Nevada County Criminal Records Search

Nevada County criminal records are public documents held by the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Clerk, and other county agencies in Prescott, Arkansas. This page explains how to find arrest records, court case files, inmate information, and background check data for this southwest Arkansas county. Nevada County sits between Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Ouachita, and Pike counties.

Nevada County Sheriff and Jail

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The Sheriff handles patrol in unincorporated areas, operates the Nevada County Jail, and serves civil process on behalf of the courts. Arrest records for incidents handled by the Sheriff's Office are maintained at the Prescott headquarters.

Contact the Nevada County Jail for recent arrest and inmate information:

• Address: 215 East 2nd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857
• Phone: (870) 887-2616

The jail maintains an inmate lookup service for recent bookings. If you need to locate a person recently arrested in Nevada County, calling the jail directly is the fastest option. The jail can confirm whether a specific individual is in custody and provide basic booking information. For older arrest records, submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots from Nevada County arrests are available from the Sheriff's Office. There is currently no online portal for mugshot access in Nevada County. You will need to submit a written request to get booking photos through FOIA. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date in your request.

Nevada County Circuit Clerk

The Nevada County Circuit Clerk keeps all official court records filed in the county. This covers criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. All case filings, dispositions, orders, and judgments go through the Circuit Clerk's office at the Nevada County Courthouse in Prescott.

To get court records, you can visit the office in person during regular business hours or send a written request by mail. Copies cost $0.25 per page. For large requests, call ahead to get an estimate of retrieval time and total cost. The Clerk can confirm whether a specific case is on file and whether any records are sealed or restricted.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the free statewide court case portal. Most Nevada County criminal cases filed in recent years are searchable here by name or case number. Older or archived cases may only be available in paper at the courthouse.

Search Nevada County Records Online

CourtConnect is the best starting point for Nevada County criminal records online. Search by the defendant's name or case number at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and disposition where available. The system is free and run by the Arkansas Judiciary.

For state inmate information, the Arkansas Department of Corrections database is at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. This covers all individuals serving sentences in ADC facilities. Enter a name or ADC number to find location, sentence length, and release data. Individuals held in the Nevada County Jail awaiting trial are not in this database. Those records are with the Sheriff's Office.

Background checks for Nevada County residents go through the Arkansas State Police at cbc.ark.org or through a visit to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The ACIC system collects criminal history from all Arkansas counties, so a state-level check will include Nevada County records that were properly submitted to ACIC.

The state sex offender registry is operated by ACIC at acic.arkansas.gov. You can search for registered offenders in Nevada County by name or location. Results include offense, registration status, and current address.

The image above is from a third-party records site. For official Nevada County court records, go to the Arkansas CourtConnect portal at the link above. It is free and maintained by the state Judiciary.

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov is the gateway to CourtConnect and other official court resources. From there you can access Nevada County case searches, find court contact information, and learn about court procedures statewide.

Arkansas State Background Check

Official background checks go through the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check unit. Requests are submitted online at cbc.ark.org or by mail using form ASP-122. Online requests cost $22 and mail requests cost $25. Mail submissions go to Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.

The ACIC repository includes arrest and conviction data from all Arkansas law enforcement agencies, including Nevada County. A state check will show felonies, misdemeanors, and other qualifying offenses on file with ACIC. It will not capture local arrests that were never reported to the state system. For the most complete picture, pair a state background check with a direct records search through the Circuit Clerk and CourtConnect.

Arkansas FOIA and Public Records Access

Arkansas public records law is at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Under this law, arrest records, court records, and other criminal justice records held by Nevada County agencies are generally public. Any person may request them. The agency must confirm eligibility within 24 hours and produce the records within three business days.

Exempt records include sealed court files, juvenile records, active investigation materials, medical records, adoption files, and Grand Jury minutes. If a record request is denied, the agency must identify which exemption applies. You have the right to challenge improper denials.

To submit a FOIA request, write to the agency holding the records. For arrest records, contact the Sheriff at 215 East 2nd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857, or call (870) 887-2616. For court records, contact the Circuit Clerk at the Nevada County Courthouse in Prescott. Describe the records you need as specifically as you can.

Nevada County Clerk - Voter Registration

The Nevada County Clerk handles voter registration records, among other county functions. These records are not criminal records, but they can be useful for locating current addresses. Contact the Nevada County Clerk at the courthouse in Prescott at (870) 887-2710 for voter registration inquiries.

The County Clerk is a separate office from the Circuit Clerk. The Circuit Clerk handles court records. The County Clerk handles administrative county functions including voter registration, quorum court records, and county ordinances. If you are unsure which office holds a specific record, call the courthouse and ask the operator to direct you.

Victim Notification: VINE

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) provides free custody tracking for inmates held in the Nevada County Jail and all Arkansas facilities. Call 1-800-510-0415 any time to register for alerts. You will be notified automatically if the inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. You can also register online through the VINE website. The system keeps your contact information confidential.

Cities in Nevada County

Nevada County's main communities are Prescott (the county seat), Bluff City, and Rosston. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For criminal records tied to any location in Nevada County, use the county-level resources on this page. The Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Prescott handle records for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Nevada County borders five other Arkansas counties in the southwest part of the state. CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lets you search all of them through a single interface.

• Columbia County (south)
• Hempstead County (west)
• Lafayette County (southwest)
• Ouachita County (east)
• Pike County (north)