Carroll County Court Records

In Carroll County, court records are documents created or maintained by county courts that contain details on their judicial proceedings and actions. Examples of Carroll court records include orders, decrees, affidavits, and charging documents that provide information on civil, domestic relations, probate, or criminal cases.

Persons may use court records to obtain case details such as party names, case numbers, file dates, or final disposition or judgment. Related documents like Carroll County arrest records or criminal history information may also be available at courts or law enforcement agencies.

Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?

As per the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), court records in Carroll County are generally considered public. However, some FOIA exemptions restrict public access to certain records, such as:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Grand jury minutes
• Classified law enforcement investigation information
• Personnel contact information
• Unpublished drafts of judicial decisions or opinions.

Carroll County Court Records Search

The Carroll County Circuit Clerk maintains documents created or collected during criminal, civil, and domestic relations cases filed in the Court. Generally, persons who wish to review or obtain copies of these records must provide specific case details and appropriate copy fees. Interested persons may also gain online access to these records through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search Portal.

Carroll County Courts

The judicial system in Carroll County comprises Circuit Courts of general jurisdiction and District Courts of limited jurisdiction. These courts are as follows:

Carroll County Circuit Court
210 West Church Avenue,
P.O. Box 71
Berryville, AR 72616
Phone: (870) 423-2422
Fax: (870) 423-4796

Carroll County Circuit Court
44 South Main Street,
P.O. Box 109
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (479) 253-8646
Fax: (479) 253-6013

Carroll County District Court - Berryville
103 South Spring Street,
Berryville, AR 72616
Phone: (870) 423-6247
Fax: (870) 423-7069

Carroll County District Court - Eureka Springs
44 South Main Street,
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (479) 253-8574
Fax: (479) 253-6887

Carroll County District Court - Green Forest
P.O. Box 1510,
Green Forest, AR 72638
Phone: (870) 438-5866
Fax: (870) 438-6855

Carroll County Criminal and Civil Records

In Carroll County, criminal cases involve the prosecution of alleged misdemeanors or felonies, while civil cases cover disputes involving tort and other private matters like eviction, contract violations, and employment/labor law. Interested persons may access information on these cases online through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search Portal or upon request to the clerk of the court that handled the specific case.

Typically, requests involve providing specific case descriptors (dates, names, or case numbers) to aid record retrieval and paying appropriate copy or certification fees when required. However, the clerk may require requesters to provide their right to access sealed or restricted documents.

Persons seeking Carroll County arrest records may also direct their requests to the arresting agency, e.g., the local police department, the Sheriff’s Office, or the state police.

Carroll County Marriage Records

In Carroll County, marriages are licensed and duly recorded by the County Clerk. Additionally, persons may conduct online marriage license searches or obtain marriage coupons from the Arkansas Vital Records Office. However, if the record is not up to 50 years old, these agencies only issue certified marriage records to persons who can show their right to access the document, such as the groom, bride, parents, child, or other close relatives.

For marriage records from the Carroll County Clerk, direct phone, email, or mail requests accompanied by completed request forms and $7 fees per copy to:

Berryville (Eastern District)
Carroll County Clerk
210 West Church Avenue
Berryville, AR 72616

Or

Eureka Springs (Western District)
Carroll County Clerk
P.O. Box 109
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Alternatively, the Arkansas Vital Records Office has issued coupons for marriages from 1917 to date. Eligible persons should mail or submit completed application forms, photo identification (or photocopy), and a $10 fee to:

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

Carroll County Divorce Records

Carroll divorce records are available with the Clerk of the Circuit Court as decrees and case files, and obtainable from the Arkansas Vital Records Office as certified coupons. To obtain divorce decrees or other related court documents, direct requests to:

Carroll County Circuit Clerk

Berryville Office
210 West Church Avenue
P.O. Box 71
Berryville, AR 72616

Or

Eureka Springs Office
44 South Main Street
P.O. Box 109
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (870) 423-2422
Email: circuitclerk@carrollcountyar.org

Meanwhile, the Arkansas Vital Records Office has issued coupons for divorces granted since 1923. However, copies are only available to persons who can demonstrate their right to access the coupon, such as the record subject, a subject’s child, or current spouse. Make walk-in requests or mail application forms, copies of photo identification, and $10 per copy to:

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

Carroll Birth Records

Carroll County birth certificates are available at the Arkansas Vital Records Office. However, in line with Arkansas Code § 20-18-305, birth records that are less than 100 years old are only available to the registrant, close relatives, authorized representatives, academic research groups, and others who have valid claims to the document. Eligible persons may submit or mail completed application forms, copies of photo identification, and appropriate fees in check or money order to:

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

Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $10 for each extra copy requested at the same time.

Carroll Death Records

Records of deaths in Carroll County are available with the Arkansas Vital Records Office. However, state laws restrict access to these documents until 50 years after the death. While these records are restricted, only the decedent’s close relatives, authorized representatives, academic research groups, and others who have a valid claim can obtain certified copies.

Eligible persons may mail or submit completed application forms, copies of photo identification, and appropriate fees in check or money order to:

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

The first copy of a death certificate costs $10, and each extra copy requested concurrently costs $8.

Carroll County Probate Court Records

The Carroll County and Probate Clerk maintains all documents and instruments filed during probate cases, such as estate disputes, adoptions, and guardianships. To access these records, direct requests to:

Carroll County & Probate Clerk

Berryville Office
210 West Church Avenue
Berryville, AR. 72616

Or

Eureka Springs Office
P.O. Box 109
44 South Main Street,
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (870) 423-2022
Email: carrollcountyarclerk@gmail.com

Carroll County Property Records

Property records in Carroll County are documents that provide information on a piece of land and any property attached to it. This information may include owner details, property description/makeup, and valuation.

The Carroll County Recorder maintains most records concerning properties in the county, including deeds, liens, plats, mortgages, and other instruments. Interested persons may direct requests for these documents to:

Recorder’s Office

Berryville Office
210 West Church Avenue
P.O. Box 71
Berryville, AR 72616

Or

Eureka Springs Office
44 South Main Street
P.O. Box 109
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (870) 423-2422

Additionally, the Carroll County Assessor maintains information on property assessment or valuation that may be accessible online through the property search portal or upon requests to:

Assessor’s Office
108 Spring Street,
Berryville, AR 72616
Phone: (870) 423-2388
Email: davidson@carrollcountyassessor.com

Carroll County Court Records Online

Interested persons may access Carroll court records online with the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search Portal or through third-party platforms like Arkansascourtrecords.us. These sites may be a convenient option to obtain case information from anywhere because they often provide user-friendly interfaces, extensive databases of pooled resources, and advanced search tools.

However, these sites might require subscriptions or fee payments for complete access. Additionally, as such sites operate independently of any government agency, the information obtained may also be outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. Hence, users have to verify the information themselves.