Stone County Bankruptcy Records Search
Stone County bankruptcy records are processed through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas in Little Rock. This page explains how to search those records online, contact the circuit clerk in Mountain View, and understand what a federal case file typically contains.
Stone County at a Glance
Federal Bankruptcy Court for Stone County
Stone County falls under the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. All bankruptcy petitions from county residents and businesses are filed at the main office at 300 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The court phone is 501-918-5500. Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases from Stone County all go through this courthouse. Mountain View is about two hours from Little Rock, so most filers work with a local attorney or handle paperwork by mail.
The Eastern District uses NextGen CM/ECF for case filing and management. Attorneys must complete PACER registration and the court's e-filing setup before submitting documents electronically. Pro se filers are required to submit paper documents at the courthouse or by mail. There is no electronic filing option for non-attorneys unless a judge has issued a specific order allowing it. For phone-based case inquiries without a computer, call the Multi-court Voice Case Information System at 1-866-222-8029, which is available 24 hours a day.
The Stone County Circuit Clerk website provides court record information, filing procedures, and contact details for the Mountain View courthouse.
Stone County Circuit Clerk and County Clerk
Stone County has a combined Circuit/County Clerk office. Angie Hudspeth-Wade holds both positions. The office is at 107 W. Main St, Suite D, Mountain View, AR 72560. Phone: (870) 269-3271. The circuit clerk function covers all state court records — civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile cases filed in Stone County. The office also records real estate documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens for the county.
The county clerk function handles marriage licenses, voter registration, DBA certificates, and probate court records. Probate records can be relevant in bankruptcy cases when a debtor stands to receive an inheritance from an estate being handled in Stone County. Bankruptcy trustees may review open probate cases to determine whether any pending inheritance counts as an asset that could be used to pay creditors.
Stone County state records are not accessible through PACER. The federal bankruptcy system and the state circuit court system are entirely separate. If you want to check liens, civil judgments, or other state court activity in Stone County, contact the clerk's office directly. For federal bankruptcy records, search PACER. The circuit clerk's official website at stonecircuitclerk.com has additional information on how to access court documents in the county.
Searching Stone County Bankruptcy Records on PACER
PACER — Public Access to Court Electronic Records — is the federal system for accessing bankruptcy case files. Create a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov. After logging in, select the Arkansas Eastern Bankruptcy Court to search Stone County cases. You can search by debtor name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The fee is $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly charges under $30 are not billed at all.
Each search result shows the filing date, chapter type, case status, assigned judge, and trustee. Full dockets and individual court documents are available to download. For very old paper records, contact the court's records department directly. The PACER Service Center can help with account questions at (800) 676-6856 on weekdays. To check multiple courts at once, use the PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov, which updates each night with new filings.
What Stone County Bankruptcy Records Contain
A bankruptcy case file for a Stone County resident includes the debtor's name, address, and county. It also contains the case number, the chapter filed, a complete list of creditors and amounts owed, and financial schedules (A through J) covering assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. The statement of financial affairs covers the debtor's employment history, recent property transfers, and any lawsuit history from the prior two to three years.
The file also contains trustee reports, motions filed by any party, reaffirmation agreements for secured debts, court orders, and hearing notices. The final document is a discharge order or dismissal. Certified copies of bankruptcy court records cost $12 per document for certification and $0.50 per paper page. Social Security numbers in all public documents are limited to the last four digits under federal law.
CourtConnect for Stone County State Court Records
Arkansas provides a free public court search portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov called CourtConnect. It lets you look up state circuit court cases in Stone County by party name or case number. The system covers civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations filings. Some older records from smaller counties like Stone may not be fully loaded into the online database and may need to be requested in person at the Mountain View courthouse.
CourtConnect and PACER serve different court systems. CourtConnect is for Arkansas state courts; PACER is for federal courts including bankruptcy. Both need to be checked separately for a complete record search. The Administrative Office of the Courts can assist at (501) 410-1900 or (866) 823-5778.
Legal Resources for Stone County Bankruptcy Filers
Arkansas residents choosing state exemptions protect the homestead — up to 160 acres rural or 1 acre in a city — with a value cap of $2,500. The acreage cannot be reduced below 80 rural acres or one-quarter of an acre urban. Personal property exemptions include clothing, a wedding ring, and up to $500 for married filers or heads of household.
Stone County residents seeking legal help can contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services, which serves north-central Arkansas. That organization helps with bankruptcy paperwork and attorney referrals for low-income individuals. The Arkansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is also available for finding a private bankruptcy attorney. Many offer free initial consultations for Eastern District cases.
Nearby Counties in the Eastern District
Stone County is in north-central Arkansas and is surrounded by other Eastern District counties that file bankruptcy cases in Little Rock. Nearby counties include: