Search Lee County Criminal Court Records
Lee County criminal court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office in Marianna, where Gloria J. Green serves as clerk. Whether you need to find a felony case, check a misdemeanor appeal from district court, or get certified copies of court documents, this guide explains every way to search criminal court records in Lee County, from the state's free CourtConnect portal to in-person visits at the Marianna courthouse.
Lee County Criminal Court Records
Lee County Circuit Clerk Information
Gloria J. Green is the Circuit Clerk for Lee County. Her office is located at 15 E Chestnut Street, Marianna, AR 72360. Mailing address is P.O. Box 208, Marianna, AR 72360. Phone is (870) 295-7715, fax (870) 295-7727. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the clerk by email at leeclerk@arkansasclerks.com for general questions.
The Circuit Clerk's office maintains all criminal court filings under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102. That law requires the clerk to record all court proceedings, issue summons and warrants, and keep complete files for all pending and closed cases. Felony charges, misdemeanor appeals, and all other circuit-level criminal matters are on file at this office.
Lee County is in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. Circuit courts deal with the most serious matters, including all felony charges. When a district court case is appealed, it comes up to the circuit court and the clerk adds it to the official record.
CourtConnect is the free statewide case search portal for Arkansas courts. It includes Lee County case index data for criminal, civil, and other case types. No account is required to search.
Online Search for Lee County Cases
CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the primary online tool for searching Lee County criminal court records. You search by party name, case number, or citation number. You can filter by court, case type, and date range. Lee County has partial participation in the Contexte case management system, so basic index information is available but document images are not.
A CourtConnect search for Lee County criminal cases returns party names, case numbers, filing dates, case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. The actual court documents, written orders, transcripts, and exhibits are not available through the portal. Sealed cases and juvenile records do not appear at all. Cases filed before Lee County entered the Contexte system are also outside the online database.
For older records or full documents, contact the clerk's office directly. CourtConnect is best used as a first step to confirm a case exists and get the case number. The system is offline for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday night through Sunday noon.
Note: Searches that return no results may mean the case predates the online system or was filed under a different name spelling. Call the clerk at (870) 295-7715 to check.
How to Get Lee County Criminal Records
In-person visits to the Lee County Courthouse at 15 E Chestnut Street in Marianna are the most direct way to get criminal court records. Bring photo ID and any details you have about the case. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search records before asking staff for help. Staff can locate the file and confirm copy costs before you pay anything.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 208, Marianna, AR 72360. Your request should include both party names, the case number if available, the approximate filing date, and what documents you need. Attach a check or money order for the estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Mail requests typically take 7 to 14 business days. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, public records must be available during regular office hours. The office has three business days to respond to a written FOIA request or give a written explanation for any delay.
Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Inspecting records in person is free. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403, new circuit court case filings carry a $165.00 fee. Appeals from district court carry a separate fee.
Arrest Records and the Sheriff
Arrest records for Lee County come from the Sheriff's Office at 15 E Chestnut Street, Marianna, AR 72360. Phone is (870) 295-7777. The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, warrants, inmate records, and incident reports. These are separate from what the Circuit Clerk maintains. An arrest record from the Sheriff does not always mean a circuit court criminal case was filed.
To request incident reports or arrest records, you file a written FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office. Under Arkansas FOIA, the agency must respond within three business days. Provide the date, time, and location of the incident, as well as the names of the people involved. Warrant checks usually require an in-person visit with a valid ID.
For a broader search across all Arkansas counties, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system runs name-based checks for $22.00. This pulls from the statewide ACIC database and covers all 75 counties, not just Lee County.
Criminal Case Types in Lee County
The Circuit Clerk in Marianna keeps records for several types of criminal cases. Felonies make up most of the caseload at the circuit level. Common charges include drug possession and delivery, theft, burglary, robbery, assault, and weapons offenses. Each case file holds the charging document, any arrest warrant, bond records, plea agreements, court orders, sentencing documents, and a full docket sheet.
Misdemeanor cases appealed from the local district court also end up in the circuit clerk's files. The district court handles small cases first, and if someone appeals a conviction, the case file moves to the circuit level. The Circuit Clerk tracks the appeal from that point on.
Some records are off-limits to the public. Juvenile delinquency cases are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Sealed or expunged records do not appear in public searches. Personal details like Social Security numbers and victim addresses in domestic violence cases are redacted from copies given to the public. Certified copies come with the clerk's seal and a signed certification statement.
Additional Resources for Lee County Records
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts provides statewide court directories, self-help forms, and guides for accessing records in Lee County and elsewhere. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program places public access terminals at courthouses where you can search records and get legal forms at no charge.
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts website is the central hub for court information, including contact details for the Lee County Circuit Clerk and links to self-help legal resources.
For federal criminal cases, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas has jurisdiction over Lee County. Federal records are accessible through PACER at $0.10 per page after a quarterly threshold. Federal cases cover offenses like federal drug charges, firearms violations, and crimes involving interstate activity. The Arkansas Association of Counties lists clerk contact information for all 75 counties if you need to check neighboring jurisdictions.
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.