Jonesboro Public Records
Public records in Jonesboro are held by city offices and Craighead County agencies in northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro is the county seat of Craighead County, which has an unusual structure with two county seats and two sets of district offices. This page explains how to access court records, police reports, FOIA documents, and other public files tied to Jonesboro. Free online tools are available for many record types, and in-person requests are accepted during normal business hours.
Jonesboro Records Overview
Craighead County Circuit Clerk Records
The Craighead County Circuit Clerk serves Jonesboro from the Western District office at 511 South Main St. #202, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 933-4530. Email: dvaughn@craigheadcountyar.gov. David Vaughn serves as Circuit Clerk. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Circuit Clerk holds all civil court records (negligence, fraud, malpractice, foreclosure, quiet title, injunctions, unlawful detainer), criminal court records (all felony cases and District Court appeals), domestic court records (divorce, domestic abuse, child support, paternity), and land records going back to 1900 (deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds). Juvenile court records are confidential under Arkansas law and are not publicly available.
Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $2.50 certification fee, governed by Arkansas Code 21-6-406. E-filing is mandatory for most case types. Registration is through efile.arcourts.gov and requires a $100 one-time account fee.
Court cases are searchable for free through Arkansas CourtConnect. You can search by case number or party name and access basic case information at no cost. Document downloads may require additional fees.
Jonesboro Police Department Records
The Jonesboro Police Department is at 1001 S Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR. Phone: 870-935-5562. Records can be requested by email, in person, or by phone. Incident reports are generally available by the next business day and carry no fee. FOIA requests for police records are handled through an online portal at jonesboroar.justfoia.com. Response time is up to three business days, though more complex requests may take longer.
Accident reports are available online at crashdocs.org. You need the last name, report number, and date of loss to retrieve them online. They are also available in person or by phone and are generally ready within one to three business days. State-mandated fees apply to accident reports.
Fingerprinting services are offered at the Justice Complex at 410 W Washington, Jonesboro. Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Fee: $15.00. Call 870-336-7219 ahead of time to confirm availability. Bring a state-issued ID and fingerprint request documents.
The screenshot below is from the Jonesboro city website, where you can find links to police records, FOIA portal, and city services.
For statewide criminal history records, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) handles background check requests through licensed providers. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free online.
Craighead County Clerk Records
The Craighead County Clerk maintains records from the Western District office at 511 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 933-4520. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Craighead County is one of only 10 Arkansas counties with two county seats. The Western District serves Jonesboro. The Eastern District in Lake City serves that part of the county. Marriage records dating back to 1878 are available here. The Western District marriage license database is searchable online. A copy of a marriage certificate costs $5.00.
The County Clerk also holds probate court records (decedent estates, adoptions, guardianships), tax records, voter registration records, quorum court minutes, ordinances and resolutions, DBA certificates, and payroll and expenditure records for county offices. County budget records for the last three years are available online. Quorum court minutes and Justice of the Peace contact information are also online through the clerk's portal.
Note: Adoption records are sealed under Arkansas law. You cannot access them through a standard FOIA request. Sealed records require a court order to open.
Craighead County Assessor and Property Records
The Craighead County Assessor is at 511 South Union Street, Room 130, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 933-4570. Fax: (870) 933-4522. Hannah Towell serves as Assessor.
Property is assessed at 20% of current market value as set by the state. Personal property must be assessed each year between January 1 and May 31. Late filing carries a 10% penalty. Taxes are due October 15. You can assess by phone, online, or in person. The online property search portal lets you look up parcel data, assessed values, ownership history, and sales data by parcel number, owner name, street name, or city.
Land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens are searchable through craighead.countyportal.net by document type or date range. That portal includes document images for many records.
Craighead County Sheriff Records
The Craighead County Sheriff's Office is at 901 Willett Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 933-4551. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Sheriff's website provides an updated inmate roster with names, booking dates, charges, and bond information. Background check requests require a form and a $20 fee per name search. Valid identification is required, and a notarized authorization is needed if you are requesting records about another person.
Arrest records are maintained permanently. Booking information is kept for at least seven years after release. Criminal investigation files for solved cases are kept 20 years after closure. Unsolved case files are maintained permanently. All records requests are handled under Arkansas FOIA guidelines.
Online Tools for Jonesboro Records
Arkansas CourtConnect is free and covers Craighead County circuit and district court cases from both the Western District (Jonesboro) and Eastern District (Lake City). Search by name or case number. Property records for Jonesboro addresses are available at no cost through the Craighead County Assessor portal and at ARCountyData.com. Land records including deeds and mortgages are searchable through craighead.countyportal.net by document type or date range. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business entity records statewide for Jonesboro and all other cities.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
Paragould is the main nearby qualifying city with a public records page on this site.