General Court Information

Circuit Courts consist of five subject matter divisions: criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile. Judicial candidates for Circuit Judge run in nonpartisan elections and are required to have been licensed attorneys in the state for six years preceding the date of assuming office. Circuit Judges serve a six-year term.

Pay Fines Online

Citations may be paid online at www.myfinepayment.com

This is a third-party site and there is a charge for using debit or credit cards. You may also call them at 877-591-8768.

Jury Service

Jury Selection is held in the courthouse.

1. If you wish to be excused from jury duty, please go the secure link below on either your tablet, computer, or smartphone to complete the Jury Excuse Form. You must type the link exactly as listed, as the link is case sensitive.

Jury Excuse Request Form: https://forms.gle/185H9kTCJ396eSHdA

2. For security and identification purposes you must sign into your Google Account before attempting to access the above form. If you do not have a Google Account, you may create one at: https://accounts.google.com/signup 

3. For any issues regarding the form send an email to: juryar14thdistrict@gmail.com

4. Please do not telephone the Circuit Judge’s Office.

5. Unless you receive a letter or email from the Circuit Judge’s office granting an excuse, you MUST attend as directed in your Summons.

District Court

District courts exercise county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony cases and civil cases in matters of less than $25,000. A small claims division of district court provides a forum in which citizens represent themselves to resolve minor civil matters in claims up to $5,000.

The Arkansas District Judges Council is made up of all district court judges in the state. The council acts as the general body representing the state’s limited jurisdiction courts.

District Court

105 South Berry Street

P. O. Box 301

Yellville, AR 72687

870-449-6030

How to make payments to Marion County District Court?

Before you begin you must know how much your payment or ticket is?

Call your District Court Clerk.

• For RURAL MARION COUNTY tickets (870) 449-6030.
• For CITY OF YELLVILLE tickets (870) 449-6581. 
• For CITY OF FLIPPIN tickets (870) 453-8300.
• For the CITY OF BULL SHOALS tickets (870) 445-4775.

Option 1: At the DISTRICT COURT OFFICE using CASH, CHECK, or MONEY ORDER.

Option 2: At the MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE using CASH, CHECK, or MONEY ORDER.

Option 3: PAY ONLINE or OVER THE PHONE with DEBIT or CREDIT CARD (This company charges a separate fee at the END of your transaction.) or CALL 1(800) 701-8560

For Marion County District or City of Yellville: www.marioncodistrictcourt.com   

CITY OF FLIPPIN: https://www.ecourtpay.com/

CITY OF BULL SHOALS: https://paywithcardx.com/bpl/bullcourt1

What does the prosecuting attorney do?

The Prosecuting Attorney's office is responsible for all criminal prosecution of state crimes in the Fourteenth Judicial District consisting of Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton Counties.

   Felony, juvenile, and district court

   Mental commitments

We have the sole responsibility for committing mentally ill people to the Arkansas State Hospital, 911 Adjustments (changing the status of released mentally ill people in our community), and for extraditing defendants from other states.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Marion County

105 South Berry Street

P. O. Box 1196

Yellville, AR 72687

870-449-4018

How do I file a protection order?

You may be eligible for an Order of Protection if you believe you are in immediate danger of physical violence from a current or former household member.

To file a petition for an Order of Protection, you will need to go to the Circuit Clerk's office:

Marion County Circuit Clerk

300 E. Old Main St.

Yellville, AR 72687

870-449-6226

You must provide the offender's correct date of birth and an address where they can be served the protection order. Deputies will not search for your offender beyond the details you provide.

What does the Public Defender do?

The Public Defender's office provides representation to persons accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford private counsel in the Fourteenth Judicial District – Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton counties. Our goal is to provide effective and impartial defense legal services and to protect the Constitutional rights of defendants.

How do I get a public defender?

Public defenders are requested and appointed by your Judge during arraignment. The Judge determines if you are eligible for a public defender based on your current financial situation. The Office of the Public Defender is not permitted by law to provide legal advice until officially appointed.

How and when do I meet with my appointed public defender?

You must call the Public Defender's office after your arraignment to make an appointment with your attorney. If you do not meet with your attorney to assist in the preparation of your trial, the Judge may revoke your bond and place you in jail until your next court date.

Public Defender

Fourteenth Judicial District

301 East 6th Street, Ste 182

Mountain Home, Arkansas, 72653

marionpdoffice@gmail.com

870-424-2907

Can a public defender help with my divorce or child custody?

Public defenders are only appointed for criminal cases including felonies, misdemeanors, and mental health hearings.