Bentonville DWI Records

Bentonville DUI records come from the Bentonville Police Department, Bentonville District Court, and the Benton County Circuit Clerk. This page shows you where to find arrest reports, court case files, and how to request DUI records through the city's FOIA portal.

Bentonville Police Department Records

The Bentonville Police Department handles DUI arrests within city limits. The main phone number is (479) 271-3170. Records available from BPD include incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Requests are handled under Arkansas FOIA guidelines with a three-business-day response window.

Bentonville has its own online FOIA portal at bentonvillear.justfoia.com. You can submit records requests electronically and track their status without visiting city offices in person. For accident reports tied to DUI crashes, you can also use BuyCrash or the state crash report portal at crashreports.ark.org.

Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County and the fastest-growing city in Arkansas. The police department handles a substantial volume of traffic enforcement including DUI stops. Both city and county law enforcement operate in and around Bentonville.

Bentonville District Court

Misdemeanor DUI and DWI cases in Bentonville go through the Bentonville District Court at 2706 South Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72712. The court's phone number is (479) 271-3120. This court handles misdemeanor criminal matters including first and second DWI offenses, traffic citations, and ordinance violations.

The Bentonville District Court offers online payment for fines and fees. Case record searches are available online as well. You can use pay.arcourts.gov for statewide court payment, or check with the court clerk for local online tools. Case filings, hearing dates, plea records, and sentence information are part of the public record.

Since Bentonville is the county seat, the district court and the circuit court are both located in the city. That makes accessing both misdemeanor and felony DUI records relatively convenient for Bentonville-area cases.

Benton County Circuit Court Records

Felony DUI cases from Bentonville go to the Benton County Circuit Court, which also sits in Bentonville as the county seat. The circuit clerk's office maintains all felony criminal case records for Benton County. To get records from a felony DUI case, contact the circuit clerk or search through CourtConnect online.

Certified copies of circuit court documents are available from the clerk's office. Copy fees vary depending on the type of document requested. For full details on Benton County court records, the circuit clerk's contact information, and how to access records, visit the Benton County DUI Records page.

Online Tools for Searching Bentonville DUI Cases

Arkansas CourtConnect is the primary free tool for searching Bentonville DUI court cases. The system covers district and circuit court cases statewide, including Benton County. Search by party name, case number, or case type. Results include case status, hearing records, and outcomes.

CourtConnect is available around the clock with brief overnight maintenance windows. For criminal background checks that include DUI convictions, the Arkansas State Police ARCH system at cbc.ark.org offers name-based checks for $22.00. Those require the subject's written consent. The Arkansas Judiciary website links to CourtConnect and other court resources in one place.

FOIA Requests in Bentonville

Bentonville's online FOIA portal at bentonvillear.justfoia.com is the easiest way to submit a records request. Fill out the form online and track your request. Under Arkansas law, the city must respond within three business days. There is no residency requirement to request records. Fees cover actual copy costs.

Some records are exempt. Active investigations, sealed cases, juvenile records, and medical information are not public. If your request is denied, you can ask the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982 for guidance on your options. That hotline is free and available during business hours.

For court records, FOIA does not apply in the same way. Court records are governed by the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure and court administrative orders. To get certified copies of court documents, contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk directly or use CourtConnect to view case information online. The clerk's office can tell you the exact copy fees and what forms you need to fill out.

DWI Laws in Bentonville

Bentonville follows Arkansas state DWI law with no local 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 within 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, four-year license revocation. There is no plea bargaining to a lesser DWI charge in Arkansas. Refusing a chemical test triggers an automatic 180-day license suspension under the implied consent law. That refusal can be presented as evidence of guilt in court. The DFA DUI/DWI page covers reinstatement steps and ignition interlock device requirements for Bentonville drivers.

Nearby Cities

Bentonville is in the Northwest Arkansas metro area with Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville all nearby. Several other qualifying cities in Benton County are also close.

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