Little Rock Criminal Records

Criminal records in Little Rock are held by several agencies in Pulaski County, including the sheriff's office, the Circuit Clerk, and state-level offices based in the city. Because Little Rock is the state capital, it also hosts the Arkansas State Police headquarters, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, and the state's main court system, giving residents access to both local and statewide criminal record resources that aren't available in smaller cities.

Little Rock Police and Arrest Records

The Little Rock Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The Records Division processes police reports, handles FOIA requests, and maintains arrest records for incidents involving the department. For general record inquiries, the department's main line is (501) 371-4605. You can also visit in person to submit a records request or pick up copies of reports. The department serves one of the largest cities in Arkansas, so the Records Division processes a high volume of requests throughout the week.

Arrest records from Little Rock police incidents are booking records held at the county jail level. When Little Rock officers make an arrest, the subject is booked at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility at 3201 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204. That facility is run by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, which can be reached at (501) 340-7001. The sheriff's main administrative address is 2900 S. Woodrow, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-6600. Most booking data from Little Rock arrests appears in the sheriff's online portal.

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office runs a free inmate search at pulaski-so-ar.zuercherportal.com. This tool shows current and recent bookings. Search by name, booking number, date range, charge type, or demographic filters. Each record shows the full name, booking photo, date of birth, arrest date, charges with Arkansas statute citations, bond amount, bond type, and the assigned case number. The portal updates as bookings come in, so it reflects current detainees held at the facility.

For state-level inmate searches covering people in Arkansas Department of Corrections custody rather than the county jail, use the ADC Inmate Search. That database is free and covers current and former state prisoners sentenced for felony offenses across Arkansas.

The City of Little Rock's official site at littlerock.gov provides links to department directories including the police department, which handles local arrest records and police report requests.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

Court records for criminal cases filed in Little Rock are handled by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 401 W. Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-8500. The clerk's office holds all felony criminal case files, misdemeanor records from cases transferred to circuit court, civil case files, probate records, and juvenile case records for Pulaski County. You can request copies in person or by mail. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document.

To search court cases before visiting the clerk's office, use the Arkansas Judiciary's free CourtConnect system. CourtConnect lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. Results show case status, docket entries, hearing dates, attorney names, and basic charge information. You won't get the full case file through CourtConnect, but you can identify the case number and confirm which court filed it before making a formal records request. For CourtConnect technical help, call the Administrative Office of the Courts at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778.

Little Rock also hosts the Eastern District of Arkansas Federal Courthouse. Federal criminal cases are separate from state circuit court records. Federal court records are managed through the federal PACER system, which charges $0.10 per page for most documents. Most state-level criminal matters in Little Rock go through Pulaski County Circuit Court, not federal court.

The Arkansas Supreme Court and the Arkansas Court of Appeals are both based in Little Rock. Their decisions are public record and accessible through the Arkansas Judiciary's website. These courts handle appeals from lower courts, not trial-level criminal cases.

Arrest records tied to Little Rock incidents are maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The clerk's office at pulaskiclerkar.gov is the official source for court case files, certified copies, and criminal docket access in Pulaski County.

Arkansas State Police and Background Checks

The Arkansas State Police headquarters is located in Little Rock at One State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209, phone (501) 618-8000. The Arkansas State Police Criminal History Section runs the state's Online Criminal Background Check System. A name-based check costs $22 online. If you prefer to mail in a request, use form ASP-122 and send it with a $25 check or money order. The Identification Bureau for mail-in requests is also at One State Police Plaza Drive, phone 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations working with vulnerable populations pay a reduced fee of $11 per check.

The state police background check report can show conviction records for felonies and misdemeanors, felony arrest records, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender registration status. Records sealed or expunged under state law won't appear on these reports. The check is name-based, which means it may return results for people with similar names. Fingerprint-based checks are more precise and can be arranged through the Identification Bureau.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center is located at 322 South Main Street, Suite 615, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone 501-682-2222. ACIC manages the statewide criminal history repository and the Arkansas sex offender registry. The sex offender search tool is at acic.arkansas.gov. You can search the registry by name, city, county, or zip code. The registry shows the registered person's photo, address, conviction offense, and registry tier.

The Arkansas State Police Online Background Check System processes name-based criminal history requests for $22 online, covering statewide conviction and arrest records including those from Little Rock and Pulaski County cases.

FOIA and Public Record Access in Little Rock

Arkansas FOIA governs public access to criminal records in Little Rock and the rest of Pulaski County. The law is at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Any person can submit a written FOIA request to the Little Rock Police Department, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, or the Circuit Clerk's office. The agency has 24 hours to decide if the records can be released. After that, the agency has three days to make them available. Fees are capped at the cost of copying: $0.25 per plain page, $5 for certified copies.

Felony conviction records, misdemeanor conviction records, and felony arrest records are available to the public under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d). Pending felony arrests from the last five years are also accessible without the subject's written consent. Records you can't get include dismissed charges that didn't result in a conviction, arrests expunged under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, juvenile records generally shielded by A.C.A. § 9-27-309, and records from active investigations. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email if the agency accepts email. If your FOIA request is denied, the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982 handles disputes and can help you understand your rights under the law.

The VINE victim notification line is 1-800-510-0415. Victims can register to get automatic alerts when a specific person's custody status changes. This service costs nothing and is available around the clock.

What Little Rock Criminal Records Include

Booking records from the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility show the arrested person's full name, known aliases, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, state ID number, date and time of arrest, booking number, the arresting agency, all charges with Arkansas statute citations, bond type, bond amount, warrant information if a warrant was involved, and the assigned court case number. The Zuercher Portal updates this data as people move through the booking process at the facility. Records from Little Rock Police Department arrests will appear in the portal once the subject is booked.

Court records from the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk contain the full case file. That includes the charging document, arraignment record, plea or trial documents, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction motions filed. If the case went to trial, the file holds jury verdict forms and the judge's sentencing order. Cases that resulted in expungement under A.C.A. § 16-90-901 may still show in the clerk's index but the underlying documents can be sealed. The clerk's staff can tell you what portions of a sealed file are still public.

State police background check reports pull from the Arkansas Crime Information Center's centralized criminal history database. These reports cover records submitted by all Arkansas counties, not just Pulaski County, making them useful for people who have cases in multiple jurisdictions. They show more than a single booking record does because they aggregate data from courts and law enforcement agencies statewide.

The CourtConnect system shows criminal case dockets for all Pulaski County circuit courts, including Little Rock cases, and lets you search by name or case number for free.

Legal Help and Local Resources in Little Rock

The Pulaski County Public Defender's Office is at 201 Broadway Street, Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-6120. The Sixth Judicial District's District Attorney office is at 224 S. Spring Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-8000. The DA handles all criminal prosecutions filed in Pulaski County circuit court, including cases originating from Little Rock Police arrests.

For civil legal assistance related to criminal records, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services covers central Arkansas at 501-376-3423. Legal Aid of Arkansas handles low-income residents statewide at 1-800-952-9243. Both groups help with expungement petitions under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, disputes over inaccurate records, and guidance on which agency holds the records you need. If your criminal history report contains errors, you can contact ACIC at 501-682-2222 to request a review under A.C.A. § 12-12-1013. ACIC must respond within 30 days of receiving the challenge. The State Bar of Arkansas offers a lawyer referral service at 501-375-4606 for those who need private legal counsel.

The Pulaski County criminal records page covers county-wide resources including the detention facility, circuit court, and the full range of access options for records from all cities in the county.

Nearby Cities

Criminal records for residents of nearby cities are handled through the same Pulaski County agencies for those within county limits, or through the applicable county for cities outside Pulaski County.