Maumelle Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Maumelle, Arkansas are filed with and maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, the same office that handles civil cases for Little Rock, Jacksonville, and other Pulaski County cities within the 6th Judicial Circuit. Maumelle does not have its own civil court filing office - all civil cases originating in the city go through the county system. You can search civil court records online for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal, or visit the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock to request documents directly.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk

Terri Hollingsworth serves as the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. Her office is the official custodian of all civil court records for Maumelle. The courthouse address is 401 W Markham St, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. The phone number is (501) 340-8500. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk provides administrative support to 17 Circuit Court judges and keeps records for civil, criminal, domestic, and juvenile cases across the entire county.

The County Records Department within the clerk's office is the central archive for all Pulaski County court documents. Maumelle residents who need a certified copy of a civil court record should visit this location. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. If your order total comes to more than $25, you must pay the full amount before staff processes the request. The clerk's website at pulaskiclerkar.gov has additional details about services and hours.

Civil Records Online

Arkansas provides free public access to civil court records through the Search ARCourts database. Maumelle residents can search by party name, case number, or attorney without creating an account. The tool covers Pulaski County Circuit Court filings and shows case status, party names, and scheduled hearings. It is a solid first step when trying to locate a specific civil filing from Maumelle.

The CourtConnect system is also available for Pulaski County. CourtConnect is part of the Arkansas Court Automation Project and gives public users access to more detailed docket information and, in some cases, scanned case documents. This tool is useful when the basic Search ARCourts result does not include the full detail you need.

Types of Civil Cases in Maumelle

Civil court records for Maumelle span a range of case categories handled by the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Under Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution, circuit courts have general jurisdiction over civil matters and are organized into specialized divisions. Civil division cases include contract disputes, personal injury and tort claims, property matters, civil judgments, and similar litigation. The circuit court handles all civil claims above $25,000.

Probate matters, including the administration of estates and guardianship proceedings, are also handled in circuit court and are part of the public record. Domestic relations cases such as divorce, child support, and custody decisions are likewise civil court records maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. These records can be searched online or accessed at the courthouse.

District Court for Smaller Claims

For civil disputes below $25,000, Maumelle residents may deal with district court rather than circuit court. Arkansas district courts have civil jurisdiction over cases up to $25,000 and handle small claims up to $5,000. Small claims court is designed for disputes where both sides can present their case without a lawyer. District court records are separate from circuit court files and are not always in the same online database.

If you are looking for a small claims judgment or a civil matter filed locally through the Maumelle or North Pulaski District Court, contact that court directly. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts at (501) 410-1900 can help you identify the correct court for a specific case type.

Your Right to Access Records

Civil court records in Arkansas are public unless a law or court order seals them. The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., gives residents the right to inspect and copy government records including court filings. Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court reinforces this by making court records presumptively open. The clerk's office staff can tell you whether a record is sealed or available, though they cannot give legal advice.

Categories of records that may be restricted include juvenile files, sealed domestic violence cases, certain mental health proceedings, and adoption records. If you need guidance on what records are public or how to file a records request, the Arkansas judiciary website has resources for the public. You can also call the AOC toll-free at (866) 823-5778.

Legal Help Resources

Maumelle residents who need legal help with civil court matters can contact Arkansas Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in Pulaski County. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation can also point you to local legal assistance programs. Court kiosks through the Arkansas Court Kiosk Program offer self-service tools at some courthouses for accessing records and finding forms.

Nearby Cities

Other central Arkansas cities are also served by county circuit clerks for civil records.

• Little Rock - Pulaski County, 6th Circuit
• Jacksonville - Pulaski County, 6th Circuit
• Bryant - Saline County, 7th Circuit
• Cabot - Lonoke County, 23rd Circuit
• Benton - Saline County, 7th Circuit

County-level details are available on the Pulaski County Civil Court Records page.