Access Stone County Public Records
Stone County public records are held by county offices in Mountain View, the county seat since Stone County was established on April 21, 1873. Several offices in Mountain View handle distinct record types: the circuit clerk manages court cases and land documents, the assessor handles property data, and the sheriff keeps arrest records. This page lists contacts, fees, and online tools for searching Stone County public records without a trip to the courthouse.
Stone County Records Overview
Stone County Circuit Clerk and Court Records
The Stone County Circuit Clerk and Recorder is Angie Hudspeth-Wade. Physical address: 100 S. Spring Street, Mountain View, AR 72560. Mailing address: P.O. Box 86, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3121. Fax: (870) 269-4214. Email: stonecocircuitclerk@gmail.com. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Stone County is in the Sixteenth Judicial District. The circuit clerk's office holds civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile court records. Divorce cases, child custody matters, and felony criminal cases are all filed here. As county recorder, the clerk also handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land instrument recordings. Court filing fees are $165.00 for new cases. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Staff at this office include Deputy Darlene Avey, Deputy Lila Farris, and Deputy Gail Burnett.
The screenshot below is from the Stone County Circuit Clerk website, which provides office information and an online login portal for court record access.
An online court record access portal is available at judge.stonecircuitclerk.com, which requires login credentials. For public case lookups without an account, use Arkansas CourtConnect, the free statewide court search tool. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, Stone County offices must reply to public records requests within three business days. Requests by mail are accepted at the P.O. Box 86 address above. Include payment by money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Stone County Assessor Property Records
The Stone County Assessor is Heather Stevens. Physical address: 108 W. Washington Street, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3393. Fax: (870) 269-4214. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The assessor values all real and personal property in the county. Real property assessment runs from the first Monday in January through July 1. Personal property must be assessed between January 1 and May 31. A 10% penalty applies to any personal property that misses the May 31 deadline. Arkansas law sets property assessment at 20% of market value. The homestead credit of up to $600 is available for qualifying primary residences. Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who are fully disabled, may qualify for a freeze on their assessed value that caps their taxable amount going forward.
Tax collections for Stone County run March 1 through October 15 each year. The County Collector is Karen Hodges. Physical address: 107 W. Main Street, Suite E, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3426. Fax: (870) 269-4214. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Property owners can search parcel data, ownership records, and assessed values for free through the ARCountyData.com portal.
Stone County Arrest Records and Sheriff
The Stone County Sheriff is Brandon Long. Physical address: 1009 Sheriffs Drive, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3825. Fax: (870) 269-4214. For emergencies, call 911.
The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for Stone County. These records are available to the public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. To request records, contact the office in person or submit a written request by mail. Include the full name of the subject, the date of the incident, and the type of record needed. In-person requests can be handled during business hours. Written requests should include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers individuals in state correctional facilities. Arkansas State Police records are also available for certain background check purposes.
Note: The Stone County Treasurer is Kayla Meeker. Mailing address: P.O. Box 82, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3315. The Treasurer manages county and school district fund disbursements.
Stone County Tax and Treasurer Records
The Stone County Treasurer is Kayla Meeker. Mailing address: P.O. Box 82, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3315. Fax: (870) 269-4214. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Treasurer manages all county fund disbursements, including school district finances and county operating accounts.
Property tax records in Stone County are public records in Arkansas. The Collector handles all tax collections March 1 through October 15. After October 15, taxes become delinquent and interest begins to accrue. Delinquent properties can eventually be subject to a tax lien sale. You can search Stone County property tax records and payment histories through the ARCountyData.com portal at no charge. This is useful if you need to confirm a property's tax status before closing on a real estate transaction or to check whether a parcel has delinquent taxes.
Online Tools for Stone County Public Records
Several free tools are available for searching Stone County public records without an in-person visit. Arkansas CourtConnect provides case information statewide and is the primary free resource for circuit court records. Search by party name or case number to see filing dates, case types, and outcomes for most active and recent cases. The Stone County Circuit Clerk also maintains its own login portal at judge.stonecircuitclerk.com for registered users who need more detailed case access.
The ARCountyData.com portal covers property records for Stone County, including ownership history, parcel numbers, and assessed values. The Arkansas Secretary of State handles UCC filings and business entity records. The Arkansas Department of Health issues birth and death certificates. For marriage license records and probate filings, contact the Stone County Clerk's office during normal business hours. FOIA requests to Stone County offices should be submitted in writing, either in person or by mail. The county must respond within three business days under state law.
Nearby County Records
Stone County is in the Ozark Mountains in north-central Arkansas. It borders several counties with their own records offices.