Find DUI Records in Boone County

Boone County DUI records include arrest reports from the sheriff's office in Harrison, DWI court case filings from the circuit and district courts, and criminal history data from the state. The Boone County Sheriff made 118 DUI arrests in 2023 alone, meaning the county processes a notable volume of impaired driving cases each year. This page explains where to find those records and how to request them.

Boone County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records

The Boone County Sheriff's Office is at 5800 Law Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601. The main phone is (870) 741-8404. You can also reach the Criminal Investigation Division by email at cidadmin@boonesheriff.com. The office covers 604 square miles in the Ozark Mountains and provides law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county along with 12 cities.

The sheriff's office reported 999 total arrests in 2023. Of those, 118 were DUI arrests. The department has four main divisions: Patrol, Criminal Investigation, Support Services, and Jail Operations. Arrest records are public documents under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. You can submit a FOIA request by visiting the office in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by email at cidadmin@boonesheriff.com, or by mail to 5800 Law Drive, Harrison, AR 72601.

For inmate information, contact the sheriff's office directly. The county jail holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders. If you need to find out if someone is currently held, call the office during business hours. The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search covers state prison inmates only and does not include county jail records.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal provides free public access to Boone County criminal case records, including DUI and DWI cases. Search by name or case number to view case status, charges, and court dates.

Circuit Court Records in Boone County

Boone County courts handle both misdemeanor and felony DWI cases. Misdemeanor first and second offenses typically go through district court. Felony DWI (fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years under ACA § 5-65-103) is handled by the Boone County Circuit Court in Harrison. The circuit clerk's office maintains all court files.

Boone County has participation in the CourtConnect system. Search for DUI and DWI cases online at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The system shows party names, charge descriptions, case numbers, and scheduled hearing dates. For physical copies of case documents, contact the circuit clerk. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 for each additional page.

You can pay court fines and fees for Boone County DUI cases through the Arkansas Court Payment system. This covers court-ordered payments and citation fines tied to DUI cases anywhere in the state.

DUI and DWI Laws That Govern Boone County Cases

Arkansas Code § 5-65-103 is the DWI statute. It covers all motor vehicle operators with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. First offense is a misdemeanor. Up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month suspension. Arkansas has a 10-year lookback period, meaning prior offenses within that window count toward determining the offense number for sentencing purposes.

Second DWI in 10 years: 7 days to 1 year jail, $400 to $3,000 fine, 24-month suspension. Third offense: 90 days to 1 year jail, $900 to $5,000 fine, 30-month suspension. Fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years is a Class D felony with 1 to 6 years in prison and a 4-year license revocation. Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining from a DWI to a lesser charge. The DWI stands on record regardless of sentencing negotiations.

Implied consent rules under ACA § 5-65-202 mean that refusing a chemical test triggers automatic license suspension separate from criminal penalties. A first refusal is 180 days. Second refusal within five years is two years. Third refusal is three years. Fourth refusal within five years is lifetime revocation. Refusal is also admissible as evidence in criminal court.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration handles the administrative side of DWI cases, including license suspension and reinstatement. DFA Driver Control is at (501) 682-1631. A driver in Boone County faces both the criminal court process and a separate DFA action from the same arrest.

Additional Resources for Boone County DUI Records

The Arkansas State Police criminal background check system lets you request an official criminal history report that includes DUI and DWI convictions. Name-based searches cost $22.00. Mail-in requests cost $25.00. Send to: Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Written consent from the subject is required.

Crash reports from DUI-related accidents in Boone County are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. These are useful if you were involved in a crash and need the official report for insurance or legal purposes.

The VINE notification system provides victim notification services when an offender's custody status changes. If you were a victim in a DUI case, you can register to receive automatic alerts when the offender is released or transferred. This service is free for victims.

The Arkansas Judiciary website is the broader portal for court information statewide. It connects to CourtConnect, court forms, and appellate court decisions. If a DUI case from Boone County was appealed, you can find the appellate opinion through the judiciary website.

Nearby Counties

Boone County sits in the Ozarks near the Missouri border. DUI records from adjacent counties are accessible through the same state systems.