Grant County Criminal Court Records
Grant County criminal court records are maintained by the Circuit-County Clerk's Office in Sheridan, which combines the circuit and county clerk roles into one office serving this south-central Arkansas county. Whether you need to search for a felony case, find a misdemeanor filing, or get certified copies of court documents, this guide covers how to search Grant County criminal court records using CourtConnect online, in-person visits to the courthouse, or mail requests to the clerk's office in Sheridan.
Grant County Criminal Court Records
Find Grant County Criminal Court Records
The Circuit-County Clerk for Grant County is Christa A. Williams. Her office is located at 103 West Center, Room 106, Sheridan, AR 72150. Phone is (870) 942-2631. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can send email questions to grantclerk@arkansasclerks.com, though staff cannot send court documents by email.
Grant County is one of 14 Arkansas counties that combine the circuit and county clerk roles into a single office. This means the same staff who handles criminal court filings also manages county clerk duties like voter registration and records of proceedings. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102, the clerk must record all court proceedings, issue summons and warrants, and maintain complete files on every open and closed case. The office also acts as ex-officio recorder for land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens.
For online searches, the state's CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides basic case index information for Grant County. The county has partial participation, which means you can get case names, numbers, filing dates, and status, but full document images are not available online.
The state's CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the first place to check when searching Grant County criminal court records online. Basic case index information is available at no cost.
Search Criminal Records Online
CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov requires no account. You can search by party name, case number, or date range and filter by court, case type, and status. For Grant County, search results include party names, case numbers, filing dates, case status, hearing dates, and basic docket entries. Full documents are not available online. Sealed cases and juvenile records do not appear in any public search results.
Cases that predate Grant County's entry into the Contexte case management system are not in CourtConnect. For older records, the clerk's office is your only option. The system also goes down for scheduled maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday noon.
Note: When CourtConnect returns no results, call the clerk at (870) 942-2631 to ask about older records or cases not yet in the online system.
How to Request Grant County Court Records
In-person visits to the Sheridan courthouse are the most straightforward way to access Grant County criminal court records. Bring a photo ID and any case details you have. Public terminals at the courthouse let you do a self-directed search before asking staff for help. There is no fee to view public records in person. Staff can locate records and give you the copy cost before you pay.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to Christa A. Williams, Grant County Circuit-County Clerk, 103 West Center, Room 106, Sheridan, AR 72150. Include the case number if known, full names of the parties, approximate filing date, and the type of case you need. Attach a check or money order for estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, public records must be made available during regular business hours. Allow 7 to 14 business days for mail processing.
Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. Fee waivers for indigent parties are available if the court approves a waiver form.
Arrest Records and the Grant County Sheriff
Arrest records for Grant County come from the Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The two offices serve different functions. The clerk keeps court records. The sheriff keeps arrest logs, jail records, and incident reports. To get an incident report or arrest record, file a written FOIA request with the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within three business days under state law. Provide the date, time, and location of the incident and the names of any parties involved if known.
For a broader background check, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system covers all 75 counties. The fee is $22.00 per name-based search. This is useful when you need to see if a person has records beyond Grant County. A warrant check typically requires an in-person visit to the sheriff or clerk's office with a valid ID.
Types of Criminal Records in Grant County
The Grant County Circuit-County Clerk keeps several types of criminal court records. Felony cases make up the largest share at the circuit level, covering charges like drug offenses, property crimes, violent crimes, and other serious matters. Misdemeanor cases that are appealed from district court also appear in the circuit files. A typical case file holds the charging document, arrest warrant if issued, bond records, plea agreements, judgment and sentencing orders, and the full docket sheet tracking every step of the case.
Not all records are public. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Records that a court has ordered sealed or expunged are also restricted. Social Security numbers, financial account details, and victim addresses in domestic cases are redacted from public copies. The office also maintains land records as ex-officio recorder, which are public records separate from court filings.
Historical court records going back many decades exist in the clerk's archives. Very old records may be held at the Arkansas State Archives. If you are researching a case from many years ago, the archives may be a better starting point than CourtConnect.
Grant County Filing Fees and Court Structure
Filing fees for new circuit court cases are set under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403 at $165.00 for a new case. Appeals from district court carry a $150.00 fee at the circuit level. Reopening a case costs $50.00. These fees are paid to the Circuit-County Clerk when a case enters the circuit court system. Confirm current amounts with the clerk before filing, as fee schedules can change with new legislation.
Grant County is served by a single Circuit Court within the state's judicial circuit structure. District courts handle the lower-level misdemeanor cases and traffic matters. When those cases are appealed or when felony charges are filed, the Circuit-County Clerk takes over the record-keeping from that point forward.
Grant County Records Resources
Beyond the clerk's office, several resources support Grant County criminal record searches. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts website lists all court contacts statewide and links to court forms and self-help guides. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program operates public access terminals at select courthouse locations. The Arkansas Association of Counties directory lists contact information for all circuit clerks in the state. For federal cases involving Grant County residents, the PACER system covers U.S. District Court records.
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.