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The Lee County Circuit Court, part of the First Judicial Circuit, handles felonies, civil cases, domestic relations, juvenile matters, and probate. The District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, local ordinance, small claims, and civil matters in the county.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Lee County Circuit Court (First Judicial Circuit) |
| Main Address | 15 East Chestnut Street, Room 2, Marianna, AR 72360 |
| Main Phone | 870-295-7710 (Circuit Clerk) |
| Website | arcourts.gov |
| Judicial Officers | 5 circuit judges in the First Judicial Circuit: E. Dion Wilson, Danny Glover, Christopher Morledge, Chalk Mitchell, Kathie Hess |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 courthouse location in Marianna |
| Handles | Circuit Court: felonies, civil, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate. District Court: misdemeanors, traffic, local ordinance, small claims, and civil matters |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Arkansas), appeals (Arkansas Court of Appeals or Arkansas Supreme Court), and parking tickets (citing city or agency) |
| Online Case Search | Search ARCourts (CourtConnect) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Clerk, 870-295-7710 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | pay.arcourts.gov, where the court participates |
How to Search Lee County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Lee County circuit court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Marianna.
Online
Go to Search ARCourts, the official CourtConnect case search.
Search by name or case number, then open the case details.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to 15 East Chestnut Street, Room 2, Marianna, AR 72360.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Circuit Clerk for records not available online.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Mail or Email
Send your request to the Circuit Clerk at 15 East Chestnut Street, Room 2, Marianna, AR 72360.
Include the case number, party names, and your return address.
Call 870-295-7710 first to confirm what the clerk needs.
Best for: Requests when you cannot visit in person
Search by Name on ArkansasCourts.org
Go to ArkansasCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types at once without a case number.
Confirm details in the official court portal, since these results are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Lee County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Arkansas does not publish Lee County filings in downloadable form, so the CY 2024 figures below are statewide Arkansas totals for circuit and district courts. Lee County cases are heard in the First Judicial Circuit, which has 5 circuit judges and is served by the Circuit Clerk in Marianna.
184,611
Arkansas statewide circuit court filings, CY 2024
180,614
Arkansas statewide circuit court dispositions, CY 2024
942,381
Arkansas statewide district court filings, CY 2024
97.8%
Arkansas statewide circuit clearance rate (dispositions divided by filings), CY 2024
| Circuit Case Type | Filings CY 2024 (statewide) | Dispositions CY 2024 (statewide) | Clearance Rate | Share of Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 54,807 | 49,439 | 90.2% | 29.7% |
| Criminal | 46,810 | 49,132 | 105.0% | 25.4% |
| Domestic relations | 44,779 | 43,475 | 97.1% | 24.3% |
| Juvenile | 17,094 | 16,738 | 97.9% | 9.3% |
| Probate | 21,121 | 21,830 | 103.4% | 11.4% |
| Total circuit | 184,611 | 180,614 | 97.8% | 100.0% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Lee County?
Arkansas circuit court filings statewide rose from 158,442 in CY 2021 to 184,611 in CY 2024. The CY 2021 figures come from the 2021 annual report, and the CY 2024 figures are the current statewide totals.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2021 (statewide) | Filings CY 2024 (statewide) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 33,320 | 54,807 | +64.5% |
| Criminal | 49,135 | 46,810 | -4.7% |
| Domestic relations | 42,069 | 44,779 | +6.4% |
| Juvenile | 14,566 | 17,094 | +17.4% |
| Probate | 19,352 | 21,121 | +9.1% |
| Total circuit | 158,442 | 184,611 | +16.5% |
Statewide circuit filings rose 16.5% over the period, a gain of 26,169 cases. Civil posted the largest percentage increase at 64.5%, adding 21,487 filings, and it is also the largest absolute gain. Criminal was the only category with a decline, falling 4.7% or 2,325 cases. Domestic relations, juvenile, and probate filings each rose, which accounts for the rest of the net change.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Lee County?
Civil cases were the largest Arkansas circuit category in CY 2024 at 29.7% of circuit filings, and traffic violations were the largest district category at 30.1% of district filings. These are statewide figures, since county-level breakdowns are not published.
| Circuit Case Type (statewide) | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | Change vs CY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 54,807 | 29.7% | +64.5% |
| Criminal | 46,810 | 25.4% | -4.7% |
| Domestic relations | 44,779 | 24.3% | +6.4% |
| Juvenile | 17,094 | 9.3% | +17.4% |
| Probate | 21,121 | 11.4% | +9.1% |
| Total circuit | 184,611 | 100.0% | +16.5% |
| District Court Category (statewide) | Filings CY 2024 | Share of District Total |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic violation | 283,636 | 30.1% |
| Traffic misdemeanor | 148,768 | 15.8% |
| DWI | 15,847 | 1.7% |
| Local ordinance | 28,044 | 3.0% |
| Debt collection | 24,215 | 2.6% |
| Small claims | 4,936 | 0.5% |
| Total district | 942,381 | 100.0% |
Civil grew fastest among circuit categories at 64.5% since CY 2021, while criminal filings fell fastest at -4.7%.
