Arkansas Public Records

The government of Arkansas has provisions for the sharing of the state’s public records, and citizens can access the records by making a request to the relevant agencies.

Passed in 1967 for the first time, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, which is covered under the state statute Ark. Code Ann. §§ 25-19-101 – 25-19-109, states clearly that “all Arkansas citizens may make a request to obtain public records. The word “citizens” has since been expanded to include businesses and corporations in the state. However, convicted felonies may not be allowed to get certain records.

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act covers all the public records that are kept in the public offices and include the legislative bodies, executive branch, state university system, and all non-government agencies that are entitled to public funding. While you may get access to all public records, there are exceptions. Precisely, you won’t be able to obtain the following:

  • State income tax records
  • Adoption records
  • Records that the state of Arkansas has made confidential
  • Oil and gas records
  • Trade secrets
  • Medical records
  • Education records
  • Grand jury minutes
  • Archeological files
  • Licensing examinations
  • Law enforcement records

Arkansas Criminal Records

All citizens may also request for criminal records, background checks and arrest records. The Arkansas State Police administers background checks. Only enteritis such as school districts, child welfare agencies, facilities that care for seniors and licensing bureaus can pull background checks. Other entities, such as pre-employment checks done by employers, must have a consent that has been signed. These background checks can be done through an online system by submitting the name or fingerprint.

Arrest records, jail and inmate records are also made available to the public. Information about inmates who are currently in the Arkansas state system and any information related to victims’ rights and help is available at the official website of the state’s Department of Corrections. The state provides an inmate population search page from which you can find information about any inmate. The search page will prompt you to enter the Offender’s Name, age range, and ADC Number to perform a search. The search will provide you with information on the offender’s current location, expected release date, and a list of all their convictions or charges.

Arkansas Court Records

The administrator of the courts’ official website contains any information about the courts of Arkansas. Citizens can get some public records online through CourtConnect. It allows you to find information on court cases through most of the Courts of Appeal, Supreme Courts, circuit courts and district courts.

Arkansas Vital Records

The Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office keeps and maintains Arkansas vital records for things such as birth, marriage, divorce, and death. You can get Arkansas vital records by mailing a completed form with the required payment and documentation with your request to the Office of the Vital Records. Alternatively, you can simply go and make a request in person at the Office of Vital Records. You can go to the office as from M-F, 8.00am-4.30pm.

  • Birth records: Birth records are available throughout the state from 1920 to present. These records are only available to certain academic groups, individuals who are closely related to the registrant, and other persons who show that they have the right to the record. They typically become public records after 100 years.
  • Marriage records: Marriage records are available statewide for marriages taking place from the year 1950 to present. The access to marriage certificates are limited to individuals whose names are listed on the certificate, their legal representatives, their relatives, as well as certain academic groups.
  • Divorce records: Divorce records are available statewide for all divorces taking place in Arkansas from 1950 to date. The access to divorce certificates is limited to the parties involved, their legal representative, and their relatives. Certain academic groups may also obtain these records.
  • Death records: Death Records are available statewide for deaths from 1920 to date. The access to death certificates is limited to relatives and designated relatives as well as certain academic research groups.

We recommend that you read more about the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act for you to learn more about the access of Arkansas public records.

Arkansas State Court System

Understanding how the system of Arkansas state court works is very important as it helps you find court records easily.

Arkansas Courts Overview

When trying to find court records in Arkansas, you can begin by going to the courts by county. The trial court system of Arkansas State consists of District Courts and Superior Courts.

Arkansas Circuit Courts

Circuit Courts of Arkansas have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. They can handle all criminal cases and civil cases with claims exceeding $100. However, these courts generally hear only those cases that other courts have no jurisdiction to handle.

Criminal cases that Circuit Courts handle include felonies, lesser-included offenses, and some misdemeanor.

These courts share jurisdiction over civil claims not exceeding $25,000 with State District Courts. They also share jurisdiction over civil claims not exceeding $5,000 with Local District Courts. They have exclusive jurisdiction over all civil equity claims.

