Lee County Family Court Records

Lee County family court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Marianna, covering divorce, child custody, child support, evictions, contract disputes, paternity, and domestic relations cases heard in Arkansas's 1st Judicial Circuit. Search case records at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect, or visit the courthouse in Marianna or the court kiosk for in-person access.

Lee County Circuit Clerk

The Lee County Circuit Clerk is responsible for maintaining all court records, including family court and domestic relations filings. The clerk's duties include keeping a general court docket, recording all party names and case information, maintaining orders of the court in minute books, and issuing marriage licenses. The circuit clerk is the official keeper of court records under Arkansas law.

Lee County Circuit Clerk
Mary Ann Wilkinson, Circuit Clerk
Lee County Courthouse
15 E Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
Phone: (870) 295-7710
Fax: (870) 295-7712
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Note that the Lee County Circuit Clerk also issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages — a function that in many Arkansas counties is handled by the county clerk. If you need a marriage record in Lee County, the circuit clerk is the right office to contact.

Lee County Circuit Court handles the following case types: felony criminal, divorce, custody, child support, eviction, and contract disputes. All of these are filed with the circuit clerk in Marianna.

Online Case Search

Lee County Circuit Court records are available through the Arkansas CourtConnect system with full case information. Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by selecting Lee County and entering a party name or case number. The search is free and does not require registration.

A public access court kiosk is also available at the Lee County Circuit Court location. This kiosk provides guided access to case records and self-help legal forms. It is especially useful for residents who are not comfortable with online tools or who need help finding the right forms for their case.

For records not yet in the CourtConnect system, contact the circuit clerk's office directly. Written requests should include the names of the parties, the years to search, copy fee prepayment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The Lee County Court Kiosk provides guided public access to circuit court records and self-help legal forms at the courthouse in Marianna.

The Lee County CourtConnect portal offers free online access to circuit court case information, including divorce, custody, and other domestic relations filings in Lee County.

Family Court Case Types

Lee County Circuit Court is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit and handles all family law matters for the county. Case types include:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. Arkansas residency of sixty days before filing is required. Grounds include eighteen months of separation, general indignities, and other statutory bases. Cases involving children require orders on custody and support.
• Child Custody — Governed by § 9-13-101. Courts determine custody based on the best interest of the child. Joint or sole custody can be awarded, and modifications are available when circumstances change.
• Child Support — Set using the state income guidelines. Modifications can be requested under § 9-14-107 when there is a material change in income or other circumstances.
• Paternity — Establishes legal fatherhood for children born outside of marriage, allowing the court to then set custody and support orders.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through circuit court without requiring legal representation.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309. Not open to the public. Access requires a court order or authorized status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. A court order is required to access adoption records.

Probate matters including estate administration and guardianship are also heard through circuit court in Lee County.

Fees and Copies

Lee County follows the standard Arkansas fee schedule for circuit court filings. New domestic relations cases cost $165.00 to file. Other fees:

• Summons or subpoena: $2.50 per person
• Reopening a case: $50.00
• Standard copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copy: $5.00 per document (up to 10 pages)
• Marriage record copy: available from circuit clerk (call for current fee)

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash or money order. Mail requests require prepayment and a return envelope. Call (870) 295-7710 to confirm exact fees before sending a mail request. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Lee County residents needing legal assistance with family court matters can contact these organizations.

Center for Arkansas Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to income-qualifying residents, including family law cases. Apply at arjustice.org or call 1-800-952-9243.

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation — Visit arkansasjustice.org for legal resources in the Arkansas Delta region and the 1st Judicial Circuit.

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

The court kiosk at the Lee County Circuit Court also provides self-help legal forms and guided information for family court matters.

Nearby Counties

Lee County is in the Arkansas Delta region, part of the 1st Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.