Crittenden County DUI Records Search

Crittenden County DUI records are public documents held by the county sheriff, the circuit clerk, and the Arkansas court system. The county sits along the Mississippi River in eastern Arkansas, with Marion as the county seat. West Memphis is the largest city in the county and generates a significant share of the DUI cases filed there. This page covers where to find those records and how to request them.

Where to Find DUI Records in Crittenden County

Crittenden County is in east Arkansas on the Tennessee border, with the Mississippi River forming its eastern edge. The county seat is Marion. West Memphis sits across from Memphis, Tennessee, and is the most populated city in the county. DUI and DWI arrests in the county come from multiple agencies: the Crittenden County Sheriff, the West Memphis Police Department, the Marion Police Department, and Arkansas State Police troopers assigned to the area.

For court records, start with the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. This free statewide system covers Crittenden County and lets you search by name or case number. You can view criminal case information including charges, hearing dates, and disposition. Records from before January 2009 have some details redacted per Administrative Order 19.

The Crittenden County government website at crittendencountyar.org links to county departments including the circuit clerk and sheriff. That is your starting point for finding contact information and office hours for in-person visits.

The Crittenden County government website links to the circuit clerk, sheriff, and county departments. Use it to find contact details for DUI records requests in Marion, AR.

Crittenden County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Crittenden County Sheriff serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county. The sheriff's office handles criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and operates the county jail. DUI arrests made by the sheriff's office result in booking records that are public under Arkansas FOIA.

To access arrest records from the Crittenden County Sheriff, contact the office directly. You can request records by phone, in person, or by submitting a written FOIA request. Booking records typically include the subject's name, date of arrest, charges, and bond information. The sheriff also handles sex offender registry information for the county.

For people currently held in the Crittenden County jail, contact the detention center directly for inmate status information. The sheriff's office can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide bond amounts. If you are looking for someone who may have been released, ask about the booking log, which shows recent arrests and releases.

Note: Contact the Crittenden County government at crittendencountyar.org for current phone numbers and office hours, as these change periodically.

Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Crittenden County Circuit Clerk is the Clerk of Circuit and Juvenile Courts and also serves as the Ex-Officio Recorder for the county. The circuit clerk maintains all court records and proceedings for criminal and civil cases filed in Crittenden County. For DUI cases, the criminal division records include case files, charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation documents.

You can visit the circuit clerk in person in Marion to review files or request copies. Copy fees apply. Juvenile court records are sealed by law and not available to the general public. If you have a case number from a CourtConnect search, you can bring it to the clerk's office for a full file review.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal provides free online access to Crittenden County DUI and DWI criminal case information. Search by name to see case numbers, charges, and court dates filed in Marion circuit court.

Arkansas DUI Laws Overview

Arkansas defines DWI under ACA § 5-65-103 as operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher for drivers 21 and over. A first conviction means up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Prior offenses within the 10-year lookback window raise those penalties sharply. A fourth DWI in 10 years is a felony carrying one to six years in state prison.

For drivers under 21, ACA § 5-65-303 covers a BAC from 0.02% to 0.08%. This is the DUI charge for underage drivers. A first DUI for an underage driver means a $100 to $500 fine, a 90-day suspension, community service, and required alcohol education. No plea bargaining is allowed for underage DUI either.

Arkansas implied consent law under ACA § 5-65-202 means all drivers in the state are considered to have consented to chemical testing if stopped for DUI. If you refuse the test, your license is automatically suspended for 180 days on a first refusal. That refusal can also be introduced as evidence at trial. A second or third refusal within five years means longer suspensions of two and three years respectively.

FOIA Requests for Crittenden County Records

Arkansas FOIA under ACA § 25-19-101 gives anyone the right to request public records from government agencies. Agencies must respond within three business days. You do not need to be an Arkansas resident. Fees for copies are limited to actual duplication costs and staff time.

To request DUI arrest records from the Crittenden County Sheriff, submit a written request describing what you need. Include the subject's name, the approximate arrest date, and your contact information. For court records, contact the circuit clerk directly. If your request is denied and you believe it should not be, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982.

Records that are off-limits under FOIA include active criminal investigations, sealed or expunged cases, juvenile records, and grand jury materials. Medical records and records tied to ongoing law enforcement operations are also exempt.

State Resources for Crittenden County DUI Records

Several state-level tools apply to DUI cases in Crittenden County. The Arkansas DFA Driver Services handles license suspension and reinstatement after a DUI or DWI arrest. A person can face a DFA administrative action on their license at the same time as a criminal court case. These are separate processes.

For state prison inmates, the Arkansas ADC Inmate Search shows sentence information, facility location, and release dates. It does not include county jail inmates. For those, contact the Crittenden County detention center. Accident reports from DUI crashes can be requested at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report.

The Arkansas State Police handles DUI arrests on state highways in Crittenden County. Criminal background checks with written consent are available through cbc.ark.org.

Nearby Counties

Crittenden County borders counties in east Arkansas and is adjacent to Tennessee and Mississippi across the river. Neighboring Arkansas counties each have their own courts and sheriff offices handling DUI cases.