| Circuit Clerk | Saline County Circuit Clerk and Recorder |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Saline County Clerk |
| Clerk address | Circuit Clerk: Saline County Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, AR 72015. County Clerk: 215 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Benton, AR 72015 |
| Phone | Circuit Clerk (court department): (501) 303-5615; Recording: (501) 303-5607; Child Support and Juvenile: (501) 303-5669; County Clerk: (501) 303-5630 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (both clerks) |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.25 per page at most circuit clerks (set locally; e.g., Saline and Lonoke counties post $0.25) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal (Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-402), plus the per-page copy charge |
Saline County (Benton, Bryant, Haskell, Alexander) is a fast-growing suburb of Little Rock and, on its own, makes up the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Circuit court files — felony criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile cases — are kept by the Saline County Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Myka Bono Sample, at the Saline County Courthouse on North Main Street in Benton. The same office is the county's ex-officio recorder, so deeds, mortgages, and liens are filed at the same counter as court papers.
Saline County is one of the Arkansas counties where probate is handled by the separate County Clerk, Doug Curtis, whose office sits a block away at 215 North Main Street. Decedent estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses are County Clerk matters, so a probate file and a divorce file for the same family live in two different offices even though both are "circuit court" cases under Arkansas law.
Misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and city ordinance violations go to the Saline County District Court, which sits in two divisions: Benton (Judge Clay Ford) and Bryant (Judge Stephanie Casady). District-court files are separate from the circuit clerk's records, and the Bryant division runs the county's small claims docket.
Search Saline County court records online
Circuit Clerk
Saline County Circuit Clerk and Recorder
- Cost
- Free case search through Search ARCourts; copies $0.25 per page; certification $5.00 per document
- Coverage
- Circuit court civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile case records for Saline County (22nd Judicial Circuit); also real-estate recording
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
The clerk's page links directly to Search ARCourts (caseinfo.arcourts.gov) for online case lookup. Juvenile files are confidential and are not in any public search. Cash, check, money order, and credit card (with a convenience fee) accepted.
County Clerk
Saline County Clerk
- Cost
- Free to inquire; fees for copies and licenses
- Coverage
- Probate files and cases (decedent estates, guardianships), marriage licenses, county court and quorum court records, voter registration
- Records
- Probate
The County Clerk serves as clerk of the probate division in Saline County, so estate and guardianship files are requested here rather than from the Circuit Clerk. The office has no online case search of its own.
Other courts
Saline County District Court (Benton and Bryant divisions)
- Cost
- Free to inquire; contact the clerk for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary felony hearings, traffic, ordinance violations, and civil cases under $25,000 countywide; small claims are heard in the Bryant division
- Records
- Criminal, Traffic, Civil
County page lists 200 N. Main St., Benton, (501) 303-5600, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Bryant division's own city page (bryantar.gov) gives 210 SW 3rd Street, Bryant, (501) 943-0999. District-court files are not part of the circuit clerk's records.
What is available online
Saline County circuit court cases are searchable free through Search ARCourts (caseinfo.arcourts.gov) — the Circuit Clerk's own page links there rather than running a county portal. Case information and many document images are available for civil, domestic relations, and criminal cases; juvenile cases never appear. Probate files kept by the County Clerk are not searchable online and must be requested from that office. District-court cases (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims) are kept by the Benton and Bryant divisions and are not covered by the circuit clerk; check with the division that heard the case. Land records are available through the clerk's paid Laredo and Ava services.
Which clerk has your record
In Arkansas, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Arkansas page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (28 judicial circuits) | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases above the district-court limit; Divorce, custody, and other domestic-relations cases | Circuit Clerk of the county |
| District Courts (state and local) | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Traffic violations and city ordinance violations; Preliminary felony hearings (first appearance and bond) | Clerk of the individual district court |
| City Courts | Legacy municipal-court matters in cities that have not converted to district court | Clerk of the individual city court |
Request records in person or by mail
Saline County clerk offices
Circuit Clerk: Saline County Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, AR 72015. County Clerk: 215 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: Circuit Clerk (court department): (501) 303-5615; Recording: (501) 303-5607; Child Support and Juvenile: (501) 303-5669; County Clerk: (501) 303-5630
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (both clerks)
In person. For felony, civil, divorce, or child-support files, go to the Circuit Clerk at 200 N. Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Bring the case number or the party names. Copies are $0.25 per page and certification is $5.00 per document. For estates and guardianships, go to the County Clerk at 215 N. Main Street, Suite 9.
