Benton County, AR Public Records

Gentry District Court
PO Box 459
Gentry, AR 72734
Hours: 7:30AM-N; 1PM-4PM CST
P: 479-736-8579
F: 479-736-8743
Couriers: 100 E. Main St
Gentry, AR 72734
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Small Claims
Centerton District Court
PO Box 100
Centerton, AR 72719 https://www.centertonar.us/district-c
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 479-795-4431 ext. 2
F: 479-795-0124
Couriers: 220 Municipal Dr
Centerton, AR 72719
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Gravette State District Court
604 1st Ave SE
Gravette, AR 72736 https://www.arcourts.gov/content/pegg
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-787-5757
F: 479-787-5018
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008. Above address and phone numbers are to the Clerk. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Little Flock State District Court
1500 Little Flock Dr
City Hall
Little Flock, AR 72756-7029 http://cityoflittleflock.com/district
Hours: 7:30AM-3:30PM CST
P: 479-372-4581
F: 479-636-2318
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Lowell State District Court
216 N Lincoln St
Lowell, AR 72745 http://www.lowellarkansas.gov/departm
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-770-0166
F: 479-659-8977
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Note the court will not answer the phone while court is in session. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Sulphur Springs State District Court
PO Box 145
Sulphur Springs, AR 72768 https://www.arcourts.gov/content/pegg
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM M-F CST
P: 479-298-3103
F: 479-298-3515
Couriers: 512 S Black
Sulphur Springs, AR 72734
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Bethel Heights State District Court
530 Sunrise Dr
Bethel Heights, AR 72764
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-751-7481
F: 479-750-1698
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Cave Springs State District Court
PO Box 36
Cave Springs, AR 72718 http://cavespringsar.gov/court/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 479-248-1040
Couriers: 134 N Main St
City Hall
Cave Springs, AR 72718
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Eviction
Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Pea Ridge State District Court
PO Box 10
Pea Ridge, AR 72751 http://cityofpearidge.com/city-courts
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-451-1122 ext. 101, 479-451-1122 ext. 103
F: 479-358-9126
Couriers: 977 Weston St
City Hall
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008. Public Records Request form found at http://cityofpearidge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Public-Records-Request-.pdf. All request for public records must be submitted in writing.
Rogers State District Court
1901 S Dixieland Rd
Rogers, AR 72756 http://rogersar.gov/364/District-Cour
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
F: 479-621-1136
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 on 01/01/2008. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Siloam Springs State District Court
PO Box 80
Siloam Springs, AR 72761 https://www.siloamsprings.com/179/Dis
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 479-524-4947
F: 479-238-0995
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims, Traffic, City Ordinances
The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Bentonville District Court
2706 S Walton Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72712 http://www.bentonvillear.com/185/Dist
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
F: 479-271-3134
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released.
Small claims limit is $5000.
Decatur Local District Court
PO Box 459
Gentry, AR 72734
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-787-5757
F: 479-787-5018
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
Circuit Court
102 NE A St
Courthouse
Bentonville, AR 72712 https://bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-cl
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-271-1015
F: 479-271-5719
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Probate records managed by the County Clerk at 215 E Central St, Rm 206, phone # 479-271-5727. The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008.

Benton County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Benton County Office of the Recorder/County Circuit Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Benton County
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
215 E Central Ave
Land Records
Bentonville, AR 72712 https://bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-cl
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 479-271-1017
Recorded Documents

Benton County Vital Certificates

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Benton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 845.99 sq mi
Population (2009): 225,504
  • Females: 50.3%
  • White: 91.5%
  • Black/African American: 2.2%
  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 15%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 77.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 72,161
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 10.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 64,281
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.2%
Migration Flow to Benton County, AR from (2007-2008):

Benton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $5,398,189
  • Construction: $297,047
  • Retail Trade: $273,025
  • Professional and Technical Services: $444,607
  • Healthcare: $275,986
  • Banking: $183,516
  • Retail Trade: $273,025
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $118,596
  • Manufacturing: $625,710
  • Farms: $91,886
  • Government: $464,659
Employed (2000): 71,971
Unemployed (2000): 2,497
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,908
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,013
Local Government Revenue (2007): $311,711 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $234,754 (thou. dol.)

Benton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,370
  • Per 1,000 population: 16
Deaths (2007): 1,406
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 21
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.2

Benton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 463
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 111
  • Robbery: 25
  • Aggravated Assault: 323
Property Crimes (2008): 4,223
  • Burglary: 1,065
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,995
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 163

Benton County Genealogy Records