Logan County Family Court Records Search

Logan County family court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases in Arkansas's 12th Judicial Circuit. Logan County has two courthouse locations — Paris in the north and Booneville in the south. Case records can be searched at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect.

Logan County Circuit Clerk

Logan County has two courthouse locations, both served by the same circuit clerk. Paris is the northern seat, and Booneville is the southern seat. Where you file depends on which part of the county you are in, though the circuit clerk can advise on the appropriate location.

Logan County Circuit Clerk — Paris (North)
April Hice, Circuit Clerk
Logan County Courthouse
25 West Walnut Street
Paris, AR 72855
Phone: (479) 963-2164
Fax: (479) 963-3304
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Logan County Circuit Clerk — Booneville (South)
366 North Broadway Avenue
Booneville, AR 72927
Phone: (479) 675-2894
Fax: (479) 675-0577

The circuit clerk's office serves as the probate clerk for Logan County, meaning probate and estate records are filed with the circuit clerk rather than the county clerk. A Child Support Enforcement Fund is established in Logan County — child support fees collected by the circuit clerk go into this fund. The clerk's office handles all collection and processing of child support payments.

Online Case Search

Logan County Circuit Court records are available through the Arkansas CourtConnect system with full information access. Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by selecting Logan County and entering a party name or case number. The portal is free and available at any time without registration.

Results show the case type, filing date, parties involved, current status, and a chronological list of docket entries. Document images may be available for more recent filings.

A public court kiosk also serves Logan County, providing guided access to case records and self-help legal forms at a physical location accessible to the public.

The Logan County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to circuit court case records in both Paris and Booneville, covering divorce, custody, and domestic relations filings.

The Logan County Court Kiosk offers guided public access to circuit court records and self-help legal forms for family court matters in Logan County.

Family Court Case Types

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

• 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 continuous separation. Cases involving children require custody and support orders as part of the divorce.
• 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 schedule.
• Child Support — Set using the state income guidelines. The circuit clerk in Logan County collects and processes support payments. Modifications can be requested under § 9-14-107 when circumstances change.
• Paternity — Establishes legal fatherhood for children born outside of marriage so custody and support can be ordered by the court.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through circuit court. No attorney is required to file.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309. Not open to the public. Access requires a court order or proof of authorized status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. A court order is required to access sealed adoption records.

Since the circuit clerk serves as probate clerk in Logan County, probate matters including estate administration, guardianships, and wills are also filed with the circuit clerk's office.

Fees and Copies

Logan 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 case: $50.00
• Standard copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copy: $5.00 per document (up to 10 pages)

Pay in person at either courthouse by cash or money order. For mail requests, prepay and include a return envelope. Send requests to the Paris office unless instructed otherwise. Call (479) 963-2164 to confirm exact fees before sending. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Logan County residents who need help with family court matters can contact the following organizations.

Center for Arkansas Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to income-qualifying Arkansans. 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 aid resources in the Arkansas River Valley area and the 12th Judicial Circuit.

Self-Help Forms — Free forms and instructions are at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. These cover divorce, custody, support, and orders of protection for parties without attorneys.

The Logan County Court Kiosk also provides self-help forms and guided access to case records at a public location.

Nearby Counties

Logan County is in the Arkansas River Valley, part of the 12th Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.