Access Cross County Family Court Records

Cross County family court records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Wynne and cover divorce, custody, child support, and other domestic relations matters handled by the 1st Judicial Circuit. Search for records online through the Arkansas CourtConnect portal or visit the courthouse on Union Avenue in Wynne.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Cross County Circuit Clerk's office is at 705 East Union Avenue, Wynne, AR 72396. The main phone number is (870) 238-5735. The courthouse address is also listed as 705 Union Ave E, Suite 8, Wynne, AR 72396. Standard hours are Monday through Friday during business hours.

The Circuit Clerk maintains records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases in Cross County. The clerk also acts as ex-officio county recorder for real estate instruments. Cross County was created November 15, 1862 from Crittenden, Poinsett, and St. Francis Counties. The Circuit Clerk has held court and land records since 1865, and divorce records go back to 1866.

The County Clerk in Wynne keeps marriage and probate records, with marriage records available from 1863 and tax and county court records from 1865. If you need marriage or probate documents, contact the County Clerk's office, which is separate from the Circuit Clerk.

For a certified copy of a family court record, call (870) 238-5735 to verify the record exists and get a fee estimate. The clerk can also tell you how to submit a mail request if you cannot visit in person. Provide as much identifying information as you can, including case number, party names, and approximate filing year.

The AR County Records system provides searchable access to Cross County court and property records including domestic relations filings.

Searching Cross County Records

Cross County circuit court records are available through the statewide Arkansas CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. This free portal covers all Arkansas circuit court cases. You can search by party name or case number to find domestic relations records filed in Wynne.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal includes Cross County Circuit Court records under Administrative Order 8, providing full online access to domestic relations filings.

Administrative Order 8 requires all Arkansas circuit courts to report case data to CourtConnect. Cross County is included in this system. Full case information is available for most Cross County circuit court records, including divorce cases, custody orders, and child support filings.

You can also search Cross County land and court records through arcountyrecords.com. This platform covers county record data and may be useful for finding older or property-related records alongside court filings. For the most complete and current family court information, CourtConnect is the primary resource.

Administrative Order 19 governs public access to Arkansas court records. Most Cross County circuit court records are publicly accessible. Juvenile records are sealed. Adoption files are confidential. These restrictions apply to CourtConnect searches as well as in-person access at the courthouse in Wynne.

Family Court Case Types

Cross County Circuit Court handles all domestic relations matters under the 1st Judicial Circuit. Divorce cases are filed under Arkansas Code Annotated § 9-12-301. The most commonly used ground is eighteen months of continuous separation, which requires no proof of fault by either party. Fault-based grounds including adultery, physical abuse, habitual drunkenness, and general indignities are also recognized.

Custody and visitation matters are decided under § 9-13-101. Courts apply the best interest of the child standard. Judges consider each parent's relationship with the child, the stability and safety of each home, each parent's willingness to cooperate and support the other's relationship with the child, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse. Joint custody arrangements are possible when both parents are fit and willing to cooperate.

Child support is calculated under § 9-14-107 using the income shares model. Both parents' gross incomes are combined to determine the base support obligation, which is then split proportionally. Health insurance costs and work-related childcare expenses can be added. The Circuit Clerk in Wynne maintains the child support registry and processes payment records for all court-ordered support in Cross County.

Juvenile court matters are governed by § 9-27-309 and all juvenile records are sealed. Adoption records are confidential under § 9-9-217. Neither category of records is open to the public without a court order. Other domestic relations case types include paternity establishment, domestic abuse protective orders, guardianship of minors, and post-decree modifications of custody or support orders.

Fees and Copies

Filing a new domestic relations case in Cross County costs $165.00. Reopening a case costs $50.00. Summons service fees run $2.50 per party. These are the standard state fees that apply across Arkansas circuit courts.

Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. For mail requests, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your prepaid payment. Call (870) 238-5735 to confirm the fee amount before submitting a mail request.

Searching CourtConnect online is free. No account or payment is needed to view basic case information. Fees only apply when you request physical or certified copies from the clerk's office in Wynne.

Legal Help

Free civil legal help is available to eligible Cross County residents through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services. Apply at arjustice.org. CALS assists with divorce, custody, child support, and protective order cases for those who qualify based on income.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation lists legal aid programs serving eastern Arkansas at arkansasjustice.org. Programs serving Wynne and the Cross County area may be found through their directory.

Self-help court resources including forms and procedural guides are available from the Arkansas Judiciary at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. Clerk staff in Wynne can help you find the right form but cannot give legal advice about your case.

Nearby Counties

Cross County is in the eastern Arkansas Delta region, part of the 1st Judicial Circuit along with Arkansas County. The following nearby counties each have their own Circuit Clerk offices.