Johnson County Family Court Records

Johnson County family court records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Clarksville, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations matters heard in Arkansas's 28th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's official website has filing information, and case records can be searched free online through Arkansas CourtConnect.

Johnson County Circuit Clerk

The Johnson County Circuit Clerk is the clerk of the Domestic, Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Courts and serves as the ex-officio recorder for the county. The office is located at the Johnson County Courthouse in Clarksville.

Johnson County Circuit Clerk
Monica King, Circuit Clerk
Johnson County Courthouse
215 West Main Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
Mailing: P.O. Box 189, Clarksville, AR 72830
Phone: (479) 754-2977
Alternate: (479) 754-2972
Email: mking@johnsoncountyar.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The circuit clerk's administrative duties include maintaining a complete record of all proceedings of the circuit courts and preparing dockets for each court division. Domestic records can be accessed online at any time through caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

The Johnson County Circuit Clerk also maintains civil division records and handles the Criminal Support Division — collecting payments for criminal courts including fines, penalties, restitution, and costs. The clerk collects and processes child support payments as well.

The Johnson County Clerk, a separate office, is located at 205 Walnut Street, Clarksville, phone (479) 754-6488. This office maintains marriage licenses and probate court records. If you need marriage or probate records, contact the County Clerk rather than the Circuit Clerk.

The Johnson County District Court for Clarksville is at 301 Porter Industrial Road, phone (479) 754-8533. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases under $25,000.

Online Case Search

Johnson County Circuit Court records are available through the Arkansas CourtConnect system with full information access. This includes case details, docket entries, and document images for many recent filings.

Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by selecting Johnson County and searching by party name or case number. The portal is free and available at any time. Domestic relations cases are listed under the DR case type designation.

For records not in the online system, contact the circuit clerk's office in person or by mail. Written requests should include the names of parties, years to search, prepayment for copies, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow several weeks for a response to mail requests.

The Johnson County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to circuit court case records in Clarksville, including all domestic relations and family court filings.

Family Court Case Types

Johnson County Circuit Court handles all family law and domestic relations matters. The clerk maintains the following case types:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. At least one party must be an Arkansas resident for sixty days before filing. Common grounds include eighteen months of separation or general indignities. Cases with children require the court to address custody and support.
• Child Custody — Decided under § 9-13-101 using the best interest of the child standard. Courts can order joint or sole physical and legal custody with a parenting plan.
• Child Support — Set using the state income guidelines. Modifications are available under § 9-14-107 when there is a significant change in income or circumstances.
• Paternity — Establishes legal fatherhood so the court can set custody and support orders for children born outside of marriage.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through circuit court. No attorney is required to file a petition.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309. The clerk maintains these records but they are not open to the public without a court order.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. Access to adoption records requires a court order from the circuit judge.

The County Clerk handles guardianship and probate records in Johnson County. The circuit clerk works with both offices to ensure complete family court records are properly maintained.

Fees and Copies

Johnson County follows the standard Arkansas fee schedule. A new domestic relations case costs $165.00 to file. Other common fees:

• Summons or subpoena: $2.50 per person
• Reopening a closed case: $50.00
• Standard copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copies: $5.00 per document (up to 10 pages)

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash, money order, or cashier's check. For mail requests, prepay all fees and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (479) 754-2977 to confirm exact amounts before mailing. Online searches are always free through CourtConnect.

Legal Help Resources

Johnson County residents needing legal help with family court matters can contact the following organizations.

Center for Arkansas Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents. Family law services include divorce, custody, and domestic abuse cases. Apply at arjustice.org or call 1-800-952-9243.

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation — Visit arkansasjustice.org for legal aid resources in the Arkansas River Valley area and the 28th Judicial Circuit.

Self-Help Forms — Free forms and instructions are available at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. These cover divorce, custody, child support, and orders of protection for unrepresented parties.

Electronic Filing — Attorneys use the eFlex system. Self-represented litigants can file in person at the courthouse or by mail. Contact the clerk's office for current policies on how pro se filers submit documents.

Nearby Counties

Johnson County is in the Arkansas River Valley, part of the 28th Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.