Cleburne County DUI Records

Cleburne County DUI records are available through the county sheriff's online inmate portal, the circuit court clerk in Heber Springs, and the Arkansas statewide case search system. Cleburne County is one of the few smaller Arkansas counties with an active online jail roster that shows DUI charges, bond amounts, and arresting officer information. This guide covers all the sources for DUI records in Cleburne County and how to access them.

Cleburne County Sheriff and Online Inmate Roster

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office is at 914 South 9th Street, Heber Springs, AR 72543. The phone is 501-362-2596. The sheriff's website is at cleburnecountyso.org. One of the most useful features for public records searches is the online inmate portal, which is available at the direct link for the jail roster.

The Cleburne County online inmate portal shows current inmates with detailed information. Each inmate entry includes their full name and booking number, age and race/sex, intake date and time, city of residence, arresting department, charges with bond amounts, and release date when applicable. For DUI searches, this means you can often find booking information for recent DWI arrests without making a phone call or submitting a formal request.

Based on July 2025 activity data, the Cleburne County Jail typically holds around 44 inmates at month's end, with 54 total releases per month. The county averages about 13 felony arrests and 27 misdemeanor arrests per month. DWI arrests fall into both categories depending on offense number. The monthly totals also show 11 felony and 28 misdemeanor warrants served.

The Cleburne County Sheriff's website includes the link to the online inmate roster and contact information for the department in Heber Springs. The site is the main point of access for county law enforcement records.

Cleburne County Inmate Portal

The Cleburne County online inmate portal gives real-time jail roster access at arcleburne.isoms.cloud:8005/portal/Jail. The system shows current detainees and their charges. For DUI records purposes, this is particularly useful for finding recent DWI bookings. The portal displays the charge description, which will list DWI or DUI specifically, along with bond amounts set by the court.

The Cleburne County jail inmate portal provides online access to the current jail roster including charges, bond amounts, and arresting department. It is one of the more detailed county jail portals available in Arkansas for public use.

Note that the online portal shows current and recently booked inmates. For historical arrest records not in the system, submit a FOIA request in writing to the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office. Under ACA § 25-19-101, the agency must respond within three business days. Copy fees apply for printed records.

Circuit Court Records and CourtConnect

Cleburne County Circuit Court in Heber Springs handles felony DWI cases and appeals from district court. The circuit clerk maintains all court records. Misdemeanor DUI cases go through district court first. For the court side of a DUI case, the Arkansas CourtConnect system is the best free tool.

Search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov by party name or case number. Cleburne County participates in the system. Results show case status, charges, and scheduled dates for DUI and DWI criminal cases. For physical documents, contact the circuit clerk's office in Heber Springs. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per additional page. Pay court fines at the Arkansas Court Payment portal.

DWI and DUI Laws in Arkansas

ACA § 5-65-103 is the DWI statute for all of Arkansas. Operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is a per se violation. First offense: up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month license suspension. No plea bargaining from DWI to a lesser charge is allowed.

Second DWI within 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 in 10 years: Class D felony, 1 to 6 years prison, 4-year revocation. Arkansas extended the lookback period from 5 to 10 years in 2021, meaning more prior offenses count against a person than before.

Implied consent under ACA § 5-65-202 means all drivers agree to chemical testing. Refusal triggers automatic administrative suspension by the Arkansas DFA. First refusal: 180 days. Second within five years: 2 years. Third: 3 years. Fourth within five years: lifetime. DFA acts independently from Cleburne County Circuit Court. Driver Control is at (501) 682-1631.

Cleburne County includes Greers Ferry Lake, a popular recreation area. Summer weekends and holiday periods tend to generate higher DUI enforcement activity on the lake and surrounding roads. Boating DWI is covered under the same ACA § 5-65-103 statute that applies to motor vehicles.

Additional Record Sources

The Arkansas State Police background check system provides official criminal history reports. Name-based checks: $22.00. Mail requests: $25.00 to Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Written consent required.

For state prison inmates from felony DWI convictions, use the free Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Crash reports for DUI accidents are at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. The VINE notification service at vinelink.com provides free custody status alerts for victims in DUI cases.

Nearby Counties

Cleburne County is in north-central Arkansas in the Ozark foothills. Adjacent counties also have DUI records available through state and county sources.