White County Circuit Courts - 17th Judicial Circuit

"Circuit courts are general jurisdiction trial courts. Effective January 1, 2002, circuit courts shall consist of five subject matter divisions: criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile. Judicial candidates for circuit judge will now 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. " Source: Arkansas Judiciary website

Cases are divided up among the following judges according to the Administrative Plan for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (effective Jan 1, 2010).

Circuit Judge, First Division - Judge Thomas M. Hughes

Case Coordinator - Fran Robin
Court Reporter - Vickie Foster

Circuit Judge, Second Division - Judge Robert Edwards

Case Coordinator - Connie Newkirk
Court Reporter - Reni Irby

Circuit Judge, Third Division - Judge Craig Hannah

Case Coordinator - Brenda Landis
Court Reporter - Linda Goforth

White County District Courts

"District courts, formerly known as municipal courts before passage of Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution, exercise county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony cases, and civil cases in matters of less than $5,000. A small claims division of district court provides a forum in which citizens represent themselves to resolve minor civil matters." Source: Arkansas Judiciary website

Beebe Division - Judge Mark. M Derrick

Clerk: Judy Chandler
Deputy Clerk: Misty Perkins

Court Clerk’s Office Hours: Open Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.

*If the office is closed during regular office hours, a notice will be posted on the office door and an informational message on voicemail.

Court Schedule:

2013 - Court Schedule - Beebe Division

Payment of Fines: Payment of fine and costs must be paid prior to court date. An exception requires the authorization of the Judge and a minimum $100 per month payment.

Cash, Money order or Cashier's Check - Payments including court ordered monthly payments can be made by cash, money order or cashiers check payable to (be sure to include copy of citation or write your name and date of birth on face of money order/cashier's check):

Beebe Police Department
201 W. Illinois Street
Beebe, AR 72012

Send the payment early enough to allow entry prior to court date and if a monthly payment, prior to end of the month for proper credit.

Prosecutors: Prosecutor for City (Beebe) Cases: Barrett T. Rogers (501) 420-4390; Prosecutor for State (Highway & State Police/Game & Fish) Cases: David Parker (501) 279-6236.

Public Defenders will only be appointed during your court appearance.

Civil Penalty Information: Certain moving violations, depending on your driving history, may allow for imposing a civil penalty keeping the violation off your driving record. You must have a clear driving record for the past 12 months, not have a CDL, and pay your fine and costs in full as a minimum. Any additional requirements can be discussed with the court clerk or with the Judge on your court date.