Washington County
Washington County was created in 1828 and named for George Washington. It is located in northwestern Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains. Washington is the second most populous county in Arkansas, with an estimated 245,871 people. It spans 941.5 square miles of land, and its county seat is Fayetteville.
The Washington County judicial system consists of a Circuit Court and 10 District Courts. The Washington County Circuit Court has authority over all legal matters, including felonies and domestic relation cases. The court is divided into the Civil Division, Juvenile Division, Drug Court Division, and Probate Division. The Juvenile Division handles cases such as guardianship, child abuse, and neglect.
Washington County District Courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, civil matters involving contracts, preliminary felony matters, damage to personal property, and recovery of personal property where the amount in disputes is less than $5,000. However, District Courts share jurisdiction with Circuit Courts over civil claims.
Washington County court records are all legal documents created during court proceedings, including case filings, sentences, dockets, and dispositions. They are open to the public, and their accessibility enhances transparency in legal matters within the county. Notably, certain types of court records, such as expunged records, adoption records, sealed records, and juvenile records, are restricted from public access. Washington County public court records include the following:
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
- Criminal Records
The Washington County Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for managing and maintaining the county's court records. These records are available online through the Arkansas Judicial Search website or by visiting the Circuit Court office in person at:
280 North College Avenue
Suite 302
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479) 444-1538
To access the court records on the Arkansas Judicial Search portal, a case ID or citation number is required. There is a $0.05 fee per page and a $5 fee per page for certified copies.
