Madison County Family Court Records

Madison County family court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Huntsville, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases in Arkansas's 4th Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains an official website, and case records can be searched at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect.

Madison County Circuit Clerk

The Madison County Circuit Clerk and Recorder is the keeper of records for the Arkansas Circuit Courts in the 4th Judicial District and is the ex-officio recorder for the county. The clerk's office is at the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville, the county seat.

Madison County Circuit Clerk
Tiffany McDaniel, Circuit Clerk
Madison County Courthouse
201 West Main Street
Huntsville, AR 72740
Mailing: P.O. Box 626, Huntsville, AR 72740
Phone: (479) 738-2215
Fax: (479) 738-2735
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. Jury panels in Madison County are computer-generated by random selection — the circuit clerk manages the jury pool. As ex-officio county recorder, the clerk is responsible for recording instruments involving real property, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and conveyances.

The Madison County Clerk is a separate office at 208 E War Eagle Ave, Huntsville — phone (479) 738-6607, email madisonclerk@arkansasclerks.com. The County Clerk serves as clerk for the Probate Division, handling estates, adoptions, and guardianships. For probate, adoption, or guardianship records, contact the County Clerk.

Online Case Search

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

The circuit clerk also maintains an official website at madisoncircuitclerk.com with information on filing procedures, record types, and office policies.

For older records not yet in the digital system, contact the clerk's office directly. Written requests should include party names, years to search, prepayment for copy fees, and a return envelope.

The Madison County Circuit Clerk website provides information on filing procedures, record types, and how to access family court records in Huntsville, Arkansas.

The Madison County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to circuit court case records, including divorce, custody, and all domestic relations filings in the 4th Judicial Circuit.

Family Court Case Types

Madison 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. At least one party must have been an Arkansas resident for sixty days before filing. Grounds include eighteen months of continuous separation, general indignities, and other statutory bases.
• Child Custody — Governed by § 9-13-101. Courts determine custody based on the best interest of the child. Joint or sole physical and legal custody can be ordered with a detailed parenting plan.
• Child Support — Calculated using state income guidelines based on both parents' incomes. Modifications are available under § 9-14-107 when circumstances change significantly.
• Paternity — Establishes legal fatherhood for children born to unmarried parents, which is required before custody and support orders can be entered.
• 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. Not open to the public. Access requires a court order or proof of authorized status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. Adoption records are maintained by the County Clerk in Madison County and require a court order to access.

Guardianship and estate administration are handled through the County Clerk's probate division in Madison County.

Fees and Copies

Madison 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, money order, or cashier's check. For mail requests, prepay and include a return envelope. Call (479) 738-2215 before sending to confirm exact fees and processing times. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Madison County residents needing 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 resources in northwest Arkansas and the 4th Judicial Circuit area.

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

The circuit clerk's staff can explain filing procedures and what documents are needed. They are not permitted to give legal advice, fill out forms for you, or tell you what to write in your filings.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is in northwest Arkansas, part of the 4th Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.