Logan County Court Docket Records
Logan County court docket records cover all cases filed with the Circuit Court in both Paris and Booneville, Arkansas. The county operates under two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse location. This page explains how to find Logan County court docket entries, which district handles your case, how to request copies of records, and what online tools are available for public searches.
Logan County Court Records Overview
Logan County Two-District Court System
Logan County is unusual among Arkansas counties in that it has two separate judicial districts, each with its own courthouse. The northern district is based in Paris, which serves as the main county seat. The southern district is based in Booneville. Cases are assigned to one district or the other based on where in the county the underlying events took place or where the parties reside. If you are not sure which district handles your case, contacting either courthouse is a good starting point since staff can direct you to the right location.
The Circuit Court in both Paris and Booneville handles the full range of case types under Arkansas circuit court jurisdiction. These include felony criminal charges, civil disputes where the amount is over $25,000, domestic relations matters such as divorce and child custody, probate proceedings for estates and guardianships, and juvenile cases. Each district maintains its own docket, and records from one district are not automatically held at the other. This makes it important to know which district your case falls under before making a trip or sending a records request.
Court records in Logan County are available for public inspection during business hours at the respective courthouse. If you want to review a case file, visit the clerk's office in Paris or Booneville depending on which district handled your matter. Staff can help you locate the file and explain what is available to the public.
Note: If you are unsure which district in Logan County handles a specific case type or geographic area, a quick call to either courthouse will get you the answer faster than guessing.
Search Logan County Court Dockets Online
The ARCourts CourtConnect public search portal gives public access to Logan County court docket records online. Logan County participates fully in the CourtConnect system, which means docket data for both judicial districts should be available through the online search. You can search by party name, case number, or date range and get results for civil, criminal, domestic, and probate cases filed in Logan County.
Search results show the case number, parties, case type, filing date, assigned judge, and a list of docket entries. This is useful for tracking the status of an ongoing case, looking up an old judgment, or confirming that a specific case exists before contacting the clerk. The CourtConnect information page explains how the system works and what data is included for each county and case type. For anything not available online, contacting the Circuit Clerk's office in Paris or Booneville is the next step.
Logan County District Court Docket Records
Logan County also has District Court operations in both Paris and Booneville. These courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters up to $25,000 in value. The District Court in each location serves the portion of the county within its jurisdiction. If you are looking for a traffic citation, a minor criminal matter, or a small civil judgment from Logan County, the District Court in the appropriate district is where those records are kept.
District Court records in Logan County include details of traffic stops, misdemeanor charges and their outcomes, and records from small claims proceedings. These records are separate from the Circuit Court docket. To request copies, contact the Logan County District Court in Paris or Booneville depending on which part of the county is relevant to your search. Staff can confirm whether a case is in the system and explain the process for getting copies.
Note: Not all Logan County District Court records appear in the CourtConnect online system, so a direct request to the court is often the most reliable way to confirm older cases or less common record types.
Requesting Copies of Logan County Court Records
Copies of Logan County court records are available from the Circuit Clerk's offices in Paris and Booneville. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 and include the clerk's official seal. These are required for legal use in other proceedings. Filing a new Circuit Court case costs $165. Issuing a summons costs $2.50 each, and writs are $20. These fees are the same across all Arkansas circuit clerks under state law.
To get copies in person, visit the Logan County Courthouse in Paris or Booneville. For mail requests, send a written request to the appropriate clerk's office with the case name or number, a description of the records you need, and a check or money order for the estimated fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. Allow at least several business days for the request to be processed. If you are not sure which location has the records you need, calling either office first can save you time.
The Arkansas eFiling portal allows attorneys and some self-represented parties to file documents electronically in Logan County Circuit Court without visiting in person. The Arkansas Court Kiosk system provides public terminals for looking up cases and printing documents at various locations.
Public Access Rights and Arkansas FOIA
Court docket records in Logan County, like all Arkansas court records, are public records under state law. The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act gives any person the right to inspect and copy these records. You do not need to explain why you want them or be a party to the case. Government agencies, including court clerks, must respond to FOIA requests within three business days. Records that are sealed by court order or restricted by law are the exception, and the clerk must give you a written reason if access is denied. More detail on this process is at the Arkansas FOIA procedures guide.
The Arkansas Courts online services page links to all statewide digital tools for courts, including CourtConnect and eFiling. The Arkansas Courts main site provides contact information, court calendars, and other administrative resources. For federal court records involving Logan County residents, the relevant court is the Western District of Arkansas, and records can be obtained through the federal document request page.