Access Texarkana Criminal Records in Arkansas

Texarkana criminal records on the Arkansas side are filed through Miller County, which covers the Arkansas portion of this border city. Texarkana sits directly on the Arkansas-Texas state line, and only the Arkansas side falls under Arkansas law, Arkansas courts, and Arkansas public records rules. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles law enforcement for the Arkansas side, and the Miller County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail. This page focuses on the Arkansas jurisdiction: where records are kept, how to search them, and how to submit formal requests.

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles law enforcement for the Arkansas side of the city. The department is under the command of Chief Michael Kramm. The Records Section processes, maintains, and archives all police reports in accordance with city policy and state law. This is the first stop for requesting copies of incident reports tied to the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

For public records and FOIA requests, contact City Clerk Heather Soyars at 870-779-4995 or heather.soyars@txkusa.org. FOIA requests directed to this office should clearly describe the records being sought, including any date range, names involved, and case numbers if known. The physical mailing address for the police department is 100 N State Line Ave Room 17, Texarkana, TX 75501 -- the address places the building in Texas due to where the state line runs, but the agency serves the Arkansas jurisdiction.

The department has three main divisions: Patrol, Investigations, and Service. Patrol handles day-to-day law enforcement. Investigations handles follow-up on more serious cases. Service handles records, support functions, and community liaison work. If you need records from a specific case or incident, the Records Section is the right contact point. They can direct you to the correct division if needed.

Arrests by Texarkana Arkansas Police are processed and transferred to the Miller County jail. The police department does not maintain its own jail facility. For current inmate status, the Miller County Sheriff's Office is the correct source.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles records requests for the Arkansas side of Texarkana, including incident reports, FOIA requests, and law enforcement contacts.

Miller County Sheriff and Inmate Roster

The Miller County Sheriff's Office is at 2300 E. Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone: 870-774-3001. The sheriff handles law enforcement in unincorporated Miller County, operates the county jail, and maintains the inmate roster. All Arkansas-side Texarkana arrests end up at the Miller County facility.

The Miller County Sheriff's website provides information on the inmate roster and jail operations. The roster lists current detainees with booking dates and charges. People who have been released are no longer shown on the live roster. For past booking records, call the sheriff's office directly. Staff can search by name for releases within a reasonable time frame.

Active warrants in Miller County are public records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The warrant list shows subject name, listed offense, and issue date. Cleared warrants do not appear. To confirm whether a specific warrant is active, call the sheriff's office. The dispatcher can confirm active status over the phone during business hours.

The sheriff's office also serves civil process in Miller County, which means court orders and legal process for criminal and civil cases are served through the sheriff. This is a routine function separate from criminal arrests but reflects the full scope of what the office maintains in terms of public records.

Miller County Circuit Court Records

All felony criminal cases from the Arkansas side of Texarkana are handled by the Miller County Circuit Court. The Miller County Circuit Clerk is at 400 Laurel Street, Suite 109, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone: 870-774-4501. The clerk maintains all criminal, civil, domestic relations, and probate court filings for Miller County. Records are accessible in person during business hours.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free public access to Miller County circuit and district court case records. Search by name, case number, or date range. Results include party names, case status, docket entries, scheduled hearings, and attorney of record. No account is required. Technical support is available at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778. Cases filed before the digital era may only exist in paper form at the clerk's office.

Standard copy fees at the Miller County Circuit Clerk are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional fee per document. For older paper records, visit the clerk's office in person. Staff can locate case files by name or approximate filing date when a case number is not available.

Misdemeanor cases from the Arkansas side of Texarkana are handled by Miller 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 first. District court records are searchable the same way as circuit court cases in CourtConnect.

Understanding the Arkansas-Texas Jurisdiction Split

Texarkana is split by the state line. Crimes committed on the Arkansas side are prosecuted under Arkansas law in Miller County courts. Crimes on the Texas side fall under Texas law and Bowie County courts. This distinction matters a lot when searching records. An arrest made by the Texarkana Texas Police Department will not appear in Arkansas court records or the Miller County inmate roster.

Some city services are shared across both sides of the state line, but law enforcement jurisdiction is strictly divided. The Texarkana Arkansas Police and the Texarkana Texas Police are separate agencies. Court filings, arrest records, and inmate rosters for the two sides are kept in separate systems by two different states. If you are unsure which side a particular incident or arrest occurred on, contacting both agencies is the safest approach.

As of 2024, there were 96 registered sex offenders in Texarkana, representing roughly one offender per 316 residents. Sex offender registration in Arkansas is managed by the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Registrants on the Arkansas side are listed in the Arkansas sex offender registry. Texas registrants appear in the Texas registry separately. ACIC is at 501-682-7441.

FOIA Requests for Texarkana Arkansas Records

Arkansas-side records requests are governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies must determine eligibility within 24 hours and produce records within three business days. The copy fee is $0.25 per page. For the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, FOIA requests go to City Clerk Heather Soyars at 870-779-4995 or heather.soyars@txkusa.org. For Miller County Sheriff records, contact the sheriff's office at 870-774-3001. For court records, contact the Miller County Circuit Clerk at 870-774-4501.

Be specific in your request. Include the name of the subject, the type of records you need, approximate dates, and any case numbers or incident numbers you have. Agencies cannot charge for time spent searching, only for copies. If a request is denied, the agency must state the legal basis.

Exempt records include active investigation files, juvenile records under § 9-27-309, sealed and expunged records under § 16-90-901, and documents restricted by court order. Appeals from a denial can be made to the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982.

Arkansas State Background Checks

A statewide background check covering Miller 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. Send 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 publicly accessible without the subject's consent. A check can show felony and misdemeanor convictions, felony arrests, pending felony charges from the past five years, and sex offender status. Records sealed under § 16-90-901 will not appear. The free ADC Inmate Search shows current and former state prison inmates from Miller County. VINE notifications for victim use are available at 1-800-510-0415.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby Arkansas cities have their own criminal records pages, each served by separate county systems.

Miller County Criminal Records

Texarkana Arkansas cases are filed in Miller County. The county page covers the full circuit clerk, sheriff's office, and FOIA procedures for all of Miller County.