Marion County Criminal Court Records
Marion County criminal court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office at 300 E Main Street in Yellville. This page explains how to search those records using the state's CourtConnect portal, how to request copies from the clerk, what the Sheriff's Office handles separately, and what fees apply. Whether you need basic case status or certified copies of court documents, the steps here will point you in the right direction.
Marion County Criminal Court Records
Marion County Circuit Clerk Records
Becky A. Beller is the Circuit Clerk for Marion County. Her office records and maintains all circuit-level criminal cases under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102. That statute requires her to record all court proceedings, issue warrants and summons, and preserve files for both open and closed cases. Felony charges and misdemeanor appeals that move up from lower courts all become part of the circuit clerk's records.
The Yellville courthouse is at 300 E Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 385, Yellville, AR 72687. Phone is (870) 449-6226, fax is (870) 449-6214. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff are available to help you locate a case once you provide a case number or party names.
The Marion County official website lists general office and contact information. Full case searches require the state's CourtConnect portal rather than the county site.
CourtConnect is the free statewide tool for searching Marion County criminal court records. It works by party name or case number and requires no account to use.
Search Criminal Court Records Online
Arkansas's free court search portal is CourtConnect, found at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You do not need an account. Search by party name, case number, or citation number. You can filter by court, case type, and filing date. Marion County participates partially in CourtConnect, so results show basic index information, not scanned documents.
Searching Marion County criminal cases in CourtConnect returns party names, case numbers, filing dates, case status, upcoming hearing dates, and docket entries. You will not find actual court documents, affidavits, transcripts, or exhibits through the portal. Sealed cases and juvenile records do not appear. Cases filed before the county joined the Contexte system are also absent from the online index.
When online results are not enough, call the clerk at (870) 449-6226 or visit in person. CourtConnect is a useful first step to confirm a case exists and pull the case number before making a formal request to the clerk.
Note: The CourtConnect system is down for maintenance between 12:30 AM and 2:00 AM on weekdays. If you get an error during those hours, try again in the morning.
How to Request Marion County Criminal Records
In-person visits at the Marion County Courthouse are the most direct way to get criminal court records. Bring a valid photo ID and any case details you have. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search on your own before asking a clerk for help. You can inspect public records at no charge. Staff will tell you the copy fees before you pay.
Mail requests go to the Marion County Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 385, Yellville, AR 72687. Include as much case detail as possible: case number, party names, filing date, and case type. Include a check or money order for estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests typically take 7 to 14 business days. You can email marionclerk@arkansasclerks.com, but staff can only provide general guidance by email and cannot send confidential documents electronically.
Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, public records must be available during regular business hours. Indigent parties may apply to the court for a fee waiver if they cannot afford copy costs.
Arrest Records and the Marion County Sheriff
The Marion County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, warrant information, inmate records, and incident reports. The office is at 300 E Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687. The phone number is (870) 449-4427. These records are separate from the Circuit Clerk's court files. An arrest does not always result in a circuit court case, and vice versa.
To get an incident report, submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Under Arkansas law, the office must respond within three business days. Include the date, location, and any names related to the incident. Warrant checks usually require an in-person visit with a valid photo ID.
For a statewide criminal background search, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system charges $22.00 per name-based search and covers all Arkansas counties. That is the right tool when your search extends beyond Marion County.
What Criminal Records Does the Clerk Keep
The Marion County Circuit Clerk keeps felony case files, misdemeanor appeals from lower courts, and any other criminal matters at the circuit level. A typical file includes the charging document, arrest warrant if applicable, bond records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and the full docket sheet. The docket sheet is the official chronological record of every action taken in the case.
Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309 and are not public. Expunged and court-ordered sealed records also do not show up. Public copies have Social Security numbers, bank account details, and domestic violence victim addresses removed. Certified copies bear the clerk's seal and signature confirming they are true copies of the original.
Old Marion County records going back many years are in the clerk's archives. Very old cases may be held off-site or at the Arkansas State Archives. If you need records from decades ago, contacting the archives may be more productive than starting with CourtConnect.
Marion County Court Record Resources
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts provides contact information for all courts in the state, along with self-help forms and legal guides. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program places public access terminals in select courthouses where you can search records at no cost. The Arkansas Association of Counties has a full directory of circuit clerk contact information for every county.
For free legal help, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services serves eligible clients with civil and some criminal legal matters. The Arkansas Courts Self-Help Center offers step-by-step guides for people handling their own cases.
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.