Besides, Circuit Courts also hear mental health cases, probate, juvenile, and domestic relations. The case types include civil commitments, guardianships, administration of the state, divorce, and child abuse and neglect.

In some instances, Circuit Courts may refer to some types of criminal and civil cases to State District Courts. It’s important to note that the referral of most probate cases, domestic relations cases, and civil cases require the permission and consent of the parties involved.

Arkansas District Courts

District Courts have limited jurisdiction to hear certain types of criminal and civil cases. There are Local District Courts and State District Courts.

Criminal cases handled by both State District Courts and Local District Courts include preliminary hearings for all the types of criminal cases and most types of misdemeanors. District Courts also hear local ordinance violations and traffic cases.

District courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all civil claims of up to $100. State District Courts share jurisdiction over civil claims ranging between $100 and $5,000 with Circuit Courts.

State District Courts can also handle certain types of criminal and civil cases referred by the Circuit Court. However, referral of most probate case, domestic relations, and civil cases usually require the consent of every party. Every District Court typically has a Small Claims division for handling most general civil claims of less than $5000.

To easily find court records in Arkansas, you should start by understanding all types of cases and the types of courts as per the state criminal court system. Start your search of court records by going to the state courts by county and you will be able to easily find all the court records.

The Official Website of Arkansas County

Little Rock City of Little Rock, Arkansas – Capital City – Pulaski County | City of Little Rock
Fort Smith City of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR – Official Website
Jonesboro Jonesboro, AR | Official Website
North Little Rock Home – North Little Rock
Conway Conway Arkansas
Rogers Rogers, AR – Official Website
Pine Bluff City Of Pine Bluff Welcome to the City of Pine Bluff Arkansas! You will find Civil War, Railroad, Hotel Pines or Mural History with great dining, art and cultural events
Bentonville Bentonville, AR | Official Website
Hot Springs Hot Springs, AR – Official Website
Bentont Benton City, WA – Official Website
Texarkana City of Texarkana Official Website Hub for the City of Texarkana
Sherwood Sherwood, AR | Official Website
Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR – Official Website
Russellville Russellville, AR – Official Website
Pulaski County Pulaski Circuit/County Clerk
Washington County Washington County, AR
Sebastian County Sebastian County Government
Faulkner County Faulkner County – Official Website
Saline County Saline County Arkansas Saline County, Arkansas government serves the communities of Benton, Alexander, Bryant, Haskell, Shannon Hills and Traskwood.
Craighead County Craighead County | Craighead County Arkansas
Jefferson County Jefferson County, Arkansas Jefferson County, Arkansas government serves the communities of Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Sherrill, Sulphur Springs
White County White County Arkansas
Crawford County Welcome – Crawford County, Arkansas
Pope County Welcome To The Official Pope County, Arkansas Site
Crittenden County Crittenden County, Arkansas Crittenden County, Arkansas website. Find Crittenden County cities, Crittenden County schools, and Crittenden County online services
Mississippi County Mississippi County, AR Mississippi County, Arkansas government serves the communities of Blytheville, Gosnell, Joiner, Keiser, Leachville, Manila, and Osceola.
Miller County Miller County Arkansas
Greene County Greene County Courthouse in Paragould, AR
Union County Union County AR
Baxter County Baxter County Government – Arkansas Official website of Baxter County Government.Official website of the Baxter County Government.
Boone County Boone County AR Government Boone County, Arkansas government serves the communities located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains.
Independence County Independence County AR – City of Batesville AR – Independence County Government
Carroll County Welcome to Carroll County Arkansas
Cleburne County Cleburne County Arkansas | Official County Government Website Cleburne County Arkansas welcomes you to our website with information for both newcomers and current residents, students and scholars, and anyone interested in the county and what it has to offer.
Johnson County Johnson County, Arkansas
Poinsett County Welcome to Poinsett County, AR Welcome to Poinsett County, AR
Columbia County Columbia County, Arkansas Columbia County, Arkansas’s government serves the communities of Magnolia, Emerson, McNeil, Taylor, and Waldo.
Clark County Clark County, Arkansas
Hempstead County Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office Offering community resources including offender information, most wanted, press releases, and contact information for Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Logan County Logan County | Arkansas.gov
Yell County Official Website of Yell County, Arkansas
Ashley County Ashley County, the fifth-largest county in Arkansas in terms of land area, was formed in 1848. It was named after Chester Ashley, a US Senator.
Phillips County Phillips County, Arkansas Phillips County, Arkansas website. Find Phillips County cities, Phillips County schools, and Phillips County online services
Drew County Drew County, Arkansas Drew County, Arkansas website. Find Drew County cities, Drew County schools, and Drew County online services
Jackson County Jackson County | Arkansas.gov
Arkansas County Sharp County, Arkansas Sharp County, Arkansas website. Find Sharp County cities, Sharp County schools, and Sharp County online services.
Cross County Cross County AR Government Serving the communities of Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, Parkin, and Wynne in northeast Arkansas.
Van Buren County Van Buren County

