Search Randolph County Family Court Records
Randolph County family court records for divorce, child custody, child support, domestic relations, and juvenile matters are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at 107 W Broadway, Pocahontas, AR 72455, as part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. Court and land records in Randolph County go back to 1836, making this one of the longest-running record archives in the state. Online access is available through the statewide Search ARCourts portal.
Randolph County Family Court Records Overview
Randolph County Circuit Clerk
The Randolph County Circuit Clerk is located at 107 W Broadway, Pocahontas, AR 72455, phone (870) 892-5522. The clerk maintains records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases. The office also keeps deeds, mortgages, naturalizations, military discharges, divorce records, and addition and subdivision plats and surveys. Court records in Randolph County go back to 1836, making this a county with one of the oldest documented records in Arkansas.
The fee schedule for Randolph County is: copies $0.25 per page, certified copies $5.00. The clerk's office can process requests in person during regular business hours. For mail requests, advance payment is required under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. Marriage and probate records in Randolph County go back to 1837, while Chancery Court Records from 1881 to 1955 are also available.
Randolph County is in the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. The circuit includes counties in northeast Arkansas. Judges in this circuit rotate on a regular schedule. Contact the clerk's office at (870) 892-5522 for the current court calendar if you need to know when a circuit judge will be in Pocahontas for hearings on your case.
The Randolph County CourtConnect portal provides free online access to family court records filed in the county. Search by party name, case number, or date. Note that Randolph County provides partial information through CourtConnect, so some older records may require an in-person visit to the clerk's office.
Search Randolph County Family Court Records Online
The Search ARCourts portal is the primary free tool for finding Randolph County family court records online. Search by party name, case number, case type, or date range. Results include docket entries, party names, the assigned judge, and hearing dates. Randolph County provides partial information through CourtConnect. If a record does not appear in the portal, contact the clerk's office to request it in person or by mail.
For records going further back in time, the clerk's office in Pocahontas maintains the original files. Divorce records date from 1836, and chancery court records from 1881 to 1955 are also held there. If you are looking for an older family court record for genealogical or legal purposes, contact the clerk's office directly at (870) 892-5522 to inquire about what is available and how to request it.
Electronic filing through the eFlex system is available for attorneys and some self-represented parties. This allows document submission without traveling to Pocahontas. Check the eFlex resources page for registration instructions and accepted case types for Randolph County.
Family Court Case Types in Randolph County
The Randolph County Circuit Court handles all family law matters filed in the county. Divorce is filed under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301 with grounds including general indignities and eighteen months of continuous separation. At least one spouse must have lived in Arkansas for sixty days before filing. Randolph County Circuit Court also handles criminal and civil matters, and the clerk's office sees all types of case filings.
Child custody follows § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody is in the child's best interest when both parents agree or when the court finds it appropriate. When custody is disputed, the judge looks at the relationship each parent has with the child, home stability, the child's wishes depending on age, and other factors. Modifications to custody orders can be sought when circumstances change under the same statute.
Child support is set by the Arkansas family support chart based on both parents' incomes and number of children. Modifications for a material change in circumstances are filed under § 9-14-107. Juvenile records are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption files are sealed under § 9-9-217. Orders of protection can be filed for free and emergency orders can be granted the same day. Paternity, guardianship, and naturalization records are also maintained by the Circuit Clerk.
Criminal court records, which include appeal records from the District Court level, are also maintained in the same office. The clerk handles all stages of a case from filing through appeal.
Fees and Copies in Randolph County
The filing fee for a new family court case in Randolph County is $165.00. Other costs for service of process and procedural steps may apply. Ask the clerk for a complete list when you file.
Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies. For mail requests, include advance payment under § 25-19-105 along with the case information and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to: Randolph County Circuit Clerk, 107 W Broadway, Pocahontas, AR 72455. Call (870) 892-5522 before mailing to confirm the cost of your specific request.
Legal Help in Randolph County
Randolph County residents who need legal help with family court matters and cannot afford a lawyer can contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) for free civil legal aid. CALS handles divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence cases for income-eligible residents. Apply through their statewide intake line.
The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation provides referrals and runs the courthouse kiosk program statewide. Self-help forms and guides are available at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. If you need a private attorney, the Arkansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with family law attorneys who practice in northeast Arkansas.