The Central Receiving Department files all NEW court cases for civil, domestic, and probate. It also issues writs and file protection orders.
The Court Clerks Department handles EXISTING cases. If you need assistance with a current court case, please call 501-340-8431 or email [email protected].
The Juvenile Department handles ALL cases for the juvenile division of the circuit court at 3001 West Roosevelt location. If you need assistance with any juvenile court cases, please call 501-340-6767 or email [email protected].
Circuit court cases are appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court. For details on the appeal process for circuit court cases, please call 501-340-8766 or email [email protected].
Filing Orders of Protection
A victim of domestic violence may seek an order of protection by visiting our department to obtain the forms to file a petition. There is no charge for this service. If you need further assistance with filing the order of protection, please contact the court advocate with Arkansas Women and Children First at 501-372-5630. Their office is room 105 in the courthouse, and they are open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Filing Court Documents
Court documents can be filed electronically by attorneys through eFiling. For individuals representing themselves (pro se litigants) who CANNOT use the electronic system, the documents are filed in our department, room 120. Our preferred method of accepting documents is in person; however, you can also send documents via USPS, FedEx, or UPS. If you choose to mail your documents and they need to be corrected or don’t have the correct payment included, we will have to return the documents to you via USPS. This will delay the filing date and time and could cause a deadline not to be met. Please include your full name, driver’s license number, and phone number on all checks and money orders.
Filing for Divorce
To file for a divorce in Arkansas, you must have lived in Arkansas for 60 days before filing and have grounds for divorce. Visit the Arkansas Law Help for more details.
Filing of Small Estate Claims
If your loved one has passed away and the estate’s value is under $100,000, you can submit the estate for small estate probate by filing an affidavit of small estate claim. The file costs $25, and a certified copy costs $5. Visit the Arkansas Law Help for more details.
Need Legal Help?
Navigating the legal system can be difficult for many people. Since our employees are not attorneys, we cannot provide legal advice. Consider hiring an attorney to handle your legal matters or utilize the resources below to help you with your legal issues.
- Arkansas Law Help
- Center for Arkansas Legal Services
- Arkansas Access to Justice
- Public Defender’s Office
- Arkansas Free Legal Answers
Resources
- Court Filings Fee Schedule
- Online Image Availability Summary
- Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
- Circuit Court Judges Contact List
Civil Forms
Domestic Relations Forms
- Domestic Relations Cover Sheet
- Confidential Informant Sheet
- Domestic Subpoena
- Additional Domestic Relations Forms
