Fayetteville DWI Records

Fayetteville DUI and DWI records are held by the Fayetteville Police Department and Washington County courts. This guide covers how to find arrest reports, court case filings, and FOIA request options for DUI cases in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Police Department Records

The Fayetteville Police Department handles DUI arrest records for incidents within city limits. The department maintains an online portal called FPD P2C (Police to Citizen) that lets you look up recent arrest information. The Fayetteville City Jail lookup is also available through that same portal. These tools are accessible through the department's main website at fayetteville-ar.gov.

For incident reports, accident reports, and offense reports, you can make a request through the city's public records process. Accident reports tied to DUI crashes can also be found through BuyCrash. The FOIA portal makes it easy to submit written requests and track them online. Most records are ready within three business days.

Washington County District Court - Fayetteville

Misdemeanor DUI and DWI cases in Fayetteville are handled by the Washington County District Court. Fayetteville is the county seat for Washington County, so most local DUI cases end up in Fayetteville courts. The Washington County Circuit Clerk's office is located at 280 North College Avenue, Suite 302, Fayetteville, AR 72701. The phone number is (479) 444-1538.

The circuit clerk maintains court records for all cases including criminal DWI matters. Copies of court documents cost $0.05 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 per page. You need a case ID or citation number to search records most efficiently, though you can also search by name. Court records are also available online through the Arkansas CourtConnect system.

The district court handles misdemeanor DWI charges (first and second offenses for most defendants). For felony DUI cases, which arise on the fourth offense within 10 years, files are held by the circuit court division. Both are accessible through the Washington County Circuit Clerk's office and online through CourtConnect.

Felony DUI and Circuit Court Cases

Repeat DUI offenders in Fayetteville face felony charges when they accumulate four or more DWI convictions within the 10-year lookback period. Those cases move from district court to circuit court. The Washington County Circuit Court sits in Fayetteville and handles all felony criminal matters for the county.

Circuit court records are public in Arkansas. You can request certified copies from the Washington County Circuit Clerk at the College Avenue location. Online case information is available through CourtConnect. For more detailed information about Washington County court records and how to access them, see the Washington County DUI Records page.

Search Fayetteville DUI Cases Online

CourtConnect is the best free tool for searching Fayetteville DUI and DWI cases. The portal is at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. It runs around the clock and covers district and circuit court cases. Washington County is well-represented on the system, so searches by name or case number typically return results quickly.

You can also look at the Fayetteville Police Department's P2C arrest portal for more recent activity. That portal shows recent bookings and arrest logs. For crash-related DUI incidents, the state maintains a report ordering system at crashreports.ark.org. Those reports cost $10.00 each. The Arkansas Judiciary website also has links to all court resources.

FOIA Requests in Fayetteville

Fayetteville has a dedicated online FOIA portal at fayetteville-ar.justfoia.com. You can submit requests for police reports, arrest records, and other city records through that portal. The system lets you track the status of your request online.

Arkansas FOIA requires agencies to respond within three business days. There is no requirement that you live in Arkansas to request records. Fees are based on actual copy costs. Some records are exempt, including records tied to active investigations, juvenile records, and sealed cases. If you are unsure whether a specific record is public, the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982 can help.

DWI Laws in Fayetteville

Fayetteville follows Arkansas state DWI law. Adults over 21 with a BAC of 0.08% or higher face DWI charges. Drivers under 21 face DUI charges starting at a BAC of 0.02%. There is no separate Fayetteville DUI ordinance. State law controls everything.

Arkansas also has strict rules about commercial drivers. Anyone holding a commercial driver's license faces DWI charges at 0.04% BAC while operating a commercial vehicle. A first DWI conviction disqualifies a commercial driver for one year. A second conviction results in lifetime disqualification. Commercial drivers should be aware that the lookback and penalty rules are different from those that apply to regular license holders.

A first DWI in Arkansas can bring up to one year in jail and a $150 to $1,000 fine. A second offense within five years means at least seven days in jail and a fine up to $3,000. A third offense in five years means 90 days to one year of jail time. The fourth offense within the 10-year window is a felony with one to six years in prison. Arkansas does not allow plea deals that reduce a DWI to a lesser charge. The implied consent law means you consent to chemical testing by driving. Refusing that test leads to automatic license suspension. More information on penalties and license reinstatement is at the DFA DUI/DWI information page.

Nearby Cities

Fayetteville is in the northwest corner of Arkansas. Several qualifying cities are nearby, each with their own police departments and district courts for DUI matters.

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