Grant County Court Docket Access
Grant County court docket records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office in Sheridan and include all criminal, civil, domestic relations, and probate cases filed in the county. This guide explains how to search Grant County court dockets online, what cases you can find, how the clerk's office works, and how to get the records you need.
Grant County Court Records Overview
Search Grant County Court Docket Online
Grant County participates in the Arkansas CourtConnect system. You can search court docket records for free using the Search ARCourts portal. The system lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney name. Grant County provides access to its court docket data through CourtConnect, so you should be able to find most active and recent cases through the online search.
Search results show case numbers, party names, case type, current status, hearing dates, and docket entries. If you find a case you want to read in detail, you can then contact the clerk's office to get copies of actual documents. CourtConnect does not provide scanned images of filed papers for most counties, so online access is best for case lookups rather than full document review.
The CourtConnect page on the Arkansas Courts website explains the system in more detail. The Online Services page lists all the tools available to the public through the state court system.
The image below shows the Search ARCourts portal where Grant County court docket entries can be found.
The Search ARCourts system is available 24 hours a day and does not require an account to use for public case lookups.
This free portal covers both Circuit Court and District Court records for Grant County, making it the first stop for any docket search in the county.
Grant County Circuit Clerk Office
The Grant County Circuit Clerk's office is located in the Sheridan courthouse. The office is the official custodian of all court docket records for the county. Staff handles case file requests, copy orders, certified document requests, and general inquiries about cases filed in Grant County Circuit Court.
Grant County Circuit Clerk:
101 W Center Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: (870) 942-2551
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Circuit Clerk also functions as ex-officio county recorder, maintaining real estate documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and property plats. If you need both court records and land records, one visit to the same office can handle both requests.
The Circuit Clerk prepares and maintains all court dockets, issues summons and writs, records court orders and judgments, keeps files of all pending and closed cases, and processes new case filings. Staff can help you locate a case file during regular business hours and make copies while you wait.
Types of Cases Filed in Grant County Court
Grant County Circuit Court has general trial jurisdiction for the county. Felony criminal cases are the most serious type handled here. These include charges like drug trafficking, robbery, assault, and serious DWI offenses. Civil cases involving amounts over $25,000 also come to Circuit Court. These include personal injury claims, contract disputes, and real estate litigation.
Family law matters make up a large portion of the docket. Divorce, child custody, child support, modification of custody orders, and domestic abuse protective orders are all handled in Circuit Court. Probate cases, including the administration of deceased persons' estates, guardianships for adults and minors, and will contests, are also heard here.
Grant County District Court, which is a separate court, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic citations, and civil claims up to $25,000. Small claims cases also go through District Court. If you are looking for a traffic ticket or a minor offense, that record is in District Court. Both court types are searchable through CourtConnect.
Note: Juvenile records are confidential by statute and are not available for public inspection without a court order.
Filing Fees and Document Copy Costs
Filing a new case in Grant County Circuit Court costs $165. This is the standard state-level fee. Follow-up filings and motions within an open case cost less. Summons are $2.50 each. Writs run $20. These amounts are set by Arkansas law and do not vary by county.
Standard copies of court documents cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document. A certified copy has the official court seal and the clerk's signature, which makes it acceptable for official purposes such as property transactions, legal proceedings, or government applications. Always confirm the exact cost with the clerk before sending a mailed payment.
How to Get Grant County Court Records
For basic case lookups, the free online search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is your best starting point. Once you have the case number or have confirmed the case exists, you can request documents from the clerk's office in person, by mail, or through the Arkansas eFiling system.
In-person requests are handled at 101 W Center Street in Sheridan during business hours. Bring the case number or full party name. Staff will pull the file and make copies. For mailed requests, write to the Grant County Circuit Clerk at 101 W Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150. Include case information, specify the documents you want, and include payment or ask for a fee quote first.
Electronic filings may be accessed through Arkansas eFiling. This system is mainly used by attorneys but gives access to electronically submitted court documents. The Arkansas Courts website has general guidance on public access to records. Arkansas FOIA law makes most court documents available to the public, as described at Ballotpedia's FOIA guide.
Legal Aid and Help for Grant County Residents
If you need legal help with a civil matter in Grant County but cannot afford an attorney, Legal Aid of Arkansas may be able to assist. They provide free legal services for income-eligible clients in civil matters. Contact information and eligibility details can be found through the Arkansas Courts Online Services page, which also has self-help forms for people handling their own cases in circuit court.
For criminal cases, if you qualify financially, the public defender's office provides representation. The Circuit Clerk's office staff can point you to the right resources when you visit in person or call during business hours.
Federal Court and Grant County Cases
Grant County is within the Eastern District of Arkansas for federal court purposes. Cases involving federal law, bankruptcy filings, and federal civil rights claims from Grant County go to federal district court in Little Rock, not the Sheridan courthouse. Federal records are not in CourtConnect. You can learn how to get copies of federal court documents through the Eastern District of Arkansas court records page.