Arkansas Jail Roster

TypeNameCountyInmate LocatorPhone NumberInmate Search
Federal PrisonForrest City Federal Correctional Institution (Low)St. Francis County1400 Dale Bumpers Road, Forrest City, AR 72335(870) 630-6000Federal Inmate Locator
Federal PrisonForrest City Federal Correctional Institution (Medium)St. Francis County1400 Dale Bumpers Road, Forrest City, AR 72335(870) 494-4200Federal Inmate Locator
State PrisonDelta Regional UnitChicot County880 East Gaines, Dermott, AR 71638-9505(870) 538-2000Inmate Search
State PrisonOuachita River UnitHot Spring County100 Walco Lane, Malvern, AR 72104(501) 467-3400Inmate Search
State PrisonNorth Central UnitIzard County10 Prison Circle, Calico Rock, AR 72519(870) 297-4311Inmate Search
State PrisonGrimes UnitJackson County300 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112(870) 523-5877Inmate Search
State PrisonMcPherson UnitJackson County302 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112(870) 523-2639Inmate Search
State PrisonBarbara Ester UnitJefferson County7500 Corrections Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71603(870) 267-6151Inmate Search
State PrisonBoot Camp ProgramJefferson County2399 State Farm Road, Tucker, AR 72168(501) 842-2519Inmate Search
State PrisonMaximum Security UnitJefferson County2501 State Farm Road, Tucker, AR 72168-8713(501) 842-3800Inmate Search
State PrisonPine Bluff Re-Entry Center for WomenJefferson County6841 West 13th Street (second driveway), Pine Bluff, AR 71602(870) 730-0381Inmate Search
State PrisonPine Bluff UnitJefferson County890 Free Line Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603-1498(870) 267-6510Inmate Search
State PrisonRandall L. Williams Correctional FacilityJefferson County7206 West 7th Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603(870) 267-6800Inmate Search
State PrisonTucker UnitJefferson County2400 State Farm Road, Tucker, AR 72168(501) 842-2519Inmate Search
State PrisonEast Arkansas Regional UnitLee County326 Lee Road 603 #601, Brickeys, AR 72320(870) 295-4700Inmate Search
State PrisonCummins UnitLincoln County2540 State Hwy 388, Gould, AR 71643(870) 850-8899Inmate Search
State PrisonVarner UnitLincoln County320 State Hwy 388, Gould, AR 71643(870) 575-1800Inmate Search
State PrisonTexarkana Regional Correction CenterMiller County305 East 5th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854(870) 779-3939Inmate Search
State PrisonMississippi County Work Release CenterMississippi County727 N Co Road 599, Luxora, AR 72358(870) 658-2214Inmate Search
State PrisonJ. Aaron Hawkins Sr. CenterPulaski County22522 Asher Road, Wrightsville, AR 72183(501) 897-2256Inmate Search
State PrisonWrightsville UnitPulaski County8400 Hwy 386, Wrightsville, AR 72183(501) 897-5806Inmate Search
State PrisonBenton UnitSaline County6701 Highway 67, Benton, AR 72015-8488(501) 315-2252Inmate Search
State PrisonNorthwest Arkansas Work Release CenterWashington County600 West Sunset Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764(479) 756-2037Inmate Search
Baxter County Jail RosterBaxter County JailBaxter County904 Hwy 62 W, Mountain Home, AR 72653(870) 425-7000Inmate Roster
Benton County Jail RosterBenton County JailBenton County1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712(479) 271-1011Inmate Search
Boone County Jail RosterBoone County JailBoone County5800 Law Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601(870) 741-8404Inmate Roster
Columbia County Jail RosterColumbia County Detention CenterColumbia County82 Columbia Road 300, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753(870) 234-5331Inmate Roster
Craighead County Jail RosterCraighead County Detention CenterCraighead County901 Willett Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401(870) 933-4526Inmate Roster
Crawford County Jail RosterCrawford County Detention CenterCrawford County4235 Alma Highway Van Buren, AR 72956(479) 474-1721Jail Roster
Crittenden County Jail RosterCrittenden CountyCrittenden County350 Afco Road, West Memphis, AR 72301(870) 702-2010Inmate Roster
Cross County Jail RosterCross County JailCross County704 Canal Street, Wynne, AR 72396(870) 238-5700Inmate Roster
Dallas County Jail RosterDallas County Detention CenterDallas County106 Charlotte, Fordyce, AR 71742(870) 352-2002Jail Roster
Drew County Jail RosterDrew County Detention FacilityDrew County106 S Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655(870) 460-6215Jail Roster
Faulkner County Jail RosterFaulkner County Detention Center Unit 1Faulkner County801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72032(501) 450-4995Inmate Roster
Faulkner County Jail RosterFaulkner County Detention Center Unit 2Faulkner County500 S German Lane, Conway, AR 72034(501) 328-4160Inmate Roster
Garland County Jail RosterGarland County Detention CenterGarland County3564 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913(501) 651-7801Inmate Search
