Duties of the Circuit Clerk's office include maintaining the records of the civil, criminal, domestic and juvenile divisions of the Circuit Courts, as well as court ordered child support collection, drug court and fine-collection court.

In addition, the Circuit Clerk serves as Ex-Officio recorder for the county, and records real estate instruments such as mortgages, releases, liens and surety bonds involving property in St. Francis County. Real estate records begin in 1864 and continue to the present. IRS and State of
Arkansas tax liens are also recorded in this office, as are Notary bonds.

The Clerk's office prepares lists of prospective jurors. A call-in number is in place for jurors to obtain the latest information:870-633-2035- of 1-800-570-5885. Jurors may also utilize the website
www.courts.Arkansas.gov/circuit for additional juror information.

Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder, Alan Smith

Office Location:
313 S Izard, Suite 8
Forrest city, AR 72335

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1775
Forrest City, AR 72336-1775

Email Address: Alan.smith@sfcircuit.com

Phone: 870-261-1715

Fax: 870-261-1723

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
All Federal and State holidays observed

**THE LAW PROHIBITS THE CIRCUIT CLERK OR ANY OF ITS DEPUTIES FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE. THE OFFICE CAN NOT ACT AS ATTORNEYS AND DOES NOT HAVE FORMS TO OPEN ANY COURT CASES AND DOLES NOT HAVE FORMS CONCERNING PROPERTY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE YOU SHOULD SEEK AN ATTORNEY.

**LEGAL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED ACCORDING TO ARKANSAS STATUTES WHEN THEY ARE DELIVERED TO THE CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE TO BE RECORDED.

Office Fees:

• Land Recording Fees, Miscellaneous Filing, Notary Bond, Foreign Judgment, Materialman's Lien, Medical Lien - $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.
• New Case Filing - $165.00
• Re-Open case - $50.00
• Certified Copies - $5.00 each
• Copies - $.25 per page
• Writ of Garnishment - $20.00
• Mortgage Assignment, Mortgage Release, or other Recordable Instruments with Multiple Names - $15.00 (1st page $5.00 for each additional $15.00 per additional instruments listed - not to exceed $300.00)
• Notice of Default on Non-Judical Foreclosure- $15.00 (1st page $5.00 for each additional Plus $140.00 additional - effective January 1st, 2008)

Circuit Judges:

Judge Richard Proctor (Division 2)
705 East Union Street, Room 11
Wynne, AR 72396
Phone: 870-238-3831 Fax: 870-238-7429
Email: rlproctor@sbcglobal.net
Case Coordinator: Gwen Bretherick
Email: gwenbreth@sbcglobal.net

Judge Christopher W. Morledge (Division 3)
P.O. Box 1225
Forrest City, AR 72336-1225
870-270-1740 Fax: 870-261-1733
Email: cwmorledge@sbcglobal.net
Case Coordinator: Donna Looney
Email: donnakaylooney@yahoo.com

Judge Chalk Mitchell (Division 4)

Trial Court Assistant: Marcia Wickersham

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