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Franklin County District Court - Charleston
PO Box 426
Charleston, AR 72933
Charleston, AR 72933
Phone: 479-965-7455
Fax: 479-965-9980
Fax: 479-965-9980
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Franklin County District Court - Charleston as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Franklin County, Arkansas, and resources applicable to all courts in Arkansas.
Search court case records
Search Court Records
Search limited Circuit and District Court case information online. View a list of courts for which information is currently available.
Published opinions and orders
Adminstrative Orders
View the administrative orders of Arkansas courts by number and topic, or search the text of the orders by keyword.
Attorney General Legal Opinions
Search Arkansas Attorney General legal opinions by requestor name, keyword, or opinion number.
Forms and related information
Self-Help Forms
Arkansas Legal Services offers interactive forms and form packets, including child support, debt collection, divorce, domestic abuse, expungement, guardianship,wills, small claims, and more.
Online fine payments
Pay Franklin County District Court - Charleston Fines
Pay Franklin County District Court - Charleston fines online. A fee applies.
Pay Hot Check Fines
Pay hot check fines online in most Arkansas counties by county name, hot check ID number, and last name.
Make Child Support Payments
Make Arkansas child support payments online. Registration is required.
Pay Probation and Parole Fees
Pay supervision, drug court, and restitution fees online by personal ID number or name. A transaction fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Small Claims Court Information
The Arkansas Judiciary offers information about the small claims court process and related issues.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Arkansas Judiciary offers information about Alternative Dispute Resolution, including a description of mediation programs, forms, and a list of certified mediators.
Child Support Services
The Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement offers information and services related to child support, including how to get child support, how to pay child support, online child support payment information, and other online resources.
Domestic Violence Resources
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Domestic Violence Program offers instructions for obtaining an order of protection; information about domestic violence, electronic safety, safety planning, and victims' rights; links to forms; answers to frequently asked questions; and links to additional resources.
Find a Certified Mediator
Search for certified mediators online by name, city, and mediation type.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Arkansas, including local housing counseling agencies, a veterans' program, and a link to legal aid providers.
Arkansas Code of Laws
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Arkansas Supreme Court Library
View information about the Arkansas Supreme Court Library, including an online catalog search and descriptions of available library materials and services.
Bar Association Pamphlets
The Arkansas Bar Association offers downloadable pamphlets on small claims court including forms, parenting, personal representatives, senior citizens rights, and consumer rights including a Spanish version.
Child Support Information
View child support guidelines, income withholding orders, and support charts. A downloadable income affidavit is provided.
Consumer Protection Information
The Arkansas Attorney General's Office offers information about consumer problems, scams, and related issues regarding finances and debt, vehicle purchases, housing including landlord and tenants rights, telephone, health care, identity theft, internet safety, television service, and travel. A telephone hotline, information about recent scams, and link to an online complaint form are included.
Court Interpreters
The Arkansas Judiciary offers information about court interpreters, including instructions on how to request an interpreter and a link to the state registry of interpreters.
Court Rules
View the rules of Arkansas courts and various rules governing the conduct of lawyers and judges.
Crime Victim Compensation
View information about the Arkansas Crime Victim Reparations Program, which provides compensation for victims of violent crimes including DWI, with links to a downloadable application form and program rules and regulations.
Drug Court Information
The Arkansas Judiciary offers information about drug court programs, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Locations and contacts for Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts are included.
Expungement Information
View information on the expungement of Arkansas criminal records, including a fact sheet to help you determine whether you qualify for expungement and downloadable interactive forms.
Glossary of Legal Terms
Arkansas Legal Services offers online definitions of legal terms.
Legal Information
View legal information by topic including consumer, court procedure, education, employment, family law, health, housing, benefits, veterans, wills, and estates.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle offers information about traffic laws and motor vehicle laws, including recent changes to laws and links to online services.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Attorney Directory
The Arkansas Judiciary offers a directory of attorneys by name, location, and bar number.
Attorney Discipline Records
The Arkansas Judiciary Office of the Committee on Professional Conduct offers online access to attorney discipline records from 2001 through the present.
Complaints Against Judges
The Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission provides a form and instructions for filing a complaint against a judge.
Complaints Against Lawyers
The Office of the Committee on Professional Conduct offers general information about attorney conduct, disciplinary decisions, and a link to a downloadable grievance form.
Consumer Complaints
The Arkansas Attorney General's Office offers online filing of consumer complaints, with a complaint resolution timeline and an explanation of common complaint types. A printable complaint form and telephone complaint hotline are also available.
Find a Public Defender
The Arkansas Public Defender Commission provides a list of Public Defender Office Managing Attorneys searchable by county.
Find Lawyers Online
Search a directory of Arkansas Bar Association member attorneys by location and practice area.
Legal Assistance
Arkansas Legal Services offers links to available free civil legal services for low-income residents, a legal help line, an online application form, and self-help legal resources.
Search for an Attorney
The Arkansas Judiciary offers an online attorney search by name, location, and bar number.
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