Jacksonville Family Court Records

Jacksonville family court records are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, the same office that serves Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, and all of Pulaski County. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective orders filed by Jacksonville residents are part of the Pulaski County Circuit Court's domestic relations docket in the 6th Judicial Circuit. Search these records for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal or visit the clerk at 401 W Markham Street in Little Rock.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk - Serving Jacksonville

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles all family court filings for Jacksonville residents. The clerk's main office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 112, Little Rock, AR 72201, reachable at (501) 340-8500. Jacksonville is in Pulaski County and does not have its own circuit court. All family law cases -- divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders -- for Jacksonville residents are filed at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. Pulaski County is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk processes all family law filings, dockets motions and orders, issues summonses and subpoenas, and maintains the court registry for child support payments. Jacksonville does have its own District Court at 1412 W Main Street, reachable at (501) 982-9531, which handles traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanor matters. The District Court does not handle family law. All divorce, custody, and child support cases go to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock.

Jacksonville is home to Little Rock Air Force Base, which creates a specific family law context. Active duty military members and their families have particular legal rights and protections in family law proceedings. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) can affect divorce and custody proceedings when one party is on active duty. The legal assistance office at Little Rock AFB provides free legal help to service members and their families, including family law matters.

Jacksonville residents can search family court records through the Pulaski County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham Street in Little Rock maintains all divorce, custody, and child support records for Jacksonville.

Jacksonville family court cases are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. The 6th Circuit's domestic relations division handles all divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and protective order matters for Jacksonville residents.

Online Search for Jacksonville Family Court Records

The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Pulaski County Circuit Court with complete case data. Under Administrative Order 8, all circuit courts in Arkansas must report case data through this system. Search by party name, case number, case type, filing date, attorney, or judge. Results show the parties, assigned judge, all docket entries, scheduled hearings, and judgments. No account is required. Access is free from any device.

For electronic filing, attorneys and authorized parties use the statewide eFlex system at eflex.arcourts.gov. Filing fees are paid through the Information Network of Arkansas. A $20 electronic filing surcharge applies to new cases under Administrative Order 21. For eFlex support, call (501) 410-1900 or email courts.efiling@arcourts.gov. Older records not in the electronic system must be requested at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office in Little Rock.

Family Court Cases for Jacksonville Residents

Jacksonville residents file all family law cases with the Pulaski County Circuit Court's domestic relations division. The division handles divorce, annulment, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, domestic abuse protective orders, and contempt proceedings. Under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, a divorce petition must be filed in the county where one or both spouses reside, so Jacksonville residents file in Pulaski County.

Military families at Little Rock AFB have specific legal protections that affect family law cases. Under the SCRA, a default judgment cannot be entered against an active duty service member without additional procedural protections. Custody modifications may also be subject to additional procedures if a parent is deployed. The legal assistance office on base can help service members understand their rights and navigate the Pulaski County Circuit Court system.

Custody cases follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody serves the child's best interest. Courts consider each parent's fitness, the child's existing bonds, and the ability of each parent to facilitate the other's relationship with the child. Military deployment can complicate custody arrangements, and courts have procedures for temporary custody modifications during deployment. Modification of a permanent order requires a material change in circumstances.

Child support is calculated under the Arkansas Family Support Chart. The Pulaski County clerk maintains a court registry for child support payments when ordered. Modifications under § 9-14-107 require a material change in circumstances. Emergency protective orders for domestic abuse are available through the circuit court; emergency orders can be issued quickly and a hearing for a permanent order must be set within 30 days.

Juvenile cases in Pulaski County are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Administrative Order 19 governs public access to court records in all Arkansas counties, including Pulaski County where Jacksonville's family law cases are filed.

Fees and Copies

New domestic relations filings in Pulaski County cost $165.00. Standard copies of court records are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. If a request will cost more than $25.00, the clerk may require payment upfront under § 25-19-105. Visit the clerk at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 112, Little Rock, call (501) 340-8500, or send a mail request with party names, case number if known, return address, and a prepaid check or money order.

Legal Help in Jacksonville

The legal assistance office at Little Rock Air Force Base provides free legal services to active duty service members and their families, including family law matters. Eligible personnel should contact the base legal office directly. For civilians and non-military Jacksonville residents, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) serves Pulaski County and provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in family law matters. Call (501) 376-3423 or visit arjustice.org.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages courthouse kiosks that give self-represented litigants access to court forms and resources. The Arkansas Judiciary resources directory provides approved domestic relations forms and self-help guides. The ACAP helpline at (866) 823-5778 answers general questions about court access in Arkansas.

Nearby Cities

Jacksonville is in northern Pulaski County. These nearby cities are all part of the Greater Little Rock area.