Find Criminal Court Records in Mississippi County
Mississippi County criminal court records are maintained by Circuit Clerk Wanda Gulley across two courthouse locations in Blytheville and Osceola. If you need to look up a felony case, find a misdemeanor appeal, or get certified court documents, this guide covers how to search criminal court records in Mississippi County using CourtConnect, in-person visits at either courthouse, or written requests sent to the clerk's office.
Mississippi County Criminal Court Records
Mississippi County Circuit Clerk Offices
Wanda Gulley is the Circuit Clerk for Mississippi County. The office operates two locations to serve both ends of this large northeast Arkansas county. The primary office in Blytheville is at 410 W Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR 72315. Phone (870) 762-2332, fax (870) 763-4500. The Osceola office is at 200 W Walnut Street, Osceola, AR 72370. Phone (870) 563-6471, fax (870) 563-6565. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Email for the clerk's office is mississippiclerk@arkansasclerks.com. The county website at mississippicounty.arkansas.gov provides office details and contact information. When you search through CourtConnect, records from both the Blytheville and Osceola locations appear together in the results.
The Circuit Clerk maintains all criminal court records under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102. This law requires the clerk to record all court proceedings, maintain complete case files, and issue all required legal process. Felony charges, misdemeanor appeals, and all other circuit-level criminal matters are on file at these two offices.
CourtConnect is the free Arkansas statewide case search portal. It covers records from both the Blytheville and Osceola courthouse locations in Mississippi County and requires no account to use.
Online Search for Criminal Cases
CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the primary tool for online criminal record searches in Mississippi County. Search by party name, case number, or citation. Filter by case type, court location, and filing date range. Mississippi County has partial participation in the Contexte system, so basic index information is available but full document images are not online.
A CourtConnect search for Mississippi County cases returns party names, case numbers, filing dates, current case status, scheduled hearings, and docket entries. Actual court documents, orders, transcripts, affidavits, and exhibits are not in the portal. Sealed cases and juvenile records do not show up. Cases filed before the county joined the Contexte system are also absent from the online results.
When the online search does not have what you need, reach out to the clerk's office directly. Use CourtConnect first to confirm the case and note the case number. That number makes any follow-up request faster. The portal is offline for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM weekdays and Saturday night through Sunday noon.
How to Get Copies of Court Records
You can visit either courthouse in person. Blytheville is at 410 W Walnut Street and Osceola at 200 W Walnut Street. Bring your photo ID and any case details you have. Staff can direct you to the right location if you are not sure where the case was filed. Public access terminals at both courthouses let you search before asking clerk staff. Staff locate the file and confirm copy fees before you pay.
Mail requests go to the Blytheville office at 410 W Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR 72315. Include both party names, the case type, the approximate filing date, and the case number if you have it. Attach a check or money order for the estimated copy costs 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 business hours and FOIA requests must get a response within three business days.
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 filings carry a $165.00 fee.
Note: If you are unsure which courthouse holds the case you need, staff at either location can check and direct you to the correct office.
Arrest Records and the Sheriff
Arrest records in Mississippi County come from the Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The Sheriff's main office is at 685 N County Road 599, Blytheville, AR 72315. Phone is (870) 762-2243. The Sheriff handles arrest records, inmate records, warrants, and incident reports. These records are separate from what the Circuit Clerk holds. An arrest record from the Sheriff does not always mean a circuit court case was filed.
To get incident reports or arrest records, file a written FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office. Include the date, time, and location of the incident and the names of the parties. The office must respond within three business days. Warrant checks generally require an in-person visit with a valid ID.
For a broader background check covering all 75 Arkansas counties, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system runs name-based searches for $22.00 each. This draws from the statewide ACIC database. For federal criminal cases, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas has jurisdiction over Mississippi County. Those records are searchable through PACER.
Types of Criminal Records Filed in Mississippi County
The Circuit Clerk maintains records for all circuit-level criminal matters in Mississippi County. Felony cases are the most common at this level, covering drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes, and fraud. Each case file holds the charging document, any arrest warrant, bond records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and a full docket sheet covering every event in the case from filing through disposition.
Misdemeanor cases appealed from district court also land with the Circuit Clerk. Mississippi County has district courts serving both Blytheville and Osceola. Appeals from either district court move up to circuit court, and the Circuit Clerk takes custody of the record at that point.
Certain records are not available to the public. Juvenile delinquency cases are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Court-ordered sealed or expunged records are also removed from public access. Social Security numbers, financial account data, and victim addresses in domestic cases are redacted from public copies. Certified copies carry the clerk's official seal and a signed certification statement.
Additional Resources for Mississippi County
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts provides statewide court directories, forms, and self-help guides covering Mississippi County courts and all other circuit courts in the state. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program offers public access terminals at courthouse locations where you can search records and get legal forms at no cost.
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is the main statewide resource for court information, including Mississippi County clerk contact details and forms for records access and expungement.
The Arkansas Association of Counties lists contact information for all 75 county circuit clerks. The Arkansas State Archives holds historical records for older Mississippi County cases not in current electronic systems. Legal Aid of Arkansas provides free help for low-income residents with records-related questions and expungement petitions. The Arkansas Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service for people who need legal representation.
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.