Cross County Records Lookup
Cross County public records are maintained by several offices in Wynne, Arkansas. Court cases, property assessments, arrest logs, marriage records, and voter registration are all held at different county offices. This page covers how to search or request records from the Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, Assessor, and Sheriff, along with state-level tools available to Arkansas residents.
Cross County Records Overview
Cross County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Cross County Circuit Clerk, Mary Ann Wilson, operates from 705 E. Union Avenue, Wynne, AR 72396. Phone: (870) 238-5735. Fax: (870) 238-5775. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Circuit Clerk serves as clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts and also acts as ex-officio recorder of land records for the county.
Court records maintained here include civil cases, domestic relations matters such as divorce and child support, criminal filings, and juvenile court records. New civil or domestic case filings carry a fee of $165.00. Summons and subpoenas cost $2.50 per person served. Certified copies of court documents cost $5.00 per document. Cross County court cases can also be searched at no cost using the Arkansas CourtConnect portal, which covers counties statewide.
Land record filings are also processed through the Circuit Clerk's office. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Real property transfer tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on qualifying transactions. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and conveyances are recorded and indexed here. The Circuit Clerk's office is the starting point for any title search in Cross County.
Cross County Clerk Vital and Probate Records
The Cross County Clerk, Mary Ann Wilson (who also serves as Circuit Clerk), is at 705 E. Union Avenue, Wynne, AR 72396. Phone: (870) 238-5735. The County Clerk acts as the official bookkeeper of county government and holds vital records, voter registration files, and probate court records.
Marriage licenses are issued for approximately $60.00. Both parties must appear together in person with valid government-issued ID and social security cards. There is no waiting period for applicants who are 18 or older. Licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance. Probate records maintained by the Clerk include estates, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption files are sealed and not available to the public. Opening a probate case carries a filing fee of approximately $165.00. DBA and assumed name filings are also processed through this office, along with Quorum Court records and county court orders.
Note: Marriage records dating back several years may also be found through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office, which holds marriage coupons from 1917 forward.
Cross County Assessor Property Records
The Cross County Assessor, Betty K. Smith, is at 705 E. Union Avenue, Wynne, AR 72396. Phone: (870) 238-5745. The Assessor locates and values all real and personal property at 20% of market value, in line with Arkansas law. Real property assessments run from January 1 through July 1. Personal property assessments must be filed from January 1 through May 31 each year. A 10% late penalty applies to personal property assessed after May 31.
Free public property searches for Cross County are available at ARCountyData.com. You can search by owner name, mailing address, property address, or parcel number. Records include ownership information, assessed values, property descriptions, and tax history. The Assessor also processes homestead credit applications under Amendment 79, which can reduce property taxes for eligible principal residences by up to $600.
The ARCountyData portal provides free parcel-level searches for Cross County, covering ownership data, assessed values, and property characteristics by name or address.
Cross County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Cross County Sheriff, David West, is at 705 E. Union Avenue, Wynne, AR 72396. Phone: (870) 238-5700. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement and operates the county jail. Records available from the Sheriff's Office include incident reports, arrest records, jail logs, and booking information.
To request records, submit a written request under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, only citizens of Arkansas may request public records. The agency must respond within 3 working days. You are not required to state a reason for the request. If fees apply, they are limited to the actual cost of providing the records. For criminal history information beyond local records, see the Arkansas Criminal History (ARCH) public search tool maintained by the Arkansas State Police, or use the Arkansas State Police online background check system.
State Records Tools for Cross County Residents
When local records are limited, state-level resources provide a solid fallback. The Arkansas CourtConnect portal gives free access to court cases statewide. The Arkansas Department of Health handles birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates at the state level. Fees for vital records copies range from $10 to $12 depending on the type. Arkansas business and licensing records are searchable through the Secretary of State's office. The state voter registration database can be checked through local county clerk offices or the state portal.
Sex offender registry information is available through the Arkansas Crime Information Center. The Arkansas Department of Corrections maintains inmate records for state prison facilities. For county tax records beyond assessments, the Cross County Collector, located at 705 E. Union Avenue, collects property taxes from March 1 through October 15 each year. David West serves in a dual role as both Sheriff and Collector.
Nearby Counties
Cross County is bordered by several other counties in eastern Arkansas. Search public records for adjacent counties using the links below.