Matt Durrett at a glance
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- Circuit Judge
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Matt Durrett
Circuit Judge · Fourth Judicial Circuit
Biography
Professional career
- Elected in March 2024 to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in Arkansas’ 4th Judicial District, Division 6, succeeding the retiring Judge Mark Lindsay, with his term starting on January 1, 2025
- Prior to his election, Durrett held the role of the Prosecuting Attorney for Arkansas’ 4th Judicial District, covering Washington and Madison counties, a position he held until December 31, 2024.
Education
- University of Arkansas — J.D. (1998)
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Arkansas (1995)
Additional information
- Following his election to the bench, Brandon Carter was appointed to replace him as prosecuting attorney.
- He has been actively involved in legal practice and public service in Arkansas, including leadership roles in prosecutorial work and engagement with professional legal organizations.
- As a Circuit Court Judge, Durrett presides over civil and criminal cases within his division, ensuring the administration of justice in accordance with Arkansas law.
- His election reflects both his legal experience and community trust in his ability to serve impartially on the bench.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes electronic-hearing Zoom resources and court-user guides for remote proceedings.
Zoom Guides for Court UsersArkansas Judiciary: Electronic Hearings With Zoom ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes state-district-court digital audio recording guidance as an official court resource.
AOC Provisional Guidelines for Digital Audio Recording in State District CourtsArkansas Judiciary: District Courts ↗
Sources
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Arkansas Judiciary official judicial roster
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