Bradley County Family Court Records Search

Bradley County family court records cover divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and juvenile cases filed with the Circuit Clerk in Warren. The 10th Judicial Circuit serves this county, and records are searchable online through CourtConnect or by visiting the courthouse on East Cedar Street.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Bradley County Circuit Clerk is Gayla Harris Miller. The office is at 101 East Cedar Street, Warren, AR 71671-2701. The main phone number is (870) 226-3464. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Circuit Clerk is the keeper of records for the 10th District of Arkansas Circuit Courts. This includes all civil, domestic relations, criminal, and probate filings in the county. The clerk also serves as the county recorder of deeds and other property instruments. So the same office that handles your divorce records also handles land records for Bradley County.

If you need a certified copy of a family court order, contact the clerk's office directly. You should have the case number or at least the names of the parties and approximate filing year. Staff can locate the file and provide a cost estimate for copies before you submit payment.

The county's genealogy records show that the Circuit Clerk has divorce, court, and land records available, and that marriage and probate records from 1846 onward are held by the County Clerk. If you are looking for older family records, both offices may be relevant to your search.

The Bradley County Circuit Clerk website provides contact information and details about the types of records maintained for domestic relations and other court matters.

Online Search Options

Bradley County circuit court records are available through two main online sources. The statewide CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free access to case information. Under Administrative Order 8, all Arkansas circuit courts submit data to this system, and Bradley County is included.

The UniCourt database also provides searchable access to Bradley County Circuit Court records for those who need an alternative research tool.

You can also search Bradley County records through the AR Court Kiosk at arcourtkiosk.org. This system provides access to court records across Arkansas counties. For domestic relations cases, you can search by party name to find divorce filings, custody orders, and child support records.

For records that predate the digital systems, a visit to the courthouse on East Cedar Street in Warren is required. The clerk's staff can help locate older paper files. Family history researchers have used the Bradley County records dating back to the 1840s, so some historical records do exist, though access varies.

Family Court Case Types

Bradley County Circuit Court handles all domestic relations matters under the jurisdiction of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Divorce filings follow Arkansas Code Annotated § 9-12-301. Either spouse can file for divorce, and the most common approach in recent years has been the eighteen-month separation ground, which requires no finding of fault on either side.

Child custody cases are decided under § 9-13-101. Courts look at many factors when determining what custody arrangement best serves the child. These include how involved each parent has been, whether either parent has a history of domestic violence, the mental and physical health of both parents and the child, and the child's current living situation and school enrollment.

Child support is calculated using the income shares model under § 9-14-107. The goal is to ensure the child receives a level of financial support similar to what would have been available if the parents lived together. The Circuit Clerk manages payment records and can provide documentation of payment history if needed for a court proceeding.

Juvenile matters including delinquency, dependency-neglect, and abuse cases are filed under § 9-27-309. These records are sealed and not available for public search. Adoption records are also confidential under § 9-9-217. Both types of proceedings require a court order to access sealed records.

Guardianship of minors, paternity establishment, domestic violence protective orders, and contempt proceedings related to existing family court orders are also handled through the domestic relations division. Each case type has its own forms and procedures, which the clerk's office can help you identify.

Fees and Copies

Filing a new domestic relations or civil case in Bradley County costs $165.00. Service fees for summons run $2.50 per person. Reopening a case costs $50.00. These fees apply to divorce, custody, and similar matters filed in circuit court.

Standard document copies are $0.50 per page for copies made at the courthouse. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Records requested by mail require a self-addressed stamped envelope and prepaid fee. Call (870) 226-3464 for current rates before submitting a mail request.

Online case searches through CourtConnect are free. You only incur a cost when you need a physical or certified copy of a document. The clerk's office can confirm exact totals before you pay.

Legal Help

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents. Apply at arjustice.org. Family law services include help with divorce, child custody, protective orders, and related matters for those who cannot afford an attorney.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation coordinates legal aid programs statewide. Visit arkansasjustice.org to find resources serving Bradley County and southeast Arkansas. The site lists contact information for legal aid programs in the region.

Self-help court forms and procedural guides are available at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. This site is run by the Arkansas Judiciary. While the clerk's office can direct you to the right forms, they are not permitted to give legal advice about how to fill them out or how to handle your case.

Nearby Counties

Bradley County is in the 10th Judicial Circuit in south-central Arkansas. The following counties are nearby and have their own Circuit Clerk offices.