Pulaski County Criminal Records

Pulaski County criminal records are available through several local and state agencies serving the Little Rock area. The county sheriff, the Circuit Clerk's office, and the Arkansas State Police all hold different pieces of a person's criminal history in Pulaski County. Whether you need arrest records, court case files, inmate records, or a certified copy of a criminal case, each office has its own process and its own access point. This guide covers where to search, what you'll find, and how to request records from the right place in Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Arrest Records and Inmate Search

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for arrest records in the county. The sheriff's main number is (501) 340-7001, and the office address is 2900 S. Woodrow, Little Rock, AR 72204. The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility at 3201 W. Roosevelt Road holds over 1,200 detainees at any given time. The facility uses a Direct Supervision model and works with 12 law enforcement agencies and 33 state and local courts across the region.

The sheriff's office operates an online inmate search through the Pulaski County Zuercher Portal. This free public tool lets anyone search current and recent booking records by name, booking number, date range, charge type, race, or sex. Results show the person's full name, mugshot, race, sex, date of birth, arrest date, booking number, charges with statute citations, bond type, bond amount, warrant information, and case numbers. Bond types listed in the portal include cash, surety, and personal recognizance. Typical charges referenced in Pulaski County booking records include drug offenses under A.C.A. § 5-64-419 and obstructing governmental operations under A.C.A. § 5-54-102.

The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility provides 24/7 medical care through Turn Key Health Services. Aramark handles food service, preparing roughly 3,000 meals per day. The facility offers video visitation and educational programs in industrial trades for longer-term detainees. Sheriff Eric Higgins oversees facility operations.

For state-level inmate searches covering people held in Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities rather than the county jail, use the ADC Inmate Search. That tool is free and covers current and former state prisoners.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office handles all court records filed in the county's circuit courts. The office is at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: (501) 340-8500. The clerk's website is pulaskiclerkar.gov. The clerk's office provides copies of court documents, authentication, and certified copies. Staff can locate records by case number or party name. The office also records county court orders, contracts, and petitions filed in Pulaski County.

Plain copies of court documents cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document. Authenticated copies are also $5. For most requests submitted in person, staff can pull the file the same day. Mail requests take longer and can range from a few days to two weeks depending on volume. You'll need to know the case number or the full legal name of the person whose record you need. If you're unsure which case number to use, try searching CourtConnect first to identify it before making a records request.

CourtConnect is the Arkansas Judiciary's statewide case search system. It's free to use and shows party names, case status, docket entries, attorney information, and hearing dates. For technical help with the CourtConnect system, call the Administrative Office of the Courts at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk website has forms, department information, and updates on filing procedures. The clerk's office is the official holder of court records for all civil, criminal, and probate cases filed in Pulaski County circuit court.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk portal shows the county's court records system for criminal case filings and document access in Little Rock.

The clerk's office records show case filings, criminal docket entries, judgment orders, and certified copies available to the public under Arkansas FOIA for cases in Pulaski County's circuit court system.

Arkansas FOIA and Pulaski County Record Access

Arkansas FOIA governs how you can get criminal records from Pulaski County agencies. The law is found at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Any person can request records in writing from the sheriff's office, the circuit clerk, or the detention facility. The agency has 24 hours to decide if the records are eligible for release. After that, they have three days to assemble them. Fees are limited to the cost of copying, which is $0.25 per plain page and $5 for certified documents.

Criminal records that are available to the public under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d) include felony conviction records, misdemeanor conviction records, and felony arrest records. Pending felony arrests from the last five years are also accessible without the subject's written consent. Records that are off-limits include dismissed arrests that didn't lead to charges, expunged records sealed under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, juvenile records generally protected by A.C.A. § 9-27-309, and records from ongoing investigations. If an agency in Pulaski County denies your request, the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982 handles FOIA enforcement and can assist.

Note: Pulaski County FOIA requests can be submitted in person at the sheriff's office or circuit clerk, by mail, or by any other written method, including email where the agency accepts it.

Arkansas State Police and Statewide Criminal History

For a formal background check tied to a Pulaski County resident, the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System is the official channel. A name-based check costs $22 online. Mail-in requests using form ASP-122 cost $25. The Identification Bureau is at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209, phone 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations pay a reduced fee of $11 per check.

Background checks through the state police are governed by A.C.A. § 12-12-1501. The check can show conviction records for all felonies and misdemeanors, felony arrest records, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender registration status. Records sealed under A.C.A. § 16-90-1417 won't appear on these reports. The Arkansas Crime Information Center operates the sex offender registry and serves as the central criminal history repository under A.C.A. §§ 12-12-203(a). ACIC can be reached at 501-682-7441.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Search shows current prisoners in state custody, including sentence details, facility, and projected release dates. This search is separate from the Pulaski County Zuercher Portal, which covers county-level booking records only.

The Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system links to caseinfo.arcourts.gov and provides free access to criminal case dockets across the state, including Pulaski County circuit courts.

CourtConnect allows free public searches of criminal case dockets by name, case number, or filing date, covering all participating circuit and district courts including those in Pulaski County.

What Pulaski County Criminal Records Contain

Arrest records from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office include the person's full legal name, any known aliases, date of birth, physical description, booking photograph, state ID number, date and time of arrest, arresting agency and booking number, criminal charges with Arkansas statute citations, bail or bond amount, bond type, and the circuit court case number. Warrant information is also listed when a warrant was the basis for the arrest. The Zuercher Portal updates booking data regularly as people are processed through the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility.

Court records from the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk contain the complete case file, including charging documents, plea or trial records, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings. If a case went to trial, the court file includes jury verdicts and sentencing documents. Cases involving expungement petitions filed under A.C.A. § 16-90-901 are part of the court file but the underlying records may be sealed once the order is entered. The clerk's office holds these records and can provide certified copies for legal purposes.

A state background check through the Arkansas State Police pulls from the statewide criminal history system and includes data submitted by all Arkansas counties including Pulaski. That report gives a broader picture than a single county arrest record, especially for people who have cases in multiple counties.

The ADC Inmate Search covers incarceration details for Pulaski County residents sentenced to state prison, including ADC number, custody classification, good time class, total sentence, detainer status, and prior prison history.

The ADC search covers state prisoners from Pulaski County and all other Arkansas counties, showing facility assignment, release projections, and sentence details for people in state custody.

Legal Help for Pulaski County Criminal Records

Pulaski County residents who need help understanding or challenging criminal records have several local resources. The Pulaski County Public Defender's Office is at 201 Broadway Street, Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-6120. The Sixth Judicial District's District Attorney office is at 224 S. Spring Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-8000. The DA handles prosecutions for criminal cases filed in Pulaski County circuit court.

For civil legal help with criminal record questions, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services covers central Arkansas at 501-376-3423. Legal Aid of Arkansas serves low-income residents statewide at 1-800-952-9243. Both organizations assist with expungement petitions under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, challenges to inaccurate records, and guidance on which agency holds the record you need. If your record contains errors, you can also contact ACIC directly to request a review under A.C.A. § 12-12-1013. ACIC must respond within 30 days.

The Arkansas VINE system at 1-800-510-0415 lets victims register to receive automatic notifications when a specific person's custody status changes. This service is free.

Note: The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service at 501-375-4606 for people who need private legal counsel in Pulaski County.

Cities in Pulaski County

Pulaski County includes several qualifying cities. Criminal records for residents of these cities are maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk and the county sheriff's office, as all circuit court filings occur at the county level.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Criminal records for residents of neighboring counties are held by those counties' circuit clerks and sheriff offices. Use the links below to find the right office for cases filed outside Pulaski County.