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Craighead County, AR Public Records

Eastern Division District Court - Lake City
PO Box 537
Lake City, AR 72437 http://www.craigheadcounty.org/easter
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-237-4142
F: 870-237-8174
Couriers: 107 Cobean Blvd
Lake City, AR 72437
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Civil cases are handled in the civil division where at least one of the parties is represented by an attorney. The Court holds felony probable cause hearings on a daily basis. Court is held in Jonesboro and Lake City on a weekly basis.
Western Division District Court - Jonesboro
410 W Washington
Jonesboro, AR 72401 http://www.craigheadcounty.org/craigh
Hours: 8AM-4:45PM CST
P: 870-933-4508
F: 870-933-4582
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Court is held in Jonesboro and Lake City on a weekly basis.
Western District Circuit Court - Jonesboro
PO Box 120
Jonesboro, AR 72403 http://www.craigheadcounty.org/circui
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-933-4530
F: 870-933-4534
Couriers: 511 S Main
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Probate is handled by County Clerk with a separate record index at this same address. Probate fax- 870-933-4514
Eastern District Circuit Court - Lake City
PO Box 537
Lake City, AR 72437 https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 870-237-4342
F: 870-237-8174
Couriers: 107 Cobean Blvd
Lake City, AR 72437
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption records released

Craighead County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Craighead 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.

Craighead County
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
511 S Main St, #200
Jonesboro, AR 72401 http://www.craigheadcounty.org/circui
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 870-933-4530
Fax: 870-933-4534
Recorded Documents

Craighead County Vital Certificates

Craighead County Vital Certificates

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Craighead County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 710.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 95,457
  • Females: 51.6%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Black/African American: 12%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 82.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 13,309
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.46
Housing Units (2000): 35,133
Homeownership Rate (2000): 63.9%
Migration Flow to Craighead County, AR from (2007-2008):

Craighead County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,939,554
  • Construction: $100,079
  • Retail Trade: $159,801
  • Professional and Technical Services: $78,303
  • Healthcare: $384,997
  • Banking: $74,250
  • Retail Trade: $159,801
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $59,498
  • Manufacturing: $312,467
  • Farms: $11,941
  • Government: $352,239
Employed (2000): 40,069
Unemployed (2000): 2,420
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,873
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,560
Local Government Revenue (2007): $195,372 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $412,464 (thou. dol.)

Craighead County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,417
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.5
Deaths (2007): 828
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 20
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.1

Craighead County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 311
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 5
  • Forcible rape: 36
  • Robbery: 90
  • Aggravated Assault: 180
Property Crimes (2008): 3,802
  • Burglary: 1,501
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,161
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 140

Craighead County Genealogy Records

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