Garland County Jail RosterGarland County Juvenile DetentionGarland County222 Woodbine Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901(501) 622-3643Inmate Search
Hempstead County Jail RosterHempstead County JailHempstead County312 S Washington Street, Hope, AR 71801(870) 777-6727Inmate Roster
Hot Spring County Jail RosterHot Spring County Detention CenterHot Spring County215 East Highland Street #119, Malvern, AR 72104(501) 337-7738Jail Roster
Howard County Jail RosterHoward County Detention FacilityHoward County101 Isaac Perkins Blvd, Nashville, AR 71852(870) 845-2626Inmate Roster
Independence County Jail RosterIndependence County JailIndependence County569 W Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501(870) 612-6880Jail Roster
Independence County Jail RosterIndependence County Juvenile Detention CenterIndependence County105 County Yard Road, Batesville, AR 72501(870) 612-6814Jail Roster
Izard County Jail RosterIzard County Detention FacilityIzard County300 Circle Drive, Melbourne, AR 72556(870) 368-4203Jail Roster
Jackson County Jail RosterJackson County JailJackson County3300 Theater Drive, Newport, Arkansas 72112(870) 523-5842Jail Roster
Jefferson County Jail RosterJefferson County JailJefferson County300 E. 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601(870) 541-4620Inmate Roster
Johnson County Jail RosterJohnson County Detention CenterJohnson County301 Porter Industrial Road, Clarksville, AR 72830(479) 754-2200Inmate Roster
Lawrence County Jail RosterLawrence County JailLawrence County315 W Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476(870) 886-2525Jail Roster
Lonoke County Jail RosterLonoke County JailLonoke County440 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, AR 72086(501) 676-6494Inmate Roster
Madison County Jail RosterMadison County JailMadison County201 W Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740(479) 738-2320Inmate Roster
Marion County Jail RosterMarion County JailMarion County491 US-62, Yellville, AR 72687(870) 449-4236Inmate Roster
Miller County Jail RosterMiller County Detention CenterMiller County2300 East Street, Texarkana, AR 71854(870) 774-3001Jail Roster
Mississippi County Jail RosterMississippi County Detention CenterMississippi County685 N Co Road 599, Luxora, AR 72358(870) 658-2242Jail Roster
Monroe County Jail RosterMonroe County JailMonroe County200 S Main Street, Clarendon, AR 72029(870) 747-3811Inmate Roster
Montgomery County Jail RosterMontgomery County JailMontgomery County105 Hwy 270 East Mount Ida, AR 71957(870) 867-3151Jail Roster
Newton County Jail RosterNewton County JailNewton County300 Spring Street, Jasper, AR 72641(870) 446-5124Inmate Roster
Ouachita County Jail RosterOuachita County JailOuachita County109 Goodgame Street, Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5300Inmate Roster
Perry County Jail RosterPerry County Detention CenterPerry County105 North Fourche Avenue, Perryville, AR 72126(501) 889-2333Jail Roster
Poinsett County Jail RosterPoinsett County Detention CenterPoinsett County1500 Justice Drive, Harrisburg, AR 72432(870) 578-5411Jail Roster
Pope County Jail RosterPope County JailPope County#3 Emergency Lane, Russellville, AR 72802(479) 968-5599Inmate Roster
Prairie County Jail RosterPrairie County JailPrairie County200 Court House Sq. #101, Des Arc, AR 72040(870) 256-4137Jail Roster
Pulaski County Jail RosterPulaski County JailPulaski County3201 W Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204(501) 340-7000Inmate Search
St. Francis County Jail RosterSt. Francis County JailSt. Francis County313 S Izard Street, Forrest City, AR 72335(870) 633-2611Inmate Roster
Saline County Jail RosterSaline County Detention CenterSaline County735 S Neeley Street, Benton, AR 72015(501) 303-5642Inmate Roster
Sebastian County Jail RosterSebastian County Adult Detention CenterSebastian County801 South A Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901(479) 783-4988Inmate Search
Sevier County Jail RosterSevier County JailSevier County137 W. Robinson Road, De Queen, AR 71832(870) 642-2125Jail Roster
Sharp County Jail RosterSharp County JailSharp County30A Court Drive, Ash Flat, Arkansas 72513(870) 994-7329Jail Roster
Stone County Jail RosterStone County JailStone County1009 Sheriff’s Drive, Mountain View, AR 72560(870) 269-3825Inmate Roster
Union County Jail RosterUnion County JailUnion County250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 864-1970Inmate Roster
Van Buren County Jail RosterVan Buren County JailVan Buren County184 Detention Drive, Clinton, AR 72031(501) 745-2112Inmate Roster
Washington County Jail RosterWashington County Detention CenterWashington County1155 W Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701(479) 444-5830Inmate Roster
Yell County Jail RosterYell County Dardanelle JailYell County106 Union Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834(479) 229-4175Jail Roster

