Search Faulkner County Family Court Records

Faulkner County family court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Conway and cover all domestic relations and juvenile matters filed in this central Arkansas county. These records include divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective order cases. The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk has electronic filing in place since June 2016, and court records going back to 2009 are searchable through the Public Court Connect system. The statewide Search ARCourts portal also provides free access to Faulkner County family court records.

Faulkner County Circuit Clerk

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk is the custodian of all family court records in Conway and throughout the county. The clerk's office is at 724 Locust Ave, Conway, AR 72034, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 9, Conway, AR 72033. You can reach the office at (501) 450-4911. The fax is (501) 450-4948. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Circuit Clerk is also the clerk of the juvenile court and serves as ex-officio county recorder for real property instruments. The clerk's duties cover the full range of administrative court functions: filing and processing court documents for civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile cases; maintaining all court records and appeals; preparing dockets; issuing summons, subpoenas, and warrants; and managing the child support payment registry. All of these functions are handled out of the Conway courthouse.

The Search ARCourts portal provides free access to Faulkner County family court records online, covering domestic relations cases, divorce dockets, child custody filings, and other Circuit Court matters searchable by party name or case number.

Faulkner County has scanned court records back to the year 2000, and all orders have been scanned back to 1997. Records from January 1, 2009 forward are available through the Public Court Connect system. Older paper records prior to 2000 must be accessed in person at the clerk's office. Electronic filing has been in place in Faulkner County since June 1, 2016, making it one of the earlier adopters in the state.

Online Access to Faulkner County Family Court Records

You can search Faulkner County family court records online through two tools. The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers all Faulkner County Circuit Court cases and returns party information, judge assignments, docket filings, hearings, and judgments. No login is needed and access is free. The portal is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists and get basic case details.

The Public Court Connect system available through the Faulkner County clerk's office gives you access to digital records from January 1, 2009 onward. For cases with scanned documents, you may be able to view actual filings through this system. Contact the clerk at (501) 450-4911 for information on how to access the Public Court Connect system for Faulkner County records.

Attorneys and authorized filers can use the statewide eFlex electronic filing system for Faulkner County cases. E-filing has been mandatory in Faulkner County for civil cases since June 2016. The eFlex system accepts payment by electronic check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. An additional $20 electronic filing fee applies to new cases. For help with eFlex, contact courts.efiling@arcourts.gov or call the ACAP helpline at (501) 410-1900.

Family Court Case Types in Faulkner County

Faulkner County Circuit Court handles family law matters in the Domestic Relations division. Cases filed here include divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, domestic violence protective orders, legal separation, annulment, and contempt of court in existing family matters. Under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, a divorce must be filed in the county where at least one spouse lives. Under § 9-13-101, custody decisions focus on the best interest of the child, with a legal presumption that joint custody serves children well. Child support modifications under § 9-14-107 require a showing that circumstances have materially changed.

The Juvenile division in Faulkner County handles dependency-neglect, FINS, and delinquency cases. Juvenile records are confidential under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309 and are not searchable through the public portal. The clerk's staff can tell you whether a specific type of juvenile record is accessible in your situation. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217 and require a court order to access.

Faulkner County also has a District Court in Conway at 810 Parkway Street, Conway, AR 72034, reachable at (501) 450-6112. The District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil matters under $25,000. District Court records are separate from the family court records at the Circuit Clerk's office.

The Arkansas Judiciary's self-help resources page lists guides, approved forms, and legal aid organizations available to Faulkner County residents handling family court matters in Conway without an attorney.

Fees and Copies in Faulkner County

Faulkner County has a slightly higher filing fee than many counties. New domestic relations and circuit court cases cost $185.00 to file. Appeals from District Court are $185.00 for civil matters and $170.00 for criminal matters. These fees are set by local court rules and may differ from the statewide standard. Check with the clerk if you are unsure about the current fee schedule before filing.

Copies of existing court records are $0.50 per page for standard (uncertified) copies. Certified or authenticated copies are $5.00 per document. Mail-in requests should include full case information, your return address, and a check or money order for the estimated fee. If the fee will exceed $25.00, the clerk may require payment before processing under § 25-19-105. The clerk's office does not send certified copies by email.

Note: Court records scanned back to 2000 and all orders scanned to 1997 are available in-house. Older paper records require an in-person visit.

Legal Help in Faulkner County

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) provides free civil legal services to income-eligible Faulkner County residents in family law matters including divorce, custody, and domestic abuse. Faulkner County is in the CALS service area. The organization is based in Little Rock and has resources for clients throughout central Arkansas.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation runs the AR Courthouse Kiosk program and provides self-help tools through courthouses statewide. Kiosks at the Conway courthouse give self-represented litigants access to forms, fact sheets, court records, and connections to legal aid organizations. You can also find self-help guides on the Arkansas Judiciary resources page.

Cities in Faulkner County

All communities in Faulkner County file family court cases with the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk in Conway. The county's major city has its own dedicated page:

Nearby Counties

Faulkner County sits in central Arkansas. If your case was filed in a neighboring county, use these links to find the right clerk.