Pulaski County Circuit Court Case Search

Pulaski County Circuit Court records are case files that provide a detailed account of Circuit Court proceedings, including documents filed and sometimes transcripts of statements made by attorneys, judges, and witnesses from the time of filing through judgment. A typical record case file contains exhibits, pleadings, motions, court orders, judgments, affidavits, witness statements, summons and subpoenas, jury instructions, sentencing documents, and other proceeding-related documents.

Court records are important for legal research, background checks, and historical documentation. They track the natural progression of the law and key defining moments.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Pulaski Circuit Court?

The Pulaski County Circuit Court typically deals with criminal and civil jurisdiction. The latter includes domestic relations, estates, equity, guardianships, jury trials, adoptions, civil commitments, and juvenile dependency cases, including neglect, delinquency, and Families in Need of Services (FINS).

For criminal cases, its jurisdiction includes primarily felonies and misdemeanors, specifically indictable offenses such as murder, rape, and kidnapping, as well as misdemeanors such as public intoxication and impaired driving.

Pulaski County Circuit Court

The Pulaski County Circuit Court is a general jurisdiction trial court consisting of five divisions: criminal, civil, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile. The Court has original jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000.

The Pulaski County Circuit courthouse is situated at:

Pulaski County Circuit Court
401 W Markham St, #100,
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 340-8500
Fax: (501) 421-0293

Pulaski County Case Lookup

The County Records Department of the Circuit and County Clerk maintains all Circuit Court case files, including civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, court orders, contracts, court orders, and various petitions that the Circuit Court has handled. Most of these records are public and can be accessed through the Circuit and County Clerk website. To do this:

• Visit the website homepage.
• Click "Look Up a Court Case"
• Enter the corresponding names of a party in the sections for the first, middle, and last name.
• Provide other descriptions in the textbox below
• Initiate a search by clicking the search icon.

If searching for a court order:

• Visit the website homepage
• Click the three dashes at the upper-right hand to open the menu option
• Click Department to open the drop-down options
• Select County Records
• On the County Records Page, navigate to and click "Circuit Court Orders".
• The user will be promoted with an electronic form
• Complete the form appropriately with the required details
• Click "Search" to initiate a database query

To receive copies, mail checks or money orders with the names of the parties and a description of the documents to:

Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk
County Records
401 West Markham St Ste 103
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Individuals can walk into the Clerk's office to request record copies in person. These copies can be picked up in person or received by mail through the U.S. Postal Service. The Clerk's office is at:

401 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 340-8500
Hours: Mon. – Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

There are associated costs: certified copies cost $5.00. Alternatively, users can make their payments online.

Pulaski Circuit Court Case Search by Name

When performing a search for the Circuit Court records, the individual must know the names of the parties. Case files in the record repositories are sorted according to party names. They will be required to provide this information so that the Court clerk can provide them with the case file matching these details. The county clerk relies on this information to locate specific records. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the information provided is accurate. Otherwise, search results may produce the wrong case file. However, if the search is being conducted online through the case management system, record seekers may be able to include additional search criteria like filing date, county name, court location, and date of birth.

Pulaski Circuit Court Docket Search

A court docket is a formal record that outlines the timeline and critical events of a legal case. It serves as a chronological list of all proceedings, including:

• Upcoming hearings and trial dates
• Motions filed by attorneys
• Rulings made by the judge
• Documents submitted to the court
• Appearances by involved parties

Users can conduct a Circuit Court docket search using the following methods:

• Visit the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk's website
• Click "Look Up a Court Record".
• Enter the required information (party name)
• Click the search icon to initiate a search for case details and upcoming events

Lookup Pulaski County Circuit Court Online

The Circuit and County Clerk website serves as the official platform for electronically accessing the Pulaski County Circuit Court records. However, occasions may arise where records seekers may find it necessary to seek court records elsewhere—the official platform sometimes undergoes maintenance. In such circumstances, aggregate third-party sites may serve as an alternative. Websites like Arkansascourtrecords.us provide a smooth and straightforward user interface for browsing court records. Users must, however, note that third-party sites do not provide guarantees regarding the reliability of the data provided. Therefore, users are advised to be cautious and scrutinize court records for errors and completeness before placing total reliance on them.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

In Pulaski County and the State of Arkansas, the Supreme Court and the Circuit Court serve distinct roles within the judicial system. The Supreme Court is typically the highest appellate court, primarily reviewing decisions from lower courts to resolve legal questions and set statewide precedents. It does not conduct trials but instead hears appeals on constitutional issues, statutory interpretation, and significant legal disputes.

In contrast, the Circuit Court functions as a trial court with general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, family law matters, and major civil disputes. It handles evidence presentation, witness testimony, and jury trials before issuing judgments.

At the national level, the United States Supreme Court serves as the highest court in the country, reviewing cases of constitutional and federal significance. Similar to state supreme courts, it focuses on legal interpretations rather than conducting trials. This facilitates uniformity in the application of federal law across the nation.