Search Lawrence County Family Court Records

Lawrence County family court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Walnut Ridge, covering divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and all domestic relations filings in Arkansas's 3rd Judicial Circuit. The clerk has an official website with filing information, and case records can be searched at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect.

Lawrence County Circuit Clerk

The Lawrence County Circuit Clerk serves as both the clerk of the Circuit Court and the official recorder of real property records for the county. The office is at the Lawrence County Courthouse in Walnut Ridge, the county seat.

Lawrence County Circuit Clerk
Michelle Evans, Circuit Clerk
Lawrence County Courthouse
315 W Main Street
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Mailing: P.O. Box 581, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Phone: (870) 886-1112
Fax: (870) 886-1128
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The circuit clerk's duties cover a broad range of functions: filing, indexing, and maintaining all legal documents related to civil, criminal, juvenile, and domestic relations cases; issuing summonses, subpoenas, and court orders; collecting court costs, fines, fees, and child support payments; and as ex-officio recorder, recording and preserving documents related to real estate and personal property, including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, leases, plats, and powers of attorney.

The Lawrence County Clerk is a separate office with a mailing address at P.O. Box 526, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476, phone (870) 886-1111. The County Clerk maintains marriage records and probate court records. Contact that office for marriage licenses or probate filings.

Online Case Search

Lawrence County Circuit Court records are available through the Arkansas CourtConnect system with full information access. Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by selecting Lawrence County and entering a party name or case number. The portal is free and available any time of day or night.

CourtConnect results show the case type, filing date, parties involved, current case status, and a docket entry list showing all documents filed in the case. Document images may be available for more recent filings.

The circuit clerk also has an official website at lawrencecountyar.com/circuit-clerk with information on the office, services, and filing requirements.

The Lawrence County Circuit Clerk website provides information on filing procedures, record types, and how to access family court records in Walnut Ridge.

The Lawrence County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to circuit court case records in the 3rd Judicial Circuit, including all domestic relations and family law filings.

Family Court Case Types

Lawrence County Circuit Court handles all family law and domestic relations matters for the county. Case types include:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. One party must reside in Arkansas for at least sixty days before filing. Grounds include eighteen months of separation, general indignities, and other statutory grounds. Cases with children require custody and support orders before the divorce is final.
• Child Custody — Governed by § 9-13-101. Courts weigh the best interest of the child to set custody arrangements. Joint or sole physical and legal custody can be ordered along with a parenting plan.
• Child Support — Set using the state income guidelines. Either parent can request a modification when there is a meaningful change in income or living arrangements under § 9-14-107.
• Paternity — Establishes legal parentage for children born to unmarried parents. A paternity finding is required before the court can set custody and support orders.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through the circuit court. No attorney is needed to file a petition for protection.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309 and not open to the public. Access requires a court order or proof of authorized status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. A court order from the circuit judge is required to access sealed adoption records.

Probate matters including estate administration, guardianships, and wills are also filed and maintained through the circuit clerk in Lawrence County.

Fees and Copies

Lawrence County follows the standard Arkansas fee schedule. New domestic relations filings cost $165.00. Other fees:

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

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash, money order, or cashier's check. For mail-in requests, prepay fees and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (870) 886-1112 before sending to confirm exact fees. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Lawrence County residents who need legal assistance with family court matters can contact these organizations.

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

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation — Visit arkansasjustice.org for legal resources in northeast Arkansas and the 3rd Judicial Circuit area.

Self-Help Forms — The Arkansas Judiciary provides free forms and step-by-step instructions at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. These cover divorce, custody, support, and protection orders for parties without an attorney.

The circuit clerk's staff can explain filing procedures and what documents are needed, but they cannot give legal advice on the merits of your case or tell you what to write in your documents.

Nearby Counties

Lawrence County is in northeast Arkansas, part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.