Search Logan County Criminal Records

Logan County criminal records are split between two county seats -- Paris and Booneville -- making this one of Arkansas's more unusual court setups. The Logan County Sheriff's Office serves both seats and maintains the county jail. The circuit clerk keeps criminal case files at both courthouses. Statewide systems like CourtConnect and the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search cover Logan County cases alongside every other Arkansas county. This page walks through where each type of record lives, how to get it, and what you can expect to find when you search.

Arrest Records and Inmate Search in Logan County

The Logan County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records and current inmate information. The sheriff handles law enforcement across all unincorporated areas of the county, runs the county jail, and coordinates warrant service and civil process. Because Logan County has two seats, the sheriff's operations touch both the Paris and Booneville sides of the county. The jail books people arrested by the sheriff's deputies as well as those brought in by municipal police from Paris and Booneville.

Booking records at the Logan County jail include the arrested person's full name, date of birth, booking date, the charges filed, bond type and amount, and the arresting agency. These records are public under Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act, found at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. You do not need to give a reason or have a personal stake in the case to ask for them. Anyone can make a request.

To get current inmate information or recent arrest records, contact the Logan County Sheriff's Office directly. The Paris office can be reached at the Logan County Courthouse on North Broadway Street. The Booneville office handles the western part of the county. The sheriff's staff can tell you whether someone is currently in custody, what charges they face, and what their bond situation looks like.

Paris Police and Booneville Police each handle municipal law enforcement within their city limits. People arrested by city officers and held at the county jail will have booking records through the sheriff. For records of arrests that did not result in county jail time, the relevant city police department would be the right contact.

The statewide ADC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers Logan County residents who were sentenced to a state Department of Corrections facility. This is separate from the county jail. If someone was convicted of a felony and sent to state prison, the ADC tool is the right place to look.

The ADC inmate search is free, requires no account, and is available any time of day. It covers current and former state inmates from all 75 Arkansas counties, including Logan.

Circuit Clerk and Court Records in Logan County

Logan County is part of Arkansas's 15th Judicial Circuit. The Logan County Circuit Clerk maintains criminal case files at both the Paris courthouse and the Booneville courthouse. Records include the original charging documents, all motions, court orders, sentencing records, and any appeals handled at the circuit level. Civil, domestic, and probate filings are also kept by the clerk and indexed alongside the criminal docket.

The Paris courthouse serves as the primary seat for county government. Criminal cases arising in the eastern portion of the county are more commonly filed there. Cases from the Booneville side -- covering Magazine, Scranton, Subiaco, and the surrounding rural areas -- tend to be filed at the Booneville courthouse. Both clerks' offices operate under the same FOIA rules and charge the same $0.25 per page for plain copies.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the free statewide search tool for Logan County court cases. You can search by name, case number, or date range. Results show the case type, current status, docket entries, and attorney information. Cases from both Logan County courthouse locations should appear in CourtConnect once they are entered into the Contexte case management system. If a case does not appear, it may have been filed before the county's online transition or may be subject to sealing restrictions.

For certified copies of court documents, contact whichever courthouse holds the file. Mail requests should include the case number, the party name, and a check or money order payable to the Logan County Circuit Clerk. In-person requests are handled at the clerk's counter at both locations. Fees beyond the per-page copy cost may apply for certification stamps.

Records restricted from public access include sealed case files, juvenile court records under § 9-27-309, expunged records under § 16-90-901, and records tied to ongoing investigations. If you search CourtConnect and find nothing, one of these restrictions or a filing date before the online system went live is likely the reason.

FOIA and Public Records Access in Logan County

Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act gives the public a strong right to access government records. The law is found at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Under it, agencies must decide within 24 hours whether a request qualifies, and they have three business days to actually hand over the records. Fees are capped at $0.25 per page for paper copies. Staff time spent pulling files cannot be charged to the requester.

To request records from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, you can call, send a written request, or visit the office in Paris or Booneville. State the type of record you need, the names involved, and the date range. A case number, if you have one, will speed things up. For court records, submit your request directly to the circuit clerk at whichever courthouse holds the file.

Not every record is public. Sealed case files, juvenile court files, active investigation records, and documents restricted by court order are off limits. These limits come from statutes including § 12-12-1504. If the sheriff or clerk denies your request, they must give you a written reason. If you believe a denial was wrong, the Arkansas Attorney General's public records hotline at 800-482-8982 can help.

FOIA requests do not require a lawyer or any special form. A simple written letter describing the record is enough. Be as specific as you can. Vague requests take longer because staff need to ask follow-up questions before they can pull the right files. Email requests are generally accepted by most county offices, though policies vary. Check with each office about their preferred method.

