Welcome to 11th Judicial District West-Sixth Division - Jefferson & Lincoln Countries
Welcome to the Jefferson & Lincoln County Circuit Court, Sixth Division. We are committed to serving the youth and families of Jefferson and Lincoln Counties with fairness, respect, accountability, and compassion.
We understand that navigating the juvenile court system can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make the process as clear and supportive as possible by providing families with helpful information, resources, and guidance throughout their involvement with the Court.
Under the leadership of Judge Earnest E. Brown, Jr., Sixth Division works collaboratively with families, schools, community partners, service providers, and other agencies to address the needs of young people while promoting personal responsibility, positive growth, and stronger families.
Whether you are visiting our website to learn about Delinquency or FINS (Family in Need of Services) proceedings, locate court information, understand upcoming requirements, or connect with available resources, we hope you find the information you need.
Our mission extends beyond the courtroom. We believe that accountability, support, intervention, and opportunity can work together to help young people make positive choices and build brighter futures.
Judge Earnest E. Brown Jr., and the Sixth Division Staff
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Judge Brown and the Sixth Division staff show their support for UAPB Homecoming.
Judge Brown and the Sixth Division express their support for Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
Representatives from Simmons bank presented The Court with a Simmons Community Enhancement Grant check for $750 during its Domestic Violence Prevention Week observation. Grant funds will be used to provide family transportation to court sessions and other court programs.
Judge Brown and the Sixth Division staff demonstrate their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Judge Brown and the Sixth Division express their support for Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
Judge Brown and staff members pose following the Judge swearing in new attorney and former juvenile officer Leland Moorehead.
The Sixth Division staff, Judge Brown, and former Governor Asa Hutchinson are all smiles at the bill signing to increase juvenile officer reimbursement.
Judge Earnest E. Brown, Jr. and the Sixth Division staff wear pink to show their support for the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp recognizes the Sixth Division Juvenile Court
Judge Brown and the 6th Division stass are decked out in school colors in support of UAPB Black and Gold Day.
Sixth Division volunteers and staff visit the courtroom of the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Welcome to Jefferson-Lincoln Circuit Court, 6th Division, Juvenile
Our courtroom and offices are in the Jack Jones Jefferson County Juvenile Justice Center, 301 East Second Ave., Pine Bluff AR.
The 6th Division Court hearsall of the juvenile and juvenile related cases filed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. Our rules and procedures meet the legally mandated requirements of youthful defendants.
Our programs address the special needs and problems experienced by these defendants to help them become productive members of our communities. The court encourages parental participation in these programs.
Since the court is the first exposure to the American legal system experienced by many young people, we are particularly concerned that the court be fair and even handed in balancing the interests of the people, defendants, counsel and all others having business before the court. According to Judge Earnest E. Brown, Jr., presiding Judge of the Court, " ... that’s what is expected of our courts and in this court, that’s what you will get."
We hope you find our site useful in understanding what we do and how we do our jobs. If you have questions or comments, please let us know.