Search Faulkner County Criminal Records

Faulkner County criminal records are held by several agencies in and around Conway, including the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, the Circuit Clerk's office, and state-level databases maintained by the Arkansas State Police and the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Each office holds a different slice of a person's criminal history, from booking records and mugshots to court case files and certified conviction records. This guide walks through how to find the records you need, which office to contact, and what to expect when you make a request in Faulkner County.

Faulkner County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records in the county. The office is located at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034, and can be reached at 501-450-4914, which operates 24 hours a day. Sheriff Tim Ryals leads the office, with Chief Deputy Chad Wooley overseeing day-to-day operations. Regular business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For general inquiries, the office can be reached at info@fcso.ar.gov, and FOIA requests go to foia@fcso.ar.gov.

Arrest records in Faulkner County contain a standard set of details under Arkansas's public records law. Each arrest record typically shows the subject's full name, date of birth, age at arrest, mugshot photo, physical description, and the offense type along with location and date. The record also lists the arrest date, time, and location, the charges filed and the statutes cited, the arresting agency, booking details, and any warrant or bail information associated with the case. These details are public unless a court order restricts access.

The sheriff's office maintains an online jail roster at faulknercountysheriff.org/inmate-roster. This roster shows current bookings and recent releases, and it is updated regularly. You can also view most wanted lists and search for active warrants through the sheriff's website at faulknercountysheriff.org. A FOIA request form is available on the site, and the preferred method of submission is email to foia@fcso.ar.gov. Copies of records cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

For people held in Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities rather than the local jail, the ADC Inmate Search covers current and former state prisoners across Arkansas at no cost. This is a separate system from the county's jail roster and covers people serving state sentences rather than those awaiting trial or serving short local sentences.

Faulkner County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk's office handles all court records for cases filed in the county's circuit courts. The office is located at 801 Locust Street, Room 201, Conway, AR 72034, and can be reached at 501-450-4909. This office is the official custodian of criminal case filings, including charging documents, judgments, sentencing orders, and certified copies of convictions. Staff can pull records by case number or by the full legal name of the party.

Copies of court records cost $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional $5 fee per document. In-person requests can often be filled the same day if the file is readily available. Mail requests take longer, typically several days to a couple of weeks. If you are not sure of the case number, the best starting point is the free statewide search tool, CourtConnect, which shows case status, party names, docket entries, attorney information, and hearing dates for cases filed across Arkansas.

CourtConnect is run by the Arkansas Judiciary and covers courts statewide. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. It does not provide document images directly but gives you the case number and basic details you need before requesting copies from the clerk's office. For help with the system, call the Administrative Office of the Courts at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778.

Faulkner County is served by the 20th Judicial District. Criminal cases in the district include felony charges handled by circuit court and misdemeanor matters handled at the district court level. Both types of cases may appear in CourtConnect, though the depth of records visible online varies by court level and case type.

Warrant Searches in Faulkner County

Active warrants issued in Faulkner County can be found through the sheriff's office website. The site lists most wanted individuals and allows basic searches for active warrants. For a more complete search, the sheriff's office records staff can confirm whether a warrant is on file when contacted during business hours. The FOIA request process also applies to warrant records, and the office aims to respond within the time frames set by state law.

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office website shows its warrant and most-wanted listings for the county, which are updated on an ongoing basis as new warrants are issued and old ones are cleared.

The sheriff's office maintains warrant listings and most-wanted records for Faulkner County that are accessible to the public online and updated as new cases are processed by the courts.

Warrants can also surface in a CourtConnect search when they are tied to a case number. If a judge issued a bench warrant in a pending case, the warrant may appear as a docket entry in the case record. This makes CourtConnect a useful secondary check if you know a case number but are not sure whether a warrant is active.

Arkansas Background Checks and State Criminal Records

The Arkansas State Police maintains the state's official criminal records repository and runs the background check program for Arkansas. You can request a background check online or by mail through the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check portal. Online requests cost $22, and mail requests cost $25. The mail form is ASP-122, and the mailing address is 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone: 501-618-8500. These checks are based on records in the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) database and reflect arrests, charges, and dispositions reported by law enforcement agencies across the state, including those in Faulkner County.

Under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d), convictions and felony arrests are part of the public criminal record in Arkansas. Misdemeanor arrests that did not result in conviction are treated differently and may be restricted under A.C.A. § 12-12-1504. Juvenile records are generally sealed under A.C.A. § 9-27-309 and are not part of the public record. People who have had charges dismissed or who meet the criteria for expungement may petition the court under A.C.A. § 16-90-901 to seal their record from public access.

The Arkansas State Police background check portal shows the official online system for requesting statewide criminal records through ACIC, which includes records from Faulkner County and all other Arkansas counties.

Faulkner County criminal records reported to the state by local law enforcement are included in the ACIC database and can be retrieved through the Arkansas State Police background check program using form ASP-122 for mail requests or the online portal at cbc.ark.org.

Arkansas FOIA and Public Records Access

Arkansas public records law is governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Under this law, any person may request access to public records held by a government agency. The agency must make an eligibility determination within 24 hours of receiving a request. If the records are available and not exempt, the agency must produce them within three business days. Faulkner County agencies, including the sheriff's office and the circuit clerk, follow this timeline for most records requests.

Some records are exempt from disclosure under FOIA. Active criminal investigation files, records sealed by court order, juvenile records, and certain personnel files are not public. Arrest records, court case records, and inmate information are generally public, though mugshots and booking details for people who were arrested but not charged may be handled differently depending on the agency's policy and the circumstances of the arrest.

To make a FOIA request to the sheriff's office, use the email foia@fcso.ar.gov or submit the FOIA form on the sheriff's website. For court records, contact the circuit clerk directly by phone or in person. There is no single statewide FOIA portal for Arkansas; each agency handles its own requests.

Sex Offender Registry and VINE Notifications

The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) maintains the state's sex offender registry. You can search the registry through the ACIC website by name or location. For direct inquiries, ACIC can be reached at 501-682-7441. The registry lists individuals required to register under Arkansas law, including their address, photo, and offense details. Faulkner County residents and others may search freely for registrants anywhere in the state.

The Arkansas VINE system lets crime victims track the custody status of offenders and receive notifications when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes. VINE is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-510-0415. Victims can also register for automatic notifications online. VINE covers people held in county jails and state correctional facilities across Arkansas.

Cities in Faulkner County

Faulkner County includes several communities of varying size. The county seat is Conway, which is also the largest city in the county and one of the most populous cities in Arkansas. Other communities in Faulkner County include Greenbrier, Vilonia, Mayflower, and Guy, which do not have individual records pages but are served by the same county agencies listed above. All criminal records requests for residents of any city or town in Faulkner County go through the sheriff's office and the circuit clerk at the addresses listed on this page.

Nearby Counties

Faulkner County borders several other Arkansas counties, each with its own records offices and court systems. Neighboring counties include Conway County, Perry County, Pulaski County, Saline County, Yell County, Van Buren County, and Cleburne County. Each of these counties uses the same Arkansas FOIA framework and statewide court systems, but local fees and processes vary. If you are searching for records involving multiple counties, CourtConnect is the fastest way to identify which court handled a case.