How Does Lee County Compare With Arkansas Overall?
Court filings are not published by county, so this section compares the 2025 reported crime rates for Lee County with Arkansas reporting agencies statewide. Rates use the population covered by reporting agencies in each area.
| Metric | Lee County | Arkansas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate per 100K | ~1096.5 | ~546.3 | 101% above the state rate |
| Property crime rate per 100K | ~2443.6 | ~1962.1 | 25% above the state rate |
| Murder per 100K | ~94.0 | ~6.5 | 1353% above the state rate |
| Rape per 100K | ~188.0 | ~74.1 | 154% above the state rate |
| Robbery per 100K | ~0.0 | ~31.7 | 100% below the state rate |
| Aggravated assault per 100K | ~814.5 | ~434.0 | 88% above the state rate |
| Burglary per 100K | ~469.9 | ~281.8 | 67% above the state rate |
| Larceny-theft per 100K | ~1754.4 | ~1539.9 | 14% above the state rate |
| Motor vehicle theft per 100K | ~219.3 | ~140.4 | 56% above the state rate |
Lee County's violent crime rate of ~1096.5 per 100K is 101% above the state rate, and its property crime rate of ~2443.6 is 25% above the state rate. These comparisons are based on 3,192 residents covered by the reporting agencies in the county.
Lee County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures cover offenses reported by all law enforcement agencies in Lee County, including Marianna PD, as published by the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Total reported violent and property crimes changed -47.7% from 216 in 2024 to 113 in 2025. Only Marianna Police Department reported for the county in 2025, while the Lee County Sheriff's Office was included in 2024, so the year-over-year change partly reflects agency coverage.
35
Violent crimes in 2025
78
Property crimes in 2025
~1096.5
Violent crime rate per 100K residents covered by reporting agencies
-47.7%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (216 to 113)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | ~94.0 | 2 | +50.0% |
| Rape | 6 | ~188.0 | 13 | -53.8% |
| Robbery | 0 | ~0.0 | 1 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 26 | ~814.5 | 52 | -50.0% |
| Violent crimes total | 35 | ~1096.5 | 68 | -48.5% |
| Burglary | 15 | ~469.9 | 21 | -28.6% |
| Larceny-theft | 56 | ~1754.4 | 107 | -47.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | ~219.3 | 20 | -65.0% |
| Property crimes total | 78 | ~2443.6 | 148 | -47.3% |
In 2025, Lee County's violent crime rate of ~1096.5 per 100K is 101% above the state rate of ~546.3, and its property crime rate of ~2443.6 is 25% above the state rate of ~1962.1.
Lee County Courthouse Locations
Lee County has 1 courthouse location in Marianna, where the Circuit Clerk and county offices share an address. Check your ticket or notice for the office assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Clerk and County Offices | 15 East Chestnut Street, Room 2, Marianna, AR 72360 | 870-295-7710 (Circuit Clerk); 870-295-7700 (County Judge); 870-295-7715 (County Clerk) | Circuit clerk office; county judge office; county clerk office |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Lee County?
Lee County cases are split between the Circuit Court and the District Court, and the Circuit Clerk records civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate matters for the First Judicial Circuit.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court, Traffic | Pay online at pay.arcourts.gov where the court participates, or contact the court that issued the citation. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the Circuit Court or the District Court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor cases. |
| Felony | Circuit Court, Criminal | Circuit Court handles felonies; call the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | Misdemeanor DUI goes to District Court and felony DUI goes to Circuit Court. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route; ask the Circuit Clerk about protection orders. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Circuit Court handles civil cases, and District Court also hears civil matters. |
| Small claims | District Court | District Court handles small claims cases. |
| Eviction | District Court | District Court handles civil matters, including eviction cases. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court, Domestic Relations | Circuit Court handles divorce cases. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court, Domestic Relations | Circuit Court handles custody and support in domestic relations cases. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit Court, Probate | Circuit Court handles probate and estate matters. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court, Juvenile | Circuit Court handles juvenile matters, and juvenile records are restricted. |
| Appeal | Arkansas Court of Appeals or Arkansas Supreme Court | Appeals go to the appellate court that reviews the trial court's decision. |
Are Lee County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Lee County court records are public, with exceptions. Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19 (Access to Court Records) sets the general public access rules for court records.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit Court and District Court are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders in criminal, civil, and domestic relations cases.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted under the court rules and are not available without proper authority.
Online access
Search ARCourts lets you look up case information. Online results show case information, not every document, and restricted cases are not shown. Traffic ticket payments can be made at pay.arcourts.gov where the court participates.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Clerk at 15 East Chestnut Street, Room 2, Marianna, AR 72360 to view or request records. Call 870-295-7710 to confirm which office holds your case.
