Stone County Court Docket Records
Stone County court docket records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Mountain View and include civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases. This page covers how to search Stone County court dockets online and in person, what types of records are available, and how to request copies from the clerk's office.
Stone County Court Records Overview
Search Stone County Court Docket Online
Stone County court docket records are accessible through the Arkansas CourtConnect system. CourtConnect is the statewide case management portal run by the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts. You can search Stone County cases by party name, case number, or filing date without creating an account or paying any fee for a basic search. The system is available to the public at no cost.
To search Stone County records, go to the Arkansas CourtConnect case search and choose Stone County from the county dropdown. Stone County provides partial information through CourtConnect, meaning basic case data and statistical information are available but some detailed records may require an in-person visit to the courthouse in Mountain View.
For a broader look at court resources and the Arkansas court system, the Arkansas Courts main website has directories, forms, and links to all court programs. The CourtConnect program page explains how the online system works and what types of records each county makes available.
Note: Because Stone County provides partial CourtConnect participation, some case types or older filings may only be available by contacting the Circuit Clerk's office directly in Mountain View.
Stone County Circuit Court Docket
The Stone County Circuit Court handles the full range of general jurisdiction matters for the county. These include felony criminal prosecutions, civil cases where the disputed amount exceeds $25,000, domestic relations cases such as divorce and custody disputes, probate and estate proceedings, and appeals from the District Court. The Circuit Clerk in Mountain View maintains all case files, docket sheets, and court orders.
Circuit Court docket records are detailed documents that reflect every action taken in a case. A civil docket shows when a complaint was filed, when the defendant was served, what motions were submitted, and what orders the judge issued. A criminal docket tracks charges, arraignment, bond status, plea dates, trial dates, and sentencing. Domestic relations dockets include petitions, temporary orders, final decrees, and any post-decree modifications like custody changes.
Probate records in Stone County include the filing of wills, petitions to open estates, lists of heirs, creditor notices, and final orders closing the estate. These records are public and can be useful for title searches, family history research, or confirming the distribution of an estate. The probate docket is maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office alongside civil and criminal files.
Stone County follows the standard Arkansas court fee schedule. Filing a new case costs $165.00. Document copies are $0.50 per page. A certified copy requires an additional $5.00 fee. Summons cost $2.50 each, and writs of execution are $20.00. These rates apply to all Arkansas circuit courts and are set by state statute.
Stone County District Court Records
The Stone County District Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal charges, and civil matters involving claims up to $25,000. Small claims cases also fall within the District Court's jurisdiction. Records for these cases are maintained at the court office in Mountain View.
District Court docket records include traffic citations, hearing notices, fine records, and case dispositions. Misdemeanor records show the charge, court date, and outcome, whether that is a guilty plea, not-guilty finding, or dismissal. Small claims records document the dispute and the court's judgment. These records are useful if you need to confirm the outcome of a traffic case or minor criminal matter in Stone County.
District Court records in Stone County may be partially available through CourtConnect depending on how current the data uploads are. For the most reliable access to a specific case, contacting the District Court office in Mountain View directly is recommended. Staff can confirm whether a record exists and how to request a copy.
Note: If a District Court decision was appealed, the appeal record will be found under the Circuit Court docket in CourtConnect, not under the original District Court filing.
How to Request Stone County Court Records
There are three main methods for getting court records from Stone County. Online search through CourtConnect is the first option. In-person requests at the Circuit Clerk's office in Mountain View are the second. Mail requests are the third option for people who cannot visit in person.
For in-person or mail requests, you will need to provide the case number or the full name of one of the parties so the clerk can find the file. Standard copy fees apply: $0.50 per page for plain copies, $5.00 extra for certification. If you need a certified copy for use in legal proceedings or as official proof of a court action, specify this when you make the request. Payment is collected at pickup or can be submitted with your mailed request.
Attorneys and filers who need to submit documents to Stone County Circuit Court can use the Arkansas eFiling system. This portal accepts electronic filings for most case types and generates a docket entry automatically upon submission. Pro se litigants may also use eFiling for some case types, though in-person filing is still available at the courthouse.
For federal court records involving parties from Stone County, those cases are handled by the Eastern or Western District of Arkansas. Federal dockets are separate from the state system. You can find information on obtaining federal court records at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
The Arkansas Court Kiosk system is available at select courthouse locations and lets users pay fines, check case status, and access basic court information at self-service terminals. Check whether a kiosk is available at the Stone County courthouse in Mountain View.
Public Access Rules for Stone County Dockets
Arkansas court records are open to the public under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 16-10-301 and Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19. These rules apply to Stone County just as they do to every other county in the state. Most civil, criminal, and probate records can be viewed or copied by anyone who requests them.
Records that are not open to the public include juvenile court files, adoption proceedings, sealed cases, mental health records, and expunged criminal records. If the clerk tells you a file is restricted, that reflects the state rule, not a local policy. You cannot appeal that determination to the county, but you may be able to seek access through the court that issued the sealing or restriction order.
For general questions about public records access in Arkansas, the Arkansas FOIA procedures guide gives a useful overview of the state's open records laws and how to make requests. For court-specific access questions, the Arkansas Courts online services page links to rules, forms, and contact information for circuit clerks across the state.