Rogers Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Rogers are filed and kept by the Benton County Circuit Clerk in Bentonville, which covers all of the 19th Judicial Circuit. Rogers is in Benton County, so civil cases from the city go to the Bentonville courthouse. This page covers how to search Rogers civil court records online and in person, what district court handles smaller civil matters in Rogers, and where to find legal assistance in the area.

Benton County Circuit Clerk Serves Rogers

Civil court records for Rogers cases are maintained by the Benton County Circuit Clerk. The clerk is Brenda DeShields. The office is at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Civil and domestic records: (479) 271-1015. Criminal records: (479) 271-1016. Fax: (479) 271-1018. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Rogers cases are filed at the Bentonville courthouse, not locally. This is standard for county-based court systems in Arkansas. The Circuit Clerk keeps civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile records. Benton County is in the 19th Judicial Circuit. The county's civil records go back to 1837. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00. The clerk also accepts electronic filing for certain document types and has online payment services for court fines and fees.

See the Benton County civil court records page for full details on office hours, access procedures, and what types of civil cases the court handles.

Online Search for Rogers Civil Cases

Benton County has comprehensive online records through Arkansas CourtConnect. The search is free. You can look up Rogers civil cases by party name, case number, or filing date. The CourtConnect system covers cases from across all Arkansas courts and shows case type, filing date, parties, hearings, and dispositions.

An Arkansas Supreme Court ruling in the PBSA case confirmed that requests for all court records tied to a specific individual are not treated as requests for "compiled information" under Administrative Order 19. This means public access to these records is protected. For full documents, contact the Circuit Clerk's office in Bentonville. Records from before the online era are kept in the Benton County archives. The county also offers a subscription service and third-party vendor access for frequent record searchers.

Rogers District Court

The Rogers District Court at 2200 W. Sunset Street, Rogers, AR 72756 handles local civil cases up to $25,000 and small claims cases up to $5,000. Phone: (479) 621-1153. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is where lower-level civil matters go first, without traveling to Bentonville. The district court also handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings.

Online payment is available for traffic citations and fines through the Benton County website. If you need to check on a district court civil matter in Rogers before going in person, call the court directly. Appeals from Rogers District Court go to the Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville. Civil cases that exceed $25,000 must be filed at Circuit Court from the start.

Note: The Rogers Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations within Rogers city limits. Records from that court are separate from district court civil records.

Benton County Archives

For older civil court records from Rogers-area cases, the Benton County archives hold historical materials. The Circuit and County Clerks maintain a joint archive for records stored in film format. Email: archives@bentoncountyar.gov. Historical records date back to the formation of Benton County and include court proceedings, land transactions, marriage licenses, and probate records. If you need records from before the CourtConnect era, this is where you look. Appointments are recommended for extensive archival research.

How to Request Civil Court Records in Rogers

You have several ways to get civil court records tied to Rogers cases. You can search online at no cost using CourtConnect. If you need copies, go in person to the Benton County Circuit Clerk at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville. Bring the case number or party names. Copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. You can also call (479) 271-1015 to ask questions before visiting. Mail requests with a written description of the case and payment for fees are accepted at the Bentonville office.

All civil court records are presumed public under Arkansas FOIA (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.) and Administrative Order No. 19. Sealed files require a specific court order and are the exception, not the rule.

Legal Aid and Help

Arkansas Legal Aid serves Benton County residents including those in Rogers with free civil legal help for eligible residents. They handle housing disputes, family law matters, consumer issues, and other civil cases for people who qualify. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation funds local legal services programs and can connect you with help if Legal Aid cannot take your case. The Arkansas Judiciary online services page lists digital tools for case research across the state. If you are representing yourself, the clerk's office can tell you what forms to use but cannot give legal advice. The Administrative Office of the Courts at (501) 410-1900 can direct you to self-help resources as well.

Nearby Cities

Bentonville is the Benton County seat and shares the same Circuit Clerk office. Fayetteville and Springdale are in Washington County to the south and use the Washington County Circuit Clerk.