Lonoke County Family Court Records

Lonoke County family court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk in the town of Lonoke, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases in Arkansas's 23rd Judicial Circuit. The county fully participates in the Arkansas CourtConnect system — search case records for free at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

Lonoke County Circuit Clerk

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk maintains all court records for the county, including domestic relations, civil, criminal, and juvenile filings. The office is at the Lonoke County Courthouse in the town of Lonoke, which serves as the county seat.

Lonoke County Circuit Clerk
Dawn Porterfield, Circuit Clerk
Lonoke County Courthouse
301 N. Center Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
Mailing: P.O. Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: (501) 676-2316
Fax: (501) 676-3038
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Lonoke County has full participation in the Arkansas CourtConnect system, meaning more complete case data is available online compared to counties with only partial participation. This makes Lonoke County relatively easy to search for family court records without having to visit the courthouse.

The Lonoke County Clerk is a separate office located at 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, phone (501) 676-2316. The County Clerk maintains marriage licenses and probate court records. If you need a marriage license or record, contact the County Clerk's Office — fax (501) 676-3431 or email lclarke@lonokecountyclerk.org.

Lonoke County is a fast-growing county east of Little Rock. Cabot is the largest city in the county and is one of the qualifying cities for a family court records page on this site.

Online Case Search

Lonoke County Circuit Court records are available with full information through Arkansas CourtConnect. Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by selecting Lonoke County. Use a party name or case number. Results are free and available any time.

Full information access means you can see detailed case data, docket entries, and in many cases document images for recent filings — not just basic index information. This is useful when you need to track a case or find specific documents.

A public court kiosk also serves Lonoke County, providing guided access to case records and legal forms at a physical location for residents who prefer or need in-person access.

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

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

Family Court Case Types

Lonoke County Circuit Court handles all family law and domestic relations matters for the county through its domestic relations division. Case types include:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. One party must have lived in Arkansas for sixty days before filing. Grounds include eighteen months of separation. Cases with children require the court to set custody and support orders.
• Child Custody — Governed by § 9-13-101. Courts use the best interest of the child to set custody arrangements. Joint or sole physical and legal custody can be ordered with a parenting plan and schedule.
• Child Support — Calculated using the state income guidelines. Either parent can request a modification when income or other circumstances change substantially under § 9-14-107.
• Paternity — Actions to establish legal fatherhood for children born to unmarried parents. Once established, the court can set custody and support orders.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through circuit court. Filing does not require an attorney.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309. Not open to the public without a court order or authorized status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. Access to adoption records requires a court order from the circuit judge.

Probate matters including estate administration, guardianship, and wills are handled through the County Clerk's office in Lonoke County, not the circuit clerk.

Fees and Copies

Lonoke County follows the standard Arkansas fee schedule. New domestic relations filings cost $165.00. 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)

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash or money order. Mail requests require prepayment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (501) 676-2316 to confirm exact fees before mailing. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Lonoke County residents who need legal help with family court matters can contact these organizations.

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

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation — Visit arkansasjustice.org for legal aid resources in central Arkansas and the 23rd Judicial Circuit area.

Self-Help Forms — Free forms and step-by-step instructions are available at arcourts.gov/directories/resources, covering divorce, custody, support, and protection orders.

Cities in Lonoke County

Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County and qualifies for its own family court records page.

Nearby Counties

Lonoke County is east of Little Rock in the 23rd Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.