Crawford County
Crawford County, Arkansas, was founded in 1820 and named after William H. Crawford, a U.S. senator and Secretary of War. The county seat is Van Buren, a historic city known for its charming downtown district. Spanning 595.3 square miles of land, Crawford County is the 60th largest county in Arkansas by land area. The county's population exceeds 60,133 residents. The court system in Crawford County comprises the Circuit Court and four District Courts.
The Crawford County Circuit Court serves as the general jurisdiction court within the county and handles cases within Crawford. It primarily handles serious legal matters beyond the scope of the District Courts, including felonies, significant civil disputes, and misdemeanors exceeding $25,000. Additionally, the Circuit Court shares its jurisdiction alongside the District Courts for certain cases, such as contract disputes and claims for personal property with a value of as much as $25,000 overall. The Circuit Court is divided into four divisions. Crawford County District Courts have jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. These courts primarily oversee misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases involving disputes under $25,000.
Crawford County court records consist of documents, information, and materials created from court cases within the county. These data records are created by the district and circuit courts within the county and include information related to matters related to their jurisdiction. Common Crawford County court records, based on case types, include the following:
â— Criminal Records
â— Civil Records
â— Probate Records
â— Juvenile Records
In Crawford County, the County Clerk is responsible for storing and maintaining court records. These records are open to the public, specifically those within the Circuit and District Courts. They may be searched online through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal. However, certain records may be restricted by law to protect privacy, such as juvenile records, sealed records, and confidential records.
