How to Search Pulaski County Court Records
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts runs the public Pulaski County case search portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. Known as Search ARCourts, the portal pulls from the statewide Contexte case management system. It covers Pulaski County circuit court filings, plus district court traffic and misdemeanor cases where the local court has enabled remote access. The portal is free and needs no account. The site disclaimer notes that the data is recorded from court filings, that the AOC and the courts do not warrant accuracy, and that printed copies are not official.
The Pulaski County portal includes the disclaimer about official copies on the landing page.
Before searching Pulaski County records, gather the full legal name of the party, an approximate filing year, or a Pulaski County case number such as 60CV-23-2968. The format leads with the county code 60, then the case type, then the year, then the sequence. Pulaski County common surnames return many hits, so plan to narrow with first and middle name. For an attorney filing or a deadline answer, contact the Clerk at 501-340-8500 to confirm what the portal shows.
- Open caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad and review the public disclaimer.
- Pick a search context. The Participants default works for people. Pick Organization or Case Description for businesses or by-cause searches.
- Type the first, middle, and last name, or paste a Pulaski County case number into the search box.
- Open advanced filters with the tune icon to filter by court, case type, or date range.
- Review the docket. For a certified copy of a Pulaski County record, contact the Clerk's Court Clerks office at 501-340-8431, room 121.
Pulaski County Court Records Search Fields
Search ARCourts exposes the same fields for every Pulaski County search. The default search context is Participants. The advanced filter set is loaded dynamically through the Tune icon. Free-form name fields accept up to 200 characters each, which means hyphens, suffixes, and second middle names all fit.
The Arkansas Judiciary navigation tips at arcourts.gov/acap/navtips walk through every Pulaski County search field and the advanced filter options.
Pulaski County users new to Search ARCourts should read the navigation tips before running a complex search.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search by | Dropdown | Yes | Default is Participants; supports Organization or Case Description. |
| First Name | Text | Optional | Up to 200 characters; legal first name. |
| Middle Name | Text | Optional | Up to 200 characters; useful for Pulaski County common names. |
| Last Name | Text | Optional | Up to 200 characters; legal surname. |
| Organization / Case Description | Text | Optional | Used when not searching a person. |
| Advanced filters | Icon button | Optional | Filters for court, case type, date range. |
| Search | Submit | Yes | Returns participant results with case details. |
Types of Pulaski County Court Records
Pulaski County circuit court records fall into five subject-matter divisions: criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile. Pulaski County District Court adds traffic, misdemeanor, hot-check, and small-claims files. Central Receiving in room 120 files all new civil, domestic, and probate cases. Court Clerks in room 121 handles existing case work. Juvenile cases are filed separately at 3001 West Roosevelt Road.
The Arkansas Judiciary circuit courts overview at arcourts.gov/courts/circuit-courts explains the five Pulaski County circuit divisions, judge qualifications, and case scope under Amendment 80.
The Pulaski County circuit courts page is the authoritative source for division boundaries and statewide procedural rules.
Each Pulaski County record type uses a short letter code in the case number. CV for civil. CR for criminal. DR for domestic. PR for probate. JV for juvenile. SC for small claims. TR for traffic. The code helps the Clerk route the file to the right department and helps users narrow Search ARCourts results.
- Criminal records - Felonies in circuit court; misdemeanors and preliminary felonies in district court.
- Civil records - Contract disputes, torts, property cases, and appeals filed through Central Receiving.
- Domestic relations - Divorce, custody, support, paternity, and adoption-adjacent matters.
- Probate - Wills, estates, small estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
- Juvenile - Delinquency, FINS, and dependency-neglect cases handled at 3001 West Roosevelt; access is restricted.
- Traffic - Citations from the Sheriff and Arkansas State Police, kept by the District Court.
