Jacksonville, Arkansas Criminal Records Search

Jacksonville criminal records are handled through Pulaski County, which manages court filings, the county jail, and background check systems for all cities in the county including Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Police Department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency, with Chief Brett Hibbs leading the department. Criminal cases go through the Pulaski County Circuit Court, and arrests are booked at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility. This page covers each public records source available for Jacksonville, how to search online, and how to submit FOIA requests.

Jacksonville Police Department Records

The Jacksonville Police Department is at 501 E Bay St, Jacksonville, AR. Chief Brett Hibbs leads the department. Main line: 501-982-3191. The department handles law enforcement within Jacksonville city limits and generates incident reports, arrest records, and traffic reports for cases originating inside the city. Population as of 2020 was 29,477, spread across 28.86 square miles.

For background checks, email OPS@cityofjacksonville.net. For public information requests, contact akiser@cityofjacksonville.net. FOIA requests can go to City Attorney at acone@cityofjacksonville.net or sfriedman@cityofjacksonville.net. Support services for records are handled by lblaylock@cityofjacksonville.net. The city website is cityofjacksonville.net.

Police incident reports are public records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. unless they involve active investigations, juvenile subjects, or records restricted by court order. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Agencies must determine eligibility within 24 hours and provide records within three business days. For matters where the investigation is still open, records may be withheld until the case is closed.

The Jacksonville Police Department does not operate its own jail. Arrested individuals are transferred to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility at 3201 W Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, phone 501-340-7001. For current inmate status, the Pulaski County Sheriff's online portal is the fastest source.

The City of Jacksonville website provides access to police department contacts, FOIA procedures, and city records request information.

Pulaski County Sheriff and Inmate Roster

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is at 2900 S. Woodrow, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-340-6600. The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility where Jacksonville arrestees are held is at 3201 W Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204. Phone: 501-340-7001. All Jacksonville arrests flow through this facility after initial processing by Jacksonville Police or county deputies.

The online inmate search at pulaski-so-ar.zuercherportal.com shows current detainees. Each record includes the person's name, mugshot, date of birth, race, sex, arrest date, charges, and bond information. The portal updates as new bookings and releases occur. People who have been released will no longer appear on the live roster. For past booking records, contact the detention facility directly at 501-340-7001.

Active warrants in Pulaski County are public records under § 25-19-101 et seq. The warrant list includes the subject's name, listed offense, and issue date. To confirm whether a specific warrant is active, call the sheriff's office at 501-340-6600. The dispatcher can confirm active status during business hours. Cleared warrants are not shown in public systems.

Pulaski County Circuit Court Records

All felony criminal cases from Jacksonville are handled by the Pulaski County Circuit Court. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk is at pulaskiclerkar.gov and handles all court records including criminal, civil, domestic relations, and probate filings. Requests are accepted during business hours. Jacksonville is not the county seat -- Little Rock is -- so the circuit court is located in Little Rock, though it covers all Pulaski County cities including Jacksonville.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free public access to Pulaski County circuit and district court records. Search by name, case number, or date range. Results show party names, case status, docket entries, hearing dates, and attorney of record. No account is needed. Technical support: 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778. Cases predating digital indexing may exist only in paper form at the clerk's office.

Copy fees at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional fee per document. The clerk can assist in locating case files by name, approximate filing date, or case number. For older or unusual records, an in-person visit is often the most efficient approach.

Misdemeanor cases from Jacksonville are heard at Pulaski County District Court. These cases also appear in CourtConnect. Traffic violations, minor criminal matters, and small claims filings all go through the district court first before assignment of a docket number.

The Jacksonville City Clerk-Treasurer handles city records requests, public documents, and official correspondence for the City of Jacksonville.

FOIA Requests for Jacksonville Criminal Records

Jacksonville agencies and Pulaski County agencies both accept FOIA requests. For Jacksonville Police records, use the contact emails listed above: OPS@cityofjacksonville.net for background checks, akiser@cityofjacksonville.net for public information, and acone@cityofjacksonville.net or sfriedman@cityofjacksonville.net for formal FOIA requests. For Pulaski County Sheriff records, contact the sheriff's office at 501-340-6600. For court records, contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., agencies must determine eligibility within 24 hours and provide records within three business days. The copy fee is $0.25 per page. Agencies cannot charge for time spent searching. Be specific in your request: include the name of the subject, the type of records, approximate dates, and case numbers if known. For requests involving a large volume of material, agencies may ask you to narrow the scope.

Exempt categories include active investigation files, juvenile records under § 9-27-309, sealed and expunged records under § 16-90-901, and records restricted by court order. Denials must state the legal basis. Contact the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982 to appeal any denial. Mayor Jeff Elmore can be reached at Jelmore@cityofjacksonville.net or 501-982-3146 for escalated concerns about city records access.

For official Jacksonville public records, use the City of Jacksonville website or contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk directly for court-related filings and criminal case records.

Arkansas State Background Checks and ACIC

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

Under § 12-12-1506(d), conviction records and felony arrest records are accessible without the subject's written consent. A check can show felony and misdemeanor convictions, felony arrests, pending felony charges from the past five years, and sex offender registration status. Records sealed under § 16-90-901 will not appear. The free ADC Inmate Search shows current and former state prison inmates, including Pulaski County residents sent to state prison.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) maintains the statewide criminal history database and sex offender registry under § 12-12-203(a). ACIC phone: 501-682-7441. Jacksonville residents can dispute errors in their ACIC record. ACIC must respond within 30 days. VINE is available at 1-800-510-0415 for victims who want automatic notification of custody status changes.

Expungement in Jacksonville

Jacksonville residents can petition to seal records under the Arkansas Uniform Expungement Act, § 16-90-901. When a court issues an expungement order, ACIC receives notice and has 30 days to seal the record. After that, the record will no longer appear in public background checks through the Arkansas State Police system.

Waiting periods apply to certain offense types before they qualify. 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 each require a five-year wait. Some convictions are permanently ineligible for sealing. ACIC does not advise on eligibility. Legal Aid of Arkansas serves central Arkansas residents at 1-800-952-9243. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is at 501-376-3423.

Juvenile records in Jacksonville are generally sealed under § 9-27-309 and do not appear in public records searches or background checks unless the juvenile was tried as an adult. The court determines on a case-by-case basis whether adult prosecution applies, and those records may be publicly accessible.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby cities have their own criminal records pages, each operating within Pulaski County or adjacent counties.

Pulaski County Criminal Records

Jacksonville cases are filed in Pulaski County. The county page covers the full circuit clerk, sheriff's office, detention facility details, and FOIA procedures for all of Pulaski County.