North Little Rock Civil Court Records

Civil court records in North Little Rock are handled by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, the same office that serves Little Rock across the river. North Little Rock is in Pulaski County and falls under the 6th Judicial Circuit. If you need to look up a civil case, find a judgment, or get copies of court filings from North Little Rock, this page explains where records are kept and how to access them online or in person.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk

Civil court records for North Little Rock are on file with the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. The clerk is Terri Hollingsworth. The office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: (501) 340-8500. Office hours are Monday through Friday. This office supports 17 Circuit Court judges and serves both Little Rock and North Little Rock as part of Pulaski County.

The Circuit Clerk maintains civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile records for the full county. Civil filings for North Little Rock cases go to this same courthouse. Whether the dispute involves property, contracts, civil suits, or domestic matters, the Pulaski County system covers it. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. The clerk also serves as Pulaski County Real Estate Recorder and Voter Registrar.

The Pulaski County civil court records page covers the full county system including all divisions, fees, and procedures for both cities in the county.

Searching Civil Records Online

Pulaski County civil case records are available for free through Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by party name, case number, or filing date. This covers all civil cases filed at Pulaski County Circuit Court, including those originating in North Little Rock. You can see parties, case type, filing date, court, hearing schedule, and dispositions online without going to the courthouse.

For complete case documents or certified copies, you must visit the Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham or send a written request by mail. Online records are most complete for cases from the mid-1990s forward. Older civil case files are only accessible in person. The Arkansas Judiciary online services page provides links to all public digital tools available statewide.

North Little Rock District Court

North Little Rock has a district court that handles civil matters up to $25,000 and small claims cases up to $5,000 for city residents. District courts in Arkansas are the first level for smaller civil disputes. The district court also handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and preliminary felony matters. Civil cases that exceed the $25,000 cap or involve a jury demand go directly to Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock.

The Pulaski County District Court at 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, phone (501) 340-6824, also serves North Little Rock residents for county-level district court matters. District court judges are elected to four-year terms. Appeals from district court civil decisions go to Circuit Court.

Note: The North Little Rock District Court and the Pulaski County District Court are separate entities, though both operate within the 6th Judicial Circuit framework.

Federal Court Access

North Little Rock residents use the same federal court resources as Little Rock. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas is at the Richard Sheppard Arnold United States Courthouse, 500 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-604-5351. Clerk: Tammy H. Downs. Email: clerksoffice@ared.uscourts.gov. Federal civil cases for North Little Rock go through this court.

The Eastern District's website provides case information, forms, and electronic filing options. PACER is the national system for accessing federal court documents at $0.10 per page. Public terminals are available at the Clerk's office for those who want to access records in person without a PACER account. Federal civil cases include civil rights claims, federal employment disputes, and cases involving federal agencies.

Civil Record Types in North Little Rock

The types of civil cases filed in North Little Rock and handled by the Pulaski County Circuit Court span a wide range. Contract disputes are common. So are property boundary cases and real estate matters. Personal injury suits, including those from car accidents and premises liability, go through the civil division. Eviction and unlawful detainer cases can start in district court for smaller amounts or go directly to circuit court. Debt collection suits, name changes, and enforcement of out-of-state court orders also go through the county system.

All of these civil case types create records that are presumed public under Arkansas law. Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Judiciary sets the standard that court records are open to the public unless specifically sealed. This gives North Little Rock residents and researchers the right to access these records without showing a special need or reason.

How to Request Civil Court Records

To get civil court records for North Little Rock cases, search the free tool at caseinfo.arcourts.gov for case data. For full documents or certified copies, go to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham St, Suite 100, Little Rock. Bring case numbers or party names. Copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. You can also call (501) 340-8500 or send a written mail request with payment. All requests must include enough information for staff to identify the specific case file.

Legal Help

Arkansas Legal Aid serves North Little Rock and Pulaski County residents with free civil legal help for those who qualify. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation also supports legal programs in the area. If you are looking for help with a civil case, these organizations are a good place to start before going to court on your own.

Nearby Cities

Little Rock is directly across the Arkansas River and shares the same Circuit Clerk office and court system. Benton is in Saline County to the southwest. Conway is in Faulkner County to the north.