Boone County Court Records

Boone County court records are official records created or generated from or during the adjudication of civil, criminal, probate, and family court cases in Boone County. These records include case dockets, transcripts, evidence submitted during trial, judgments and orders, motions, subpoenas, etc.

The Boone County Circuit Clerk is the custodian of these records. Access to court records in Boone County is important because these records are official documentation of legal proceedings and decisions. Their availability promotes accountability, transparency, and public education about the legal system.

Are Court Records Public in Boone County?

Yes. Boone County court records are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (§ 25-19-101 et seq.). This law grants Arkansas citizens the right to inspect and copy public records, including court records, from the custodians of the records.

However, certain records are exempt from public disclosure. These exceptions include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Court records related to ongoing investigations or sensitive law enforcement operations
• Any court records containing sensitive medical records or health information
• Attorney-Client privileged information
• Grand jury minutes
• Sealed or expunged court records.

Boone County Court Records Search

Individuals looking to search Boone County court records should:

• Submit In-person, mail, e-mail, or fax requests to the Boone County Circuit Clerk
• Submit in-person, mail, e-mail, or fax requests to the Boone County Clerk (for probate court records)
• Conduct online searches on the "Search ARCourts" portal
• Conduct searches on third-party online aggregate websites.

Boone County Courts

Boone County courts include a circuit court and district courts. The Boone County Circuit Court hears civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. Meanwhile, the district courts adjudicate misdemeanors, ordinance violations, traffic violations, civil cases under $25,000, and small claims under $5,000. The contact information for Boone County courts is as follows:

Boone County Circuit Court
100 North Main Street, Suite 203
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-5560
Fax: (870) 741-4335

Boone County District Court — Alpena
P.O. Box 500
Alpena, AR 72611
Phone: (870) 437-2272
Fax: (870) 437-5437

Boone County District Court — Harrison
201 North Main Street
P.O. Box 968
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-2788
Fax: (870) 741-4329

Boone County Criminal and Civil Records

The Boone County Circuit Clerk is the custodian of Boone County court records, including criminal felonies, criminal misdemeanors, civil matters (such as contract disputes, personal injury cases, property disputes, and small claims), domestic relations, and juvenile court matters handled in the county.

Individuals seeking copies of Boone County criminal or civil court records should contact the Boone County Circuit Clerk. Requests can be made in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), by mail, e-mail, or fax.

Boone County Circuit Clerk's Office
100 North Main, Suite 203
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-5560
Fax: (870) 741-4335
E-mail: jkharriscircuitclerk@boonecounty-ar.gov

Copies cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $5.00 fee for certification (if needed). Alternatively, the public can search for Boone County court records, including criminal and civil cases, online via the Arkansas Judiciary "Case Search" portal.

Boone County Marriage Records

Boone County marriage records are available for $5 upon request from the Boone County Clerk's Office. Requests can be made in person or by mail. Mail requests should include the names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, a current phone number, a $5 money order payable to the Boone County Clerk's Office, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Boone County Clerk
220 North Arbor Drive, Suite 101
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-8428
Fax: (870) 741-9724

Mailing Address:
Boone County Clerk's Office
Attn: Marriage Records
220 N Arbor Drive, Suite 101
Harrison, AR 72601

Alternatively, eligible individuals can obtain these records from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) via its vital records service. The fee is $10.00 per marriage certificate.

Boone County Divorce Records

Interested parties can obtain Boone County divorce records from the Boone County Circuit Clerk. The office accepts public record requests in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), by mail, e-mail, or fax. Copies of divorce records cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $5 fee for certification.

Boone County Circuit Clerk's Office
100 North Main, Suite 203
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-5560
Fax: (870) 741-4335
E-mail: jkharriscircuitclerk@boonecounty-ar.gov

Alternatively, individuals can obtain Boone County divorce certificates from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) by ordering online via the ADH's vital records service.

Boone County Birth Records

Boone County birth records confirm a person's identity (including date and place of birth). They are essential for verifying citizenship, school enrollment, and obtaining passports, driver's licenses, and social security numbers. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is the custodian of these records. Interested persons can contact the ADH for these records at:

Health Statistics
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 19
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 661-2368
Fax: (501) 661-2544
E-mail: adh.statistics@arkansas.gov

Individuals can order Boone County birth records from February 1, 1914, via the ADH's vital records service. Fees include $12 for the first copy, $10 for additional copies, a $5 processing fee, and a $1.85 identity verification fee.

Note: Birth records are issued to the individual, their spouse, descendants, parents/guardians, or authorized representatives. Applicants must provide identification, proof of relationship, and personal details when requesting these records.

Boone County Death Records

Individuals can request Boone County death records from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Statistics Division. These records are typically used for estate settlement and insurance claims. Per Arkansas law, death records less than 100 years old can be requested by the immediate family members of the deceased, their designated attorney, and government agencies for official purposes.

To request a Boone County death record, interested persons can contact the Arkansas Dept. of Health at:

Health Statistics
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 19
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 661-2368
Fax: (501) 661-2544
E-mail: adh.statistics@arkansas.gov

Alternatively, individuals can order a death certificate online via the ADH's vital records online service. Fees include $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy of the same record, a processing fee of $5.00, and an identity verification fee of $1.85.

Boone County Probate Court Records

The Boone County Clerk is the custodian of probate court records. These include records of wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianship matters adjudicated in the county. Interested individuals should contact the Boone County Clerk's Office in person, by mail, e-mail, or fax to request copies of these records at:

Boone County Clerk
220 North Arbor Drive, Suite 101
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-8428
Fax: (870) 741-9724

Record copies cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $5.00 fee for certified copies. Alternatively, interested individuals may use the "Search ARCourts" portal to search for and look up these records online.

Boone County Property Records

The Boone County Circuit Clerk is the ex officio county recorder responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and other documents and files related to real and personal property within Boone County. Interested individuals can obtain property records in Boone County by contacting the Circuit Clerk by mail, fax, or e-mail. Copies cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $5.00 fee for certification.

Boone County Circuit Clerk's Office
100 North Main, Suite 203
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: (870) 741-5560
Fax: (870) 741-4335
E-mail: jkharriscircuitclerk@boonecounty-ar.gov

Alternatively, interested persons can access these records through the Boone County Circuit Clerk Online Services website.

Boone County Court Records Online

Most Boone County court records are accessible online to interested individuals through the state's judiciary repository. This platform allows users to search for and access information on court cases heard in any of Arkansas's courts. Alternatively, individuals can utilize third-party online resources, such as Arkansascourtrecords.us, to access Boone County court records.

These websites offer user-friendly interfaces for searching specific court records using a case number or party name. However, since these sites operate independently of government agencies, the reliability, completeness, and accuracy of the information they provide may vary.