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Ashley County Detention Center Ashley County Detention Center Inmate Information
Benton County Jail / Detention Information and Inmate Visitation & Search / Roster / Locator Benton County Sheriff’s Office & Jail facility serves the Citizens of Northwest Arkansas & surrounding area.
Roster Choose – Boone County Sheriff AR Benton County Jail
Inmate Roster – Current Inmates Booking Date Descending – Columbia County Sheriff AR Boone County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search
Craighead County Sheriff’s Office Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster
Inmate Roster – Current Inmates Booking Date Descending – Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Craighead County Sheriff’s Office
Inmate Roster – Current Inmates Booking Date Descending – Jefferson County Sheriff AR Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster
Inmate Roster – Current Inmates Booking Date Descending – Johnson County Sheriff AR Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Roster Choose – Marion County Sheriff AR Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Database
PCSO Detention Facility | Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Inmate Search
Inmate Roster – Current Inmates Booking Date Descending – Saline County Sheriff’s Office Offering community resources including sex offender and service information for Saline County in Arkansas.
Detainee Roster (Detailed) | Washington County, AR Washington County Sheriff’s Office Detainee List
Arkansas Department of Correction Arkansas Dept of Correction
Online Criminal Background Check System Arkansas Criminal Background Check System
Online Services | Arkansas Judiciary Arkansas Judiciary Online Services
Arkansas Crime Information Center | Sex Offender Search Arkansas Crime Information Center Sex Offender Search