Baxter County Court Records

Baxter County, Arkansas, court records are essential documents maintained by the judicial system that provide a detailed account of legal proceedings within the county. They contain case details, processes filed, witness statements, hearing information, court orders, and judgment. Baxter County arrest records are a subset of criminal court records that provide the history of an individual’s encounters leading to the criminal matter.

Are Court Records Public in Baxter County?

Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Baxter County court records are available to the public. However, certain records are subject to restrictions and are not openly accessible. These limitations are in place to safeguard sensitive information. For instance, records involving juveniles, child custody or abuse cases, adoption proceedings, mental health assessments, and matters with protected witnesses are often confidential to ensure privacy and security for the individuals involved.

Also, certain personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, and certain medical records, are usually redacted from public access documents. Individuals seeking access to restricted records may be required to provide a valid legal reason or obtain court approval to view such sensitive materials.

Baxter County Court Records Search

Baxter County court records are accessible at the courthouse or from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk. The Clerk’s office maintains records of court proceedings and filings. Interested persons can submit a written request for Baxter County Circuit Court records to:

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk
1 East 7th Street
Suite 103
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3475
Fax: (870) 424-5105

It costs $5 for a certified copy and 25 cents for copies.

The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal provides online access to court information online. Users may search by case ID or citation number and participants. The portal also provides options to further filter the search results.

Baxter County Courts

Baxter County has one Circuit Court and seven District Courts. The addresses and contact information of the courts are below:

Circuit Court in Baxter County

Baxter County Circuit Court
1 E 7th Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3475
Fax: (870) 424-5105

District Courts in Baxter County

Baxter County District Court - Briarcliff
945 Scenic Drive
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 491-5762
Fax: (870) 491-5772

Baxter County District Court - Cotter
115 Mclean Avenue
P.O. Box 9
Cotter, AR 72626
Phone: (870) 435-6326
Fax: (870) 435-2438

Baxter County District Court - Gassville
204 S School Street
P.O. Box 28
Gassville, AR 72635
Phone: (870) 435-2615
Fax: (870) 435-6276

Baxter County District Court - Lakeview
14 Skyles Lane
Lakeview, AR 72642
Phone: (870) 431-8744
Fax: (870) 431-8800

Baxter County District Court - Mountain Home
301 E 6th Street, #130
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3140
Fax: (870) 425-8470

Baxter County District Court - Norfolk
P.O. Box 239
Norfork, AR 72658
Phone: (870) 499-5225
Fax: (870) 499-5224

Baxter County District Court - Salesville
46 Gillespie Street
Salesville, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 499-5675
Fax: (870) 499-3035

Baxter County Criminal and Civil Records

To access records in Baxter County, you can visit the Baxter County and Circuit Clerk. Criminal court records, including Baxter County arrest records, are for felony or misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. Civil court records include matters such as lawsuits, probate cases, and family law disputes.

The Baxter County Circuit Clerk maintains civil and criminal court records for cases in Baxter County. Interested persons can make requests for the records at:

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk
1 East 7th Street
Suite 103
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3475
Fax: (870) 424-5105

Alternatively, record seekers may search online for civil and criminal court information using the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Public CourtConnect portal.

Baxter County Marriage Records

The Vital Records Office of the Arkansas Department of Health also maintains Baxter County marriage certificates. Eligible persons can request copies of the records by phone, online, in person, or by mail. Each Baxter County marriage certificate costs $10. Payments may be made by cash, credit or debit cards, or a check or money order payable to the Arkansas Department of Health.

Phone requests should be made by calling (866) 209-9482. Online requests can be made through the Vital Records Online Service. The requester should complete the Marriage Coupon Application for in-person and mail requests. It should be submitted with payment and a valid I.D. to:

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records
Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Email: adh.VitalRecords@arkansas.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Baxter County Divorce Records

Baxter County divorce records may also be obtained from the Vital Records Office of the Arkansas Department of Health. Only the individuals named on the certificate and close relations are qualified to have access to these records. A divorce record costs $10 to obtain a copy. Divorce records are available online, via mail, telephone, and in person. Online requests may be made by using the Vital Records Online Service. There is an extra $1.85 identity verification fee for online requests. Payment for online requests is by credit or debit cards. Telephone requests for divorce records may be made by calling (866) 209-9482.

Mail-in and in-person requests may be made by completing the Divorce Coupon Application. The filled-out form, along with payment and a copy of an acceptable ID, should be submitted to:

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Email: adh.VitalRecords@arkansas.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Baxter Birth Records

The Vital Records Office of the Arkansas Department of Health maintains Baxter County birth records. The Vital Records Office only issues copies of Baxter County birth certificates to eligible persons. Requests can be made by phone, online, mail, or in person. To make phone requests, call (866) 209-9482. The Vital Records Online Service can be used to make online requests.

For in-person and mail requests, the requester should complete the Birth Certificate Application. The application should be submitted with payment and a valid I.D. to:

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records
Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Email: adh.VitalRecords@arkansas.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The charge for the first copy of a birth record is $12. Each additional copy ordered in the same request costs $10. There is an extra charge for identification verification for online orders.

Baxter Death Records

The Vital Records Office of the Arkansas Department of Health manages Crittenden County death records. Death records may be retrieved at $10 for the first copy and $8 for each successive copy. They are accessible only to eligible individuals, including the spouse, the parent, the grandparents, the child of the deceased, and a beneficiary. Death records are available for request online, by telephone, mail, and in person. Interested persons should use the Vital Records Online Service to request death records online. To obtain death records through the telephone, requests should be made by calling (866) 209-9482.

A requester may make an in-person or mail request for a death record by completing the Death Certificate Application. The completed form, together with copies of an acceptable ID and payment, may be submitted to:

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205

Baxter County Probate Court Records

Baxter County probate court records document legal proceedings related to the management and distribution of a deceased person’s estate, guardianship appointments, and other related matters. The Circuit Clerk is the primary custodian of probate court records. To obtain copies of probate court records, submit a written request to:

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk
1 East 7th Street
Suite 103
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3475
Fax: (870) 424-5105

Baxter County Property Records

Baxter County property records provide detailed information about real estate ownership, transactions, and property characteristics within the county. The Baxter County Assessor’s Office is responsible for maintaining property assessment records, including property value, tax status, and land use classification. The Baxter County and Circuit Clerk manages records related to property ownership, deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements.

To access property records, visit or contact the Assessor’s or Clerk’s Office:

Baxter County Assessor
6 East 7th Street
Mountain Home, AR. 72653
(870) 425-3453
(870) 425-2527

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk
1 East 7th Street
Suite 103
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-3475
Fax: (870) 424-5105

Baxter County Court Records Online

The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal provides online access to court information online. Users may search by case ID or citation number and participants. Third-party online resources like arkansascourtrecords.us may also offer convenience in accessing Baxter County court records. They provide a user-friendly interface where individuals can search for specific cases by entering relevant details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. These platforms often allow users to view and download court documents directly from their website, saving time and effort. However, such platforms operate independently of any government agency and, as such, may contain inaccurate or outdated information.