St. Francis County, AR Public Records

Madison State District Court
PO Box 109
Madison, AR 72359
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-633-2172
F: 870-630-0935
Couriers: 302 E Martin Luther King
Madison, AR 72359
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records increased from $5,000 to $25,000 as of 07/01/2009. Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Palestine State District Court - See Court in Forrest City
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
See the Court located in Forrest City .
Forrest City County District Court
615 E Cross St
Forrest City, AR 72335
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-261-1410
F: 870-261-1411
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
The case limit on civil records increased from $5,000 to $25,000 on 07/01/2009.
Circuit Court
313 S Izard #8
Forrest City, AR 72335
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 870-261-1715
F: 870-261-1723
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Probate is a separate index at this same address. Probate fax- 870-630-1210. The case limit on civil records increased from $5,000 to $25,000 as of 07/01/2009.

St. Francis County, AR Vital Records

Contact the St. Francis 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.

St. Francis County
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
313 S Izard St, #8
Forrest City, AR 72335 http://stfranciscountyar.org/page.php
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 870-261-1715
Fax: 870-261-1723
Recorded Documents

St. Francis 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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St. Francis County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 633.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 26,255
  • Females: 47.9%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Black/African American: 50.5%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 42.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -3,074
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 31.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.65
Housing Units (2000): 11,242
Homeownership Rate (2000): 63.2%
Migration Flow to St. Francis County, AR from (2007-2008):

St. Francis County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $385,666
  • Construction: $11,176
  • Retail Trade: $32,760
  • Professional and Technical Services: $12,976
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $8,220
  • Retail Trade: $32,760
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,696
  • Manufacturing: $40,780
  • Farms: $8,503
  • Government: $134,790
Employed (2000): 9,880
Unemployed (2000): 1,321
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,335
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,102
Local Government Revenue (2007): $61,594 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $19,392 (thou. dol.)

St. Francis County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 370
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.8
Deaths (2007): 287
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.7

St. Francis County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 142
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 52
  • Aggravated Assault: 80
Property Crimes (2008): 1,543
  • Burglary: 392
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,096
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 55

St. Francis County Genealogy Records