Faulkner County Court Docket
Faulkner County court docket records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Conway and cover civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases heard in the county's courts. This page covers how to search the Faulkner County court docket, the clerk's contact details, case types, fees, and how to request official copies of filed documents.
Faulkner County Court Records Overview
Search Faulkner County Court Docket Online
Faulkner County Circuit Court participates fully in the Arkansas CourtConnect system. The Search ARCourts portal provides free access to basic case information. You can search by party name, case number, attorney name, or judge. The system includes records going back to January 1, 2009. Registration is free and allows access to document images, though some images carry a per-page fee.
Faulkner County is one of the more active counties in the CourtConnect system. The portal covers Circuit Court records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases. You can also search District Court records for traffic, misdemeanor, and small claims matters directly through CourtConnect, since Faulkner County's District Court is a full participant as well.
To search, go to the CourtConnect portal and select "Faulkner" from the county list. Enter a name or case number and the results show case type, filing date, current status, and the assigned judge. Click a case to see the docket sheet. Document images require an account. Older records not in the system require an in-person visit to Conway.
Note: The Faulkner County District Court website provides additional information about traffic and misdemeanor case procedures specific to the county.
Faulkner County Circuit Clerk Office
The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk maintains all official court records and handles filings for the Circuit Court in Conway. The clerk's office is located at the Faulkner County Courthouse and is open on weekdays during regular business hours.
Faulkner County Circuit Clerk
801 Locust St
Conway, AR 72034
Phone: (501) 450-4909
The clerk's office handles civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate filings. Staff can search the docket by name or case number, provide copies of filed documents, and help with new case filings. The office also serves as the ex-officio recorder of deeds for Faulkner County, meaning it records real property documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens in addition to court records.
Standard fees apply: $0.50 per page for plain copies and $5.00 for a certified document. A summons is $2.50 and writs run $20.00. Filing a new civil case costs $165. Bring a case number or party name when you visit. For real property records, bring the grantor or grantee name and the approximate recording date.
Case Types in the Faulkner County Docket
The Faulkner County Circuit Court is the general jurisdiction trial court for the county. It handles serious criminal and civil matters and maintains a full public docket through CourtConnect.
The Circuit Court docket in Faulkner County includes felony criminal cases, civil matters with claims over $25,000, domestic relations proceedings such as divorce and custody, probate and estate administration, juvenile cases, and appeals from the District Court. The court also has jurisdiction over drug court and specialty court programs that handle certain non-violent offenders.
The Faulkner County District Court covers misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, and civil claims up to $25,000. Small claims cases are also here. Faulkner County's District Court participates in CourtConnect, so you can search traffic and misdemeanor cases online by citation number, name, or date of birth. You can access hearing dates, case status, and fine information through the portal.
How to Request Faulkner County Court Records
Faulkner County court records are public and available through several channels. Online is the easiest for current cases. In person at the Conway courthouse works for all cases. Mail requests are an option if you cannot come in person.
For an in-person visit, go to the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk at 801 Locust St in Conway. No appointment is needed during business hours. Provide the case number or the name of a party, and staff will locate the file. Copy fees are paid at the counter. Most requests are filled the same day for available files.
To request records by mail, write to Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, 801 Locust St, Conway, AR 72034. Include the case number or party name, specify what documents you need, and enclose a check or money order for fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (501) 450-4909 to confirm the fee amount before mailing.
Arkansas's open records law, the Freedom of Information Act, protects public access to most court records. Sealed records, certain juvenile files, and active investigation materials may be withheld, but the vast majority of docket entries and filed documents are accessible without a formal FOIA request.
Faulkner County Court Filing Fees
Filing fees in Faulkner County are set by state law and apply uniformly across all Arkansas Circuit Courts. A new civil case costs $165 to file. Additional fees accumulate over the life of a case for service of process, writs, and certain hearings.
Copy fees are standard: $0.50 per page for plain copies, $5.00 for certified copies, $2.50 for a summons, and $20.00 for writs. If you qualify based on income, you can apply for a fee waiver. Ask the clerk for an in forma pauperis form. The court reviews the application and may waive some or all fees for qualifying parties.
Electronic Filing in Faulkner County
Faulkner County Circuit Court supports electronic filing through the Arkansas eFiling portal. Attorneys practicing in Faulkner County can submit documents and pay fees online without visiting the courthouse. Filings appear in the CourtConnect docket once processed.
Self-represented parties should contact the Circuit Clerk at (501) 450-4909 to ask about eFiling options for their specific case. Some case types allow pro se eFiling while others still require paper submissions. The clerk can explain what is required for your case and what forms to use.
Federal Court Records for Faulkner County
Federal cases involving Faulkner County residents are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, not by the county Circuit Court. Federal jurisdiction covers criminal cases under federal law, civil rights lawsuits, and bankruptcy proceedings.
Federal records are not available through CourtConnect. Use the PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov to search federal case records. For document copies from federal court, contact the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District directly. Fees and procedures differ from the state system.