| Court Name |
Scott County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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190 W 1st St Waldron, Arkansas 72958
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-479-637-2642 Fax +1-479-637-0124 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://scottcountyar.com/welcome |
| Local Rules |
https://scottcountyar.com/welcome |
| Court Forms |
https://scottcountyar.com/circuitclerk |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Scott County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
M-F 8am-4:30pm |
| Summary of Services |
Arkansas probate courts may require an executor or administrator serving an estate in Scott County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the heirs consent. Bond amounts are typically based on the value of the personal property and the income the estate is expected to generate. |
| Court History |
In Arkansas, probate is a division of the Circuit Court. Estate matters for Scott County are filed and heard there rather than in a separate probate court. Scott County Circuit Court, located in Waldron, handles probate administration for Scott County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Scott County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Scott County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Arkansas, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |