Johnson County District Court cases in Johnson County, Clarksville, AR
Johnson County Circuit Court in Clarksville, Arkansas, is a state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for the county and part of Arkansas's Fifth Judicial Circuit. It handles major civil disputes, felony criminal cases, domestic relations/family matters (including divorce, custody, and support), juvenile proceedings, and probate/estate and guardianship cases. The court also hears appeals from Johnson County District Court, such as misdemeanors and traffic citations decided there. As the county's general-jurisdiction court, it conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages post-judgment and post-conviction proceedings across its civil, criminal, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile divisions.
Johnson County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Johnson |
| Street Address: | 210 W. Main Street |
| City: | Clarksville |
| Zip Code: | 72830 |
| Phone: | 479-754-6000 |
| Fax: | 479-754-6557 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/district-courts?field_name_value=&field_district_court_tid=369&field_congressional_district_tid=All&items_per_page=25 |
| Email: | marta.jcdc@gmail.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Johnson County District Court
Johnson County Circuit Court serves the public by:
- Accepting case filings for: criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors); civil (contracts, torts, property); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); probate/guardianship; juvenile; traffic/infractions; small claims (where authorized).
- Issuing and processing protective orders, including domestic violence, stalking, and harassment orders; scheduling related hearings and coordinating service.
- Managing court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (bench and jury), sentencings; posting calendars and providing remote/in-person appearance info.
- Administering jury services: summons, orientation, call-in/reporting, juror hardship requests, and stipends.
- Providing records and clerk services: docket searches, certified copies, form packets, e-filing, fee payments, and restitution processing.
- Offering public access services: self-help resources, mediation/ADR where available, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information on warrants and bonds.