Search Bryant Divorce Records

Bryant residents file for divorce and access divorce records through Saline County. The Saline County Circuit Clerk is in Benton, the county seat, just 5 miles from Bryant at 200 N Main Street, Suite 113. All divorce case files for Bryant are held there. This page explains how to request copies, search cases online through CourtConnect, and the difference between an Arkansas divorce decree and a restricted divorce certificate.

Saline County Circuit Clerk: 5 Miles from Bryant

Bryant is in Saline County, and Benton is the Saline County seat. The Saline County Circuit Clerk, Myka Bono Sample, maintains all divorce records for the county at 200 N Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, AR 72015. The phone number is (501) 303-5615. Benton is just about 5 miles from most parts of Bryant, making the drive short. All divorce filings, decrees, and case files for Bryant residents are held at this office in Benton, not in Bryant itself.

Bryant has its own District Court at 210 SW 3rd Street, (501) 943-0489. That court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations for Bryant. It does not process divorce cases and does not hold divorce records. If you call the Bryant District Court about a divorce record, they will direct you to the Saline County Circuit Clerk in Benton. For any divorce-related matter in Bryant, Benton is where you need to go.

Saline County is part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. When you visit the Benton courthouse, be prepared with the full names of both parties and the year the divorce was finalized. A case number helps speed things up, though the clerk can search by name without one.

Decree vs. Certificate: What Bryant Residents Should Know

These two documents come from two different agencies and serve different purposes. The divorce decree is the full court order issued by the Saline County Circuit Court judge when a divorce is finalized. It sets out every term of the divorce: how property and debt are divided, whether spousal support is ordered, and if there are children, all custody and support terms. The divorce decree is a public record under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, ACA 25-19-105. Anyone can request a copy from the Saline County Circuit Clerk without giving a reason.

The divorce certificate is a separate restricted document held by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Vital Records Division. It is a brief statistical summary showing the names and the date of the divorce. It does not list any of the terms. Under ACA 20-18-305, divorce certificates are available only to the named parties, their legal representatives, or those who can show a legal need. To get a certificate from ADH, contact the Vital Records Division at 4815 W Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or call (501) 661-2336. Online orders are available through VitalChek. The standard fee is $10 plus a $5 search fee.

CourtConnect: Free Online Case Lookup for Bryant Divorces

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad lets anyone search Saline County divorce cases for free. Select Saline County and choose case type 14 (Domestic Relations) to look up Bryant divorce records. You can search by the names of the parties or by case number. The system shows case status, hearing dates, and other filing information. It does not display the actual documents. Once you have the case number, you can use it when contacting the Saline County Circuit Clerk to speed up your records request.

CourtConnect is operated by the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The AOC can be reached at (501) 682-9400 or at arcourts.gov if you need technical support. The tool is free and requires no account or login.

The screenshot below shows the CourtConnect public case search interface, which Bryant residents can use to find Saline County divorce cases without charge.

The CourtConnect portal is available around the clock. It is a good first step before calling or visiting the Benton courthouse.

Arkansas Divorce Law for Bryant Residents

Filing for divorce in Saline County requires at least one spouse to have been an Arkansas resident for 60 days before the complaint is filed. The court cannot finalize the divorce until at least 30 days have passed since filing. Arkansas offers both fault and no-fault divorce. The no-fault option most often used is 18 months of continuous separation without living together, governed by ACA 9-12-306. Fault grounds under ACA 9-12-301 include adultery, willful desertion for one year, felony conviction, habitual drunkenness, and other specific circumstances.

Arkansas courts divide marital assets through equitable distribution. The court aims to be fair based on the facts of the case. The final property division will be spelled out in the Saline County divorce decree. Bryant residents who need to review the terms of an older divorce can request a copy of the decree from the Saline County Circuit Clerk in Benton.

Steps to Get a Bryant Divorce Decree

The fastest way to get a copy of a divorce decree for a Bryant case is to visit the Saline County Circuit Clerk in person at 200 N Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, AR 72015. The short 5-mile drive from Bryant makes this practical. Bring the full names of both parties and the approximate year of the divorce. If you have the case number from CourtConnect or another source, bring that too. Staff will search and pull the record. Ask about the current copy fee when you call (501) 303-5615 beforehand.

If you cannot make the trip to Benton, you can mail a records request to the Saline County Circuit Clerk at the address above. Include the party names, year, and case number if available. Send a check or money order for the estimated fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests generally take a few business days to process, longer if the case file is older.

• In person: 200 N Main Street, Suite 113, Benton, AR 72015
• Phone: (501) 303-5615
• Online case lookup: CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad
• ADH restricted certificates: (501) 661-2336 or VitalChek

Legal Help for Bryant Residents

If you need assistance with a divorce case in Saline County, Legal Aid of Arkansas offers free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Their website is arlegalaid.org. They serve people throughout the state and can help with divorce filings, custody issues, and related matters. The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership also has a free online divorce guide at arlawhelp.org that walks through Arkansas law and procedures in plain language.

For referrals to private family law attorneys in the Saline County area, the Arkansas Bar Association can help at (501) 375-4606 or at arkbar.com. Benton and the nearby Little Rock metro area have many family law firms that handle Saline County cases regularly.

The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership resource shown below covers divorce and separation law for Arkansas residents, including those in Bryant and Saline County.

Free legal guidance is available through this resource for Bryant residents navigating divorce in Arkansas courts.

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