08/28/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) recognized the Clarksville, Ozark, Charleston, and Lamar 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, 2026.
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.
Miranda Reardon, Clarksville Chief Clerk, and their staff; Shae Johnson, Ozark & Charleston Chief Clerk and their staff; and Kortney Morrison, Lamar Chief Clerk distinguished themselves during the past year through their commitment to accurate case reporting and the effective management of pending cases. Their work, together with the efforts of judges, attorneys, and others working on cases in Johnson County and Franklin County, produced exceptional results and earned recognition among courts across Arkansas.
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 District 7’s Clerks, their staff, and the justice system partners in Franklin and Johnson 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 Clarksville, Ozark, Charleston, and Lamar District Court Clerk’s Office for their 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.
*DISCLAIMER: No eyewitness identification should be made from this photo. ChatGPT tried its best. The award, however, is real….AND VERY WELL DESERVED.
