Yell County Family Court Records

Yell County family court records are maintained by the Circuit and County Clerk across two courthouse locations in Danville and Dardanelle. These records include all domestic relations and juvenile cases filed in this west-central Arkansas county: divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic abuse protective orders, and related family law matters. Yell County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties with a dual county seat arrangement. You can search Yell County family court records for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal or contact either courthouse directly.

Yell County Circuit and County Clerk

The Yell County Circuit and County Clerk serves both county seats through two offices. Circuit and County Clerk Anna Ward oversees both locations. The Danville office is at 101 East 5th Street, P.O. Box 219, Danville, AR 72833, reachable at (479) 495-4850. The Dardanelle office is at 106 Union Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834, reachable at (479) 229-4404. The shared fax number is (479) 229-5634.

Yell County combines both the Circuit Clerk and County Clerk functions into one office, which handles record-keeping for the entire county and circuit court system. The dual county seat arrangement is unique to Yell County in Arkansas. If you are not sure which office handles your specific case or record, call either location and staff can direct you. Both offices maintain records related to family court matters including divorce, custody, child support, and land records in their recorder capacity.

The Yell County Circuit and County Clerk operates two offices in Danville and Dardanelle, maintaining all family court records including divorce filings, custody orders, and child support dockets for this west-central Arkansas county.

The Yell County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system provides free public access to Yell County family court records, including domestic relations cases, divorce dockets, and custody filings searchable by name or case number.

Online Search for Yell County Family Court Records

The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Yell County Circuit Court with full case information. Under Administrative Order 8, all circuit courts in Arkansas must report case data through this system. Search by party name, case number, case type, filing date, attorney, or judge. The portal shows parties, the judge, docket entries, future hearings, and judgments. No login or account is required and access is free.

Attorneys and authorized filers can use the statewide eFlex electronic filing system for Yell County case submissions. Payment is handled through the Information Network of Arkansas portal. A $20 electronic filing fee applies to new cases under Administrative Order 21. For eFlex questions, email courts.efiling@arcourts.gov or call (501) 410-1900. For older records or records not in the online system, contact the Danville or Dardanelle office directly.

Family Court Cases in Yell County

The Domestic Relations division of Yell County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic abuse protective orders, and legal separation cases. Under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, divorce must be filed in the county where one or both spouses live. Custody decisions follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody serves the child's best interest. Child support modifications are governed by § 9-14-107.

Yell County court records have been maintained since 1865 and include marriage, divorce, probate, land, and court records from that period. This depth of historical records can be valuable for genealogical research or for cases involving property disputes tied to older judgments. Contact the clerk to inquire about how to access older historical records not in the electronic system. Current records are accessible through the statewide portal.

Juvenile cases are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Neither type is publicly searchable. Administrative Order 19 governs general public access to court records. Any person can inspect most Yell County family court records without being a party to the case and without stating a reason.

Fees and Copies

New domestic relations and civil case filings in Yell County cost $165.00. Standard copies of existing records are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. For large requests where the fee may exceed $25.00, the clerk may require payment in advance under § 25-19-105. Contact the Danville office at (479) 495-4850 or the Dardanelle office at (479) 229-4404 to confirm which location has the records you need before submitting a request.

Legal Help in Yell County

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) provides free civil legal services to income-eligible residents of Yell County in family law matters. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages the AR Courthouse Kiosk program statewide. The Arkansas Judiciary resources directory lists approved forms and self-help guides for domestic relations cases. The ACAP helpline at (866) 823-5778 can answer general questions about accessing court records in Yell County.

Nearby Counties

Yell County is in west-central Arkansas. If your case was filed in a neighboring county, use these links to find the right clerk.