Access North Little Rock Court Docket Records
North Little Rock court docket records fall under Pulaski County, which is the most active court system in Arkansas. Circuit court filings for North Little Rock go through the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock, while the North Little Rock District Court handles city-level traffic and misdemeanor cases from its office at 2400 Main St. Both systems connect to the statewide Arkansas CourtConnect portal, giving the public online access to most case records without a courthouse visit.
North Little Rock Court Records Overview
Pulaski County Circuit Court Handles North Little Rock Cases
North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, so all circuit-level cases go through the Pulaski County Circuit Court, which is located in Little Rock. This is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the county. It handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits exceeding $25,000, domestic relations cases such as divorce and child custody, probate matters, and appeals from the district court. As Arkansas's most populous county, Pulaski handles a very large volume of cases compared to other counties in the state.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office is accessible through pulaskiclerkar.gov. This site provides information on court records access, document requests, and office contact details. The County Records Department maintains all court documents and provides copies to courts and the public. The department handles county court orders, contracts, and petitions in addition to circuit court case files.
Pulaski County Circuit Court has full participation in CourtConnect. Circuit court records from 2009 forward are searchable online. The system includes civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate case records. Searches can be done by party name, case number, attorney name, or judge without creating an account.
Note: Because Pulaski County handles such a high volume of cases, online search results may return a large number of matches for common names. Use date filters or case type filters to narrow your results.
Search North Little Rock Court Docket Records Online
The Search ARCourts portal is the primary tool for public searches of Pulaski County court records. It covers Pulaski County Circuit Court records including cases tied to North Little Rock. You can search for free without an account. To view attached documents and images, registration may be required, and some image access carries a fee.
The CourtConnect portal also covers district courts. Pulaski County District Court is among the participating courts, so North Little Rock traffic and misdemeanor cases at the district court level are searchable here. The Online Services page on the Arkansas Courts website lists all electronic tools available to the public.
The Pulaski County District Court has its own dedicated website at pulaskicountydc.com. This site covers the district court's operations, contact information, and links to case lookup tools. It is a useful starting point if you are looking for traffic or misdemeanor records specifically within Pulaski County.
North Little Rock District Court Records
The North Little Rock District Court is located at 2400 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114. The court handles traffic citations, misdemeanor criminal charges, and city code violations within North Little Rock. Online services are available for both payment of fines and case lookup. This court is separate from the Pulaski County District Court in Little Rock, so North Little Rock cases are filed and maintained here.
District courts in Arkansas have jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and civil claims up to $25,000. Small claims cases, which are civil disputes typically under $5,000, also go through the district court using a simpler filing process. If a case is appealed from the North Little Rock District Court, it moves up to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock.
Records from the North Little Rock District Court are part of the CourtConnect system. Most cases from 2009 forward are searchable online through the Search ARCourts portal. For older records or cases that may not appear online, contact the district court directly at 2400 Main St.
Note: North Little Rock is its own city with a separate district court, not just a division of Little Rock, so do not confuse the two when searching for records.
Getting Copies of North Little Rock Court Records
For Pulaski County Circuit Court records tied to North Little Rock, contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk through pulaskiclerkar.gov or visit the clerk's office in Little Rock. Mail requests should include the case number or party names, your contact details, and payment for estimated fees. Online access to document images may be available through CourtConnect depending on the case.
Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document. New civil case filings cost $165. Summons fees are $2.50, and writs are $20. These are uniform fees set by Arkansas statute for all circuit courts in the state.
For North Little Rock District Court records, contact the court at 2400 Main St or use the online services available at the city or district court website. Some records may be available through the online payment and lookup portal. For anything not in the online system, a written or in-person request is needed.
North Little Rock Court Records Under Arkansas FOIA
Arkansas court records are public by default under the Freedom of Information Act. Civil, criminal, and traffic case records are open to anyone without a reason being required. Exceptions include juvenile files, sealed cases, and some domestic violence records. If you want to view a case file, the clerk must allow access during business hours.
For formal written requests, agencies have three business days to respond. The Arkansas FOIA procedures guide explains the full process including how to challenge a denial. In most situations, court records are accessible without a formal FOIA request since the right to inspect them is built into court rules. FOIA matters more for non-case administrative records.
eFiling and Kiosk Access in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Circuit Court accepts electronic filings through the Arkansas eFiling portal. This allows attorneys and pro se parties to submit documents in North Little Rock cases without visiting the courthouse in Little Rock. The system processes filings electronically and reflects them in the online docket once accepted.
The Arkansas Court Kiosk program has public terminals at courthouses around the state. Given the volume of cases in Pulaski County, there may be kiosk terminals available at or near the main courthouse in Little Rock. The kiosk locator on the website can confirm what is available near North Little Rock.
Federal Court Records Relevant to North Little Rock
Federal cases involving North Little Rock residents go through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, which is based in Little Rock just across the river. Federal records are not in CourtConnect and must be searched through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov. The federal clerk's office in Little Rock also has public terminals for free access to electronic records. For copies, the fee is $0.10 per page for electronic copies. More information is available at are.uscourts.gov.
Pulaski County District Court Portal Screenshot
The image below shows the Pulaski County District Court portal, which is the source for North Little Rock district court records including traffic and misdemeanor cases.
The Pulaski County District Court website links to case lookup tools and provides contact details for the North Little Rock courthouse location.