Miller County Criminal Records

Miller County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Texarkana, Arkansas. This page covers how to access arrest records, inmate rosters, court case files, warrant information, and sex offender data for Miller County through official sources. Miller County sits in southwest Arkansas on the Arkansas-Texas state line, and only the Arkansas side falls under Arkansas law and Miller County jurisdiction.

Miller County Sheriff's Office

The Miller County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the agency responsible for operating the county jail. The office handles patrol, warrant service, jail management, and civil process throughout Miller County.

Contact the Sheriff's Office:

• Address: 2300 E. Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
• Phone: (870) 774-3001
• Jail/Detention Phone: (870) 774-3001

Full contact information and current inmate roster details are available through the Miller County Sheriff's Office website. The Sheriff's Office is the first point of contact for questions about arrests, active warrants, or individuals currently held in the county jail.

The Miller County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 2300 E. Street in Texarkana. The facility runs 24 hours a day and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Inmate information is available through the Sheriff's website.

For arrest records or incident reports handled by the Sheriff's Office, contact the office directly at (870) 774-3001 or visit 2300 E. Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 during business hours.

Miller County Jail and Inmate Search

The Miller County Jail is a 24-hour detention facility at 2300 E. Street in Texarkana. It holds pre-trial detainees awaiting court appearances and sentenced inmates serving time under county jurisdiction. Current inmate information is available through the Sheriff's Office website at millercountyso.us.

Visitation at the Miller County Jail is handled through a video visitation system. You can schedule visits either at home or on-site at the facility. To visit, you must create an account with the jail's visitation provider. At-home visits cost $7.50 for 15 minutes and require an internet connection and a compatible device. On-site video visits take place at 2300 East Street, Texarkana, AR.

For inmates transferred to Arkansas state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. This database covers all ADC-sentenced inmates held in state facilities across Arkansas. Search by full name or ADC number.

Miller County Circuit Clerk

The Miller County Circuit Clerk's office maintains criminal and civil court records for the county. This is where you go for case files, court orders, judgments, and other official records from Miller County courts. Records can be requested in person, by mail, or through the online CourtConnect portal.

Contact the Circuit Clerk:

• Address: 400 Laurel Street, Suite 109, Texarkana, AR 71854
• Phone: (870) 774-4501
• Email: circuitclerk@mcarcircuitcourt.com

For online access to basic case information, use CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. This free tool covers Miller County criminal and civil cases and lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. Certified copies of court documents must be requested through the Clerk's office directly.

Marriage records are maintained at a separate office: 400 Laurel Street, Suite 105, Texarkana, AR 71854, phone (870) 774-1501. Certified copies of marriage records cost $5 each.

The Arkansas CourtConnect system provides free access to Miller County court case information online. For records not yet in the system, or for older archived files, visit the Circuit Clerk at 400 Laurel Street, Suite 109, Texarkana, or call (870) 774-4501.

CourtConnect is updated regularly with new filings. If a case was just filed, allow a few business days before it appears in the system. The Circuit Clerk's office can confirm whether a specific case is on record if you call or visit in person.

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. The department is divided into Patrol, Investigations, and Service divisions. Chief of Police Michael Kramm oversees department operations.

The Records Section processes, maintains, and archives police records in accordance with city policy and state law. The department address is 100 N State Line Ave, Room 17, Texarkana, TX 75501. Note that the physical address uses a Texas zip code because the building sits directly on the state line, but the Arkansas Police Department is a separate agency from Texarkana Texas Police.

FOIA requests for Texarkana Arkansas Police records go to City Clerk Heather Soyars at (870) 779-4995 or heather.soyars@txkusa.org. Put your request in writing and describe the records you need. As of 2024, the city had 96 registered sex offenders, a ratio of approximately 316 residents per offender.

The official website for the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is arkpolice.txkusa.org. Use this to find current crime news, department contacts, and additional records information.

Texarkana Border Jurisdiction Note

Texarkana is a unique city that straddles the Arkansas-Texas state line. The city has two separate police departments: Texarkana Arkansas Police and Texarkana Texas Police. For criminal records purposes, the jurisdiction depends on where the offense occurred. Arrests made on the Arkansas side fall under Miller County and Arkansas state law. Arrests on the Texas side fall under Bowie County, Texas jurisdiction.

When searching for records involving the Texarkana area, be aware of which side of the line the incident occurred. Arkansas criminal records for the Texarkana area go through the Miller County Sheriff's Office, the Circuit Clerk, and the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department. Texas-side records are separate and not accessible through Arkansas channels.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers only Arkansas court records. For Texas-side cases, you would need to search through Texas court systems separately.

Arkansas State Background Check

Official Arkansas criminal background checks are processed through the Arkansas State Police. The fee is $22 online and $25 by mail. Use form ASP-122, available at cbc.ark.org. The check draws from the ACIC statewide criminal history repository, which includes records from Miller County law enforcement agencies.

Background checks cover felonies, misdemeanors, and other qualifying offenses on record in Arkansas. Results include arrest records and dispositions as submitted by reporting agencies. For mail requests, send the completed form with payment to: Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.

The online portal at cbc.ark.org is generally faster than mail. If you need a record that spans both Arkansas and Texas, you will need to request separately from each state since the two systems are not linked for public background check purposes.

FOIA and Public Records Access

Arkansas FOIA, codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., makes Miller County arrest records public. Any person may request them without stating a reason. The county must confirm eligibility within 24 hours and produce the records within three business days. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or in writing by email.

Records exempt from disclosure include adoption files, medical records, education records, state income tax records, Grand Jury minutes, confidential communications, military discharge documents, juvenile records, and employee performance evaluations. Some records in active investigations may also be withheld temporarily.

To request records from the Sheriff's Office, call (870) 774-3001 or visit 2300 E. Street, Texarkana. For court records, contact the Circuit Clerk at (870) 774-4501 or email circuitclerk@mcarcircuitcourt.com. Written requests tend to be easier to process than phone requests for large record sets.

Sex Offender Registry and VINE

The Arkansas Crime Information Center maintains the state sex offender registry under applicable Arkansas statutes. Miller County registered sex offenders appear in the database at acic.arkansas.gov. You can search by name or by geographic location. Registry entries show address, offense type, and registration status.

As noted above, the Texarkana Arkansas city data shows 96 registered sex offenders as of 2024. Individuals registered in Texas are not included in the Arkansas database, so check the appropriate state registry based on where the person resides.

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is available for victims who want automatic alerts on inmate status changes in Miller County or elsewhere in Arkansas. Call 1-800-510-0415 to register. The service is free and runs around the clock. You can also sign up through the VINE website. VINE does not share your information with the inmate or any other party.

Cities in Miller County

Texarkana is the county seat and the largest city in Miller County, with its own dedicated records page. Other communities in the county include Fouke, Doddridge, and Garland City. These smaller towns fall under Miller County jurisdiction for criminal records. All arrests and court filings from these areas go through the Miller County Sheriff and Circuit Clerk.

Nearby Counties

Miller County shares borders with three other Arkansas counties. For cross-county searches, use CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. For county-specific records, each county has its own Sheriff and Circuit Clerk offices.

• Hempstead County (north)
• Lafayette County (east)
• Little River County (northwest)