What Pulaski County Court Records Show
A Pulaski County case file builds out as the case moves. Early entries list parties, attorneys, and the case number. Mid-case entries layer in motions, orders, and hearings. Late entries carry the judgment, sentence, or decree. Search ARCourts shows what the court has chosen to publish remotely under Administrative Order 19. Older Pulaski County files may not appear at all if the court has not enabled remote access.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Case Number | Pulaski format 60CV-23-2968. County code, case type, year, sequence. |
| Filing Date | Date the Clerk's stamp landed on the first pleading. |
| Parties | Plaintiff and defendant; petitioner and respondent; State and defendant. |
| Court / Division | Pulaski Circuit Court division: criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, juvenile. |
| Attorneys | Names and bar numbers, with the party each one represents. |
| Docket Events | Pleadings filed, motions, orders entered, hearings scheduled. |
| Disposition | Final outcome: guilty, dismissed, judgment, decree of divorce. |
| Sentence / Judgment | Jail or prison term, probation, fine, money judgment, or order text. |
Public Access Framework for Pulaski County Court Records
Pulaski County court records sit under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 and the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in Ark. Code § 25-19-101 et seq. Administrative Order 19 lets each Arkansas court decide how much of its docket goes online. The Pulaski County circuit administrative judge can shape what is remotely visible. The FOIA presumes that government records are open to the public unless an exemption applies.
The Arkansas Judiciary court system landing page at arcourts.gov/courts maps the full state hierarchy that surrounds Pulaski County court records.
The Pulaski County circuit court sits inside the same statewide system that runs Search ARCourts and Administrative Order 19.
Anyone can search Pulaski County court records or request certified copies from the Clerk. No statement of purpose is needed. Copies of Pulaski County records cost $0.03 per black-and-white page and $5 per certified seal. Filers must include their full name, driver's license number, and phone number on personal checks or money orders. Marriage license payments are the one exception: cash or credit card only.
Note: Search ARCourts is informational only; certified Pulaski County copies and sealed-record petitions must go through the Clerk at 501-340-8500.
Records That Are Sealed or Confidential in Pulaski County
Several Pulaski County record categories never appear in Search ARCourts. Juvenile cases under Ark. Code § 9-27-309 are limited to parties, counsel, agencies, and authorized recipients. Adoption files under Ark. Code § 9-9-217 are closed and sealed unless a court order opens them. Sealed criminal records under Ark. Code § 16-90-1401 et seq. drop out of public view after the sealing order. Mental, drug, and alcohol commitments carry confidential medical content. Grand jury material and search-warrant files may stay sealed until a charging document becomes public.
To open a sealed Pulaski County file, a party normally files a motion in the original court. The motion explains the legal authority for access. Examples include statutory authority for law enforcement, a court order showing good cause, or party status in the underlying case. The Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk staff cannot give legal advice on which exemption applies. Pulaski County residents should contact a licensed attorney or use Arkansas Law Help at arkansaslegal.org.
In-Person Pulaski County Court Record Requests
The Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk takes counter requests at 401 West Markham Street, suite 100, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The public entrance is on Markham Street. Visitors must pass through screening; no weapons are allowed except for certified law enforcement officers. Bring photo ID and the Pulaski County case number if possible. Cash, money order, or credit card pay for certified copies. Personal checks need the requester's full name, driver's license number, and phone number on the face.
Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk
401 W. Markham St., Ste. 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-340-8500
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pulaski County Courthouse Self-Help Kiosks
The Arkansas Judiciary and the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation installed self-help kiosks inside the Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk's office in March 2023. The Pulaski County kiosks help users access court records, print exhibits, find forms and fact sheets, apply for legal aid, and view explanatory videos and FAQs. The kiosks sit inside the same Clerk's office that runs the rest of the records counter, so a Pulaski County user can finish a record search, request a certified copy, and apply for legal help in one trip. Arkansas Law Help at arkansaslegal.org covers the same content from any browser.
Common Pulaski County Court Record Terms
Pulaski County court records carry the standard Arkansas legal vocabulary. A short glossary helps new users read a docket without guesswork.
- Plaintiff
- Person or entity filing a civil lawsuit in Pulaski County.
- Defendant
- Person sued in civil court or charged in a Pulaski County criminal case.
- Disposition
- Final outcome of a charge or case.
- Nolle prosequi
- Prosecutor's voluntary dismissal of a Pulaski County charge.
- Capias
- Order to take a person into custody, often after a failure to appear.
- Continuance
- Postponement of a Pulaski County hearing or trial.