Sebastian County, AR Public Records

Circuit Court - Greenwood Division
301 E Center, Rm 103
Greenwood, AR 72936 http://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Depa
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 479-996-4175
F: 479-996-6885
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Record index from both Circuit Courts - Fort Smith and Greenwood Division - are on the same computer system, but copies of case files must be pulled from individual courts. The case limit on civil records was raised to $25,000 as of 01/01/2008.
Barling-Greenwood State District Court
PO Box 23039
Barling, AR 72923
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 479-452-1550 ext. 211
F: 479-452-5568
Couriers: 304 Church St
Barling, AR 72923
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.
Central City District Court
1101 Hwy 255
Central City, AR 72941
Hours: 8AM-5PM M,T CST
P: 479-452-6680
F: 479-452-6295
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Small Claims
Greenwood State District Court
PO Box 925
Greenwood, AR 72936 http://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Cour
Hours: 8:30AM-11AM; 12-5PM CST
P: 479-996-6501
F: 479-996-1175
Couriers: 301 E Center St, 2nd Fl
Greenwood, AR 72936
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Traffic, Small Claims
The Greenwood District Court maintains all Court records for Sebastian County, excluding City of Fort Smith, City of Barling, and Central City. Unlawful Detainers are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Fort Smith State District Court
901 South B Street, #103
Fort Smith, AR 72901 http://www.districtcourtfortsmith.org
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM CST
P: 479-784-2420
F: 479-784-2438
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Traffic, Small Claims
Restricted Records: Sealed records and SSNs are restricted from public view.
Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Circuit Court - Fort Smith
PO Box 1179
Fort Smith, AR 72902 http://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Depa
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 479-782-1046, 479-784-1581
F: 479-784-1580
Couriers: 901 South B St, #205
Fort Smith, AR 72902
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Records from Circuit Courts-Ft Smith & Greenwood Districts-on the same computer system, copies must be pulled from individual Districts. Closed files in this Circuit are maintained in Ft Smith & Greenwood. Probate records are handled by the Circuit Clerk.

Sebastian County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Sebastian County (Fort Smith District) Office of the Recorder/County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Sebastian County (Fort Smith District)
Recorder/County Clerk
35 S 6th St, Rm 102
Fort Smith, AR 72901 http://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Depa
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 479-782-5065
Fax: 479-784-1567
Recorded Documents

Contact the Sebastian 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.

Sebastian County (Southern District)
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
301 E Center, Rm 104
Greenwood, AR 72936 http://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Depa
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 479-996-4195
Fax: 479-996-4165
Recorded Documents

Sebastian 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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Sebastian County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 536.24 sq mi
Population (2009): 123,597
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Black/African American: 6.6%
  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 11.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 73.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 8,520
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 9.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 49,311
Homeownership Rate (2000): 63.5%
Migration Flow to Sebastian County, AR from (2007-2008):

Sebastian County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $3,873,168
  • Construction: $161,641
  • Retail Trade: $236,635
  • Professional and Technical Services: $310,887
  • Healthcare: $533,602
  • Banking: $94,359
  • Retail Trade: $236,635
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $79,427
  • Manufacturing: $923,286
  • Farms: $13,077
  • Government: $407,194
Employed (2000): 53,010
Unemployed (2000): 2,617
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $35,112
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,375
Local Government Revenue (2007): $263,926 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $257,251 (thou. dol.)

Sebastian County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,971
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.2
Deaths (2007): 1,141
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 10
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.1

Sebastian County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 766
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 102
  • Robbery: 111
  • Aggravated Assault: 551
Property Crimes (2008): 5,299
  • Burglary: 1,270
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,747
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 282

Sebastian County Genealogy Records