Calhoun County Public Records
Calhoun County public records are held by county offices in Hampton, Arkansas, and are available through in-person requests, written submissions, and state-level online portals. This guide covers how to search court filings, property data, arrest records, marriage licenses, and vital records maintained by Calhoun County offices.
Calhoun County Records Overview
Calhoun County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Calhoun County Circuit Clerk (Amy Harrell) is at 105 W. Main Street, Hampton, AR 71744. Phone: (870) 798-3870. Fax: (870) 798-7206. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Circuit Clerk handles court records for civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile cases and acts as ex-officio recorder for all land documents in the county.
Court filing fees match statewide standards. New civil or domestic filings cost $165.00. Summons and subpoenas are $2.50 per person. Reopening an existing case costs $50.00. District court criminal appeals run $150.00. Process server applications are $140.00 with renewals at $50.00. Writs cost $20.00. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Land records in Calhoun County date to the county's establishment in 1850, and the office maintains grantor-grantee indexes to help with property title searches.
Court records for Calhoun County can be searched online at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. The free CourtConnect portal covers civil, criminal, and domestic cases. No account is needed. Real property recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. A real property transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000 applies to transactions over $100. All documents must be on 8.5 by 11 inch paper with a 2.5 inch margin at the top, properly notarized, with the preparer's name and address on the first page.
Note: Petitions to seal criminal records are available at no charge for cases adjudicated after March 6, 2013, under Arkansas law.
County Clerk and Vital Records
The Calhoun County Clerk (Teresa Honeycutt) is at 105 W. Main Street, Hampton, AR 71744. Phone: (870) 798-2517. Fax: (870) 798-7973. Email: calhouncoclerk@gmail.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Marriage licenses cost approximately $60.00 cash only. Both parties must appear together with valid government-issued photo ID, social security cards, and birth certificates if either party is under 21. There is no waiting period for applicants 18 and older in Arkansas and no blood test is required anywhere in the state. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Certified copies are $5.00 each. The Clerk maintains marriage records dating back to the county's founding in 1850.
Probate records cover decedent estates, small estates, guardianships, civil commitments, and adoptions. Adoption records are sealed and require a court order for release. Full probate filing fees are approximately $165.00 and small estate filings cost about $25.00. The Clerk also processes DBA (Doing Business As) filings for $25.00, maintains voter registration rolls, and serves as secretary to the Quorum Court. Corporations and LLCs register separately with the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Property Records and Assessor Data
The Calhoun County Assessor (James M. "J.R." Tanner) is at 105 W. Main Street, Hampton, AR 71744. Phone: (870) 798-2620. Fax: (870) 798-5126. The county covers 632 square miles with a population of approximately 4,658 as of the 2020 Census.
Free property searches are available online through ARCountyData.com. You can search by parcel number, owner name, or property address to find current assessment values, ownership information, and tax status. All property in the county is valued at 20% of current market value as required by Arkansas statute. Real property assessments run from January 1 through July 1. Personal property must be assessed between January 1 and May 31. Late personal property assessments after May 31 carry a 10% penalty. Residents must report vehicle purchases, sales, and trades to the Assessor, and business personal property must be reported each year as well.
Arrest Records and Sheriff Public Records
The Calhoun County Sheriff (William Daughtry) is at 103 W. Main Street, Hampton, AR 71744. Phone: (870) 798-2323. Fax: (870) 798-3430. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and operates the county jail.
Calhoun County does not have a comprehensive online inmate roster. To get current jail information, call (870) 798-2323 during business hours or visit the facility. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Arrest records and incident reports are available through FOIA requests. Submit written requests specifying the date range and type of incident. Allow up to three business days for processing. Copy fees typically run $0.25 to $1.00 per page.
The Sheriff also processes applications for concealed handgun licenses and renewals. These require fingerprinting, a background check, and completion of a state-approved training course. Process serving and fingerprinting services are available at the office as well. For statewide inmate searches, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections portal at apps.ark.org/inmate_info.
Note: Arkansas FOIA under Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105 limits requests to citizens of Arkansas only, and agencies have three working days to respond.
State Tools for Calhoun County
Several free statewide tools supplement local Calhoun County records searches. Criminal history searches through the Arkansas State Police are at ark.org/criminal. The sex offender registry is at ark.org/offender-search. For business registration records, the Arkansas Secretary of State maintains a searchable database of corporations and LLCs. Marriage records from 1917 forward may also be available through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office. Property tax delinquency information and redemption options are handled through the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands at cosl.org for any Calhoun County properties that have been certified to the state after two or more years of unpaid taxes. This is a useful resource when researching gaps in a property's ownership or payment history.
Nearby Counties
Calhoun County is surrounded by several south Arkansas counties. Records for neighboring counties can be requested at their respective offices.