Searcy, Arkansas Public Records
Public records in Searcy, Arkansas are maintained by the city and by White County offices. The Searcy City Clerk keeps official city records such as ordinances, council minutes, and municipal documents. The Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for city incidents. Circuit court records including civil cases, criminal filings, and domestic relations matters are at the White County Courthouse in Searcy, which is the county seat. This page explains where each type of record lives and how to request it.
Searcy Records Overview
Searcy City Clerk and Treasurer Records
The Searcy City Clerk is at 401 W. Arch Avenue, Searcy, AR 72143. Phone: (501) 268-2483. Fax: (501) 279-2563. Email: cityclerk@cityofsearcy.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ginger Kremers serves as City Clerk. More information is at cityofsearcy.org.
The City Clerk and Treasurer's office holds all official records for the city of Searcy. Records available include City Council meeting minutes and agendas, adopted city ordinances and resolutions, the Searcy municipal code, board and commission records, and official correspondence files. This is the first office to contact for city government records in Searcy.
The screenshot below is from the Searcy City Clerk and Treasurer page, which provides details on records services and how to contact the office.
Written FOIA requests can be submitted in person at city hall or mailed to the address above. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond within three business days. Copy costs apply per page, and certified copies carry an additional certification fee.
Note: The City Clerk does not maintain court case records or property deeds. Those are at the White County Courthouse.
Searcy Police Records
The Searcy Police Department is at 401 N. Elm Street, Searcy, AR 72143. Non-emergency: (501) 268-3531. Records: (501) 268-3531 ext. 212. Emergency: 911. See cityofsearcy.org for more detail.
The Police Department holds incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and traffic citations for incidents within the city. You can call the Records line or visit in person during normal hours. Requests can also be submitted in writing. Accident reports generally become available within a few days of the incident. Fees may apply for printed copies.
Arrest records in Searcy are public under the Arkansas FOIA. If you need a formal background check for the full state criminal record, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). For state prison records, the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free and public.
Searcy Municipal Court
Searcy Municipal Court is at 401 W. Arch Avenue, Searcy, AR 72143. Phone: (501) 268-2483. Details are at cityofsearcy.org.
Municipal court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations. Cases involving felonies or significant civil disputes go to White County Circuit Court. For municipal case records, contact the court directly. Written requests are accepted by mail or in person. Some records may also appear in Arkansas CourtConnect, which is free and searchable by name or case number statewide.
White County Circuit Court Records
Searcy is the county seat of White County. The White County Circuit Clerk maintains all circuit court records for the county. This includes civil case filings, felony criminal records, domestic relations and divorce cases, and probate matters.
The White County Courthouse is in Searcy. The Circuit Clerk also acts as the county's official land records recorder. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for White County, including Searcy properties, are filed here. Certified copies of any court order, judgment, or recorded document can be requested from the Circuit Clerk in person or by mail. Fees apply for copies and certified copies.
To search White County circuit court records from home, use the free Arkansas CourtConnect portal. Search by party name or case number. Most active and recent cases are available. Older records may need to be requested directly from the courthouse. The White County Assessor has property data for Searcy parcels available online at no charge.
State Records Resources for Searcy
Arkansas CourtConnect is the best free tool for searching court records in Searcy and White County. It covers all Arkansas circuit courts. The Arkansas Crime Information Center handles statewide criminal background checks through authorized providers. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is public and free.
Birth and death certificates for events in Searcy are held by the Arkansas Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued by the White County Clerk. Business filings and UCC documents are available through the Arkansas Secretary of State. Property tax data for Searcy parcels is available through the White County Collector and Assessor.
The White County Assessor's online portal lets you search Searcy property records by owner name, parcel number, or address at no cost. This is helpful if you want to confirm who owns a property, check assessed value, or review tax history without making a trip to the courthouse.
FOIA Requests in Searcy
All Searcy city offices are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This covers the City Clerk, Police Department, Municipal Court, and every other city department. Written requests are the standard approach. You can hand-deliver a request to 401 W. Arch Avenue or mail it to the same address. City offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond to all public records requests within three business days. If the records are extensive, the city must at least acknowledge your request within that time and give an estimated completion date. Per-page copy fees are standard. There is no single FOIA portal for the city; each department handles its own requests.
White County offices such as the Circuit Clerk, Assessor, and Sheriff handle FOIA requests separately. A request sent to the City of Searcy will not reach White County offices. If you need both city and county records, you will need to submit requests to each separately.
Note: The city of Searcy and Searcy County are entirely different jurisdictions. Searcy County is located in north-central Arkansas with its county seat in Marshall. This page covers only the city of Searcy in White County.
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