Conway County Civil Court Records Search

Conway County civil court records are held by the Circuit Clerk in Morrilton and can be searched for free through the Arkansas Judiciary online portal or requested directly at the courthouse. This page explains how to find case filings, get copies of court documents, and locate civil court information for cases filed in Conway County, Arkansas.

Conway County Circuit Clerk Office

The Conway County Circuit Clerk's office is located at the Conway County Courthouse, 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110. The main phone number is (501) 354-9621. A secondary number listed for the courthouse is (501) 354-9617. The Circuit Clerk is the keeper of all civil court records for Conway County, including case filings, docket entries, orders, judgments, and final dispositions. The Clerk also serves as ex-officio county recorder, so deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property instruments are on file here alongside court records.

Conway County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. Circuit courts in this district hear civil cases over $25,000, domestic relations matters, probate proceedings, and appeals from district courts. Court records in Conway County go back to 1842, and land records date to 1825. Many of the older records are not digitized and can only be accessed in person at the courthouse.

Note: Conway County (county seat: Morrilton) is a separate jurisdiction from the city of Conway, which is located in neighboring Faulkner County. If you are searching for records from the city of Conway, those filings are handled by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, not this office. This page covers records filed in Conway County only.

Search Conway County Civil Court Records Online

The Arkansas Judiciary operates Search ARCourts, the official public portal for court case information. Conway County has full case information available in the system. You can search by party name, business name, or case number at no cost. No account is needed and the system is available around the clock.

Under Administrative Order No. 19, records filed before January 1, 2009 must have confidential details redacted before they can be viewed online. Cases that predate the county's entry into the Contexte case management system may not appear in search results at all. For older records, including historical court files dating back to the 1800s, you will need to visit the courthouse or send a written request to the Circuit Clerk in Morrilton.

If you need assistance with the online search system, the Administrative Office of the Courts can help at (501) 410-1900, option 1, or toll-free at (866) 823-5778. Email support is also available at acap.help@arcourts.gov. The ARCourtKiosk program provides on-site self-service case lookup stations at participating courthouses. These kiosks let you search cases and check hearing dates at no cost during courthouse hours.

Types of Civil Cases in Conway County Circuit Court

Conway County Circuit Court hears civil cases under the civil division established by Amendment 80 of the Arkansas Constitution. This division covers disputes where the amount at issue exceeds $25,000. Common filings include breach of contract actions, personal injury suits, property boundary disputes, and negligence claims. Appeals from district court decisions also come to the circuit court for review.

The domestic relations division handles divorce, child custody, child support, and alimony cases. These are civil proceedings and their records are kept by the Circuit Clerk alongside all other civil filings. The probate division covers wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and name change petitions. County Clerk records for Conway County include marriage records from 1858 and probate records, while the Circuit Clerk maintains divorce and land records along with court records from 1842. Whether you need a divorce decree, a probate order, or the record of a civil judgment, the Circuit Clerk in Morrilton is where you start.

Land and property cases are a meaningful part of the civil docket in a central Arkansas county like Conway. Land records go back to 1825 here, and disputes over boundaries, easements, and titles do reach the circuit court. Records of those proceedings are public under Arkansas law and can be requested from the Circuit Clerk at the Morrilton courthouse.

How to Get Copies of Civil Court Records

There are three ways to get copies of civil court records from Conway County: visit in person, submit a mail request, or use the free online portal. In person is fastest. Go to the Circuit Clerk's office at 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton during regular business hours. Staff can locate files and print copies at $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Have the case number, party names, and the approximate filing year ready to help staff find the record quickly.

Mail requests work when travel is not an option. Write to the Conway County Circuit Clerk at 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110. Your request should include the names of the parties, the case number if you have it, the year filed, and a check or money order for the copy fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies returned by mail. Call ahead at (501) 354-9621 to confirm current fees and get an estimate of how long the request will take.

Free online access through Search ARCourts is available at any time for cases entered into the statewide system. You can view docket entries and basic case details without charge. Getting printed copies still requires a request to the Circuit Clerk whether you find the case online or not.

Conway County District Court

Conway County district courts handle civil claims up to $25,000 and small claims cases up to $5,000. These courts also cover misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and local ordinance matters. District court records are separate from circuit court records but are public under the same Arkansas laws.

Small claims court is designed for disputes involving modest amounts where you want a faster and simpler process than what circuit court provides. Both individuals and businesses can file small claims cases. Filing fees are lower than circuit court and hearings typically happen more quickly. For disputes between $5,001 and $25,000, the regular district court civil process applies, and those decisions can be appealed to circuit court.

District court records for Conway County may appear in Search ARCourts for more recent cases. Older district court records may only be available by contacting the specific court directly. If you are not sure which court handled a case, call the Conway County Circuit Clerk at (501) 354-9621 and staff can guide you.

Public Access and Arkansas Law

Most court records in Arkansas are public. The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records, including court filings, without stating a reason or showing a personal interest. This right applies to Conway County civil court records as it does to all 75 Arkansas counties.

Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court governs how courts provide electronic access to records. Under this order, records are presumed public unless a specific law or court order restricts access. Sealed cases, juvenile records, adoption proceedings, and certain mental health matters are not available to the public. A sealed case will not appear in online searches and cannot be obtained through a standard records request to the Circuit Clerk.

Ark. Code Ann. Section 16-13-901 and related statutes set out the legal framework circuit clerks use when handling record requests. These statutes work alongside Administrative Order No. 19 to define what is accessible and how clerks must respond. If a request is denied, the clerk must provide the reason in writing. Conway County's Circuit Clerk follows these same rules as clerks across Arkansas. Records created before 2009 and early historical records may require additional processing time due to redaction and digitization requirements.

Legal Resources in Conway County

Conway County residents who need help with civil court matters have access to several resources. Legal Services of Arkansas provides free civil legal aid to income-eligible individuals across the state. They cover housing, family law, consumer issues, and other civil matters. Services are available statewide and are not limited to large urban counties.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation supports legal aid programs statewide and can help connect you with resources if you are handling a civil case on your own. The Arkansas Judiciary's online services page provides forms and guidance for common civil proceedings. For people who need to file court papers without an attorney, arlawhelp.org offers plain-language instructions and forms used in Arkansas civil courts.

The ARCourtKiosk program provides self-service case lookup kiosks at participating courthouses. These are free to use and let you search cases, check hearing dates, and print basic documents during courthouse hours. Check with the Conway County Courthouse in Morrilton to confirm current kiosk availability.

No cities in Conway County meet the 100,000-population threshold for a qualifying city page on this site. The largest community in the county is Morrilton, the county seat. Note that the city of Conway, which does appear elsewhere on this site, is located in neighboring Faulkner County and is not part of Conway County.

Nearby Counties

Conway County is located in central Arkansas and borders several other counties. Each has its own Circuit Clerk and civil court records system.

• Faulkner County - to the south
• Pope County - to the west
• Yell County - to the southwest
• Perry County - to the southeast
• Van Buren County - to the north