Search Miller County Criminal Court Records
Miller County criminal court records are filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office at 400 Laurel Street in Texarkana, Arkansas. This page covers the main ways to find those records, from Arkansas's free CourtConnect search portal to in-person visits at the courthouse. You will also find information on the Sheriff's Office for arrest records, what fees apply, and what kinds of documents the clerk keeps.
Miller County Criminal Court Records
Miller County Circuit Clerk Office
Janice H. Williams serves as Circuit Clerk for Miller County. Her office keeps all circuit court filings under the authority of Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102, which requires the clerk to record all court proceedings, issue warrants and summons, and maintain a complete file for every case. Felony charges, misdemeanor appeals from district court, and all other criminal matters that reach the circuit level are in the clerk's custody.
The office is at 400 Laurel Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. Mailing address is P.O. Box 6667, Texarkana, AR 75504. Phone is (870) 774-3381, fax is (870) 773-3387. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. When you call or come in, have a case number or party names ready so staff can locate the record quickly.
Miller County sits on the Texas-Arkansas state line, and Texarkana spans both states. Court cases filed on the Arkansas side go through the Miller County Circuit Clerk. Cases on the Texas side are handled by Bowie County District Clerk in Texas. If you are not sure which side the filing is on, checking CourtConnect first will clarify it.
The Miller County official website has general office and contact information. Full record searches run through CourtConnect.
CourtConnect is the free state portal for searching Miller County criminal court records. It returns basic case index data for cases in the Texarkana courthouse with no account required.
Search Miller County Court Records Online
The state's free court case search tool is CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. No sign-in needed. Search by party name, case number, or citation number. Filters let you narrow by court, case type, and date range. Miller County participates partially in CourtConnect, so results are limited to basic case index data without document images.
A CourtConnect search for Miller County criminal records returns party names, case numbers, filing dates, case status, scheduled hearings, and docket entries. Actual court documents, transcripts, affidavits, and exhibits are not available through the portal. Sealed cases and juvenile records are excluded. Cases predating the county's entry into the Contexte case management system will not appear in results either.
When you need more than CourtConnect provides, contact the Circuit Clerk at (870) 774-3381 or visit in person at the Texarkana courthouse. The online search is a good first step for confirming a case exists and pulling the case number before making a formal request.
Note: CourtConnect goes down for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays. Plan searches during regular business hours to avoid system errors.
How to Get Miller County Criminal Court Records
Coming to the courthouse in person is the most direct way to access Miller County criminal court records. The office is at 400 Laurel Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. Bring a photo ID and any case information you have. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search before asking staff. Inspecting public records in person is free. Staff will confirm copy fees before you pay.
For mail requests, write to the Miller County Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 6667, Texarkana, AR 75504. Include the case number if known, the full names of both parties, approximate filing date, and case type. Attach payment for estimated copy fees and a return envelope. Mail requests usually take 7 to 14 business days. Email queries go to millerclerk@arkansasclerks.com, though staff can only give general guidance by email and cannot send documents that way.
Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, requires that public records be available during regular business hours. Indigent parties may request a fee waiver from the court.
Miller County District Court
The Miller County District Court handles misdemeanor charges, traffic matters, and small claims at the local level. Reach the district court at (870) 774-3366. When a district court case is appealed or when the charge is serious enough, it moves to the Circuit Court and the Circuit Clerk takes over the file.
New circuit court case filings carry a $165.00 fee under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403. Appeals from district court to circuit court cost $150.00. Reopening a case is $50.00. These fees are paid to the Circuit Clerk at the time of filing.
If you can't find a case in CourtConnect's circuit records, it may have been handled entirely at the district level without appeal. District court and circuit court case files are separate. The district court can tell you if a case was resolved there.
Arrest Records and the Miller County Sheriff
Arrest records in Miller County come from the Sheriff's Office at 2300 East Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone is (870) 774-3001. The Sheriff handles arrest reports, warrant information, inmate records, and incident reports. These are separate from the Circuit Clerk's court records. An arrest does not always mean a case was filed in circuit court.
To get an incident report from the Sheriff, file a written FOIA request. Arkansas law requires a response within three business days. Include the date, location, and any names connected to the incident. Warrant checks typically require an in-person visit with a photo ID.
For a statewide search, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system runs name-based searches across all counties for $22.00 each. Use this when you need results beyond Miller County alone.
Types of Criminal Court Records in Miller County
The Circuit Clerk keeps felony case files, misdemeanor appeals, and all other criminal matters that reach circuit court. A typical file includes the charging document, arrest warrant if issued, bond records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and the full docket sheet. The docket sheet is the official record of every action in the case from start to finish.
Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309 and are not accessible to the public. Expunged and court-sealed records also do not appear in public searches. Copies given to the public have Social Security numbers, financial account data, and domestic violence victim addresses removed. Certified copies include the clerk's seal and signature.
Old Miller County records may be stored off-site or held by the Arkansas State Archives. For records from many decades ago, the archives may be the best starting point rather than CourtConnect.
Additional Criminal Record Resources
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts lists contact details for every Arkansas court and provides self-help forms and guides. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program operates free public access terminals at select courthouses. The Arkansas Association of Counties has a statewide directory of circuit clerk contact information.
For free legal aid, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services helps eligible residents with civil and some criminal legal needs. The Arkansas Courts Self-Help Center offers guides for people who are navigating the court system on their own.
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.