Find Public Records in Clark County
Clark County public records are kept by several offices in Arkadelphia and cover court cases, property assessments, arrest logs, marriage licenses, probate files, and more. This guide tells you where each type of record lives, how to request it, and which online tools let you search without leaving home.
Clark County Records Overview
Clark County Circuit Court Records
The Clark County Circuit Clerk maintains the official record of all circuit court proceedings. The clerk, Sherri Evans, handles civil, criminal, domestic relations, and land records. The office is at 401 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone: (870) 246-4281, Fax: (870) 246-2818. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Court cases on file include civil matters such as negligence and foreclosure, criminal felony records, domestic cases covering divorce and child support orders, and juvenile files. The Circuit Clerk also serves as the ex-officio recorder for land records, meaning deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats are filed here. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each page after that. The real property transfer tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration over $100.
Certified copies of court documents cost $5.00 per document. Standard copies are $0.25 per page under Arkansas Code § 21-6-406. New civil or domestic filings run $165.00. Each summons costs $2.50 per person.
Clark County court cases are searchable free of charge through the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect portal. Use the portal to search by name, case number, or date range. Document downloads may carry fees for some record types.
Note: The Circuit Clerk's office is prohibited by law from giving legal advice. If you need help understanding a case, consult an attorney or contact Arkansas Legal Services.
Clark County Clerk and Vital Records
The Clark County Clerk's office handles marriage licenses, probate court records, voter registration, and DBA business filings. Sherri Evans holds both the County Clerk and County Collector roles. The office is at 401 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone: (870) 246-4281.
Marriage licenses cost $60.00. Both parties must appear in person and bring valid ID and social security cards. There is no waiting period for applicants 18 and older. A license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. Probate filings, including decedent estates and guardianships, carry an approximately $165.00 filing fee. Adoption records are sealed by law.
DBA certificates for sole proprietors are filed with the County Clerk at $25.00 per filing. Corporations and LLCs register through the Arkansas Secretary of State. Voter registration is available in person at the office or online through the Secretary of State's elections portal. The Clerk also records county court minutes, ordinances, and election results.
Property Records in Clark County
The Clark County Assessor, Sheila Hall, values all real and personal property in the county at 20% of current market value. The office is at 401 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone: (870) 246-2582. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Real property assessments run from January 1 through July 1. Personal property must be assessed between January 1 and May 31 to avoid a 10% late penalty. Items subject to assessment include vehicles, boats, motorcycles, campers, and farm equipment. Property taxes are billed on the current year's assessment in the following year and are due by October 15.
The ARCountyData.com Clark County page provides free online access to property records. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address and view assessment values, property characteristics, and transaction history.
The County Collector, also Sherri Evans, collects property taxes from March 1 through October 15 each year. The Treasurer is Shelley Smith. For tax payment questions, contact the office at (870) 246-4281.
Arrest and Criminal Records
The Clark County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Jason Watson, handles law enforcement and runs the county jail. The Sheriff's Office is at 406 S. 5th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone: (870) 246-2110, Fax: (870) 246-2115. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Arrest records and incident reports are public records under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. Arkansas citizens may request these records without stating a reason. The three-day response rule applies. To request records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly or submit a written FOIA request by mail or in person.
For statewide criminal records, use the Arkansas State Police criminal history search. The Arkansas sex offender registry is available at ark.org/offender-search. Both are free public tools and cover the entire state, not just Clark County.
Note: Juvenile records are sealed by law and are not available to the general public through standard FOIA requests.
Using Arkansas FOIA for Clark County Records
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 covers almost all records held by state and local government agencies. Citizens can request records from any Clark County office without giving a reason. The office has three working days to respond.
Write your request clearly. Name the specific records you want, including dates, case numbers, or party names when you know them. Most offices accept requests in person, by mail, or by phone. The CourtConnect case search portal handles many court record requests without a formal FOIA step. The Arkansas eFlex portal is used for electronic filing of new court documents. For state business entity records, go to the Secretary of State's business services page.
Nearby Counties
Clark County shares borders with several other Arkansas counties, each with its own records offices and online tools.