Search Perry County Criminal Records

Perry County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Perryville, Arkansas. This page covers arrest records, court case files, inmate rosters, and warrant searches for this central Arkansas county. Perry County covers 551 square miles and sits west of Pulaski County, bordered by Faulkner, Conway, Yell, Garland, and Saline counties.

Perry County Sheriff's Office

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The office handles patrol operations across the county's 551 square miles, operates the Perry County Detention Facility, and serves civil process on behalf of the courts. Deputies respond to calls county-wide and work alongside state police on major investigations.

Contact the Sheriff's Office for arrest records, booking information, and jail roster inquiries:

• Address: 310 N Fourche Street, Perryville, AR 72126
• Phone: (501) 889-5959

The Sheriff's Office accepts arrest record requests in writing. When submitting a FOIA request, identify the specific records you need with reasonable detail. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of the incident if possible. The office must respond to your eligibility inquiry within 24 hours and produce records within three business days under Arkansas FOIA law.

Mugshots taken at the time of booking are generally public records under Arkansas law. If you need booking photos for a specific arrest, include that request in your written FOIA submission to the Sheriff's Office.

Perryville Police Department

Within the city limits of Perryville, the Perryville Police Department handles municipal law enforcement. The Police Department and the Sheriff's Office are separate agencies. If an arrest occurred inside Perryville city limits, the record may be held by the Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office. Contact Perryville Police for incidents handled by city officers.

For court records tied to arrests by either agency, the Perry County Circuit Clerk is the right place to start. All criminal cases filed in Perry County go through the Circuit Court and are recorded by the Clerk regardless of which law enforcement agency made the arrest.

Perry County Circuit Clerk

The Perry County Circuit Clerk maintains official records for all court proceedings in the county. The Clerk's office handles criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. It also functions as ex-officio recorder for property instruments. All criminal case filings, dispositions, orders, and judgments are kept here.

To get court records, you can visit the Clerk's office at the Perry County Courthouse in Perryville, send a written request by mail, or search online through CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Copies cost $0.25 per page. For certified copies or large record requests, call ahead to confirm availability and turnaround time.

CourtConnect is free to use and covers criminal, civil, domestic, and juvenile cases across all Arkansas counties. It is the best starting point for court case research. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Most cases filed in recent years appear in the system shortly after filing.

The image above references a third-party records site. For official Perry County court records, use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal at the link above. It is free and maintained by the Arkansas Judiciary.

Search Perry County Records Online

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the free official statewide case search tool. It covers criminal, civil, domestic, and juvenile cases filed in Perry County Circuit Court. You can search by the defendant's name or by case number. Results show filing dates, case type, disposition, and scheduled hearings where available.

For inmates held in ADC facilities, the Arkansas Department of Corrections maintains a searchable database at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Search by name or ADC number to find current location, sentence details, and projected release date. Inmates held in the Perry County Detention Facility rather than a state prison are not in this database. Contact the Sheriff's Office for local jail roster information.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center operates the state sex offender registry. Search registered offenders in Perry County by name or location at acic.arkansas.gov. Registry entries include the offender's address, offense description, and current registration status.

CourtConnect provides free access to Perry County court records going back several years. For cases not yet entered into the system, or for older archived files, the Circuit Clerk's office in Perryville is the right contact.

Arkansas State Background Check

Official Arkansas background checks are processed through the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check unit at cbc.ark.org. The fee is $22 online or $25 by mail. Form ASP-122 is required for both submission methods.

The background check draws from the ACIC statewide criminal history repository. This includes arrests, dispositions, and convictions submitted by all Arkansas law enforcement agencies, including Perry County. Felonies, misdemeanors, and other qualifying offenses appear in the results. Mail requests go to Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.

Online submissions through cbc.ark.org are faster. If you need results quickly, the online portal is the better option. The form ASP-122 can be downloaded from the site and submitted electronically.

Arkansas FOIA and Public Records Access

Arkansas public records access is governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Arrest records held by Perry County agencies are public under this law. Any person can request them. The holding agency must confirm your eligibility within 24 hours and produce records within three business days.

Some records are not public. These include sealed court records, active investigation files, juvenile case records, medical information, adoption files, and certain personnel records. Grand Jury minutes are also exempt. If a record is withheld, the agency must specify which exemption applies.

Put your FOIA request in writing. Send it to the Sheriff's Office at 310 N Fourche Street, Perryville, AR 72126, or to the Circuit Clerk at the Perry County Courthouse. Describe the records you need as specifically as possible. Copying fees are charged at a reasonable rate, typically $0.25 per page for standard paper copies.

Victim Notification: VINE

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) tracks the custody status of inmates in Perry County Detention Facility and all other Arkansas jails and prisons. Crime victims and other interested parties can register for automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Call 1-800-510-0415 to register by phone. The service is free and available around the clock.

You can also register online through the VINE website. Notifications are sent by phone call, text, or email based on your preference. VINE keeps your contact information confidential and does not share it with the inmate or any outside party.

Cities in Perry County

Perryville is the county seat and the main population center in Perry County. No cities in Perry County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For criminal records tied to any address in Perry County, use the county resources described on this page. The Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Perryville handle records for all areas within the county.

Nearby Counties

Perry County borders six other Arkansas counties. Each has its own Sheriff's Office, Circuit Clerk, and court system. CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers all of them through one search interface.

• Faulkner County (north)
• Conway County (northwest)
• Yell County (west)
• Garland County (south)
• Saline County (southeast)
• Pulaski County (east)