Pine Bluff DUI Records

Pine Bluff DUI records are held by the Pine Bluff Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and the Jefferson County courts. This guide covers how to request arrest reports, find court case files, and use online tools to search DUI records in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Pine Bluff Police Department Records

The Pine Bluff Police Department is at 208 E. 8th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The main phone number is (870) 541-5300. The non-emergency line is (870) 730-2080. The department manages arrest records and criminal history files, including those from DUI incidents. Records are accessible to the public under Arkansas FOIA.

In-person records requests are accepted at the department. The PBPD also provides fingerprinting services and handles background check requests. For DUI arrest reports, visit the department during business hours or submit a written FOIA request. Accident reports from DUI incidents can also be ordered at BuyCrash or through the Arkansas State Police at crashreports.ark.org for $10.00.

Pine Bluff is the county seat of Jefferson County. That means the city police, the county sheriff, and the circuit court are all located within the same area. If you are searching for DUI records from incidents in Pine Bluff, you may deal with both PBPD and the Jefferson County Sheriff depending on who made the arrest.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is at 101 East Barraque Street #112, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The phone number is (870) 541-5351. The sheriff's office maintains all arrest records for Jefferson County. The W.C. 'Dub' Brassell Adult Detention Center serves as the main jail facility. An online inmate lookup system is available, which lets you search for people currently in custody.

For DUI arrests made by the sheriff's office rather than city police, contact the sheriff's office directly. Arrest records from the sheriff's office are separate from PBPD records. If a DUI case involved the state police, contact the Arkansas State Police to request their records. For crash-related DUI incidents, start with crashreports.ark.org.

Jefferson County District and Circuit Courts

Misdemeanor DUI cases from Pine Bluff go through Jefferson County District Court. The district court handles first and second DWI offenses, traffic citations, and other misdemeanor criminal matters. Since Pine Bluff is the county seat, both the district court and the circuit court are in the city.

Felony DUI cases go to the Jefferson County Circuit Court. The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk maintains all felony criminal records. For case information, contact the clerk's office or use CourtConnect online. Certified copies of court documents are available upon request. Court fines can be paid through pay.arcourts.gov. For full county records information, see the Jefferson County DUI Records page.

Searching Pine Bluff DUI Cases Online

Arkansas CourtConnect is the main free portal for searching Pine Bluff and Jefferson County DUI court cases. The system covers both district and circuit court cases. Search by party name, case number, or offense type. Jefferson County cases are accessible through the portal. Results include case status, hearings, pleas, and sentencing outcomes.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's inmate lookup tool shows current detainees but not historical arrest records. For a full criminal history background check, the Arkansas State Police ARCH system at cbc.ark.org offers name-based searches for $22.00 with subject consent. The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search at apps.ark.org shows people who are serving prison time for felony DUI convictions statewide.

FOIA Requests in Pine Bluff

To request records from the Pine Bluff Police Department, submit a written FOIA request in person or by mail to 208 E. 8th Avenue. Under Arkansas FOIA, the department must respond within three business days. There is no residency requirement. Anyone can request public records. Fees are based on actual copying costs.

For records from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, submit a written request to the sheriff's office at 101 E. Barraque St. Exemptions apply for active investigations, sealed cases, juvenile records, medical information, and some personnel files. If you have questions about what is available or your request is denied, call the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982 for free guidance.

DWI Laws in Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff follows Arkansas state law on all DUI and DWI matters. There is 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 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, $900 to $5,000 fine, four-year license revocation. Plea bargaining to a lesser DWI charge is not allowed in Arkansas. Refusing a chemical test triggers an automatic 180-day suspension under the implied consent law. More information on license reinstatement and ignition interlock requirements is at the DFA DUI/DWI page.

After a DWI conviction, defendants in Pine Bluff may be required to complete an approved alcohol education or treatment program as a condition of sentencing. The Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health Services maintains a list of approved DUI education providers. Courts in Jefferson County can order treatment in addition to fines and jail time. Completing the program as ordered is required to avoid further penalties or probation violations.

Nearby Cities

Pine Bluff is in southeast Arkansas. Little Rock is about 45 miles to the north. Other qualifying cities are farther away.

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