Pulaski County Court Records FAQ

This Pulaski County FAQ answers the most common questions about court records, marriage licenses, inmate searches, warrants, traffic tickets, fees, and access laws. The answers pull from official Pulaski County and Arkansas sources, including the Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Pulaski County District Court, and the Arkansas Judiciary. For legal advice, consult an attorney or Arkansas Law Help; Pulaski County Clerk staff cannot give legal advice.

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How do I search Pulaski County court records online?

Use Arkansas Judiciary Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. The default search is by participant name with first, middle, and last name fields. Search ARCourts is informational, not certified. Pulaski County certified copies come from the Clerk at 501-340-8500. Full walkthrough on the Pulaski County court records page.


Where is the Pulaski County courthouse?

The Pulaski County Courthouse is at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The public entrance is on Markham Street across from the DoubleTree Hotel. Employees and physically disabled visitors use the Spring Street entrance. The Pulaski County District Court branch handles traffic and misdemeanors from 3001 West Roosevelt Road. Driving directions sit on the home page.


What are the Pulaski County Clerk's hours?

The Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Pulaski County office closes for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day/Daisy Gatson Bates Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The Pulaski County District Court runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full department list on the Clerk of Court page.


Who is the Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk?

Terri Hollingsworth is the elected Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk, sworn in after the November 6, 2018 election to a four-year term. The Pulaski County Clerk's office sits in suite 100 at 401 West Markham Street, with main phone 501-340-8500 and email info@pulaskiclerk.com. Department details, payment rules, and the full Pulaski County fee schedule are on the Clerk of Court page.


Which Pulaski County office files new civil, domestic, or probate cases?

Pulaski Central Receiving in room 120 files every new Pulaski County circuit court civil, domestic relations, and probate case. The department also issues writs and Pulaski County protection orders. Reach Central Receiving at 501-340-8412. Existing Pulaski County cases go to Court Clerks in room 121 at 501-340-8431. Filing and certified copy steps live on the court records page.


How much does it cost to file a Pulaski County circuit court case?

The Pulaski Clerk Central fee schedule lists $165 to initiate any Pulaski County circuit court cause, including civil, domestic relations, probate, and appeals. Several Pulaski County matters are no charge: domestic abuse orders of protection, adult protective custody, and mental, drug, or alcohol commitments. Plain copies are $0.03 per page; certified copies are $5 per seal. Full schedule on the Clerk of Court page.


How do I file for divorce in Pulaski County?

File a Pulaski County domestic relations case through Central Receiving in room 120 at 401 West Markham Street. Arkansas requires 60 days of state residency before filing and grounds for divorce. The Pulaski County circuit filing fee is $165 unless waived by court order. Clerk staff cannot give legal advice, so consult an attorney or use Arkansas Law Help. Full walkthrough on the marriage and divorce records page.


How do I get a Pulaski County marriage license?

Both Pulaski County applicants must appear together in room 103 at 401 West Markham Street. No appointment is needed. Pulaski County hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring valid government-issued photo ID. The Pulaski County fee is $60, cash or credit card only, no checks, no refunds. Applicants 18 or older have no waiting period; applicants age 17 face a five-business-day wait. Full requirements on the marriage and divorce records page.


Is a blood test required for a Pulaski County marriage license?

No. Arkansas does not require a blood test, and the Pulaski Clerk marriage FAQ confirms the rule. Pulaski County applicants also do not need to be Arkansas residents. Adults face no waiting period. The Pulaski County Clerk does not officiate ceremonies. Some Pulaski County Justices of the Peace officiate for a fee. Ministers must record credentials with an Arkansas County Clerk before officiating. The marriage page covers the rest.



How do I visit an inmate in Pulaski County?

Call 501-340-7001, option 1 to confirm current Pulaski County visitation. PCSO requires 24-hour advance scheduling. Each Pulaski County inmate gets one 30-minute social visit per week with up to three visitors. The PCSO visitation page still carries a COVID suspension notice, so confirm by phone before traveling. Visitor ID requirements and prohibited items are on the inmate records page.


How do I put money on a Pulaski County inmate's account?

PCSO accepts money orders Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The drop slip must include Pulaski County inmate name, book-in number, S.O. number, unit, and date. The lobby kiosk at 3201 West Roosevelt accepts cash and credit cards. Inmate PIN debit accounts cover phone calls. Commissary and gift packages run through iCare and Aramark. Full money and commissary rules sit on the inmate records page.



What court handles Pulaski County traffic tickets?

Pulaski County District Court handles traffic violations from the Sheriff and Arkansas State Police. The Traffic Department line is 501-340-6832. Citations from Little Rock police go to Little Rock District Court at 600 West Markham. North Little Rock, Jacksonville, and Sherwood city tickets go to those city courts. Pay online at pay.arcourts.gov. Full coverage on the traffic court records page.


What court handles Pulaski County small claims?

Pulaski County District Court handles small claims and limited-jurisdiction civil cases. The Small Claims/Civil Department phone is 501-340-6830. The Arkansas Judiciary statewide limit for small claims is $5,000; Pulaski County District Court civil cases run up to $25,000. Pulaski County small claims uses relaxed procedure with no attorneys in the small-claims forum. Department list on the district court page.


Are Pulaski County juvenile records public?

No. Pulaski County juvenile records are restricted under Ark. Code § 9-27-309 and court discretion. The Pulaski County Juvenile Division sits at 3001 West Roosevelt Road, separate from the main courthouse. Pulaski County juvenile dockets and files are not available like ordinary adult civil or criminal records. Access is limited to parties, counsel, agencies, and authorized recipients. More on the court records page.


Can I seal my Pulaski County criminal record?

Possibly, depending on offense, disposition, sentence completion, waiting period, and statutory exclusions. Arkansas calls the process sealing rather than expungement under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013 in Ark. Code § 16-90-1401 et seq. The Pulaski Clerk fee schedule notes no charge after July 23, 2019 under Act 680 of 2019. CDL holders cannot seal traffic offenses. DWI carries a 10-year wait. Full rules on the criminal records page.


How do I get certified Pulaski County court copies?

Contact the Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk. Search ARCourts is informational only. Certified or authenticated copies cost $5 per seal, plus $0.03 per black-and-white page or $0.20 per color page. Pulaski County certified copies can be picked up or mailed but cannot be emailed. Mail requests should include payee name, driver's license number, and phone number on personal checks. Full fee table on the Clerk of Court page.


What federal court covers Pulaski County?

Pulaski County sits in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas at ared.uscourts.gov. Federal appeals go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit at ca8.uscourts.gov. Federal Pulaski County dockets are searched through PACER and CM/ECF, not Search ARCourts. Federal inmates appear in the Bureau of Prisons locator. More on the court records page.


Who is the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney?

Will Jones is the elected Prosecuting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Pulaski County and Perry County. His office sits at 224 South Spring Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone 501-340-8000. Jones began serving in January 2023 after more than twenty years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Assistant Attorney General. Division details are on the criminal records page.


Where can Pulaski County self-represented people get help?

Arkansas Law Help at arkansaslegal.org provides legal information and free forms. Pulaski County also hosts self-help kiosks installed through the Arkansas Judiciary Access to Justice program inside the Clerk's office for records, forms, exhibits, legal-aid applications, videos, and FAQs. The Pulaski County Public Defender at 501-340-6120 handles criminal indigent defense. More resources on the public records page.