Find Criminal Records in Conway, Arkansas

Conway criminal records are handled through Faulkner County, where Conway serves as the county seat. Arrest records, inmate rosters, court case filings, active warrants, and state background checks are all accessible through public systems. The Conway Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits, and the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and warrant system. This page covers the main places to search Conway criminal records, what each source contains, and how to submit formal records requests.

Faulkner County Sheriff and Inmate Records

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for arrest and inmate records in Conway. The office is at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034, and operates 24 hours a day at 501-450-4914. The official website is faulknercountysheriff.org. It includes an active inmate roster, a most wanted list, and information on active warrants.

The live inmate roster at faulknercountysheriff.org/inmate-roster shows current detainees at the Faulkner County Detention Center. Each entry includes the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and bond type. The roster updates regularly. People who have been released will no longer appear. If you need records for someone no longer in custody, the sheriff's office can assist by phone or in person.

Active warrants and most-wanted information are also searchable through the sheriff's website. Both lists are public records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The warrant list shows the name, age, listed offense, and issue date for each active warrant. Cleared warrants are not displayed online. For confirmation on a specific warrant status, call the sheriff's office directly at 501-450-4914.

Booking records from the Faulkner County Detention Center identify the arresting agency, which may be Conway Police Department, the Faulkner County Sheriff, or another local agency. All Conway arrests flow through this facility.

Conway Police Department Records

The Conway Police Department handles law enforcement within Conway city limits. Officers process arrests for city ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Once arrested, people are transferred to the Faulkner County Detention Center. The Conway Police Department maintains its own records for incident reports and police reports generated by its officers.

To request a copy of a Conway police incident report, contact the records division of the Conway Police Department. Reports are public under FOIA unless they are part of an active investigation, involve a juvenile, or have been restricted by court order. Standard copy fees apply at $0.25 per page. Requests are typically fulfilled within three business days.

Note: Conway should not be confused with Conway County, which is a separate county with its own county seat of Morrilton. Conway the city is in Faulkner County. If you are looking for records tied to Morrilton or rural Faulkner County areas, the Faulkner County criminal records page has information on the full county. Conway County records are handled through a separate set of offices altogether.

Faulkner County Circuit Court Records

All felony cases filed in Conway are handled by the Faulkner County Circuit Court. The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk's office is at 801 Locust Street, Room 201, Conway, AR 72034, and can be reached at 501-450-4909. The clerk maintains all civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate filings for the county. Records are accessible during business hours.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Faulkner County circuit and district court cases. Search by name, case number, description, or date range. Results show party names, current case status, all docket entries, attorney of record, and scheduled hearing dates. The system is free and does not require an account. Technical support is available at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778.

Standard copy fees at the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional $5 per document fee. For records predating the digital system, visit the clerk's office to access older paper files. Staff can assist in locating case records by name, case number, or approximate filing date.

Misdemeanor cases in Conway are handled by Faulkner County District Court. These cases also appear in CourtConnect. Traffic offenses, minor criminal charges, and small claims matters are all filed at the district court level before being assigned a docket number.

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the active inmate roster, warrant information, and public records for Conway and surrounding areas of Faulkner County.

FOIA Requests for Conway Criminal Records

Conway and Faulkner County agencies accept FOIA requests for criminal records by email and in person. For the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, send FOIA requests to foia@fcso.ar.gov. The preferred method is email. You should describe the records you need, the approximate date range, and include your name and contact information.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., agencies must determine eligibility within 24 hours and produce records within three business days. Standard copy fees are $0.25 for the first page and $1 for each additional page under the sheriff's fee schedule, which differs slightly from the standard rate. Agencies cannot charge for staff time to search records. Large requests may require you to narrow the scope.

Records not available under FOIA include active investigation files, juvenile court records under A.C.A. § 9-27-309, sealed and expunged records under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, and records restricted by court order. For denied requests, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982. They can advise on whether a denial was proper and help with next steps.

Conway residents can also submit FOIA requests for court records directly to the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk. The clerk processes requests for case files, docket entries, and judgment records during normal business hours.

Arkansas State Police Background Checks

A statewide background check covering Faulkner County records can be requested through the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System. Online checks cost $22. Mail-in requests using form ASP-122 cost $25 and are sent to the Identification Bureau at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone: 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations pay $11 per check.

Under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d), the public can access conviction records and felony arrest records without the subject's written consent. The check can show felony and misdemeanor convictions, felony arrests, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender status. Records that have been expunged or sealed under A.C.A. § 16-90-1417 will not appear.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) maintains the sex offender registry and the statewide criminal history database under A.C.A. § 12-12-203(a). ACIC is at 501-682-7441. Conway residents can dispute errors in their ACIC record. ACIC must respond within 30 days.

The free ADC Inmate Search shows people currently held or previously held in Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities. It includes Conway residents sentenced to state prison.

The Arkansas State Police background check system covers all 75 counties including Faulkner County, pulling records from the statewide criminal history database for a complete picture.

Expungement and Sealed Records in Conway

Conway residents can petition to have certain records sealed under the Arkansas Uniform Expungement Act at A.C.A. § 16-90-901. When a court enters an expungement order, the records are sealed and removed from public access. Once ACIC receives the Order to Seal, it has 30 days to process the change. Sealed records will not appear on background checks run through the Arkansas State Police system.

Some offense types have waiting periods before they qualify for sealing. Class A Misdemeanor Negligent Homicide, Battery in the 3rd Degree, Indecent Exposure, Public Sexual Indecency, Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree, Domestic Battering in the 3rd Degree, and misdemeanor DWI require a five-year waiting period. Some convictions are never eligible for sealing. ACIC won't advise on eligibility. Legal Aid of Arkansas can help Conway residents at 1-800-952-9243, and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services covers central Arkansas at 501-376-3423.

Juvenile records in Conway are generally sealed under A.C.A. § 9-27-309 and do not appear in public searches or background checks unless the juvenile was tried as an adult.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby cities have their own criminal records pages. Each operates through its own county court system, though some share resources with Faulkner County agencies.

Faulkner County Criminal Records

Conway cases are filed in Faulkner County. The county page has full details on the circuit clerk, sheriff's office, court access, and FOIA procedures for all of Faulkner County.