Access Yell County Criminal Records

Yell County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Clerk, and related agencies across the county's two county seats: Danville and Dardanelle. This page explains how to find arrest records, court case files, inmate information, and warrant data for this west-central Arkansas county. Yell County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties with two official county seats, each serving as a judicial center.

Yell County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Yell County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. The Sheriff handles patrol, operates the Yell County Jail, and serves civil process on behalf of the courts. Arrest records from incidents handled by county deputies are kept at the Sheriff's Office in Danville.

Contact the Yell County Jail for recent booking and inmate information:

• Address: 101 E 5th St, Danville, AR 72833
• Phone: (479) 495-2811

For recent arrests, calling the jail directly is the fastest option. Staff can confirm whether a specific individual is in custody and provide basic booking information. Some mugshots from Yell County may be available through an online portal maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Check the Sheriff's website for current availability or call the office to ask.

For older arrest records or a formal records request, submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. The office must confirm eligibility within 24 hours of receiving your request and produce records within three business days under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.

Two County Seats: Danville and Dardanelle

Yell County is one of only a few Arkansas counties with two county seats. Danville sits in the eastern part of the county and hosts the Yell County Courthouse and Sheriff's Office. Dardanelle is located on the Arkansas River in the western portion and also serves as a judicial center. Both cities have courts and county offices.

When looking for court records, it matters which courthouse handled the case. Criminal cases may be filed in either location depending on where the offense occurred and which division of the circuit court handled it. If you are unsure which courthouse holds the record you need, the Circuit Clerk's office can direct you. Try both locations if your first call doesn't turn up the file.

Voter registration for Yell County is handled by the County Clerk. You can reach the Clerk in Danville at (479) 495-4838 or in Dardanelle at (479) 229-4333. Voter registration records are separate from criminal records but can be useful for verifying an address.

Yell County Circuit Clerk

The Yell County Circuit Clerk maintains official records for all court proceedings in the county, including criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. All case filings, judgments, orders, and dispositions go through the Circuit Clerk's office. With two county seats, records may be split between Danville and Dardanelle depending on which court handled the case.

You can get court records by visiting either courthouse in person during regular business hours, or by sending a written request by mail. Copies cost $0.25 per page. For large or complex requests, call ahead to confirm availability and turnaround time. The Clerk can tell you which location holds the specific file you need.

The free statewide CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Yell County court cases. You can search by defendant name or case number. Most cases filed in recent years appear online shortly after filing. Older records may only exist in paper at one of the two courthouses.

Search Yell County Records Online

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the best tool for online Yell County criminal record research. It is free and covers criminal, civil, domestic, and juvenile cases statewide. Search by name or case number. Results show filing dates, case type, parties, and disposition.

For ADC inmate searches, the Arkansas Department of Corrections database is at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. This covers individuals serving state sentences. Enter a name or ADC number to find their current facility, sentence, and projected release date. Inmates held locally in the Yell County Jail are not in this database. Contact the jail at (479) 495-2811 for local custody status.

The ACIC sex offender registry at acic.arkansas.gov lists registered sex offenders in Yell County. Search by name or location to find registrants in Danville, Dardanelle, Ola, Plainview, Belleville, or other communities in the county.

Background checks for Yell County go through ACIC at cbc.ark.org or through a visit to the local Sheriff's Office. The online portal costs $22 and mail requests cost $25 using form ASP-122.

The image above is from a third-party records site. For official Yell County court records, use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal at the link above. It is the official state system maintained by the Arkansas Judiciary.

Arkansas public records resources including court searches and contact information for all county courts are available through the Arkansas Judiciary at arcourts.gov. This includes Yell County's Circuit Court in both Danville and Dardanelle.

Arkansas State Background Check

Official Arkansas background checks are processed at cbc.ark.org. The cost is $22 online or $25 by mail using form ASP-122. Mail requests go to Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.

The ACIC statewide criminal history repository includes arrest and conviction data from all Arkansas counties, including Yell County. A state check covers felonies, misdemeanors, and other qualifying offenses properly submitted to ACIC. Online processing is faster than mail. For the most complete record, combine a state check with direct research through the Circuit Clerk and CourtConnect.

Arkansas FOIA and Public Records Access

Yell County criminal records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Any person may request them. The holding agency must confirm eligibility within 24 hours and produce records within three business days. This applies to both the Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Clerk's offices in Danville and Dardanelle.

Exempt records include sealed court files, juvenile records, active investigation materials, medical records, adoption files, Grand Jury minutes, and certain personnel files. If your request is denied, the agency must specify which exemption applies. You may challenge improper denials.

Put FOIA requests in writing and direct them to the agency that holds the records. For arrest records, contact the Sheriff at 101 E 5th St, Danville, AR 72833 or call (479) 495-2811. For court records, contact the Circuit Clerk at either the Danville or Dardanelle courthouse depending on where the case was filed.

Victim Notification: VINE

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) provides free custody tracking for inmates held in the Yell County Jail and all Arkansas facilities. Call 1-800-510-0415 at any time to register for automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Online registration is also available through the VINE website. Your contact information is kept private and is never shared with the inmate.

Cities in Yell County

Yell County's main communities include Danville and Dardanelle (both county seats), as well as Ola, Plainview, and Belleville. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For criminal records tied to any address in Yell County, use the county resources described above. The Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk handle records for all areas within the county regardless of which city or community the incident occurred in.

Nearby Counties

Yell County borders seven other Arkansas counties. All are searchable through CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

• Conway County (northeast)
• Faulkner County (east)
• Perry County (southeast)
• Pope County (north)
• Logan County (west)
• Scott County (southwest)
• Franklin County (northwest)