Courts, land records, juries, and child support
The Circuit Clerk is clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts and serves as the county's ex-officio recorder. The office also handles jury service and court-ordered child support payments.
What this office does
The Circuit Clerk is clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts and acts as the ex-officio recorder for the county. The office also summons jurors and operates the county's child support office. The Circuit Clerk does not handle probate — probate filings are kept by the County Clerk.
Civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile case files for the 23rd Judicial Circuit. All court records are kept by the clerk as permanent records. With the exception of juvenile court records, permanent court records are public information and can be accessed upon written request. Plain copies are $0.25 per page; certification of a court document is $5.00.
Arkansas JudiciaryAs ex-officio recorder, the Circuit Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds, and other instruments involving property within the county, and indexes them for public search.
Recording requirementsThe Circuit Clerk summons jurors for the circuit courts. Jurors serve in quarterly terms and cannot serve more than ten days in a term. If you have been summoned, call (501) 676-2316 after 5:00 p.m. on the dates given at orientation to find out whether you must report. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Jury service detailsThe Circuit Clerk's child support office handles court-ordered child support payments and payment records for Lonoke County.
Child support detailsRecording desk
Bring or mail the original instrument with the correct fee. To record without delay, documents must meet Arkansas recording standards:
The recording desk closes at 4:00 p.m. so the day's instruments can be indexed — arrive earlier for multi-document closings.
Criminals sometimes record fraudulent deeds against homes and farmland. If you suspect a document has been recorded against your property without your knowledge, call the recording desk at (501) 676-3043 — staff can check the index for your name.
Staff can point you to the right book and page — title work and abstracting, though, are up to you or your title company.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Courthouse, first floor · recording & real estate direct line (501) 676-3043
Jury service
If you have received a jury summons, the information below covers reporting, what to bring, payment, and how to request a deferral. Call the Circuit Clerk at (501) 676-2316 with questions, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Yes. You will need to call (501) 676-2316 after 5:00 p.m. on the dates provided at orientation to find out if you need to report for jury duty. Jury service runs in four quarterly terms — January 1–March 31, April 1–June 30, July 1–September 30, and October 1–December 31. A seated juror cannot serve more than ten days in his or her term of service.
Business casual is a good dress directive. Shorts, halter tops, inappropriate t-shirts and muscle shirts, and dress of a similar nature are not permitted. No cell phones, purses, briefcases, satchels, backpacks, or book bags are allowed in the courtroom. Do not bring in knives, scissors, fingernail clippers, or other sharp objects.
Jurors complete their term of service and are paid with one check. You should receive payment within four to six weeks after the term of service. Mileage is not reimbursed.
You may request a deferment. A deferment does not excuse you from your obligation to serve as a juror; it allows you to transfer your term of service due to current circumstances. If an emergency arises, contact the Circuit Clerk at 8:00 a.m. on the day you are scheduled to report.
If you do not appear as summoned, you may be required to appear before the presiding judge to show cause. You could be fined, given community service, or placed in jail for not appearing.
Lonoke County's circuit courts are part of Arkansas's 23rd Judicial Circuit. Your summons names the courtroom you are to report to, and the circuit publishes juror information and the location of each courtroom on its own site: 23rd Judicial Circuit of Arkansas — juror information (ar23rdjudicialcircuit.com, a site outside lonokear.gov). That site does not use a secure connection, so do not enter personal information there. A browser set to use secure connections only may not open it.
Child support
The Circuit Clerk's child support office handles court-ordered child support payments and payment records for Lonoke County. Call the child support direct line at (501) 676-3013. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Child support has its own direct line at the Circuit Clerk's office. For court records, land records, or jury service, see the division list and email addresses or the county directory.
Fee schedule
Set by Arkansas statute. If you are not sure which fee applies to your filing, call the office at (501) 676-2316 before you come in.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initiating a cause of action | $165.00 | Civil, domestic, out-of-state judgments & appeals |
| Reopening or transferring a case | $50.00 | Per action |
| Recording — first page | $15.00 | Deeds, mortgages, liens & other instruments; $5.00 each additional page |
| Mortgage assignments & releases | $15.00 | Plus $15.00 per additional instrument, capped at $300.00 |
| Plain copies | $0.25 / page | Court & land records; faxed copies $1.00 per page |
| Certification of a document | $5.00 | Authentication $6.00 |
| Subpoena prepared by the clerk | $2.50 | Out-of-state subpoena $4.50 plus $0.60 per supporting document |
| Writs of garnishment & execution | $20.00 | Per writ |
| Petition to seal | $50.00 | Sealing eligible records |
| Civil process server appointment | $140.00 | Renewal $50.00 |
| State tax lien | $8.00 | |
| Certificate of Assessment | $8.00 | Also covers any other instrument not specified |
| Certificate of Notary | $20.00 | New & renewing notaries |
| DD-214 military discharge | Free | Recorded at no charge |
Financing statements and UCC filings are filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office.
Contact
Court records, land records, jury service, and child support are handled by one office at the Lonoke County Courthouse. Use the direct lines and email addresses below to reach the right division.
Not sure who you need? See the full county directory.
| Division | |
|---|---|
| Circuit Clerk — Deborah Oglesby | deborah.oglesby@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Civil | civil@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Criminal | criminal@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Domestic relations | domestic@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Juvenile division | juvenile@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Real estate records & state/federal tax liens | realestate@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
| Jury duty | juror@lonokecircuitclerk.com |
Division inboxes as provided by the Circuit Clerk's office. Not sure which division you need? Call (501) 676-2316 and the office will point you right.
Contact the office
Call the Circuit Clerk at (501) 676-2316, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or use the county directory to reach a specific division.
