Bentonville Court Docket Records
Bentonville court docket records come from two main sources in the city itself: the Benton County Circuit Court, which is located in Bentonville as the county seat, and the Bentonville District Court, which handles city-level traffic citations, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations. Having both courts in Bentonville makes record access straightforward for residents. This page covers how to find and search Bentonville court docket records, what each court handles, copy fees, and online access options.
Bentonville Court Records Overview
Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville
Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County, which means the Benton County Circuit Court is based here. Circuit court is the highest trial court in Arkansas. It handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits where the claim exceeds $25,000, domestic relations cases including divorce, child support, and custody, and probate proceedings. It also handles appeals from the district court. Bentonville's role as the county seat puts the circuit court at the center of all major case filings for the area.
The Benton County Circuit Clerk's office is at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone number is (479) 271-1016. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on county holidays. The clerk also serves as recorder of deeds, so real property documents and court case files are both maintained here.
Benton County Circuit Court has full participation in CourtConnect. Records from January 1, 2009 are available online. You can search by case number, party name, attorney name, or judge. Filters for case type let you limit results to criminal, civil, domestic, or probate records. Document images may require a registered account; some images carry a per-page fee.
Note: Court records filed before January 2009 are not part of the online system. For older Bentonville cases, contact the circuit clerk's office directly at 102 NE A St.
Search Bentonville Court Docket Records Online
The Search ARCourts portal is the free public tool for searching Benton County Circuit Court records, which includes Bentonville cases. Enter a party name or case number to begin. The portal shows case type, filing date, parties, and the full docket history. Searching is free; document images may require login.
The CourtConnect portal covers both circuit and district courts statewide. Since the Benton County District Court participates, cases from the Bentonville District Court may also be searchable here alongside circuit court records. The Arkansas Courts Online Services page provides a full list of available tools including eFiling and the court kiosk network.
The Benton County official website links to clerk information, court contact details, and resources for the Bentonville courthouse. It is a useful first stop if you need specific information about the circuit clerk's office or current office hours.
Bentonville District Court Records
The Bentonville District Court is located at 305 SW I Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone number is (479) 271-1000. This court handles traffic citations, misdemeanor offenses, and city ordinance violations that happen within Bentonville. It is separate from the county district court and handles only Bentonville city-level matters. More information is available at the Bentonville District Court page on the city website.
Records from the Bentonville District Court include traffic citations, court orders, and disposition records for misdemeanor cases. Copies of these records are available at the court office on request. The court also maintains records of community service completion and defensive driving school attendance, which are often needed to close out a case or comply with court orders.
The Bentonville District Court shares jurisdiction on civil cases up to $25,000 with the county district court. This means some civil matters can be filed at the Bentonville District Court rather than traveling to a separate county facility. Small claims cases under $5,000 are part of this jurisdiction.
Note: Fines for Bentonville District Court cases can often be paid online through the city's website, which also provides basic case lookup tools for eligible citations.
How to Get Copies of Bentonville Court Records
Copies of Benton County Circuit Court records can be obtained in person at 102 NE A Street, by mail, or through CourtConnect. For in-person requests, bring a case number or the names of the parties involved. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail requests should include a written description of the needed records, your return address, and payment for estimated fees.
Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document. Filing a new civil case costs $165. A summons is $2.50, and writs are $20 each. These fees are set by Arkansas statute and apply at all circuit courts in the state. For large document requests, call ahead to get a cost estimate before sending payment.
For Bentonville District Court records, contact the court at 305 SW I Street or check the city's online portal at bentonvillear.com. Some records are available digitally; others may require a written or in-person request at the district court office. Be clear about which court holds the record you need since the two offices are at different addresses.
Bentonville Court Records and Arkansas FOIA
Court docket records are public in Arkansas by default. The Freedom of Information Act gives anyone the right to access civil, criminal, and traffic case records. Juvenile files, sealed cases, and some domestic violence records are not open to the public. You do not need to be a party to the case to view public records.
If you submit a formal written request, agencies must respond within three business days. The Arkansas FOIA procedures guide covers the full process and explains how to appeal if access is denied. Most court records can be viewed at the clerk's office during business hours without a formal written request; FOIA is mainly relevant for administrative records outside the normal clerk process.
eFiling and Electronic Access in Bentonville
The Arkansas eFiling portal allows electronic submission of court documents in Benton County Circuit Court. Attorneys and self-represented litigants can file cases and documents in Bentonville court matters without visiting the courthouse. After filing, documents are docketed electronically and become part of the public case record once accepted.
The Arkansas Court Kiosk program places public access terminals at courthouse locations. Since the Benton County Courthouse is in Bentonville, there may be a kiosk terminal on site. These terminals let you search case records and print documents on the spot. Check the kiosk locator online to confirm availability.
Bentonville District Court Portal Screenshot
The image below shows the Bentonville District Court page on the city website, which provides direct access to court information, contact details, and links to case lookup tools for traffic and misdemeanor records.
The Bentonville District Court page lists court hours, the court address on SW I Street, and links to payment options for eligible citations.