Baxter County, AR Public Records

District Court-Briarcliff Dept
945 Scenic Dr
Briarcliff, AR 72653
Hours: 9AM3PM T-F CST
P: 870-491-5762
F: 870-491-5772
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances
Cotter State District Court
PO Box 9
Cotter, AR 72626-0009 https://www.arcourts.gov/content/kay-
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 870-435-6326, 870-435-2122
F: 870-435-2438
Couriers: 115 McLean Ave
Cotter, AR 72626-0009
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
No civil cases handled in this court. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Local District Court - Gassville
PO Box 28
Gassville, AR 72635 https://www.cityofgassville.org/page.
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-435-6439, 870-435-2615
F: 870-435-6276
Couriers: 204 S School St
City Hall
Gassville, AR 72635
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Only hears violations within the city of Gassville. Civil actions handled by court in Mountain Home.
District Court - Lakeview Dept.
14 Skyles Ln
Lakeview, AR 72642 https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/
Hours: 9AM-12 M-TH CST
P: 870-431-8744
F: 870-431-8800
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Local District Court - Norfork
PO Box 239
Norfork, AR 72658 https://cityofnorfork.org
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-499-5225
F: 870-499-5224
Couriers: 49 City Hall Circle
City Hall
Norfork, AR 72658
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Infractions
Mountain Home State District Court
301 E 6th St #130
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-425-3140
F: 870-425-8470
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
Includes civil actions in the city of Mountain Home. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Circuit Court
1 E 7th St, Rm 103
Courthouse, 1st Fl
Mountain Home, AR 72653 http://www.baxtercounty.org/clerk.php
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-425-3475
F: 870-424-5105
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
Probate records managed by the county clerk office.

Baxter County, AR Vital Records

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Baxter County
County & Circuit Clerk
1 E 7th St, Ste 103
Courthouse
Mountain Home, AR 72653 http://www.baxtercounty.org/clerk.php
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 870-425-3475
Fax: 870-424-5105
Recorded Documents

Baxter County Vital Certificates

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Baxter County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 554.36 sq mi
Population (2009): 42,157
  • Females: 51.9%
  • White: 97.4%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,775
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.21
Housing Units (2000): 19,891
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.7%
Migration Flow to Baxter County, AR from (2007-2008):

Baxter County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $657,592
  • Construction: $37,595
  • Retail Trade: $67,467
  • Professional and Technical Services: $26,521
  • Healthcare: $161,293
  • Banking: $29,701
  • Retail Trade: $67,467
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $22,147
  • Manufacturing: $124,091
  • Farms: $6,903
  • Government: $83,164
Employed (2000): 15,088
Unemployed (2000): 631
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,944
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,189
Local Government Revenue (2007): $62,226 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $118,459 (thou. dol.)

Baxter County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 393
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Deaths (2007): 689
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.1

Baxter County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 46
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 9
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 34
Property Crimes (2008): 1,161
  • Burglary: 189
  • Larceny-Theft: 924
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 48

Baxter County Genealogy Records