How to Search Lee County Court Records Online
Use the official Arkansas portal to search Lee County cases by case type, and ask the Circuit Clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open Search ARCourts for circuit and district court case information.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case record for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Search ARCourts | Case information, parties, and case status | Full documents may require the Circuit Clerk |
| Traffic | Search ARCourts; pay at pay.arcourts.gov | Case status and case information | Payment is separate from record search |
| Civil | Search ARCourts | Case information and parties | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | Search ARCourts | Case information and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Search ARCourts | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Search ARCourts | Case information for probate matters | Some files may require the Circuit Clerk |
| Juvenile | Circuit Clerk, 870-295-7710 | Limited case information through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are restricted and are not in the general search |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Lee County
Lee County traffic tickets can be paid online where the court participates, or through the court that issued the citation.
- Online: Pay traffic tickets at pay.arcourts.gov where the court participates.
- In person or by mail: Pay the court that issued the citation. Contact the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710 for that court's payment details.
Parking tickets are handled by the city or agency that issued them, not by the Circuit Court or District Court. Municipal and local ordinance tickets go to the city's District Court.
Lee County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Lee County court records?
Use Search ARCourts to look up cases by name or case number, or call the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710.
Are Lee County court records public?
Most are, under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, but juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in Search ARCourts or call the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice, search the case in Search ARCourts, or call the Circuit Clerk at 870-295-7710.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay at pay.arcourts.gov where the court participates, or contact the court that issued the citation.
How many cases are filed each year?
Arkansas circuit courts recorded 184,611 statewide filings in CY 2024, and county-level filings are not published.
What is the most common type of case?
Statewide, traffic violations were the largest district category with 283,636 filings in CY 2024, and civil was the largest circuit category with 54,807.
Is crime in Lee County rising or falling?
Total reported violent and property crimes changed -47.7% from 216 in 2024 to 113 in 2025, with 35 violent and 78 property offenses in 2025.
Courts in the County
Lee County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 15 East Chestnutt, Marianna, AR, 72360 |
| Phone Number: | 870-295-7730 |
| Fax: | 870-295-5726 |
| Website: | https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/district-courts?field_name_value=&field_district_court_tid=381&field_congressional_district_tid=All&items_per_page=25 |
Useful Links
- Arkansas Judiciary - Access the Arkansas circuit courts information, including court structure, jurisdiction, and court administration details.
- CourtConnect - Public Access - Arkansas - Search for public court records from Arkansas using CourtConnect for information on cases in circuit courts.
- Lee County Circuit Clerk - Information and contacts for Lee County Circuit Clerk’s office, handling public records and legal document filings.
- Lee County Clerk - Access office responsibilities including record-keeping, marriage licenses, voter registration, and other public records in Lee County.
- Unified Judicial System Structure - Overview of judiciary structure including Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and circuit courts within Arkansas.
- Judicial Branch - USA.gov - Learn about the judicial branch at the state level, including courts’ role in government functions, comprising comprehensive resources.
- Heritage Foundation - Arkansas Government - Explore statistical data and research on Arkansas government policies, including judicial reform and public access to records.
- Legal Aid Society - Provides legal resources and support for individuals seeking assistance with court proceedings, especially for low-income residents.
- Arkansas Government Services - Find extensive state services information, including legal aid services, state court systems, and various public records access points.
- National Center for State Courts - A resource offering research, education, and reform support for state judicial systems, including latest court technology and organization news.
- Arkansas Legal Aid - Providing free legal help and services to eligible individuals residing in Arkansas, including court representation and legal advice.
- Arkansas Court Rules - Up-to-date access to the rules governing court proceedings in Arkansas, covering civil, criminal, and appellate procedures.
- Justia – Lee County Legal Information - Comprehensive legal resources including court case records, and information on courts, attorneys, and procedural guidance in Arkansas.
- CourtReference.com - Arkansas Courts - Directory listing of courts and available services in Arkansas, including contact details and links to online records.
- Record Search - Little Rock District Court - Offers a platform for district court public records searching, covering civil and criminal case records available online.
- Arkansas in the National Archives - Explore historical court records, maps, and documents about Arkansas, preserved by the National Archives.
- FindLaw - Arkansas Law - Access comprehensive legal information and resources on Arkansas law, including statutes, case laws, and judicial decisions.
- Arkansas Judiciary Overview – University - An academic perspective into the judiciary structure and procedural nuances in Arkansas, facilitating research and educational activities.
- Access Arkansas - Discover a wide range of state services, focusing on legal, health, and welfare support, accessible to Arkansas residents.
- Arkansas Court Records – People's Choice - Provides links and resources to locate court records from multiple districts and counties across Arkansas efficiently.
Table of Contents
- Lee County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Lee County Court Records
- Lee County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Lee County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Lee County?
- How Does Lee County Compare With Arkansas Overall?
- Lee County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Lee County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Lee County?
- Are Lee County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Lee County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Lee County
- Lee County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links