Franklin County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 29, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$165
New civil suit
E-filing
Available
Through Arkansas Judiciary eFiling
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$165
Divorce / family$165

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $165, the civil filing fee in Franklin County is about the same as nearby counties (median $165 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Franklin County Circuit Clerk
Janice King
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Franklin County

CivilSmall ClaimsCriminalTraffic

Franklin County District Court, Ozark (also Charleston and Altus) Department

Address
116 South 2nd Street, Ozark, 72949

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Franklin County?

    The civil filing fee in Franklin County, Arkansas is $165.00.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Franklin County?

    $165.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Franklin County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Arkansas Judiciary eFiling.

  • Is there a free online case search for Franklin County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Franklin County?

    Filings go to the Franklin County Circuit Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (479) 667-3818.

Franklin County Circuit Court, AR: (479) 667-3818, Hours & $165 Filing Fee | 1Court