Little Rock DUI Records
Little Rock DUI records come from the Little Rock Police Department, Pulaski County courts, and the Arkansas State Police. Whether you need an arrest report, a court case file, or a driver history tied to a DWI charge, this guide tells you exactly where to go and how to ask for it.
Little Rock DUI Records
Little Rock Police Department Records
The Little Rock Police Department Records Division is the first place to go for DUI arrest reports made by LRPD officers. The division is located at 615 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. You can reach Records at (501) 371-4654. The main line is (501) 371-4605. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Reports are available roughly 8 hours after an officer files them. Each report costs between $5.00 and $10.00. You can pay in person. Criminal history checks and traffic history checks are also done in person at the Records window. For accident reports tied to a DUI crash, you can use BuyCrash to order reports online. Non-emergency incident reports can be requested through the LRPD online portal as well.
The Records Division handles public requests under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. If you want records that go back more than a few days, or if you need a certified copy, you may need to submit a formal written request. Pre-payment is required for requests expected to cost over $25.00.
The LRPD website at littlerock.gov has more detail on how to make records requests, find recent arrest logs, and contact the Records Division. That site also lists non-emergency reporting options for minor incidents.
Pulaski County District Court
Most DUI arrests in Little Rock are charged as misdemeanors for a first or second offense. Those cases go through the Pulaski County District Court, located at 3001 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204. The main information line is (501) 340-6829. Criminal and traffic cases can be reached at (501) 340-6832.
The district court handles traffic cases, misdemeanor DWI charges, and small claims under $5,000. First-time DUI offenders may qualify for the Traffic Probation Program. There is also a Youth Accident Prevention Program that includes DWI and DUI education components for younger drivers. These programs can affect whether a record shows a conviction or a deferred outcome.
Court fines and fees can be paid online through the Arkansas court payment system at pay.arcourts.gov. This works for citation payments and case-related fees. You can also look up your citation there before going in person.
Felony DUI Cases at Pulaski County Circuit Court
A DWI charge becomes a felony in Arkansas on the fourth or subsequent offense within a 10-year period. Felony DUI cases are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The circuit clerk's office maintains all criminal felony court records for cases heard in Pulaski County Circuit Court. You can find detailed filing information, case outcomes, and sentencing records through the clerk's office or through CourtConnect online.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's website is at pulaskiclerkar.gov. That site has information on how to request certified copies of court documents, look up case files, and access public records. Copies are available in person at the courthouse. For more details on county-level filings, see the Pulaski County DUI Records page.
Search Court Records Online
The fastest way to search Little Rock DUI court cases is through Arkansas CourtConnect. This is the state's free public case search system. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for maintenance windows early Monday mornings and weekend nights. You can search by name, case number, or offense type.
CourtConnect covers both district court and circuit court cases. For DUI matters, you will find misdemeanor DWI cases filed in district court and felony DWI cases filed in circuit court. Cases predating January 2009 may have redacted details per state court rules. For citation payment and lookup, use pay.arcourts.gov.
The Arkansas State Police also maintains crash reports online. If you are looking for records tied to a DUI that caused an accident, visit crashreports.ark.org. Reports cost $10.00 each.
FOIA Requests for Little Rock DUI Records
Little Rock has its own online FOIA portal. You can submit a request at littlerock.justfoia.com. The portal lets you file a request online and track its status. Requests are typically answered within three business days under Arkansas FOIA law.
The city's records office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pre-payment is required when a request is expected to cost more than $25.00. There is no state residency requirement to make a FOIA request. Any person can ask for public records. Fees are based on the actual cost of duplication. Some records are exempt, including active criminal investigations, sealed cases, and juvenile records. For questions about whether a record is public, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982.
Arkansas DWI Laws That Apply in Little Rock
Arkansas uses the term DWI for adults over 21 who are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher. For drivers under 21, the law uses the term DUI and the threshold is 0.02%. Little Rock follows state law on all of these rules. There is no separate city-level DUI ordinance.
A first DWI offense in Arkansas can bring up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. The second offense within five years carries a minimum of seven days in jail, a fine of $400 to $3,000, and a 24-month suspension. The third offense in five years means 90 days to one year in jail and a 30-month suspension. A fourth offense within the 10-year lookback window is a felony with one to six years in prison.
Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining down from a DWI charge to a lesser offense. The implied consent law means that if you refuse a breath or blood test, your license is automatically suspended for 180 days on the first refusal. That refusal can also be used against you in court. License suspension records are handled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration at dfa.arkansas.gov.
Nearby Cities
Several other qualifying cities are located near Little Rock in Pulaski County and surrounding areas. Each has its own police department and district court handling DUI cases.
For county-level DUI records, visit Pulaski County DUI Records.