Find Criminal Records in Jefferson County

Jefferson County criminal records come from several agencies in and around Pine Bluff, including the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Circuit Clerk, and state databases run by the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the Arkansas State Police. Arrest records, court case files, inmate rosters, and certified conviction records are all held by different offices, and each has its own process. This page explains where each type of record lives, how to request it, and what the state's public records law allows you to access in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings for the county. The office is located at 101 East Barraque Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, and can be reached at (870) 541-5351. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The sheriff's office includes a warrants division that maintains and searches active warrants for people with outstanding court orders in Jefferson County.

To request arrest records from the sheriff's office, submit a written request to the Records Division at 101 East Barraque Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Include the subject's full legal name and date of birth to help staff locate the correct file. Under A.C.A. § 25-19-105, the agency must respond to your request within three business days. Arrest records that are part of the public record in Arkansas include the subject's name, age, mugshot, physical description, charges, statute citations, arrest date and time, and booking details. Warrants and bail information tied to the booking are also included when available.

The sheriff's warrants division can confirm whether an active warrant exists for a named individual. This is a separate inquiry from a general arrest records request. If you need to verify whether a warrant is on file, call the sheriff's office during business hours or submit a written request to the Records Division. Active warrant information may also appear in case records on CourtConnect, the Arkansas Judiciary's statewide case search tool, as bench warrants are often logged as docket entries in the associated case file.

Several law enforcement agencies operate in Jefferson County in addition to the sheriff's office. These include the Pine Bluff Police Department, the White Hall Police Department, the Arkansas State Police Troop E, and the FBI Pine Bluff Resident Office. Arrest records from each of these agencies feed into the county and state record systems, so a complete picture of a person's criminal history in Jefferson County may involve records from more than one of these offices.

W.C. Brassell Detention Center Inmate Search

People arrested in Jefferson County who are held before trial or serving short sentences are typically held at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center, located at 300 E 2nd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR. The facility operates an online inmate lookup system that allows the public to search for current detainees by name. Search results show booking details, charges, and custody status. Visitation appointments at the facility must be scheduled in advance through the detention center.

For people serving state sentences in Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities rather than the local jail, use the free ADC Inmate Search. This tool covers current and former state prisoners statewide and is separate from the county's jail roster. Jefferson County is notable as the location of the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters. The ADC main office is at P.O. Box 8707, Pine Bluff, AR 71611-8707, and can be reached by phone at 870-267-6999. The presence of state corrections facilities in and near Pine Bluff means that ADC records may be especially relevant for records searches involving Jefferson County residents.

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk's office is the official custodian of court records for all cases filed in county circuit court. The office is at 101 West Barraque Street, Suite 101, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, phone (870) 541-5455. Court records held by the clerk include criminal case filings, civil matters, warrants issued by the court, judgment orders, and sentencing records. Staff can locate records by case number or by a party's full legal name. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies carry an additional $5 fee per document.

Before contacting the circuit clerk, search CourtConnect to identify the case number you need. CourtConnect is the Arkansas Judiciary's free statewide case search tool. It shows party names, case status, docket entries, attorney information, and scheduled hearings. You do not need to create an account to search. The system does not display document images but gives you the key details needed to request copies from the clerk. For CourtConnect technical support, call the Administrative Office of the Courts at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778.

Jefferson County also has a District Court at 101 East Barraque Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, phone (870) 541-4646, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The district court handles misdemeanor matters and may hold records for cases that did not reach the circuit court level. If you are not sure which court handled a case, start with a CourtConnect search and check both court types for the county.

The CourtConnect case search portal gives access to Arkansas court records statewide and is the starting point for finding Jefferson County criminal case numbers before requesting copies from the circuit clerk in Pine Bluff.

Jefferson County court records, including criminal case filings and warrant entries, can be located through the Arkansas CourtConnect system before requesting certified copies or document scans from the circuit clerk's office on West Barraque Street in Pine Bluff.

Arkansas Background Checks and Statewide Criminal Records

The Arkansas State Police runs the state's official background check program through the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). You can request a background check online at cbc.ark.org for $22, or by mail for $25 using form ASP-122. Mail requests go to 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone: 501-618-8500. These checks pull from the ACIC database, which includes arrests, charges, and dispositions reported by law enforcement agencies across Arkansas, including those in Jefferson County.

Arkansas law determines what is and is not part of the public criminal record. Under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d), convictions and felony arrests are public. Records defined as restricted under A.C.A. § 12-12-1504 have more limited access. Juvenile records are sealed under A.C.A. § 9-27-309 and are not available to the general public. People who qualify may petition to seal their record under the expungement provisions at A.C.A. § 16-90-901. Once a record is expunged, it is no longer part of the public criminal history, though law enforcement agencies may retain access for certain purposes.

The Arkansas State Police background check portal is the official access point for requesting criminal history records statewide, including records from Jefferson County submitted by local agencies to the ACIC database.

The Arkansas State Police background check portal at cbc.ark.org lets you request statewide criminal history records for a named individual, including records from Jefferson County law enforcement agencies that report arrests and dispositions to the ACIC system.

Arkansas FOIA and Sex Offender Registry

Arkansas public records law under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. gives the public the right to access government records, including most criminal records. When you submit a FOIA request, the agency must make an eligibility determination within 24 hours and produce the records within three business days if they are available and not exempt. For the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, submit written requests to the Records Division at 101 East Barraque Street. Include the subject's name and date of birth to help staff locate the file quickly.

Records that are exempt from FOIA include open criminal investigation files, sealed court records, juvenile records, and certain confidential law enforcement materials. Arrest records, booking information, court docket entries, and inmate rosters are generally available to the public. If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific legal basis for the denial.

The Arkansas sex offender registry is maintained by the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Search it at acic.arkansas.gov by name or location. ACIC can be reached by phone at 501-682-7441. The registry shows the registrant's name, address, photo, and offense details for individuals required to register under Arkansas law. The registry is free to search and covers all Arkansas counties, including Jefferson County.

Victims of crime in Jefferson County can use the Arkansas VINE system to track offender custody status and receive automatic notifications when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes. VINE is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-510-0415 and covers both county jail and state corrections facilities.

Cities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County includes Pine Bluff, the county seat, which is the largest city in the county and has its own dedicated records page. Other communities in Jefferson County include White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Rison, and Star City. These cities do not have individual records pages, but residents of all Jefferson County communities can access records through the sheriff's office and the circuit clerk at the Pine Bluff addresses listed above. The same FOIA rules and fee schedules apply to all requests regardless of which city within the county the subject lives in.

Nearby Counties

Jefferson County shares borders with several other Arkansas counties. Neighboring counties include Arkansas County, Cleveland County, Dallas County, Grant County, Lincoln County, Lonoke County, Prairie County, Pulaski County, and Saline County. Each county has its own sheriff, circuit clerk, and court system, but all operate under Arkansas FOIA and the same statewide court access tools. CourtConnect covers cases from all of these counties, making it easy to check whether a case was filed in Jefferson County or an adjacent jurisdiction.