By mail. Write to the Circuit Clerk (or County Clerk for probate) at the address above with the case number or party names, the documents you need, whether you want plain or certified copies, and a check or money order. Call (501) 303-5615 first for a fee quote if you do not know the page count.
Online. Search ARCourts is free for case information and, for many circuit cases, document images. For a certified copy you still need to contact the clerk.
District court. Misdemeanor, traffic, and small-claims files are requested from the Benton division ((501) 303-5600) or the Bryant division ((501) 943-0999), depending on where the case was heard.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page at most circuit clerks (set locally; e.g., Saline and Lonoke counties post $0.25) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal (Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-402), plus the per-page copy charge |
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-402 fixes the circuit clerk's certificate-and-seal fee at $5.00, an authentication certificate at $5.00, and certifying costs at $2.50, but leaves the plain per-page copy charge to each clerk; the large-county schedules we checked (Saline, Lonoke) charge $0.25 per page. Uniform filing fees are in § 21-6-403. Confirm with the clerk before mailing payment, since some counties add a technology fee or charge more for oversized or archived files.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Arkansas court records are presumed open, but several categories are not available in any public search:
The Arkansas guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Saline County probate records kept?
With the Saline County Clerk at 215 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Benton — not the Circuit Clerk. The County Clerk serves as clerk of the probate division and also issues marriage licenses.
How much does a certified copy cost from the Saline County Circuit Clerk?
Copies are $0.25 per page plus $5.00 per document for certification, according to the clerk's published fee schedule. The office takes cash, check, money order, or credit card (with a fee).
Can I search Saline County court cases online?
Yes. Circuit court cases are in Search ARCourts (caseinfo.arcourts.gov), which the Circuit Clerk's page links to. Probate and district-court cases are not in that search.
Which court handles a traffic ticket in Bryant?
The Bryant division of Saline County District Court at 210 SW 3rd Street, (501) 943-0999. Benton tickets go to the Benton division at the courthouse, (501) 303-5600.
Sources
- Saline County Circuit Clerk — https://www.salinecounty.org/government/circuit_clerk/index.php
- Saline County Circuit Clerk — Filing Fees — https://www.salinecounty.org/government/circuit_clerk/circuit_juvenile_court/filing_fees_efiling_lite.php
- Saline County Clerk — https://www.salinecounty.org/government/county_clerk/index.php
- Saline County District Court — https://www.salinecounty.org/government/court/district_court/index.php
- City of Bryant — Courts — https://www.bryantar.gov/pages/departments/courts/
- Arkansas Judiciary — Circuit Courts — https://arcourts.gov/courts/circuit-courts
- Arkansas Judiciary — District Courts — https://arcourts.gov/courts/district-courts
- Arkansas Judiciary — Search ARCourts (CourtConnect) — https://arcourts.gov/administration/acap/courtconnect
- Arkansas Judiciary — Supreme Court — https://arcourts.gov/courts/supreme-court
- Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check System — https://cbc.ark.org/
- Arkansas Code § 16-90-1416 — Release of Sealed Records — https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-16/subtitle-6/chapter-90/subchapter-14/section-16-90-1416/
- Arkansas Code § 21-6-403 — Circuit Court Clerks, Uniform Filing Fees — https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-21/chapter-6/subchapter-4/section-21-6-403/
- Arkansas Judiciary — Filing Fee Information — https://arcourts.gov/courts/clerk-of-the-courts/filing-information
- Arkansas Code § 21-6-402 — Circuit Court Clerks, Miscellaneous Fees — https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-21/chapter-6/subchapter-4/section-21-6-402/
- Lonoke County Circuit Clerk — Filing Fees — https://www.lonokecircuitclerk.com/filingfees.html
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas — https://www.are.uscourts.gov/
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas — https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Arkansas counties.