Union County
Union County, established in 1829, is situated along the central southern border of Arkansas. It is bordered to the north and east by the Ouachita River and features a landscape abundant in timberland. Covering 1,039.1 square miles of land, it is the largest county in Arkansas by area. The county seat is El Dorado, and it is home to approximately 39,054 residents. The court system in Union County consists of Circuit and District Courts
The Union County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and domestic relations cases. It handles felony trials, major civil disputes, family law matters, and appeals from lower courts. The Union County District Court handles cases involving misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil matters with claims up to $25,000, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. It also oversees small claims cases and ordinance violations.
Union County court records are essential documents created during legal proceedings that influence court decisions and form a critical part of the judicial process. These records include orders, transcripts, memoranda, correspondence, judgments, and dockets. The Circuit Clerk's Office is primarily responsible for maintaining and keeping court records, both physical and digital, within the county. However, certain records, such as medical records, adoption files, and other confidential documents, are restricted from public access to safeguard privacy. Examples of court records maintained in Union County include:
- Family Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
In Union County, court records are available for public access, allowing individuals to view and request copies. Records from both the Circuit Court and District Court may be accessed online via the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal by participant name, case number, or citation number. Individuals may visit in person to request court records at the Circuit Clerk's Office at:
101 North Washington
Suite 201
El Dorado, AR 71730-5661
Phone: (870) 864-1940
