Craighead County, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) recognized the Jonesboro District Court Clerk’s Office and Lake City District Court Clerk’s Office with a 2026 Court Data Honor for case-citation filing timeliness of Criminal/Traffic cases during the annual Arkansas Court Automation Programs (ACAP) Conference on July 24.

The honor recognizes outstanding achievement in maintaining accurate court records, improving the quality of case information, and ensuring that court data provides a reliable picture of the work of Arkansas courts.

High-quality court data does not happen by accident. It reflects the daily work and attention of the clerk’s office, judges, trial court administrators, attorneys, and other justice system partners who manage cases and ensure that information is accurately reflected in the court record.

Chief Clerk Bridgett Clifft, Lake City Deputy Clerk Linda Holland, and the District Court staff distinguished themselves during the past year through their commitment to accurate case reporting and the effective management of pending cases.

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Their work, together with the efforts of the District Court Judges, Judge David Boling and Judge Tommy Fowler, attorneys, and others working on cases in Craighead County, produced exceptional results and earned recognition among courts across Arkansas.

“Being recognized by the AOC for data quality is truly an honor and reflects the dedication of our entire court. I am incredibly proud of our clerk’s office and the care they put into their work every day. I often remind my clerks that the information entered into a case should accurately reflect what happened and allow anyone reviewing it to clearly understand the history and progression of that case. Accurate data supports accountability, consistency, and the integrity of the judicial process, all of which are essential to maintaining the public’s trust. We are fortunate to have two outstanding judges whose leadership and support help set the standard for our court, and together, we are committed to professionalism, accountability, and meaningful access to justice for everyone who comes through our doors,” Clifft said.

Scott Graves, Director of the Office of Research and Justice Statistics (ORJS), praised the achievement.

“Reliable court data is essential to an effective justice system. It helps courts manage their work, gives judicial leaders an accurate understanding of their caseloads, and ensures that the information we provide to the public can be trusted. This award reflects the exceptional commitment of Bridgett Clifft, the District Court Clerk’s Office, Judge David Boling and Judge Tommy Fowler, and the justice system partners in Craighead County. We are proud to recognize the results of their work.”

The recognition was announced during the closing session of the annual ACAP Conference, which brings together court and clerk personnel from across Arkansas. ACAP supports Arkansas courts through technology, technical assistance, public access to court information, and the development of online court services.

The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is proud to recognize the Jonesboro District Court Clerk’s Office for its leadership, diligence, and commitment to maintaining court records that accurately reflect the work of Arkansas’s justice system.

The mission of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is to support the Arkansas Judiciary and judicial branch employees and to assist attorneys and members of the public who rely upon an independent state court system that is efficient, accessible, and fair to all.

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