Find Marion County Family Court Records

Marion County family court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Yellville, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases in Arkansas's 14th Judicial Circuit. Case records can be searched for free through Arkansas CourtConnect, or certified copies can be requested from the circuit clerk's office at the courthouse in Yellville.

Marion County Circuit Clerk

The Marion County Circuit Clerk's office maintains records for both Circuit Court and District Court proceedings. The office is located at the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville, the county seat. The clerk handles all family court and domestic relations filings for Marion County, along with civil, criminal, and juvenile matters.

Marion County Circuit Clerk
Marion County Courthouse
300 E Old Main Street
Yellville, AR 72687
Mailing: P.O. Box 385, Yellville, AR 72687
Phone: (870) 449-6226
Fax: (870) 449-4979
Email: clerkmarioncounty@yahoo.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

A separate Marion County District Court is located at the same courthouse, phone (870) 449-6250. The District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000. Preliminary felony hearings also go through district court before being transferred to circuit court.

Court record searches through CourtConnect are free, though certified copies require payment. The county participates in the Arkansas CourtConnect system with full information available online. Some records may be restricted under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, which governs public access to court records statewide.

Online Case Search

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

Full information access means you can see more than just basic case index data. Docket entries show the sequence of filings in a case, and document images may be available for recent filings. For older records not yet digitized, contact the clerk's office by phone or in writing.

Written record requests should include the names of parties, years to search, a prepayment for copy fees (typically $5 for the first page of a certified copy and $1 for each additional page), and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow several weeks for processing.

The Marion County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to circuit court case records, including domestic relations and family law filings in Yellville.

Family Court Case Types

Marion County Circuit Court handles all family law and domestic relations matters through its circuit court division. Case types include:

• Divorce — Filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. At least one party must have lived in Arkansas for sixty days before filing. Grounds include eighteen months of continuous separation. Cases with minor children require the court to address custody and support before entering a final divorce decree.
• Child Custody — Governed by § 9-13-101. The best interest of the child is the court's primary consideration. Courts can order joint or sole custody for both physical and legal matters, with a parenting time schedule.
• Child Support — Calculated using the state income guidelines. Either parent can request a modification under § 9-14-107 when there is a significant change in income or other circumstances. Certified copies of support orders are $5 for the first page, $1 per additional page.
• Paternity — Establishes legal fatherhood for children born outside of marriage, allowing the court to set custody and support orders.
• Orders of Protection — Emergency and extended domestic abuse orders are available through the circuit court. Filing does not require an attorney.
• Juvenile Cases — Confidential under § 9-27-309 and not available to the public. Some records may also be restricted under Administrative Order 19 for reasons beyond juvenile status.
• Adoption — Sealed under § 9-9-217. A court order from the circuit judge is required to access sealed adoption files.

Probate matters including estate administration, guardianship, and wills are also filed through the circuit court in Marion County.

Fees and Copies

Marion 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 for the first page, $1.00 per additional page

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash or money order. Mail requests require prepayment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (870) 449-6226 or email clerkmarioncounty@yahoo.com to confirm exact fees before sending payment. Online CourtConnect searches are always free.

Legal Help Resources

Marion 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 Arkansans. 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 north-central Arkansas and the 14th Judicial Circuit area.

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

Remember that the clerk's office cannot give legal advice. Staff can explain procedures and what forms to file, but cannot tell you what to write or whether your legal argument will succeed.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is in the Ozark region of north-central Arkansas, part of the 14th Judicial Circuit, near several other counties with circuit court records.