document fees run $12.00 per document plus $0.50 per page. Public terminals are available at the Clerk's office for free access on-site. Federal cases include civil rights claims, federal agency disputes, bankruptcy appeals, and other matters under federal jurisdiction.

How to Request Little Rock Civil Court Records

You have four main options to get civil court records in Little Rock. Each works for different situations.

• In person: Visit the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham St, Suite 100. Bring the case number or party name. Staff can pull the file and make copies.
• Online: Use Arkansas CourtConnect to search case data at no cost.
• By mail: Send a written request to the Circuit Clerk's office with the case details and a check for copy fees ($0.25 per page, $5.00 certified).
• Phone: Call (501) 340-8500 to ask about specific cases or request that records be pulled before your visit.

Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. gives the public the right to access court records. Civil case records are presumed public under Administrative Order No. 19 unless a judge has ordered them sealed.

Legal Aid and Court Help

If you need help understanding your civil case or navigating the court system in Little Rock, several resources are available. Arkansas Legal Aid offers free civil legal help to eligible residents. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation supports programs that help people who cannot afford attorneys. Staff at the Circuit Clerk's office can help you find forms but cannot give legal advice.

The Arkansas Circuit Courts information page explains how circuit courts are structured and what types of civil cases they handle across the state.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying cities near Little Rock with their own civil court records pages include North Little Rock (also in Pulaski County) and Benton in Saline County. Conway is in Faulkner County to the north and is served by the 20th Judicial Circuit.