Poinsett County Court Records

Poinsett County court records are documents filed in connection with a legal proceeding in the county. These records serve crucial functions, including maintaining transparency and fostering accountability in all legal processes within the county.

Court records also establish precedents for future cases and are readily available to legal practitioners to review or reference. Additionally, all Arkansas court records, including the Poinsett court records, are helpful for background checks, verifying case statuses, or checking legal outcomes.

Are Court Records Public in Poinsett County?

Yes. According to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the State Supreme Court's Administrative Order 19, Poinsett County court records are considered open to members of the public. However, records deemed confidential by law, court rule, or order are exempt from public access. These include

• Juvenile court records
• Sealed court documents
• Adoption files
• Sensitive personal details, such as financial account numbers, social security numbers, birthdates, and contact numbers

Poinsett County Court Records Search

To access Poinsett court records, interested parties can utilize any of the following avenues:

• Contact the office of the clerk of the presiding court
• Visit the courthouse where the case was filed or heard
• Access remote case management databases provided on court websites
• Access third-party websites

Poinsett County Courts

Below is a directory of the courts in Poinsett County, Arkansas.

Poinsett County Circuit Court
401 Market Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Phone: (870) 578-4420
Fax: (870) 578-4427

Poinsett County District Court - Harrisburg
202 North East Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Phone: (870) 578-4110
Fax: (870) 578-4123

Poinsett County District Court - Lepanto
P.O. Box 610
Lepanto, AR 72354
Phone: (870) 475-2415

Poinsett County District Court - Marked Tree
1 Elm Street
Marked Tree, AR 72365
Phone: (870) 358-4580

Poinsett County District Court - Trumann
221 South Melton Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
Phone: (870) 483-7771

Poinsett County District Court - Tyronza
P.O. Box 275
Tyronza, AR 72386
Phone: (870) 487-2168

Poinsett County Criminal and Civil Records

Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows general access to public criminal records within the county. Poinsett County criminal records refer to documents generated during criminal proceedings within the county, and they include Poinsett arrest records, inmate details, and criminal court records.

The Poinsett County Circuit Clerk and district court clerk offices manage criminal court records. Members of the public can request access during regular business hours at the respective courthouse or clerk's office. Requesters may be required to complete a record request form and pay related search or copy fees. Circuit and district courts also provide information on criminal proceedings through the statewide court case management platform, Search ArCourts.

Meanwhile, comprehensive Poinsett criminal records, including reported arrest and conviction information, can be accessed through the Arkansas State Police's Criminal Background Check System or via mail for a fee. However, access is generally constrained to persons/entities with the signed written consent and parties authorized under state or federal law.

Additionally, the local Sheriff's Office may offer limited access to Poinsett County arrest records.

Accessing Poinsett County Civil Court Records

Poinsett County civil court records are generated during the legal proceedings of non-criminal disputes, such as small claims, evictions, contract disagreements, family law matters, and debt collection cases.

Interested parties can request civil records in Poinsett as follows:

• Visit the clerk's office of the presiding court (circuit or district) to request printed copies of records or use public terminals provided by the court (if available). One can also submit a formal written request to the clerk's office for plain or certified copies.
• Access the Search ARCourts portal to search civil cases by case ID, name, or other criteria.

Poinsett County Marriage Records

Poinsett County marriage records include marriage licenses and certificates generated when two persons enter a marital union. These records are accessible through the Poinsett County Clerk's Office and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

Requesting Records From the Clerk's Office

All marriage records before 1917 are managed locally and can be found in handwritten books at the Poinsett County Clerk's Office. Per Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-305, marriage records less than 50 years old are typically only accessible to the couple, parents or legal guardians, legal representatives, and authorised government personnel. Nonetheless, upon reaching 50 years, these records become open to the public per the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Interested parties can mail a record request containing sufficient information to identify the record, like the names of spouses or the marriage date, or they can visit the county clerk's office to request access.

