Pulaski County is Arkansas's most populous county, with a population of 399,125 as of the 2020 Census. It was named after Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski. Its county seat, Little Rock City, is the state’s capital and largest city.

Courts in Pulaski County

Pulaski County is home to Circuit and District Courts. The Circuit Court has general civil and criminal jurisdiction over the county. It hears all civil claims involving over $100. Likewise, its criminal jurisdiction covers all felonies, some misdemeanors, and lesser-included offenses. In addition to its civil and criminal division, the court also has the probate, juvenile, and domestic relations divisions. The probate division hears matters involving wills, trusts, and guardianships, while the juvenile division hears delinquency and dependency cases. Matters like divorce, custody, and domestic violence fall within the authority of the domestic relations division. The county is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas.  

The Pulaski County District Court has criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic cases as well as preliminary hearings of felony cases. It also hears civil matters in which not more than $25,000 is claimed. The court also has a small claims division that hears minor civil claims not exceeding $5,000.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Pulaski County

The Clerks of the Circuit Court and the District Court in Pulaski County are responsible for maintaining records of court cases in the County. Case information for the Circuit and District Courts are available on the ARCourts search portal. For copies of case records, contact the court that heard the case. Obtaining copies of court records in Pulaski often attracts a fee per copy requested.

Types of Public Court Records in Pulaski County

Court records in Pulaski County refer to information and materials generated as a result of a court proceeding. These include:

• Names of the parties
• Case filings
• Court judgment
• Charges and dispositions
• Case dockets

 Unless declared confidential by law or court order, court records in Pulaski County are open to the public.

Confidential Court Records in Pulaski County

Confidential court records in Pulaski include case materials that the law restricts from public access. Some examples of such records are:

• Records sealed by court order
• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Custody papers

Juvenile Delinquency in Pulaski, AR

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Pulaski 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 1280 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Pulaski County. Of that total, 74% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 952 court cases. Another 13% were dependency cases that accounted for 160 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Pulaski County, AR

https://arkansas.gov/

County Seat:	Little Rock
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1818
Total Square Miles:	808
2019 Population:	393,956
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	201 S Broadway Street County Courthouse Little Rock , AR 72201-2346 https://pulaskicounty.net/

Pulaski County, AR Courts