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Where to search Lincoln County records

Lincoln County, Arkansas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information. Use Statewide Arkansas district-court directory for the state-level path described in this guide.

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Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Arkansas Judiciary lists Lincoln County District Court as Judicial District 29 and identifies departments in Star City, Gould, and Grady.
Phillip Green is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 3, with departments including Gould, Grady, and Star City; the Star City address is 300 South Drew, Room 201.
John Kearney is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 2, with Star City county and city cases and additional Gould and Grady departments.
Kim Bridgforth is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 1, with Star City county and city cases and additional Gould and Grady departments.
The Arkansas Judiciary lists Carmen Davis as chief clerk for the Grady department at P.O. Box 531, Grady, Arkansas 71644, with phone 870-479-3904.

Lincoln County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Statewide records	Statewide Arkansas district-court directory	State	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Lincoln County official source (arcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Lincoln County official source (arcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

Records for Lincoln County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Lincoln County has 12,764 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 05-079
Population: 12,764 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Arkansas Judiciary lists Lincoln County District Court as Judicial District 29 and identifies departments in Star City, Gould, and Grady.
Local detail: Phillip Green is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 3, with departments including Gould, Grady, and Star City; the Star City address is 300 South Drew, Room 201.
Local detail: John Kearney is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 2, with Star City county and city cases and additional Gould and Grady departments.
Local detail: Kim Bridgforth is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 1, with Star City county and city cases and additional Gould and Grady departments.
Local detail: The Arkansas Judiciary lists Carmen Davis as chief clerk for the Grady department at P.O. Box 531, Grady, Arkansas 71644, with phone 870-479-3904.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Arkansas Judiciary lists Lincoln County District Court as Judicial District 29 and identifies departments in Star City, Gould, and Grady.
Local detail: Phillip Green is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 3, with departments including Gould, Grady, and Star City; the Star City address is 300 South Drew, Room 201.
Local detail: John Kearney is listed as a Lincoln County District Court judge for Division 2, with Star City county and city cases and additional Gould and Grady departments.

How can I determine whether a Lincoln County case is a Star City city case or county case?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I determine whether a Lincoln County case is a Star City city case or county case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

Which Lincoln County District Court department handles a Gould, Grady, or Star City matter?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Lincoln County District Court department handles a Gould, Grady, or Star City matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

How can I contact the correct Lincoln County District Court clerk?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the correct Lincoln County District Court clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

Where can I search Lincoln County court records through Arkansas Judiciary systems?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I search Lincoln County court records through Arkansas Judiciary systems depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

How can I verify Lincoln County custody or booking information when no roster is posted?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify Lincoln County custody or booking information when no roster is posted depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

Which agency handles a Lincoln County incident outside a city police jurisdiction?

For Lincoln County, start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information and Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a Lincoln County incident outside a city police jurisdiction depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

Lincoln County criminal and court records

Start with Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information for the official Lincoln County court path. County: Lincoln County local government services apply within Lincoln County; the reviewed primary sources did not expose a current county-government directory page. Court: Lincoln County District Court is a state court organized as Judicial District 29, with Star City, Gould, and Grady departments and separate judge assignments.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: A current official Lincoln County jail roster or Sheriff custody page was not located in the reviewed primary sources. Municipal: The Judiciary listings distinguish Star City city cases from Star City county cases; city police and city-court matters should be confirmed separately from county cases.

Lincoln County jail and custody information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed primary sources were Arkansas Judiciary pages and did not provide a current county Sheriff or jail-roster page.

Police and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Judge and clerk directory pages provide contact and department information but do not establish a case disposition or replace official docket records.

Arkansas statewide record sources

Use Statewide Arkansas district-court directory as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities and local search areas

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby Arkansas county pages

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Official Lincoln County and Arkansas record sources

For an official starting point, use Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Arkansas Judiciary Lincoln County District Court judge and department information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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