Faulkner County DUI Records Search
Faulkner County DUI records are public documents available through the county sheriff, the circuit clerk at 801 Locust Avenue in Conway, and the Arkansas CourtConnect system. Conway is the county seat and the largest city in the county, with a significant volume of DUI and DWI cases filed each year. This page explains where to find those records, how to request them, and what state resources apply to DUI cases in Faulkner County.
Faulkner County DUI Records
How to Find DUI Records in Faulkner County
Faulkner County is in central Arkansas just north of Pulaski County. Conway is the county seat and home to three universities: University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College. The county has a relatively high volume of DUI cases compared to its size. Arrests come from the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, the Conway Police Department, and Arkansas State Police. All DUI and DWI criminal cases go through the Faulkner County Circuit Court at 801 Locust Avenue, Conway.
The best free starting point is the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. Faulkner County is fully connected to the statewide system. Search by name or case number to view case details, charges, hearing dates, and current status. CourtConnect is available 24/7. Records from before January 2009 may have some details redacted.
The county government website at faulknercounty.org links to the circuit clerk, sheriff, and other county offices. Use it to find direct contact information for specific departments. The courthouse address is 801 Locust Avenue, Conway.
The Faulkner County government website provides access to county departments including the circuit clerk and sheriff handling DUI and DWI records in Conway, AR.
Faulkner County Sheriff DWI Arrest Records
The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county detention center. DUI arrests by the sheriff result in booking records that are public under Arkansas FOIA. To access them, contact the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office. You can visit in person, call during business hours, or submit a written FOIA request by mail to the courthouse address at 801 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72032.
Booking records include the subject's name, charges, date of arrest, bond amount, and arresting agency. The sheriff also maintains a sex offender registry for the county and handles civil process services. The detention center holds the county's DUI arrestees until they post bond or go to court.
Conway has its own police department that handles DUI arrests within city limits. Records from Conway Police are separate from the sheriff's records. For Conway Police DUI records, you can contact the Conway Police Department directly or use their calls-for-service data available at conwayarkansas.gov.
Note: For people currently held in the Faulkner County jail, contact the detention center directly for inmate status. For those in state prison, use the ADC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org.
Circuit Court DUI Case Records
The Faulkner County Circuit Court processes all DUI and DWI criminal cases in the county. The circuit clerk at the courthouse on Locust Avenue in Conway holds all case files, judgment orders, and sentencing records. These are public documents. You can review files in person or request copies by mail. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have one from a prior CourtConnect search.
Copy fees apply to all documents you request from the clerk's office. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. The clerk can also provide a printout of the docket, which shows all hearings and filings in a case. Court fines and costs from Faulkner County DUI convictions can be paid online through Arkansas Court Payment.
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal provides free access to Faulkner County DUI and DWI criminal case information. Search by name to find cases filed in Conway circuit court.
Arkansas DWI and DUI Laws
Arkansas DWI under ACA § 5-65-103 applies to drivers 21 and over with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. A first conviction carries up to one year in jail, a fine between $150 and $1,000, and a six-month suspension. Second and third offenses within the 10-year lookback period mean longer jail time and higher fines. A fourth DWI in 10 years is a felony with a potential prison sentence of one to six years.
In 2021, Arkansas extended the lookback period from five to ten years. Prior convictions within that window all count toward escalating penalties. There is no option to plea bargain a DWI down to a lesser included offense in Arkansas.
Underage DUI under ACA § 5-65-303 covers drivers under 21 with BAC between 0.02% and 0.08%. First offense penalties include a fine, a 90-day suspension, community service, and alcohol education. Under the implied consent law at ACA § 5-65-202, refusing a chemical test causes an automatic 180-day license suspension on the first refusal. That refusal can also be introduced as evidence at trial. License suspension actions are handled by the Arkansas DFA separately from the court case.
How to Request Records Under FOIA
Arkansas FOIA under ACA § 25-19-101 gives anyone the right to request public records. Agencies must respond within three business days. No residency is required. To request DUI arrest records from the Faulkner County Sheriff, write a request to the courthouse at 801 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72032. For court records, contact the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk at the same address.
Fees are limited to copying costs and staff time at the prevailing wage rate. Waivers are available for journalists, nonprofits, and public-interest requestors. Records exempt from FOIA include active investigations, sealed cases, expunged records, juvenile records, and grand jury materials. If a request is wrongly denied, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982.
State and Local Resources
The Arkansas DFA Driver Services handles license suspension and reinstatement for DUI arrests in Faulkner County. The ADC Inmate Search covers state prison inmates from the county. Crash reports from DUI accidents in Faulkner County are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10 each.
The Arkansas State Police covers state highway DUI arrests in Faulkner County. Criminal background checks with written consent are available at cbc.ark.org. For victim notification on criminal cases, use the VINE notification system.
Cities in Faulkner County
Conway is the largest city in Faulkner County and the only one that qualifies for an individual city page based on population. Greenbrier and Vilonia are other communities in the county but fall below the threshold. See the Conway DUI records page for city-specific details including Conway Police Department records and local resources.
Nearby Counties
Faulkner County borders Pulaski County to the south and several other central Arkansas counties. Each has its own court and law enforcement for DUI cases.