Conway County DUI Records

Conway County DUI records are held by the county jail in Morrilton, the circuit court clerk, and the Arkansas statewide court system. Conway County is a mid-size county in the Arkansas River Valley with I-40 running through it, making DUI enforcement along the interstate a regular part of law enforcement activity. This guide covers where to find DUI arrest records and court cases in Conway County and how to request them.

Conway County Sheriff and Jail

The Conway County Jail is at 30 Southern Valley Dr, Morrilton, AR 72110. The phone number is (501) 354-9627. The jail holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders for Conway County, including those arrested for DUI. For inmate inquiries, contact the jail directly during business hours. The sheriff's office accepts FOIA requests for arrest records and other public law enforcement records.

Arrest records from DUI and DWI stops are public documents under ACA § 25-19-101. You can submit a written FOIA request by mail or in person at the Conway County Sheriff's Office in Morrilton. Include the full name of the subject and the approximate date of arrest. The agency must respond within three business days. Copy fees apply for printed records.

Conway County is on the I-40 corridor between Little Rock and Fort Smith. The Arkansas State Police regularly patrols I-40 through the county. DUI arrests made by state troopers are separate from county sheriff records. Request those from the Arkansas State Police directly at their headquarters, (501) 618-8500.

The Arkansas Association of Counties page for Conway County provides contact information for county offices including the sheriff's office and circuit clerk in Morrilton. It is a useful reference for finding direct contact details when requesting records.

Circuit Court and CourtConnect

The Conway County Circuit Court in Morrilton handles felony DWI cases and all appeals from district court. The circuit clerk maintains the official court record for all cases. Misdemeanor DUI and DWI cases go through district court first. If a case involves a fourth or subsequent DWI within 10 years, it is charged as a Class D felony under ACA § 5-65-103 and handled by the circuit court.

Conway County has full participation in the Arkansas CourtConnect system. Search for DUI and DWI criminal cases at caseinfo.arcourts.gov for free. The portal shows case status, charge descriptions, and court dates. Search by party name or case number. Both civil and criminal case types are searchable.

The CourtConnect portal gives free 24/7 public access to Conway County court records, including DUI and DWI criminal cases from both district and circuit courts. Brief maintenance windows occur overnight on weekdays.

For physical documents from the case file, contact the Conway County Circuit Clerk in Morrilton. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per additional page. Pay court fines online at the Arkansas Court Payment portal.

DWI and DUI Laws Governing Conway County Cases

ACA § 5-65-103 is Arkansas's DWI statute. It makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. First DWI: up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month license suspension. Arkansas does not allow DWI charges to be plea-bargained to a lesser offense. The charge stays as DWI no matter what sentencing deal is reached.

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 within 10 years: Class D felony, 1 to 6 years prison, fine up to $5,000, 4-year revocation. The 10-year lookback period was extended from 5 years in 2021, meaning more historical offenses count toward the total.

Conway County sees a mix of local DUI cases and interstate arrests. I-40 DUI stops by state troopers generate a segment of the total cases that pass through Conway County courts. Drug-impaired driving cases also fall under ACA § 5-65-103 when a driver is operating under the influence of a controlled substance in addition to or instead of alcohol.

The implied consent law under ACA § 5-65-202 requires all drivers to submit to chemical testing when stopped on probable cause. 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. The DFA suspension is separate from any criminal court penalty. Driver Control is at (501) 682-1631.

Background Checks and Other Resources

For a complete criminal history report including Conway County DUI convictions, the Arkansas State Police background check system handles requests. Name-based checks 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.

The free Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search lets you look up state prison inmates by name, county of commitment, or offense. This covers felony DWI convictions but not county jail inmates. For county jail inquiries, call (501) 354-9627.

Crash reports from DUI accidents on I-40 or other Conway County roads are available at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. The VINE notification system is free for victims in DUI cases who want custody status alerts.

The Arkansas Judiciary website connects to CourtConnect, court forms, and appellate decisions. If a Conway County DUI case was appealed to the Arkansas Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, the opinion is searchable through the judiciary website.

Nearby Counties

Conway County is in the Arkansas River Valley along the I-40 corridor. Neighboring counties also have DUI records accessible through the state court system.