Arkansas Background Checks for Logan County

The Arkansas State Police runs the formal criminal background check system for the entire state, including Logan County. The online portal is at cbc.ark.org. A name-based check costs $22 online or $25 by mail. Mail requests use form ASP-122 and go to the Identification Bureau at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone for that office is 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations pay a reduced rate of $11. The online system requires an account through the Information Network of Arkansas.

Background checks through this system can show felony conviction records, misdemeanor convictions, felony arrest records, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender registration status. Under § 12-12-1506(d), conviction records and felony arrest records are available to the general public without the subject's permission. Misdemeanor arrests that did not lead to a conviction are not shown to the public. Expunged records do not appear.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center, known as ACIC, serves as the state's central criminal history repository under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-203(a). Logan County records flow into this database from the sheriff's office and the circuit clerk. ACIC can be reached at 501-682-7441 and its website is at acic.arkansas.gov. If you think your own criminal history record at ACIC has an error, you can file a challenge. ACIC must respond within 30 days.

Sex Offender Registry in Logan County

The Arkansas sex offender registry is managed by ACIC and is publicly searchable at acic.arkansas.gov. You can search by name, zip code, city, or county. The registry lists people required to register under Arkansas law following conviction for qualifying sex offenses. Each entry shows the registrant's name, address, photo, offense of record, and registration tier.

Logan County registrants who live in Paris, Booneville, Magazine, Scranton, Subiaco, or any other part of the county will appear under a Logan County search. The registry is updated as local law enforcement and state agencies report changes in registrant status. If a registrant moves, their address should be updated within three business days.

The registry does not show people who have completed a court-approved removal from registration. Courts can grant removal for certain lower-tier offenders after the required registration period ends. Once removed, the person's listing drops from the public registry, though law enforcement records may still reflect the conviction.

Record Sealing and Expungement in Logan County

Arkansas's Uniform Expungement Act is found at Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-901. It allows people who meet certain criteria to petition a court to seal their criminal record. When a court grants the petition and issues an Order to Seal, the record is removed from public view. Employers, landlords, and members of the public can no longer see the sealed record through normal searches. Only the person, their attorney, or authorized law enforcement and criminal justice agencies can access it after sealing.

Once the Logan County Circuit Court issues an Order to Seal, ACIC has 30 days to process the change and remove the record from the public database. The circuit clerk also marks the case file as sealed. The record does not disappear -- it is restricted, not deleted -- but it is no longer visible through CourtConnect or background check systems.

Waiting periods before a person can petition for sealing depend on the offense type. Some misdemeanors have a five-year waiting period. Felony eligibility rules are more restrictive. Not all offenses qualify. Violent felonies, sexual offenses, and DWI convictions generally cannot be sealed. A lawyer can review your specific situation and tell you if you qualify. Legal aid resources are available if cost is an issue.

Logan County residents who need help with expungement can contact Legal Aid of Arkansas at 1-800-952-9243. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services also handles expungement matters at 501-376-3423. Both serve low-income clients and can help with petitions filed in Logan County courts.

Additional Resources for Logan County Records

Arkansas VINE is a free notification service that lets victims and the public track inmate custody status. The VINE line is 1-800-510-0415 and runs 24 hours a day. You can sign up to get alerts when someone's custody status changes at the Logan County jail or at a state Department of Corrections facility. VINE covers both county detention centers and state prisons.

The Arkansas Secretary of State's office at sos.arkansas.gov is another resource. While the Secretary of State does not hold criminal records directly, the office maintains public records about business filings, notary commissions, and other state-level documents that sometimes come up in legal research tied to criminal matters.

For people dealing with a criminal case in Logan County and who cannot afford an attorney, the Arkansas Public Defender Commission oversees public defense services. The commission can be reached at 501-682-9070. Legal aid organizations listed above can also help with related civil matters that sometimes follow a criminal case, such as license reinstatement issues, housing problems tied to a conviction record, or expungement filings.

The Logan County courthouse in Paris can be reached through the county's general information line. The Booneville courthouse handles filings for the western district. Both offices follow the same hours, fee schedules, and FOIA rules. If you are unsure which location holds a specific file, either clerk's office can help you figure out the right place to look.

The Arkansas Secretary of State's portal provides access to statewide public filings that may support research into Logan County legal matters.

Cities in Logan County

Logan County includes Paris (a county seat), Booneville (a county seat), Magazine, Scranton, and Subiaco. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Criminal charges filed anywhere in Logan County are processed through the Logan County Circuit Court, with cases split between the Paris and Booneville courthouses depending on location. Arrest records from any city or unincorporated area are maintained by the Logan County Sheriff's Office and the relevant municipal police department.

Nearby Counties

Logan County borders several other Arkansas counties in the Arkansas River Valley and surrounding region. Each has its own circuit clerk and sheriff's office handling criminal records independently.