Find Criminal Court Records in Texarkana
Texarkana criminal court records for the Arkansas side of the city are maintained by the Miller County Circuit Clerk's Office, which stores all circuit-level felony cases, misdemeanor appeals, and related criminal filings. Because Texarkana straddles the Arkansas-Texas state line, it is important to know that the Miller County Circuit Clerk handles only cases filed under Arkansas jurisdiction. This guide explains how to search Texarkana Arkansas criminal court records online and in person, how to get police reports, and where to find related resources.
Texarkana AR Criminal Court Records
Miller County Circuit Clerk
Texarkana sits in Miller County on the Arkansas side. The Miller County Circuit Clerk is Janice H. Williams. Her office keeps all circuit-level criminal records for the county, including felony cases and misdemeanor appeals that originate in Texarkana. You can reach the office by email at millerclerk@arkansasclerks.com or by phone at (870) 774-3381. Fax is (870) 773-3387.
The physical office is at 400 Laurel Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. The mailing address is P.O. Box 6667, Texarkana, AR 75504. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public inspection of records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page and certified copies run $5.00 per document. Staff can help locate specific cases, and there are public access terminals at the courthouse for self-directed searches.
The Miller County official website provides contact information for county offices and departments. Check there for any updates to hours or staff before making a trip to the courthouse.
The Miller County Circuit Clerk's Office on Laurel Street handles all Arkansas-side criminal court filings for Texarkana and the surrounding county.
Search Texarkana Court Records Online
Arkansas courts participate in CourtConnect, a free public portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Miller County has partial participation, which means CourtConnect returns basic case information including party names, case numbers, filing dates, docket entries, and case status. Full document images are not available for most Miller County cases through the online portal. For document copies, you need to contact the clerk directly.
To run a search, go to CourtConnect and use the person name search or case number search. Select Miller County from the court location filter to narrow your results. Results show the case type, filing date, parties, and any docket activity that has been entered. The system is down for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday noon.
Cases that will not appear include juvenile records, sealed cases, expunged records, and matters filed before Miller County joined the Contexte case management system. For those, you need to visit or call the clerk's office directly.
Note: Texarkana Texas cases are in a completely different court system. They are not accessible through Arkansas CourtConnect or the Miller County Circuit Clerk.
Texarkana Arkansas District Court
The Texarkana Arkansas District Court handles misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations on the Arkansas side. The court is at 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone is (870) 774-3366. District court is the first step for most criminal charges. Cases that are appealed or upgraded to felony status move to the circuit court, where the Circuit Clerk takes over.
If you need records for a case that stayed at the district court level and was never appealed, contact the district court directly. District court records may not all be in CourtConnect, so a direct call to the court at (870) 774-3366 will help you confirm what is available and what you need to do to get copies.
How to Request Criminal Court Records
In-person requests at 400 Laurel Street are the quickest way to get copies of Texarkana criminal court records. Bring a photo ID and any case details you have. You can use public terminals at the courthouse to search on your own or ask staff for help finding a specific file. Copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. There is no fee to look at records in the office.
Mail requests go to Miller County Circuit Clerk, P.O. Box 6667, Texarkana, AR 75504. Include the case number if known, the names of both parties, the approximate filing date, and a clear description of the documents you need. Attach a check or money order for estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 7 to 14 business days for processing.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, public records must be available during business hours and agencies must respond within three business days. Criminal court records that are not sealed or restricted are public under this law.
Texarkana Police and Arrest Records
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles incident reports and arrest records for the Arkansas side of the city. The department is at 100 N State Line Avenue, Texarkana, AR 71854. Main phone is (870) 773-0981. Records can be reached at (870) 779-4975. Police reports typically cost $10.00 per report. Standard document copies are $0.25 per page. FOIA requests for police records must be submitted in writing and the department must respond within three business days.
The Miller County Sheriff's Office at 2300 East Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 handles warrant checks and arrest records for incidents outside the city limits in the unincorporated county area. Phone is (870) 774-3001. The Sheriff can confirm whether a warrant is active and can provide arrest records for county cases.
For a statewide background check covering all Arkansas counties, use the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system. Name-based searches cost $22.00. These results include arrests and convictions from across the state, not just Miller County.
Note: If you need records for events that occurred in Texarkana, Texas rather than Arkansas, you must contact the Bowie County District Clerk and the Texarkana Texas Police Department, which operate under Texas law.
Criminal Records in Miller County Courts
Circuit court files in Miller County covering Texarkana cases typically include the charging document, any arrest warrant issued at the start of the case, bond records, pretrial motions and orders, plea agreements when applicable, trial records, and the final judgment with any sentencing details. The docket sheet is the summary document that lists every filing and hearing in chronological order.
Restricted records include juvenile delinquency cases under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309, court-ordered sealed records, expunged matters, and active investigation files. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and domestic violence victim address information are redacted from all public copies.
For older records that predate the Contexte system, or if you are doing historical research, contact the Arkansas State Archives. Very old courthouse records from Miller County may have been transferred there for long-term storage.
Texarkana Records Resources
Several tools help with Texarkana Arkansas criminal record research beyond the Circuit Clerk. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts lists every court in the state with contact information and provides forms and guides for accessing records. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk network offers free public terminals at select courthouses where you can search records and find legal forms at no cost. The Arkansas Association of Counties directory is helpful for finding current contact information for circuit clerks across the state.
The ACIC sex offender registry is available to the public at no cost and can be searched by name or location. The registry covers the Arkansas side only, so for a cross-state search you would need to check the Texas DPS sex offender registry separately.
Nearby Cities
Criminal records for other cities in the region go through their respective county circuit clerks.
County Court Records
All Texarkana Arkansas circuit court cases are on file with Miller County. Visit the county page for full details on the court system, fees, and access options.