Benton DUI Records

Benton DUI records are held by the Benton Police Department and Saline County courts. This guide covers how to request arrest and offense reports from BPD, search warrants online by name, and find court filings for DUI cases in Benton, Arkansas.

Benton Police Department Records Division

The Benton Police Department's Records Division is a civilian support unit that manages all police department records. The division handles accident reports, incident reports, and criminal offense records including DUI arrests. Records are open to the public under Arkansas FOIA. The Records Division phone number is (501) 776-5948. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The division is closed on holidays.

The Records Division website is at bentonpolice.org/division/records. That page has contact details and information about how to request public reports. The department processes subpoenas, warrants, and public requests for records and background checks. For accident reports, you can also use BuyCrash for online ordering.

Benton Police Warrant Search

The Benton Police Department maintains an online warrant lookup tool at bentonpolice.org/warrants. This system is searchable by last name. You can look up active warrants including contempt of court, failure to appear, and other charge types. Results show the warrant number, the date the warrant was issued, and the charge type.

This tool is useful if you are checking on a DUI-related warrant from Benton. Failure to appear on a DUI charge often results in a warrant being issued. Checking online before calling the department can save time. Keep in mind this only reflects active warrants, not full criminal history. For closed cases, search CourtConnect or contact the circuit clerk.

Saline County District Court

Misdemeanor DUI and DWI cases in Benton go through the Saline County District Court. Benton is the county seat of Saline County, so the court is located in the city. The district court handles first and second DWI offenses, traffic citations, and misdemeanor criminal matters. Case records are public and searchable through CourtConnect online or in person at the courthouse.

Fines and fees tied to DUI cases can be paid through pay.arcourts.gov. If you need certified copies of court documents from a district court DUI case, contact the court clerk directly. The clerk can advise on copy fees and how to submit a formal request.

Saline County Circuit Clerk

Felony DUI cases from Benton go to the Saline County Circuit Court. The Saline County Circuit Clerk is at 200 N. Main Street, Benton, AR. The phone number is (501) 303-5615. The circuit clerk maintains felony criminal case records for all of Saline County.

Since Benton is the county seat, the circuit clerk's office is in the city. Getting records for both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases from Benton is relatively easy compared to cities that are not county seats. Records are available in person during office hours. Some information is also searchable through CourtConnect. For more details, see the Saline County DUI Records page.

Searching DUI Cases Online

Use Arkansas CourtConnect to search Benton DUI court cases for free. The system covers district and circuit court cases across Arkansas. Saline County is part of the CourtConnect system. Search by party name, case number, or offense type. You can check case status, hearing outcomes, and sentencing information without going to the courthouse.

The Benton Police warrant search tool at bentonpolice.org/warrants handles active warrant lookups specifically. For a full criminal history background check that includes DUI convictions, use the Arkansas State Police ARCH system at cbc.ark.org. Name-based checks cost $22.00 and require the subject's written consent. The Arkansas Judiciary website links all court tools together.

FOIA Requests in Benton

The Benton Police Department accepts FOIA requests at bentonpolice.org/foia. Public records covered by Arkansas FOIA will be made available within three business days of the request. The department may charge fees consistent with Arkansas law. Some records are not public, including active investigations, sealed cases, and juvenile records.

There is no residency requirement to request records. Any person can submit a FOIA request. If a request is denied or you have questions, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982. For court records, the Saline County Circuit Clerk at (501) 303-5615 is the right contact.

DWI Laws in Benton

Benton follows Arkansas state law. There is no local DUI ordinance. Adults over 21 face DWI at 0.08% BAC. Drivers under 21 face DUI at 0.02%. First offense: up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month suspension. Second offense in five years: seven days to one year in jail, $400 to $3,000 fine, 24-month suspension.

Third offense in five years: 90 days to one year in jail, $900 to $5,000 fine, 30-month suspension. Fourth offense within 10 years: felony, one to six years in prison. Arkansas prohibits plea bargaining on DWI charges. Refusing chemical testing leads to automatic suspension. The DFA DUI/DWI page covers reinstatement and ignition interlock requirements.

Nearby Cities

Benton is about 25 miles southwest of Little Rock. Bryant and Little Rock are nearby qualifying cities in central Arkansas.

For county-level DUI records, visit Saline County DUI Records.