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St. Francis County Court Records

St. Francis County court records typically consist of documents, papers, and information created or submitted during proceedings in the district and circuit courts operating within the county. For legal practitioners, court records provide a trustworthy source of information that helps with case planning, negotiating, and guaranteeing adherence to the law. Types of information found in St. Francis court records may include pleadings, briefs, injunctions, summonses, docket sheets, court decrees, and calendars. Arkansas court records are typically kept up to date by appointed clerks of the courts.

Are Court Records Public in St. Francis County?

Yes, court records in Arkansas are generally public and accessible through the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Furthermore, under Section IV of the Court Order 19, court records in the state of Arkansas are subject to public access. However, some records are considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The following information in case records is excluded from public access and is confidential absent a court order to the contrary:

  • Information that federal law prohibits the general public from accessing
  • Data that the Arkansas Code Annotated prohibits the general public from accessing
  • Data that a court order or regulation prohibits the public from accessing
  • Social Security numbers
  • Personal identification numbers (PINs)
  • Account numbers of particular assets, liabilities, accounts, and credit cards
  • Details regarding sealed or expunged cases.

St. Francis County Court Records Search

The following options are available for performing a St. Patrick general search for court records:

  • Arkansas Judiciary Search Portal
  • The Courthouse where the case was filed
  • St. Francis Circuit Court.

St. Francis County Courts

The St. Francis Circuit Court has universal jurisdiction over all criminal and civil issues and often takes on cases that fall outside the purview of other courts. It handles divorce, child abuse and neglect, guardianship, civil obligations, estate administration, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. Certain civil and criminal cases are under the jurisdiction of the St. Francis District Court. It oversees preliminary hearings for all kinds of criminal proceedings as well as the majority of misdemeanors. Courts in St. Francis County include:

St. Francis County Circuit Court
313 S Izard, Suite 8
P.O. Box 1775
Forrest City, AR 72336
Phone: (870) 261-1715
Fax: (870) 261-1723

St. Francis County District Court - Forrest City
615 East Cross Street
Forrest City, AR 72332
Phone: (870) 261-1410
Fax: (870) 261-1411

St. Francis County District Court - Madison
302 Dr. Martin Luther King
P.O. Box 109
Madison, AR 72359
Phone: (870) 633-2172
Fax: (870) 630-0935

St. Francis County Criminal and Civil Records

Anyone who wishes to obtain a criminal or civil court record in St. Francis County may utilize the Arkansas Judiciary Search Online Portal. This website is maintained by the state's judiciary and grants users access to public information on cases if they know the name of a person in the case or the case number. To search, input the full name or case number of the subject, choose St. Francis County, and click on search.

The St. Francis County Circuit Clerk is primarily responsible for the filing and management of court records. One may also obtain a civil record or a St Francis criminal record, which may also have a St Francis arrest record by contacting the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in person or via mail. Alternatively, record seekers may contact the district courthouse where the case was filed.

St. Francis Civil records include documents such as complaints or petitions, depositions, answers, counterclaims, summons, judgments, evidence, and others.

St. Francis County Marriage Records

The Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division maintains all St. Francis marriage records dating from January 1917 generated within the state. Interested persons may request a copy of a St. Francis marriage certificate online, by mail, or in person. However, marriage records under 100 years old are restricted by state law to those listed on the record, their spouse, registered domestic partner, descendants, parents, guardians, their chosen attorney, or other approved officials. Eligible requesters are required to provide a valid driver's license or two forms of alternate ID, proof of relationship, change of name, and/or address, if applicable. Requests require a processing fee of $5, with $10 for a marriage certificate copy.

The St. Francis County Clerk's Office manages the issuance of marriage licenses in the county. Anyone who wishes to look up an informational copy of a marriage record may utilize the County's Marriage Record Search online portal. To search, input the last name of both spouses in the assigned fields and click on search.

St. Francis County Divorce Records

Individuals seeking St. Francis divorce records may contact the county's Clerk of Circuit Court where the divorce case was filed. Eligible requesters may be required to provide a valid ID along with the required fees.

Alternatively, one may obtain a divorce certificate by contacting the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Divorce records may be obtained online, by mail, and in person. Divorce certificates are available for divorces finalized after 1923; copies cost $10. Only eligible requesters may obtain certified copies of a divorce record. Requests may be made online, via phone, and in person. To request by mail, download, fill, and submit the application form, along with a check or money order made out to the Arkansas Department of Health, and a copy of a valid ID to:

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

St. Francis County Birth Records

Birth records are crucial for establishing a person's identity, age, and citizenship. According to the Arkansas State Board of Health Rule 15, only the applicant who is authorized to obtain a copy of a St. Francis' vital record may be granted access to it. St. Francis birth records ordered from the ADH cost $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record that is ordered at the same time, along with a $5.00 standard processing fee and a $1.85 non-refundable identity verification fee.

Eligible individuals may request St. Francis birth records via telephone toll-free at (866) 209-9482 or online. One may also order a St. Francis birth certificate by mailing in a completed application, along with a valid ID and a check or money order made out to the Arkansas Department of Health. Walk-in requests are also accepted, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Additionally, the ADH provides the public with vital records services through the St. Francis Local Health Unit.

St. Francis County Death Records

St. Francis Death records may be retrieved from the ADH. Following state law, only eligible individuals may obtain a death certificate. A death record costs $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy of the same record that is ordered at the same time. Requests may be made in person, online, or via telephone toll-free at (866) 209-9482. One may also request a certified copy of a death record via mail by downloading, filling, and submitting the Death Certificate Application along with a copy of a valid photo ID, and a check or money order to:

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

The ADH also offers vital records services via the St. Francis Local Health Unit to the general public. Death certificates are essential as they serve as legal proof of death, necessary for various legal and administrative tasks.

St. Francis County Probate Court Records

The St. Francis County Clerk's Office is primarily responsible for probate court records filed within the county. The county clerk serves as the clerk to the probate court and files all instruments related to decedent estates, adoptions, and guardianship cases. To request a probate record, contact the County Clerk's Office in person or via mail. Alternatively one can utilize the Arkansas Judiciary portal to obtain probate records by inputting the required information and clicking on search.

St. Francis County Property Records

Anyone seeking St. Francis County property records may contact the St. Francis County Assessor's Office. The County Assessor is primarily responsible for appraising and assessing all real property in St. Francis County. Interested persons may contact the Assessor's Office in person, via mail, or by phone. Alternatively, one may utilize the Real Estate Records Search online portal provided by the county office. To search, fill in the required information and click on search. Examples of real property records in St. Francis County include deeds, mortgages, property tax records, plats and surveys, liens, and building permits.

St. Francis County Court Records Online

The record search services offered by third-party websites may be accessed by the public. A collection of St. Francis public records gathered from various government record custodians such as courthouses, are managed by independent websites such as Arkansascourtrecords.us. A simple name search is usually sufficient for users to find a court record. However, a paid subscription or one-time payment might be necessary to conduct a detailed search. It is crucial to remember that even while these websites are easy to use, records may vary in completeness, so it may be necessary to confirm the accuracy of the information acquired.

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