Prairie County, AR Public Records

Biscoe Local District Court
PO Box 187
Biscoe, AR 72017
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-998-2226
F: 870-998-2449
Couriers: 274 W Sportsman Dr
Biscoe, AR 72017
Jurisdiction: Traffic
DeValls Bluff District Court
PO Box 297
DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/co
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-998-2301
F: 870-998-7252
Couriers: 977 E Cypress St
DeValls Bluff, AR 72041
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Court is held 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 PM.
Hazen Local District Court
PO Box 564
Hazen, AR 72064 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/co
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-255-4514
F: 870-255-3637
Couriers: 106 W Front St
Hazen, AR 72064
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims, Traffic
Des Arc State District Court
PO Box 389
Des Arc, AR 72040 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/co
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-256-9217
F: 870-256-4612
Couriers: 107 S 3rd St
Des Arc, AR 72040
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Small Claims
Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Circuit Court - Southern District - DeValls Bluff
PO Box 283
DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/co
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-998-2314
F: 870-998-2010
Couriers: 183 Prairie St
DeValls Bluff, AR 72041
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
Probate records are handled by the County Clerk, who can be reached thru the number above.
Circuit Court - Northern District - Des Arc
200 Courthouse Sq, #104
Des Arc, AR 72040 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/co
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM; 1PM 3rd M (court hrs) CST
P: 870-256-4434
F: 870-256-1369
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption records released
Probate is handled by County Clerk with a separate record index at this same address.

Prairie County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Prairie County (Northern District) 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.

Prairie County (Northern District)
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
200 Courthouse Sq #104
Des Arc, AR 72040 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/of
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 870-256-4434
Fax: 870-256-1369

Contact the Prairie County (Southern District) 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.

Prairie County (Southern District)
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
83 E Prairie St
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041 https://prairiecounty.arkansas.gov/in
8AM-N 1PM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 870-998-2314
Fax: 870-998-2010

Prairie 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.

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Prairie County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 645.93 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,582
  • Females: 50.7%
  • White: 84%
  • Black/African American: 14.5%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 83%
Population Change (2000-2009): -957
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.41
Housing Units (2000): 4,790
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.1%
Migration Flow to Prairie County, AR from (2007-2008):

Prairie County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $84,636
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $5,503
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,072
  • Healthcare: $4,828
  • Banking: $1,551
  • Retail Trade: $5,503
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $19,026
  • Government: $18,941
Employed (2000): 4,069
Unemployed (2000): 191
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,109
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $15,896 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $6,258 (thou. dol.)

Prairie County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 106
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 104
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.9

Prairie County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 11
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 8
Property Crimes (2008): 124
  • Burglary: 39
  • Larceny-Theft: 74
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11

Prairie County Genealogy Records