Access Faulkner County Civil Court Records

Faulkner County civil court records are maintained by Circuit Clerk Nancy Eastham at the courthouse in Conway, Arkansas. This page covers how to search civil case filings online through multiple portals, how to request certified copies, and what civil case types are processed through the Faulkner County Circuit Court in the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Faulkner County Circuit Clerk Office

Circuit Clerk Nancy Eastham serves as the official keeper of civil court records for Faulkner County. The office is at 724 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72034. The mailing address is P.O. Box 9, Conway, AR 72033. The phone is 501-450-4911 and fax is (501) 450-4948. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays. The clerk is both the clerk of the Circuit Court and the juvenile court, and serves as ex-officio recorder for the county.

Real estate records have been scanned back to 1950, court cases back to 2000, and all orders back to 1997. Electronic filing for court cases began June 1, 2016. Court records going back to January 1, 2009 are accessible through the Public Court Connect system. The office also offers a customer fraud alert service that sends email notifications when a document is filed under your name. That feature is available through the BIS online portal. Staff include deputy clerks handling real estate recording, court processing, and general clerk duties.

The BIS online land records system is available at the Circuit Clerk's website at faulknecircuitclerk.com. It offers a free public search of real estate recordings, with e-recording available for businesses. A Veteran's Reward Program provides discounts for veterans using the e-recording service. For UCC searches, the fee is $6.00 per name. UCC-1 financing statement filings cost $12.00, and continuation or amendment filings cost $6.00.

Online Search for Faulkner County Civil Records

Faulkner County has multiple online access options for civil court records. The statewide Search ARCourts portal from the Arkansas Judiciary allows free searches by party name, business name, or case number. This is the primary free tool for looking up civil case information statewide, including Faulkner County cases. Filter results by court type, case type, party type, or status.

The CourtConnect portal lets you search by person name or case ID and view and print document images for cases using the ACS Contexte case management system. This is the same system used by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk. If you have access issues with either online portal, the AOC help desk can assist at (501) 410-1900, option 1, or toll-free (866) 823-5778, or by email at acap.help@arcourts.gov.

Cases created before January 1, 2009 may have personal details redacted under Administrative Order No. 19. Records from before the county joined CourtConnect may not be available online. For those, visit the courthouse or call 501-450-4911. Note: Court cases in Faulkner County have been scanned back to 2000, so older records are on-site but not necessarily available through the online portal.

Civil Case Types in Faulkner County Circuit Court

Faulkner County Circuit Court handles civil cases through its civil division under Amendment 80 of the Arkansas Constitution. Civil matters include negligence claims, contract disputes, fraud, foreclosures, evictions, property disputes, and name changes. The civil division hears cases where the amount at issue exceeds $25,000. District courts handle civil claims up to $25,000 and small claims up to $5,000.

Faulkner County has six district courts: Conway at 810 Parkway St, (501) 450-6112; Greenbrier at 11 Wilson Farm Rd, (501) 679-0538; Guy at P.O. Box 12, (501) 679-4585; Mayflower at 2 Ashmore Dr, (501) 470-0948; Mt. Vernon at P.O. Box 126, (501) 849-2323; and Vilonia at P.O. Box 188, (501) 796-2534. Each handles local civil matters, traffic violations, and misdemeanors. District court records are public and separate from circuit court filings.

The domestic relations division of Faulkner County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, and domestic violence protection orders. The probate division covers estates, wills, and guardianships. All of these records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk. Jury information for Faulkner County is available online at myjuryinfo.arcourts.gov, where jurors can complete questionnaires and contact the court. Note: Juvenile records are not open to the public. Sealed and adoption records are also excluded from public access.

Filing Fees and Copy Costs in Faulkner County

Filing fees in Faulkner County Circuit Court include $185.00 to initiate a cause of action in circuit or domestic relations court, $185.00 for a civil appeal from district court, $170.00 for a criminal appeal, and $50.00 to reopen a cause of action. Summons and subpoena fees are $2.50 each. Non-standard document fees (larger than 8.5" x 11") are $25.00.

Copies of court documents cost $0.50 per page in Faulkner County, which is higher than the $0.25 standard found in many other Arkansas counties. Certified or authenticated copies cost $5.00. These fees are set at the local level and may differ from other counties. Call 501-450-4911 to confirm current rates before submitting a request. Payment options include cash and check for in-person transactions; the BIS online system accepts major credit cards for land records services.

Legal Framework for Civil Records in Arkansas

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., makes civil court records open to any person. The Circuit Clerk must respond to records requests and can only charge fees set by law. Under Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court, records are presumed public unless sealed by statute or court order. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-901 et seq. provides the detailed framework for how circuit clerks manage records access. Faulkner County follows these statewide rules when handling civil records requests.

Legal forms for self-represented litigants in Faulkner County are available at arlegalservices.org. Legal answers can be found at arfreelegalanswers.org. Both resources are free to use and cover a range of civil case types common to the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Legal Resources in Faulkner County

Legal Services of Arkansas provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in Faulkner County. They handle housing disputes, family law cases, and other civil matters in the Conway area. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation supports legal aid programs statewide and can connect you with resources for the 20th Judicial Circuit. The Arkansas Judiciary's online services page has self-help forms and procedural guides for people managing civil cases on their own.

Nearby Counties

Faulkner County is in central Arkansas in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Conway is the county seat and a major regional center. Each surrounding county has its own circuit clerk and civil records system.

• Pulaski County - to the south
• Lonoke County - to the southeast
• Prairie County - to the east
• Conway County - to the northwest
• Pope County - to the west
• Cleburne County - to the northeast