Baxter County
Baxter County has an estimated population of 42,000 people and covers 586.74 square miles. The county is located in north-central Arkansas. It was created from parts of four counties on March 24, 1873 and named after Elisha Baxter, the tenth governor of the state.
The Baxter County Circuit Court is a division of the 14th Judicial District of Arkansas. This court hears all appeals from the District Court. It has civil jurisdiction over all cases exceeding $5,000, felony cases, jury trial matters, mortgages, and other breach-of-contract suits. Furthermore, matters involving domestic relations, guardianship and probate, equity, and juvenile delinquency are under the Circuit Court's jurisdiction.
The Baxter County District Court operates in different cities within the county through its six departments. This court has jurisdiction over civil claims above $25,000 and small claims up to $5,000. Furthermore, it hears misdemeanors like misdemeanor drug offenses, petty thefts, and DWIs.
In Baxter County, public court records are created throughout court case proceedings. The County and Circuit Clerk creates a case file for each case filed within the county. All documents filed during a case's legal proceedings, whether by a judge, attorney, or court staff, are kept in the created case file. The County and Circuit Clerk is responsible for indexing and storing all case files.
Some of the types of cases for which Baxter County residents can access court records are:
- Felony
- Probate
- Juvenile
- Guardianship
- Domestic Relations
- Breach of Contract
Baxter County Circuit Court records are accessible using the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search tool. To find court records about a case, you can search by providing its citation number or details about the participants in the case. Alternatively, you can visit the Office of the County and Circuit Clerk in person to search for, and request, court records. The office is located at the following address:
1 East 7th Street
Suite 103
Mountain Home, AR 72653
