Lonoke County People Search

A Lonoke County people search starts at the courthouse in the city of Lonoke, the county seat. Lonoke County is part of the Little Rock metropolitan area and is one of the fastest growing counties in central Arkansas. The county was set up in 1873 and named for a "lone oak" tree near its center. The County Clerk holds marriage records and probate files. The Circuit Clerk runs the 23rd Judicial District court files. The Sheriff posts the jail roster. State tools also feed the people search.

Lonoke County Clerk for People Search

The Lonoke County Clerk is at 301 N. Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. The phone is (501) 676-2316. The clerk holds marriage license files, probate cases, county court orders, and the voter roll. To get a marriage license, both parties have to appear in person with a photo ID. The license is good for 60 days. Later, the clerk records the marriage and sells certified copies of the record for a small fee.

Probate cases include estates, guardianships, small estates, and civil commitments. Adoption files are sealed by law. The rest of the probate docket is open under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Anyone can ask the clerk to pull a file by name or by case number. Copy fees apply per page. Probate runs under Arkansas Code Annotated Title 28, which sets the state rules for estates and trusts.

The clerk is also the local voter registrar. Voter rolls are public, and use of the data is limited to non-commercial work under state law.

Lonoke County Circuit Court Records

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk is at the courthouse in Lonoke. The phone is (501) 676-2334. The clerk handles civil files, criminal files, domestic relations files, juvenile files, and probate files for the 23rd Judicial District. Juvenile files are sealed. Most others are open. The clerk also serves as the ex officio recorder for the county, so deeds, mortgages, and UCC-1 liens are filed at the same desk.

Run a Lonoke County people search of court files online at CourtConnect. The state portal covers civil, criminal, domestic, and probate dockets. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. The wildcard sign is the percent (%). The state Administrative Office of the Courts runs the system at no cost.

For a paper copy of a Lonoke County court file, go to the clerk's desk in person. Bring a name, a case number, or a date. Copies cost a small fee per page. A certified copy costs more. The clerk can also pull historic land records, which help tie a person to a parcel over time.

The CourtConnect tool above is the main free way to run a Lonoke County people search of court files. Open it at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

Lonoke County Sheriff and Jail

The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office is at 440 S. Main Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. The phone is (501) 676-3000. The sheriff books people for crimes that take place in Lonoke County and runs the county jail. Arrest records, jail rosters, incident reports, and active warrants are open under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, with limits for ongoing cases.

To get a copy of an arrest report or an incident report, send a written request to the records desk. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. Copy fees apply per page. The sheriff also handles civil process in the county and serves court papers in Lonoke, Cabot, Ward, Austin, England, Carlisle, and the smaller towns.

For state inmates already moved into prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, the facility, the parole eligibility date, and the offense. Family or victims can sign up for release alerts at VINElink.

The state inmate locator above is the right tool for a Lonoke County resident moved to a state prison. Use it at apps.ark.org/inmate_info.

Lonoke County Property Assessor

The Lonoke County Assessor lists every parcel in the county with the owner name, the legal description, and the current value. Real property is valued at 20% of fair market value under Arkansas Constitution Amendment 79. Personal property such as cars, trailers, boats, and farm equipment is also assessed each year. The deadline to assess personal property is May 31. A 10% penalty applies after the deadline under Arkansas Code Annotated § 26-26-201.

Use a property search to tie a person to an address, a homestead credit, or a land transfer. Lonoke County is one of the fastest growing counties in central Arkansas, so new parcels and subdivisions are added each year. The assessor's roll is open to the public. The County Collector handles the tax bill. Tax bills run March 1 through October 15 each year.

Vital Records and Background Checks

The Lonoke County Clerk holds marriage licenses for couples who applied here. For birth and death certificates, use the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205. The phone is (501) 661-2336. Birth records cost $12.00 for the first copy. Death records cost $10.00. Order online via VitalChek. Birth records are not public; only the named person, parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can get one.

For a state criminal background check on a Lonoke County resident, use the Arkansas State Police online system at cbc.ark.org. Name based checks cost $22.00. Volunteers pay $11.00. National FBI fingerprint based checks cost $13.00. You need a signed release from the subject. Mail-in requests cost $25.00 and take 7 to 10 business days.

The Arkansas State Police background check site above is the only state source for a name based criminal history. Open it at cbc.ark.org.

Sex Offender Registry Search

The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the public sex offender registry for the state, Lonoke County included. Search by name, address, city, county, or zip code at acic.org. The result shows the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level. Levels run 1 (low) to 4 (sexually violent predator). Local sheriff deputies verify each address.

Note that the registry only lists people convicted of qualifying offenses who are still required to register. People charged but not convicted, or those whose convictions have been overturned, are not on the registry.

Lonoke County Voter Lookup

Use the Voter View tool to confirm your registration, see your polling place, and check who represents you in Lonoke County. Run a search at voterview.ar-nova.org with a name and date of birth. The Lonoke County Clerk handles new registrations, address changes, and party changes. Voter rolls are public under state law. Use the Secretary of State portal at sos.arkansas.gov/elections for absentee, early, and overseas voting rules.

Cities in Lonoke County for People Search

Lonoke County contains the city of Cabot, the largest in the county and one of the largest suburbs of Little Rock. Each city has its own clerk, police records desk, and municipal court. Pick a city below to find local people search tools.

• Cabot - the largest city in Lonoke County, with about 27,000 residents

Lonoke (the city), Ward, Austin, England, Carlisle, Allport, Coy, Humnoke, and Keo are also part of Lonoke County but do not have stand alone people search pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

If your subject lived or worked outside Lonoke County, run the same Arkansas people search in a nearby county. The neighbors are Pulaski County, Faulkner County, White County, Prairie County, Arkansas County, and Jefferson County. Each county has its own clerk, sheriff, and assessor. Court files for these counties also show up on the same statewide CourtConnect tool.