Monroe County, AR Public Records

Brinkley District Court
233 W Cedar
Brinkley, AR 72021 http://monroecounty.arkansas.gov/cour
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-734-2520
F: 870-734-3163
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Clarendon District Court
270 Madison St
Clarendon, AR 72029 http://monroecounty.arkansas.gov/cour
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-747-5200
F: 870-747-9969
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Note there is a District Court in Holly Grove where court is held once a month and is primarily for traffic and town infractions. Holly Grove civil matters are heard in Holly Grove. Fax number is same as voice, call first before trying to fax.
Circuit Court
123 Madison St
Clarendon, AR 72029 https://monroecounty.arkansas.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-747-3615
F: 870-747-3710
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Probate is managed by the County Clerk office.

Monroe County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Monroe 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.

Monroe County
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
123 Madison St
Clarendon, AR 72029 https://monroecounty.arkansas.gov/dep
8AM-N 12:30PM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 870-747-3615
Fax: 870-747-3710

Monroe County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Monroe County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 606.65 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,171
  • Females: 53.3%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Black/African American: 38%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 57.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,083
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 26%
High School Graduates (2000): 63.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 5,067
Homeownership Rate (2000): 65%
Migration Flow to Monroe County, AR from (2007-2008):

Monroe County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $99,359
  • Construction: $1,901
  • Retail Trade: $9,855
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $3,495
  • Retail Trade: $9,855
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $4,450
  • Farms: $12,019
  • Government: $24,186
Employed (2000): 3,790
Unemployed (2000): 214
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,015
Local Government Employment (2007): 413
Local Government Revenue (2007): $21,754 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $3,477 (thou. dol.)

Monroe County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 102
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 134
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8

Monroe County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 4
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
Property Crimes (2008): 175
  • Burglary: 76
  • Larceny-Theft: 97
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 2

Monroe County Genealogy Records