Access Cabot Public Records
Public records in Cabot, Arkansas are held by city offices and by Lonoke County agencies. The Cabot City Clerk keeps city government records including ordinances and council minutes. The Police Department maintains local arrest records and incident reports. Circuit court records for Cabot residents, including civil cases, felony criminal matters, and domestic relations files, are at the Lonoke County Courthouse. This page covers where each record type lives and how to request it under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Cabot Records Overview
Cabot City Clerk Records
The Cabot City Clerk is at 101 N. 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023. Phone: (501) 843-3566. Fax: (501) 843-6735. Email: jnix@cabotar.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Janice Nix serves as City Clerk. More information is at cabotar.gov.
The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining all official Cabot city records. That includes City Council meeting minutes and agendas, adopted ordinances and resolutions, the municipal code, and board and commission records. The city website often has current and past meeting documents posted at no cost. Check the city clerk page first before submitting a formal request, as many records are already publicly available there.
The screenshot below was taken from the Cabot city website, which is the starting point for finding city records and understanding what the city maintains.
For records not available online, submit a written request to the City Clerk. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond within three business days. Copy fees apply per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee on top of regular copy costs.
Cabot Police Records
The Cabot Police Department is at 101 N. 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023. Non-emergency: (501) 843-6526. Emergency: 911. Department information is at cabotar.gov.
The Police Department holds incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records for incidents in the city. You can request a copy of a specific report by visiting the department in person or mailing a written request. Fees may apply for printed copies. Accident reports are generally available within a few days of the incident. Incident reports may take longer depending on the case status.
Arrest records maintained by the Cabot Police Department are public under Arkansas law. For a formal background check that covers the full state criminal history, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Individual police records and ACIC background checks are different things. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free and public for looking up anyone in state prison.
Cabot Municipal Court
Cabot Municipal Court is at 101 N. 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023. Phone: (501) 843-3566. See cabotar.gov for more.
Municipal court hears misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations. Felony cases and most civil matters are handled by the Lonoke County Circuit Court. For case records from Cabot Municipal Court, contact the court clerk. Written requests are accepted by mail or in person.
Some municipal case records may appear in Arkansas CourtConnect, which is free to search by party name or case number. CourtConnect covers all Arkansas circuit courts statewide, so it is also useful for finding related Lonoke County circuit court records.
Lonoke County Circuit Court Records
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk maintains circuit court records for all cases filed in the county, including those from Cabot. This includes civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations cases, divorce filings, and probate matters.
The Lonoke County Courthouse is in Lonoke, the county seat, about 15 miles from Cabot. The Circuit Clerk also serves as the county's official land recorder. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents filed for Cabot real estate are recorded there. Certified copies of court records or land documents can be obtained in person or by mail request to the Lonoke County Courthouse.
The fastest way to check Lonoke County case records from home is through Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by party name or case number for free. Most recent and active cases are online. Older records may require a visit or mail request. Property data for Cabot parcels is available through the Lonoke County Assessor's online portal.
State Records Resources
Arkansas CourtConnect is the main free tool for court record searches covering Cabot and Lonoke County. The Arkansas Crime Information Center handles criminal background check requests through authorized providers. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers the state prison population and is free to use.
Vital records for births and deaths in Cabot are kept by the Arkansas Department of Health. Marriage licenses for Lonoke County are issued by the Lonoke County Clerk. Business registrations and UCC filings are with the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Property tax and assessment records for Cabot parcels are available through the Lonoke County Assessor and Collector. The assessor's portal allows free searches by owner name, parcel number, or address. This is a fast way to check ownership, assessed value, or tax payment status without visiting the courthouse in Lonoke.
Submitting a FOIA Request in Cabot
All Cabot city offices are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. This covers the City Clerk, Police Department, Municipal Court, and other city departments. Written requests are the standard format. You can hand-deliver a request to 101 N. 2nd Street or mail it to the same address. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond within three business days. If the volume of records is large, the city will notify you of the expected timeline. Per-page copy fees are standard. There is no single online FOIA portal for Cabot, so requests are handled department by department. If you need records from a Lonoke County office, those requests go directly to that county office.
Note: Cabot city records and Lonoke County records are separate. A FOIA request sent to the city will not produce county court filings or property records. Make sure to direct your request to the correct office for the document type you need.
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