Cabot DWI and DUI Records

Cabot DUI records are public documents filed through Lonoke County courts and maintained by the Cabot Police Department. These records include arrest reports, court case files, and driver license suspension data for DWI and DUI charges within the city. You can search them online, request them by email, or visit the department in person at 101 North 2nd Street.

Cabot Police Department

The Cabot Police Department is the primary agency for DUI enforcement within city limits. The department is based at 101 North 2nd Street and operates 24-hour patrols. Officers use a community-oriented policing approach, and the department handles all DUI arrests made inside the city. For non-emergency calls, reach the department at 501-843-6526.

The department's Records Division handles accident report requests through the city's online form center. Arrest records and incident reports for DUI cases can be obtained by contacting the department directly. Cabot PD also works closely with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office and the state court system to maintain accurate case records.

The Cabot city public information page shows the department's FOIA process and contact details for record requests. Visit cabotar.gov/196/Public-Information for full instructions.

How to Request Cabot DUI Records

Cabot accepts public records requests through multiple methods. The fastest way is email. FOIA requests go to Sergeant Steven Elliott at selliott@cabotar.gov. For public information inquiries, Lieutenant Chris Huggins handles those at chuggins@cabotar.gov. You can also visit the department in person during business hours.

Arkansas FOIA law requires agencies to respond within three business days. Cabot follows this rule for all public records requests. Most DUI-related police reports and arrest records fall under FOIA. However, records from active or pending criminal investigations may be withheld until the case is resolved. Juvenile records are also exempt by law.

If you need a copy of a crash report, the department offers an online form for accident report requests through the city website. You can also order crash reports statewide through crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report.

The Cabot Police Department page at cabotar.gov/163/Police lists department contacts and service links including record request forms.

Court Records for Cabot DUI Cases

DUI and DWI cases from Cabot are filed in Lonoke County courts. Misdemeanor DWI cases typically go through the Lonoke County District Court. Felony DWI charges, which apply when someone has four or more offenses within 10 years, go to Lonoke County Circuit Court.

The free public portal for Arkansas court records is CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by party name, case number, or case type. DWI cases are listed under criminal case types. CourtConnect is available 24 hours a day except for brief maintenance windows.

Court case data on CourtConnect may include the case number, filing date, charge description, court dates, and case outcome. Records created before January 2009 have some details redacted when viewed online. For full records from older cases, you may need to contact the Lonoke County Clerk's Office directly.

You can also pay court fines online through pay.arcourts.gov. This works for traffic citations and misdemeanor fines in Lonoke County and most other Arkansas counties.

State Resources for DUI Record Searches

Several state-level tools help with DUI record searches in Cabot and across Arkansas.

The Arkansas DFA Driver Services page covers license suspension rules, ignition interlock requirements, and reinstatement steps after a DUI conviction. License suspensions are handled separately from criminal court cases. A first-offense DWI triggers a 6-month suspension; a second within 5 years brings 24 months.

For criminal history background checks, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system provides name-based searches for $22 or fingerprint-based searches for $13. These require consent from the subject of the check. The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) serves as the statewide repository for all criminal history data including DWI convictions.

If you need to find someone currently incarcerated for a DWI offense, the ADC Inmate Search covers state prison facilities. For county jail inmates in Lonoke County, contact the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office.

Arkansas DWI Laws and Penalties

Arkansas uses the term DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) for adults over 21 with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. The term DUI applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08%.

Penalties increase with each offense. A first DWI brings up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a 6-month license suspension. A second offense within 5 years means 7 days to 1 year in jail, a $400 to $3,000 fine, and a 24-month suspension. A fourth or later offense within 10 years is a felony with 1 to 6 years in prison.

Arkansas has an implied consent law. If you drive in the state, you agree to submit to a breath or blood test when asked by an officer. Refusing the test triggers automatic license suspension and the refusal can be used as evidence in court. The lookback period for prior DWI offenses is 10 years, extended from 5 years in 2021. Arkansas also does not allow plea bargaining DWI charges down to lesser offenses.

Nearby Cities

Cabot is in Lonoke County in central Arkansas. Other qualifying cities within reasonable distance include communities in Pulaski County to the west.

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