Drew County DUI and DWI Records

Drew County DUI records are public documents held by the county sheriff, the circuit clerk, and the Arkansas court system. The county is in southeast Arkansas with Monticello as the county seat and a population of about 19,000 people. DUI and DWI arrests in the county are processed by the circuit court in Monticello. This page covers where to access those records and what information you can expect to find.

Locating DUI Records in Drew County

Drew County sits in southeast Arkansas. Monticello is the county seat and the only substantial city in the county. The University of Arkansas at Monticello has a campus here, which adds to the local population. DUI arrests in Drew County come from the sheriff's office, the Monticello Police Department, and Arkansas State Police troopers on state roads. All DUI and DWI criminal cases go to the circuit court in Monticello.

For court records, begin with the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. This free statewide system covers Drew County. Search by name or case number to find DWI and DUI case information including charges, hearing dates, and disposition. CourtConnect is available at any hour and costs nothing. Records before January 2009 may have details redacted per Administrative Order 19.

For arrest records, the Drew County Sheriff's Office maintains booking data and inmate information. The sheriff's website is drewcountysheriff.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The site includes an inmate feed you can check for current bookings. For full records or older arrest data, submit a FOIA request to the office directly.

The Drew County Sheriff's Office website provides access to inmate information and public records related to DUI arrests in Drew County, Arkansas.

Drew County Sheriff DWI Arrest Records

The Drew County Sheriff's Office is at 210 S. Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. The main phone number is (870) 367-6211. The fax number is (870) 460-6217. The email is info@drewcountysheriff.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility runs 24 hours a day for law enforcement and detention operations.

Records available from the Drew County Sheriff include Criminal Investigation Division records, arrest records and warrants, inmate information, case files, and the sex offender registry. DUI arrest records are part of the public booking data. To request them, call during business hours, email the office, visit in person, or submit a written FOIA request by mail to the Monticello address.

The sheriff's website at drewcountysheriff.com also provides an inmate information feed that is updated with new bookings. If you are checking on a recent DUI arrest, the online roster may show current booking status. For releases more than a day or two old, you may need to call or submit a request.

Note: If you need records for a DUI case where the person is now in state prison, use the ADC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org to find the current location and sentence details.

Circuit Court Records for DUI Cases

DUI and DWI criminal cases in Drew County are processed in the circuit court in Monticello. The circuit clerk holds all case files, judgment orders, plea agreements, and sentencing records. These are public documents. You can review them in person or request copies by mail.

If you have a case number from a CourtConnect search, bring it to the circuit clerk's office to request the full physical file. Certified copies cost more than regular copies. Call the clerk's office for current fees before visiting. Court fines and fees from DUI cases in Drew County can be paid online through Arkansas Court Payment. You need the case or citation number to pay.

Arkansas DUI and DWI Laws That Apply in Drew County

Arkansas DWI law under ACA § 5-65-103 sets the legal limit at 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over. A first offense means up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. The penalties increase for each subsequent offense within the 10-year lookback period. A fourth DWI in 10 years is a felony with a potential one to six year prison sentence.

The state changed the DWI lookback period from five to ten years in 2021. This means more prior convictions can count toward penalty escalation. Arkansas also bars plea bargaining for DWI charges. You cannot negotiate a DWI down to a lesser charge in court.

For drivers under 21, ACA § 5-65-303 defines DUI as a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08%. A first DUI conviction for an underage driver means a fine of $100 to $500, a 90-day license suspension, community service hours, and mandatory alcohol education. The implied consent law under ACA § 5-65-202 means anyone driving in Arkansas has implicitly agreed to submit to chemical testing. Refusing the test triggers an automatic 180-day suspension, and the refusal itself can be admitted as evidence in criminal proceedings.

FOIA Requests in Drew County

Arkansas FOIA under ACA § 25-19-101 requires government agencies to respond to public records requests within three business days. No residency is required to file. To request DUI arrest records from the Drew County Sheriff, send a written request to 210 S. Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655, or email info@drewcountysheriff.com. For court records, contact the Drew County Circuit Clerk directly.

Agencies can charge for duplication costs and staff time. Journalists, nonprofits, and public-interest requestors may qualify for a fee waiver. Records exempt from FOIA include active criminal investigations, sealed or expunged cases, juvenile records, medical records, and grand jury materials. If your request is wrongfully denied, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982.

State Resources for Drew County DUI Records

The Arkansas DFA Driver Services handles license suspensions for DUI and DWI arrests. The DFA administrative process runs alongside the criminal case and can result in separate sanctions on the driver's license. For state prison inmates from Drew County, use the ADC Inmate Search to find current facility, sentence length, and projected release date.

Crash reports for accidents in Drew County are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10 each. The Arkansas State Police covers state highway DUI arrests in the county and shares records with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Criminal background checks with written consent are processed through cbc.ark.org.

Nearby Counties

Drew County is in southeast Arkansas. The surrounding counties each have their own circuit courts and sheriff offices for DUI cases.