Poinsett County Clerk's Office
401 Market Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Phone: (870) 578-4410
Fax: (870) 578-2441
Email: countyclerk@poinsettcounty.us

Requesting Records From the Arkansas Department of Health (State Vital Records Office)

Individuals can access marriage records from 1917 to the present through the State Vital Records Department. These records can be requested online, by telephone, via mail, or in person. The fee is $10 for a copy of a Poinsett County marriage certificate. However, the $10 will be kept to cover the search charge if no record is found. Detailed instructions for ordering marriage records from Poinsett, including a link to the state vital records ordering portal and ID requirements, are available on the department's Order Marriage Records page.

Poinsett County Divorce Records

Poinsett County divorce records refer to the official documentation of the formal dissolution of a marriage in the county.

Types of Divorce Records

• Divorce Decrees: These are issued by the Poinsett County Circuit Court and outline the final judgment in a divorce proceeding, including child custody, property division, and alimony terms.
• Divorce certificates. These are summary documents that confirm or verify a divorce incident. They usually list the names of both parties and the divorce date and are maintained by the ADH.

Individuals requiring a copy of a divorce decree or other divorce case document/information can contact or visit the Poinsett County Circuit Clerk's Office.

Meanwhile, one can request a divorce certificate through the State Vital Records Division online, by telephone, via mail, or in person, following guidelines on the department's Order Divorce Records page. Each divorce certificate costs $10 per copy (non-refundable), and other fees may apply, depending on the order method. However, Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-305 restricts public access to these certificates for 50 years. Records less than 50 years old may only be accessible to the divorced parties, their legal representatives, or individuals with a court order.

Poinsett County Birth Records

According to Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-305, Poinsett County birth records—primary identification papers—are confidential for 100 years after a birth. These records are preserved and disseminated by the Arkansas Department of Health (February 1, 1914, to present). They are only accessible to the registrant (if 16 or older), immediate family members, or legal representatives (with proper documentation).

Interested parties can request a Poinsett County birth certificate in person, via mail, or online. Each requester will need to provide a valid form of identification and pay the $12 search and copy fee. Additional copies of the same record cost $10 each. Detailed ordering instructions are available on the ADH's Order Birth Records page.

Poinsett County Death Records

Poinsett County death records are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health and, like other Poinsett County vital records, are not considered public records under the FOIA. Death records are confidential for 50 years after a death. During this restricted period, they are only accessible to the immediate family of the deceased, legal representatives, beneficiaries, and funeral homes (see complete list).

Individuals can order a Poinsett death record from the ADH in person, by mail, or online. Requesters are required to complete an application (if ordering by mail), submit valid identification, and make adequate payment ($10 for the first copy and $8 for each other copy of the same record ordered simultaneously).

Poinsett County Probate Court Records

Poinsett County probate court records contain details of legal proceedings involving wills, guardianships, estate administration, and conservatorships. The Poinsett County Clerk's Office, the designated custodian of probate case files, maintains these documents.

Individuals seeking probate records visit or contact the county clerk's office. A name or case number is often needed to search case files. Older probate records may also be retrieved from the Arkansas State Archives.

Poinsett County Property Records

The Poinsett County Assessor and Circuit Clerk's offices maintain Poinsett County property records. These records provide information on land ownerships, parcel boundaries, tax histories, legal descriptions, transaction dates, etc.

Interested parties can access Poinsett property records at the Assessor or Circuit Clerk's offices during regular business hours. Below is the Assessor's address information.

Poinsett County Assessor
401 Market Street
P.O. Box 543
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Real Estate Phone: (870) 578-4435

These departments also offer remote access on their official websites.

Poinsett County Court Records Online

Aside from government search portals, interested individuals can access Poinsett court records on third-party websites like Arkansascourtrecords.us. These websites offer researchers a convenient way to access court records without visiting a courthouse or submitting a records request to a clerk's office.

However, while these online resources are user-friendly and provide 24/7 access to court records, they may not always reflect up-to-date or complete information. Therefore, users are cautioned to verify the accuracy of information obtained from these sites through official government sources, like the courts.