Civil Court Records in Boone County

Boone County civil court records go back to 1869 and are managed by the Circuit Clerk's office in Harrison. This page tells you where to find case filings and how to get copies of civil court documents, whether you are searching online through CourtConnect or making a request at the Boone County Courthouse.

Boone County Circuit Clerk Office

The Boone County Circuit Clerk's office is at 100 North Main Street, Suite 203, Harrison, AR 72601. The main phone number for general inquiries is (870) 741-5560. The fax line is (870) 741-1794. Email goes to circuitclerk@boonecountyarkansas.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk website is at boonecircuitclerk.us.

Judy Kay Harris serves as Circuit Clerk for Boone County and holds the position of District 3 Director on the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association board. The office maintains civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile court records. As ex-officio county recorder, the Clerk also records deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney, plats, and surveys. E-recording is available through approved vendors for title companies and legal professionals who file property documents regularly.

The office keeps historical records dating back to 1869 in secure vault storage at the courthouse. Records available for public inspection during business hours include everything from old judgment dockets to recent civil case filings. The Circuit Clerk's role is broader than just court records. It also encompasses jury administration, notary services, and oversight of the court's calendar and docket.

Search Boone County Civil Court Records Online

Boone County provides full case information through Search ARCourts, the Arkansas Judiciary's free public portal. Cases since August 1993 are available in the online database. Searching is free and can be done by party name, case number, or attorney name. For older records, you must visit the courthouse in person to review case indexes, files, and microfilm.

The Boone County Circuit Clerk's court records page explains the three options for searching: using the current online database for cases since August 1993, visiting the courthouse for pre-1993 records, or submitting a written staff search request. Staff searches require you to include the year or years to be searched, the name or names to search, a $6 fee per name per year, prepaid copying fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow four to six weeks for results when using the staff search option.

Electronic filing became mandatory for all civil cases in Boone County as of January 1, 2018. Since then, civil case records have been consistently entered into the electronic system. Subsequent filings on criminal and traffic cases have been available electronically since January 6, 2020. Two scanning stations are available in the Circuit Clerk's office lobby for parties who need to scan documents during business hours.

The ARCourtKiosk for Boone County Circuit Court is located inside the Harrison courthouse. It provides free self-service access to civil case records including felony criminal, divorce, custody, child support, eviction, contract disputes, and other civil matters. No account or payment is needed to use the kiosk during courthouse hours.

Note: For technical assistance with the online search portal, contact the Administrative Office of the Courts at (501) 410-1900 or toll-free at (866) 823-5778. Email support is available at acap.help@arcourts.gov.

Types of Civil Cases Filed in Boone County

Boone County Circuit Court's civil division hears cases where the claim amount exceeds $25,000. That includes breach of contract lawsuits, personal injury and negligence claims, real property disputes, and civil appeals from district court. The court applies Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, and cases can take months or years to resolve depending on their complexity.

The domestic relations division of Boone County Circuit Court handles divorce petitions, child custody determinations, support orders, and modifications of prior judgments. These civil filings generate a substantial volume of records. Divorce decrees and custody orders are particularly common requests from the public. Both are accessible through the Circuit Clerk's office at the standard copy fee of $0.25 per page, with certified copies at $5.00 each.

Probate matters, including estate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship cases, are also handled in Boone County Circuit Court. Name change petitions go through probate as well. All of these generate civil records that are public. The Circuit Clerk maintains the probate docket separately but stores records in the same office.

How to Get Copies of Civil Court Records

For in-person requests, go to 100 North Main Street, Suite 203, Harrison, during regular business hours. Bring whatever identifying information you have about the case. Staff will pull the file and make copies for $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. For cases since August 1993, the online database can often confirm the case exists and provide basic details before you make the trip.

Mail requests can be sent to the Circuit Clerk at 100 North Main Street, Suite 203, Harrison, AR 72601. Include party names, filing year, case number if you have it, and a check or money order for fees. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of copies. Staff search requests for older cases require a $6 per name per year search fee in addition to copying costs, and take four to six weeks to process.

Recording fees for property documents filed with the Clerk's recorder function are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. These apply to deeds, mortgages, and liens, not to court filings. Court filing fees are set separately by the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts.

Boone County District Court

Boone County has two district court locations. The Harrison District Court is at 201 North Main Street, Harrison, AR 72601, phone (870) 741-2788. The Alpena District Court operates at P.O. Box 500, Alpena, AR 72611, phone (870) 437-2272. Both courts handle civil claims up to $25,000, small claims up to $5,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, and traffic violations.

Small claims in Boone County are an option for individuals with modest disputes. Claims up to $5,000 can be filed in the small claims division without the full procedural requirements of a regular civil lawsuit. Online payment for traffic citations and certain fines is available through Boone County's court payment system. For case records from the district courts, some may appear in the CourtConnect statewide portal, or you can contact the specific court location directly.

Public Access and Arkansas FOIA in Boone County

Arkansas FOIA, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., makes civil court records in Boone County available to anyone who asks. The right to inspect and copy is not limited to county residents or parties involved in the case. Walk-in access during business hours is available at the Harrison courthouse without any prior appointment.

Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court governs electronic access and sets a default of public access for all court records. Records that are sealed by court order, that involve juvenile proceedings, or that fall under specific statutory exemptions are not disclosed to the public. These restrictions apply across all 75 Arkansas counties under the same rules.

When requesting records from before 2009, note that the clerk must redact confidential details from electronic copies of those older records. This does not mean the record is sealed. It means certain personal identifiers or sensitive fields are removed from the electronic version. If you need those details, you may need to review the original paper file in person at the courthouse with the clerk's assistance.

Legal Resources in Boone County

Legal Services of Arkansas provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents across Arkansas including Boone County. They handle civil matters such as housing, family law, and consumer issues. For residents who need help finding a private attorney, the Arkansas Bar Association's lawyer referral service can assist with connecting to qualified legal counsel.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation supports legal aid organizations statewide. For those filing cases on their own, the Arkansas Judiciary's online services page offers links to forms and procedural guides. The courthouse kiosk at the Harrison courthouse provides free case lookups for anyone during regular business hours.

Nearby Counties

Boone County is in northern Arkansas near the Missouri border. The surrounding counties all have circuit clerks and civil court record systems.

• Baxter County - to the east
• Carroll County - to the southwest
• Newton County - to the south
• Searcy County - to the southeast
• Marion County - to the southeast