Grant County Family Court Records

Grant County family court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Sheridan, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases heard in Arkansas's 11th Judicial Circuit. The Arkansas CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free online access to many Grant County Circuit Court case records, including family law matters, searchable by party name or case number.

Grant County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk is the official custodian of all family court records in Grant County. The office is located at the Grant County Courthouse in Sheridan and maintains records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases. The clerk also serves as ex-officio county recorder for land records.

Grant County Circuit Clerk
101 West Center Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: (870) 942-2631
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, domestic relations matters, and probate. Family law filings — divorce petitions, custody motions, child support modifications, and paternity actions — all go through this office. Staff can accept documents but cannot give legal advice or fill out forms on your behalf.

A separate Grant County District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases under $25,000. Preliminary hearings for felonies also go through district court before moving to circuit. If you are unsure which court handles your matter, call the circuit clerk's office first.

Online Case Search

Grant County Circuit Court participates fully in the Arkansas CourtConnect system. You can search for family court cases at no cost using the statewide portal. The search is available around the clock and does not require registration.

To find a case, go to caseinfo.arcourts.gov and select Grant County from the location list. You can search by party name, case number, or date filed. Results include the case type, filing date, parties involved, case status, and a list of docket entries. Document images may be available for some cases.

Older records not yet in the online system may be found by contacting the circuit clerk's office directly. Staff can search indexes and provide copies for a fee. Written requests are accepted for records searches when you cannot visit in person. Give your name, the years to search, and the party names you are looking for. Allow several weeks for a response.

The Grant County CourtConnect portal provides free public access to circuit court case information, including domestic relations and family law filings.

The Grant County Court Kiosk offers public access terminals at the courthouse with guided search tools for finding family court case records and legal self-help forms.

Family Court Case Types

Grant County Circuit Court handles the full range of domestic relations and family law matters under the domestic relations division. The most common case types include:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. Either party can file for an absolute divorce based on grounds including eighteen months of separation. Residency in Arkansas for at least sixty days before filing is required.
• Child Custody — Governed by Arkansas Code § 9-13-101. The court decides custody based on the best interest of the child. Both physical and legal custody may be awarded jointly or solely.
• Child Support — Calculated using state income guidelines. Modifications can be sought when there is a significant change in circumstances under § 9-14-107.
• Paternity — Actions to establish legal fatherhood, which then allows custody and support orders to follow.
• Domestic Abuse Orders — Emergency and extended orders of protection are available through circuit court.
• Juvenile Cases — Delinquency, dependency-neglect, and FINS matters are handled in the juvenile division. Records are confidential under § 9-27-309 and not available to the general public.
• Adoption — Finalized through circuit court. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217 and require a court order to access.

Probate matters such as guardianship and estate administration also go through circuit court in Grant County and are maintained by the circuit clerk's office.

Fees and Copies

Filing a new domestic relations case in Grant County costs $165.00. This covers divorce, custody, support, and other family law filings. The fee is set by state law and applies statewide.

Other common fees include:

• Summons or subpoena service: $2.50 per person
• Reopening a case: $50.00
• Standard document copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copy: $5.00 for the first ten pages, plus $0.50 per additional page

Payment is accepted in person at the courthouse by cash, money order, or cashier's check. Call ahead to confirm current accepted payment forms. Checks should be made out to the Grant County Circuit Clerk.

Copies ordered by mail require prepayment. Send a written request with the case number or names of parties, the years to search if no case number is known, the fee payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow additional time for mail requests.

Online case information through CourtConnect is free. You only pay if you need certified copies of documents or if you request a records search from clerk staff.

Legal Help and Self-Help Resources

Grant County residents who cannot afford an attorney have several options for legal assistance with family court matters.

Center for Arkansas Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to low-income Arkansans. They handle family law cases including divorce, custody, and domestic violence. Apply online at arjustice.org or call 1-800-952-9243.

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation coordinates legal aid resources statewide and can help connect you with services in your area. Visit arkansasjustice.org for information.

Arkansas Courts Self-Help Resources — The Arkansas Judiciary website provides self-help forms and instructions for pro se litigants at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. These forms cover divorce, custody, child support, and orders of protection.

Arkansas eFlex — Attorneys file documents electronically through the eFlex system. Pro se litigants may deliver documents in person, by mail, FedEx, or UPS. Check with the clerk's office for the current policy on self-represented filer submissions.

The court kiosk located at the Grant County Courthouse also provides guided access to legal forms and information for people representing themselves in family court matters.

Nearby Counties

Grant County is surrounded by several other Arkansas counties, each with its own circuit court and family court records system.