Crittenden County Criminal Court Records
Crittenden County criminal court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office in Marion, which serves one of Arkansas's busiest border counties and keeps records dating back to 1826. Whether you need to look up a felony case, find a misdemeanor filing, check a docket, or get certified copies, this guide covers the full range of ways to search Crittenden County criminal court records online and in person.
Crittenden County Criminal Court Records
Crittenden County Circuit Clerk Office
Circuit Clerk Terry Hawkins runs the clerk's office at 100 Court Street, Marion, AR 72364. Phone is (870) 739-3248. Fax is (870) 739-3287. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office manages felony criminal cases, misdemeanor appeals, civil cases, domestic matters, probate, and traffic records under the authority of Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102. Records in the archives date back to 1826, making this one of the longer-running court record collections in the state.
The Crittenden County Circuit Clerk's Office in Marion handles all criminal case filings, certified copies, and docket access for the county. The page at crittendencountyar.org provides contact details and guidance for record requests.
You can reach the clerk by email at crittcoclerk@gmail.com for general questions. For certified copies or full document requests, the office requires an in-person visit or a written mail request. The county's website at crittendencountyar.org has current contact information and basic guidance on court services.
Search Crittenden County Records Online
Crittenden County participates in CourtConnect, the state's free public case search tool at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The county has partial participation, so CourtConnect returns basic index information rather than full document images. You can search by case number or party name, see case status, hear dates, and docket entries. No login is needed.
Records created before January 1, 2009 require special handling in some situations. The clerk's office may need to review those files for confidential details before releasing copies. Cases predating the county's entry into the Contexte case management system may not appear in CourtConnect at all. Juvenile and sealed cases never appear in the public portal.
The Crittenden County website provides links to court services, contact information for county offices, and resources for residents looking to access public records including criminal case filings.
Note: CourtConnect is down for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and Saturday night through Sunday noon.
How to Request Crittenden Court Records
In-person visits to 100 Court Street in Marion give you the most direct access to Crittenden County criminal court records. Bring a photo ID and any case details you have. A public access terminal is available in the office so you can run your own search first. Staff can locate specific files and tell you the copy cost before you pay.
Mail requests are accepted at the same address. Your written request should include the case number if you have it, both party names, the approximate filing date, and what documents you need. Attach a check or money order for estimated fees, plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. For requests that will cost more than $25.00, the office requires prepayment. Processing by mail takes 7 to 14 business days in most cases.
Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, requires public records to be made available during regular business hours. Extensive search requests may carry an additional search fee. Fee waivers are possible for parties who qualify as indigent if the court approves a waiver form.
District Courts in Crittenden County
Crittenden County has a large number of district courts that handle misdemeanors, traffic matters, and small claims across the county's communities. Those courts include: Earle District Court at (870) 792-8909, Gilmore District Court at (870) 586-0298, Jericho District Court at (870) 733-5881, Marion District Court at (870) 739-5411, Turrell District Court at (870) 343-3626, and West Memphis District Court at (870) 732-7560.
When a case from any of these courts is appealed or involves a felony charge, it moves to circuit court. New circuit court filings carry a $165.00 fee under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403. District appeals cost $150.00. Reopening a case costs $50.00.
Arrest Records and the Crittenden County Sheriff
Arrest records for Crittenden County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The Sheriff's Office is at 350 Afco Road, West Memphis, AR 72301, phone (870) 702-2010. The Sheriff handles arrest records, warrant information, inmate records, and incident reports. The county's inmate information is also available through the "Relativityinc Inmate Info" app.
To request incident reports, file a written FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within three business days under state law. Include the incident date, location, and names of any parties involved. Warrant verification usually requires an in-person visit with a valid ID. For a statewide background check, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system charges $22.00 and searches all 75 counties.
Types of Records and Restrictions
The Circuit Clerk keeps felony criminal cases, misdemeanor cases appealed from district court, civil cases, domestic relations filings, probate records, and traffic violations. Each criminal case file typically holds the charging document, any arrest warrant, bond records, plea agreements, judgment and sentencing orders, and the full docket sheet. Historical records going back to 1826 exist in the clerk's archives, making Crittenden one of the older county record collections in the state.
Some records are restricted by law. Juvenile delinquency records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Adoption records are confidential. Ongoing investigation records are exempt from disclosure. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and victim addresses in domestic violence cases are redacted from public copies. Certified copies include the clerk's seal, signature, and an authentication statement.
Nearby Counties
If the case you need was filed in a neighboring county, these Circuit Clerk offices may have the records you are looking for.