Little Rock Criminal Court Records
Little Rock criminal court records are split between two main systems: Pulaski County Circuit Court handles felony cases, while the Little Rock District Court covers misdemeanors and traffic offenses. If you need to find a case, check a charge, or get copies of court documents for someone in Little Rock, this guide walks you through every option available, from the free CourtConnect online portal to in-person visits at the circuit clerk's office on West Markham Street. Records go back decades in some cases, and this page explains how to reach them all.
Little Rock Criminal Court Quick Facts
Pulaski County Circuit Court: Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Little Rock go through Pulaski County Circuit Court. The circuit clerk for Pulaski County is Terri Hollingsworth. Her office sits at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. The main phone line is (501) 340-8500, and the county records line is (501) 340-8766. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The circuit court holds all felony criminal cases filed in Pulaski County, which includes Little Rock, North Little Rock, and other cities in the county. Records include charging documents, warrants, bond records, plea agreements, judgment orders, and full docket sheets. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. You can view records at no charge during office hours at a public access terminal inside the courthouse.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk runs its own website at pulaskiclerk.com with direct access to online case search and clerk office details. This is one of the more robust county clerk sites in Arkansas and it links directly to the case search portal.
The official Little Rock city government website provides access to police department records requests, FOIA portals, and links to the district court that handles misdemeanor criminal cases in the city.
Search Little Rock Criminal Cases Online
The state provides a free case search tool called CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. No login is needed. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. The tool covers both circuit court felonies and district court misdemeanors across Pulaski County, including Little Rock. You get case numbers, filing dates, current status, scheduled hearings, and docket entries.
What CourtConnect does not show: actual documents, transcripts, affidavits, or exhibits. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and expunged cases do not appear at all. For cases older than the Contexte system's rollout in Pulaski County, results may be absent entirely. When CourtConnect returns no result, call the clerk's office directly before assuming no case exists.
Note: CourtConnect goes offline for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday midday.
Little Rock District Court: Misdemeanor Records
The Little Rock District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance cases. It sits at 600 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The main criminal and traffic line is 501-371-4739. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Cases that get appealed from district court move up to the Circuit Clerk's office, where they then appear in the felony-level database.
There is also a Pulaski County District Court location at 3001 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, reachable at 501-340-6824. This location covers county-level district matters that overlap with city jurisdiction in some areas. If you are unsure which court handled a case, CourtConnect will show which court it was filed in once you find the record.
Little Rock Police Department Records
The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) keeps arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. These are separate from court records. The Records Division sits at 615 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The Records line is (501) 371-4654. Hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
To get an incident or arrest report, you can submit a FOIA request online through the city's FOIA portal or email AskLRPD@littlerock.gov. The FOIA unit commander is Lt. James Sloan. Under Arkansas FOIA law, the department must respond within three business days. If the cost of fulfilling your request will exceed $25.00, prepayment is required before the agency processes your request. Accident reports are available at buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. Incident reports can be accessed at the LRPD online report portal. Report fees typically run $5.00 to $10.00 and reports are usually ready within eight hours of the original report being taken.
Criminal history checks for individuals are handled at the Records Division. Bring a photo ID. The non-emergency line for general police inquiries is (501) 371-4829.
Requesting Copies of Criminal Court Records
In-person requests at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office at 401 West Markham Street give you the fastest access. Bring a photo ID and any known case details, such as the case number or party name. Public access terminals are on-site if you want to search before asking staff. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Cash, check, or money order are accepted.
Mail requests go to Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Include the case number, both party names, the approximate filing date, and the type of case. Attach a check or money order for estimated fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail processing takes around 7 to 14 business days. Arkansas FOIA under Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101 requires that public records be made available during regular business hours.
Federal Court Records for Little Rock
Federal criminal cases involving Little Rock defendants go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The courthouse is the Richard Sheppard Arnold U.S. Courthouse at 500 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201. The clerk's phone is 501-604-5351 and the email is clerksoffice@ared.uscourts.gov.
Federal records are available through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) at pacer.uscourts.gov. Electronic copies are $0.10 per page. Copies prepared by court staff are $0.50 per page. Certification costs $12.00 plus $0.50 per page. The Eastern District's records page has full instructions for requesting documents by mail or in person. Federal cases cover drug trafficking, firearms, fraud, civil rights violations, and immigration offenses that cross state lines.
Note: State and federal court records are separate systems. A case may appear in state court records but not PACER, or vice versa, depending on who prosecuted the charge.
Arkansas State Police Background Checks
For a statewide criminal background check covering all of Arkansas including Little Rock and Pulaski County, use the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system. A name-based check costs $22.00. The system searches records across all 75 Arkansas counties. This is useful when you need a broader search that goes beyond Pulaski County alone, or when you want to confirm no record exists statewide before looking county by county. Results typically return quickly online and are used by employers, landlords, and individuals doing self-checks.
Additional Resources for Little Rock Records
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts website lists contact information for every court in the state and links to the CourtConnect portal. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program operates free public access terminals at select courthouses where you can look up cases, find forms, and learn about record-sealing options. The Arkansas Association of Counties directory has current contact details for circuit clerks statewide.
For legal help with criminal records in Little Rock, Central Arkansas Legal Services provides free or low-cost assistance. The Arkansas Bar Association's lawyer referral service can connect you with local attorneys who handle expungement, sealing petitions, and appeals. If a record needs to be sealed or expunged, a formal petition must go through the circuit court.
Nearby Cities
If you are looking for records from a nearby city, these pages cover criminal court access in other Arkansas communities.