Search Nevada County Criminal Court Records
Nevada County criminal court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk's Office in Prescott, where Tonya M. Kimble serves as clerk. Whether you need to find a felony case, track down a misdemeanor appeal, or get certified copies of court documents, this guide explains how to search criminal court records in Nevada County using CourtConnect, an in-person visit to the Prescott courthouse, or a written request sent to the clerk's office by mail.
Nevada County Criminal Court Records
Nevada County Circuit Clerk Information
Tonya M. Kimble is the Circuit Clerk for Nevada County. Her office is at 215 E 2nd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857. Mailing address is P.O. Box 156, Prescott, AR 71857. Phone is (870) 887-2710, fax (870) 887-5345. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Email is nevadaclerk@arkansasclerks.com for general inquiries.
The Circuit Clerk maintains all criminal court records under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102. That law requires the clerk to record all court proceedings, keep complete case files, and issue all required legal process. Felony charges, misdemeanor appeals from district court, and all other circuit-level criminal matters are on file at the Prescott courthouse.
Nevada County is in the 8th Judicial Circuit South, which covers several southwest Arkansas counties. The circuit court handles the most serious criminal matters, including all felony cases. When a case moves from the local district court to circuit court on appeal, the Circuit Clerk in Prescott takes custody of the record.
CourtConnect is the official Arkansas statewide case search portal. It includes Nevada County criminal case index data and is free to use. Search by name, case number, or citation without any login required.
Searching Nevada County Criminal Records Online
CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the best free tool for searching Nevada County criminal court records online. No account is needed. You can search by party name, case number, or citation. Filter results by case type, court location, and filing date range. Nevada County has partial participation in the Contexte system, so basic case index data appears but document images are not available online.
Search results for Nevada County criminal cases show party names, case numbers, filing dates, current status, hearing dates, and general docket entries. Full court documents, orders, transcripts, and exhibits are not in the portal. Juvenile cases and court-sealed records do not appear. Cases filed before Nevada County entered the Contexte system are not in the online database.
If the online search does not return what you need, contact the clerk at (870) 887-2710. Use CourtConnect to get the case number before you call or visit, which speeds up any follow-up. The portal goes offline from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday night through Sunday noon for routine maintenance.
Note: For cases with limited results online, older filings may predate the Contexte system. The clerk can check manually for records not yet entered into the electronic database.
Requesting Nevada County Court Records
In-person visits to 215 E 2nd Street South in Prescott are the most direct way to access Nevada County criminal court records. Bring a photo ID and any case information you have, such as the case number or both party names. A public access terminal at the courthouse lets you search before involving clerk staff. Staff can locate the file and confirm exact copy costs before you pay anything.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 156, Prescott, AR 71857. Include both party names, the case type, the approximate filing date, and the case number if available. Attach a check or money order for the estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, public records must be made available during regular business hours. FOIA requests must receive a written response or denial within three business days.
Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Viewing records in person is free. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403, new case filings at the circuit level carry a $165.00 fee. Mail requests usually take 7 to 14 business days.
Sheriff and Arrest Records in Nevada County
Arrest records in Nevada County come from the Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The Sheriff's Office is at 215 E 2nd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857, in the same building as the Circuit Clerk. Phone is (870) 887-5828. The Sheriff handles arrest records, inmate records, warrant information, and incident reports. An arrest record does not always mean a circuit court criminal case was filed.
To get incident reports or other 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 people involved. The office must respond within three business days. Warrant checks require an in-person visit with valid ID.
For a statewide background check covering all 75 Arkansas counties, use the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system. Name-based searches cost $22.00 each. This draws from the ACIC statewide database. For federal matters, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas handles cases from Nevada County, with records accessible through PACER.
What Criminal Records Are in Nevada County
The Circuit Clerk in Prescott keeps records for all circuit-level criminal cases. Felony cases are the most common at this level and include drug offenses, assault, theft, burglary, and weapons charges. Each case file holds the charging document, arrest warrant if one was issued, bond records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and a complete docket sheet that shows every step from filing to final disposition.
Misdemeanor cases appealed from the local district court also come to the Circuit Clerk. When a defendant challenges a district court conviction, the case moves to circuit court and the Circuit Clerk takes custody of the record from that point. The clerk tracks the entire appeal process from start to finish.
Not all records are open to the public. Juvenile delinquency cases are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Expunged records and court-ordered sealed cases do not appear in any public search. Social Security numbers, financial account details, and victim addresses in domestic violence cases are redacted from copies provided to the public. Certified copies include the clerk's seal and a signed certification statement confirming the document is a true and correct copy of the official record.
State Resources for Nevada County Records
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts provides statewide court directories, self-help guides, and forms for accessing criminal court records in Nevada County and all other Arkansas courts. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program installs free public access terminals at select courthouse locations, where you can search records and find legal forms at no cost.
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is the central statewide source for court information, including Nevada County clerk contact details and forms for court access and record-sealing petitions.
Legal Aid of Arkansas provides free legal help to low-income residents and can answer questions about court records access and expungement petitions. The Arkansas Bar Association has a lawyer referral service for those who need an attorney. The Arkansas State Archives holds older records for Nevada County cases that predate current electronic systems. The Arkansas Association of Counties lists clerk contact information for all 75 counties.
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.