to the U.S. Congress. Located in the central part of Arkansas, Conway County has a total area of 567 square miles and a population of about 20,000 residents. The Conway County seat is in Morrilton City.

Courts in Conway County

The legal framework for Conway County comprises Circuit and District Courts. The Conway County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. The court presides over felonies and civil disputes for claims up to $25,000. The Circuit Court has specialized divisions that handle domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases. The Domestic Relations Division focuses on family-related disputes, including divorce, child visitation, and division of marital assets. The Probate Division exclusively handles guardianships, conservatorships, and administration of estates. The Juvenile Court addresses matters involving minors, including juvenile delinquency and child abuse and neglect cases.

The District Court in Conway County is a limited jurisdiction court that primarily handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases involving smaller sums of money. The court also deals with preliminary hearings for felony cases, including conducting arrangements and setting bail. The District Court has a Small Claims Division for general civil disputes for less than $5,000.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Conway County

Public court records are the papers and documents from legal proceedings in Conway County that are open to the public.  The County Clerk is the record custodian for all legal proceedings in the county and makes available public court records. Interested persons can access public court records online through the Court Case Info web tool. Record seekers in Conway County may also visit the courthouse during business hours to obtain public court records or mail requests for the document.

Types of Public Court Records in Conway County

The following types of court records are available for inspection, viewing, and copying in Conway County:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanor records, including arson, homicide, disorderly conduct, and petty theft
• Civil Court Records: Business litigations, boundary disputes, defamation lawsuits, contract breaches, and personal injury claims
• Family Court Records: Dissolution of marriage, annulments, divorce, alimony, child support and child custody
• Probate Records: Estate, wills, trusts, guardianships, name changes, and conservatorship
• Traffic Records: Illegal parking, illegal U-turn, running a red light, driving without insurance, and speeding violations

Confidential Court Records in Conway County

Confidential court records in Conway County are private and sensitive information not readily available to the public. Confidential court records are sealed to protect the privacy of the person named on the court records and to comply with legal requirements. Confidential court records include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Medical and mental health records
• Trade secrets and business proprietary information
• Crime victims information

Similarly, personal data with public court records are confidential and excluded from public view. Personal identifying information is redacted from public court records to prevent misuse of personal information. Personal identifiers removed from public court records include:

• Social Security numbers
• Medical records
• Birth dates
• Financial account numbers
• Vehicle registration information

Juvenile Delinquency in Conway, AR

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Conway County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Arkansas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 120 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Conway County. Of that total, 13% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 16 court cases. Another 71% were dependency cases that accounted for 85 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Conway County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Conway County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Conway County, AR

https://arkansas.gov/

County Seat:	Morrilton
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1825
Total Square Miles:	567
2019 Population:	20,916
Persons/Square Mile:	0.03
County Contact:	117 S Moose St County Courthouse Morrilton , AR 72110-3400

Conway County, AR Courts