Grant County DUI and DWI Records

Grant County DUI records are public documents held by the county sheriff, the circuit clerk, and the Arkansas court system. The county was formed in 1869 with Sheridan as its county seat. DUI and DWI cases filed in Grant County go through the circuit court in Sheridan. This page covers how to access those records, what the sheriff and circuit clerk offices provide, and what state resources apply.

How to Find DUI Records in Grant County

Grant County is in south-central Arkansas. Sheridan is the county seat and the most populated community. The county borders Saline County to the north and Jefferson County to the east. DUI arrests in Grant County come from the sheriff's office, the Sheridan Police Department, and Arkansas State Police troopers. All DUI and DWI criminal cases go through the circuit court in Sheridan.

The best free starting point is the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. Grant County participates in the statewide system. Search by name or case number to view DUI and DWI case information including charges, hearing dates, and case status. CourtConnect is available 24/7 at no charge. Records from before January 2009 may have some details redacted.

The Grant County government website at grantcountyar.com links to county offices including the circuit/county clerk. Use it to find current contact information for records requests. The circuit clerk's phone number is (870) 942-2631.

The Grant County government website provides access to county offices including the circuit clerk and sheriff handling DUI records in Sheridan, AR.

Grant County Sheriff DWI Arrest Records

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is at 101 West Pine Street, Room 1, Sheridan, AR 72150. The phone number is (870) 942-5039. The fax is (870) 942-2442. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for unincorporated Grant County and operates the county detention facility.

DUI arrest records from the Grant County Sheriff are public under Arkansas FOIA. Records you can request include booking information, arrest records, warrant information, and inmate data. To submit a request, call the office, visit in person, or mail a written FOIA request to the West Pine Street address. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest date. The office must respond within three business days.

For current inmates in the Grant County jail, contact the detention facility at the same address. The sheriff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond amounts. If someone has been transferred to a state prison, use the ADC Inmate Search to find their current location and sentence details.

Note: Grant County is a smaller county and administrative staff may be limited. If you do not hear back within three business days, follow up by phone or contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline.

Circuit Court and Clerk Records

DUI and DWI criminal cases in Grant County are handled by the circuit court in Sheridan. The Grant County Circuit/County Clerk is at grantcountyar.com/circuit-county-clerk/ and can be reached at (870) 942-2631. The clerk holds all case files, judgment orders, and sentencing records for criminal cases. These are public documents you can review in person or request by mail.

Grant County implemented e-recording in June 2018 through the Simplifile provider. This speeds up land record filing, though it does not change how criminal court records are accessed. For DUI case files, visit the clerk's office in person for the fastest access. Copy fees apply.

Once you have a case number from CourtConnect, the clerk can pull the full physical file. Certified copies of court documents are available for a higher fee than standard copies. Court fines from Grant County DUI convictions can be paid through Arkansas Court Payment online using the case number.

Arkansas DUI and DWI 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 license suspension. Second and third offenses within the 10-year lookback mean longer jail terms and higher fines. A fourth DWI in 10 years is a felony with one to six years in state prison.

The lookback period was extended from five to ten years in 2021. Prior convictions in that window all count. Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining DWI to a lesser charge.

For drivers under 21, ACA § 5-65-303 covers BAC from 0.02% to 0.08% as a DUI offense. First offense means a fine, 90-day suspension, community service, and alcohol education. The implied consent law under ACA § 5-65-202 means refusing a chemical test causes an automatic 180-day suspension on the first refusal, and the refusal is admissible as evidence in court. License actions are handled by the Arkansas DFA Driver Services separately from the criminal case.

FOIA Records Requests in Grant County

Arkansas FOIA under ACA § 25-19-101 gives anyone the right to public records. No residency is required. Agencies must respond within three business days. To request DUI arrest records from the Grant County Sheriff, write to 101 West Pine Street, Room 1, Sheridan, AR 72150, or call (870) 942-5039. For court records, contact the circuit clerk at (870) 942-2631.

Fees are limited to copying costs and staff time. Journalists and nonprofits may qualify for fee waivers. Records exempt from FOIA include active investigations, sealed or expunged cases, juvenile records, and grand jury materials. If your request is denied without lawful cause, call the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982.

State Resources for Grant County DUI Records

The Arkansas DFA Driver Services handles license suspensions and reinstatements for DUI arrests in Grant County. This runs separately from the criminal court case. For state prison inmates from Grant County, use the ADC Inmate Search. Crash reports from DUI accidents in the county are available at crashreports.ark.org for $10 each.

The Arkansas State Police covers state highway DUI arrests in Grant County. Criminal background checks with written consent are processed through cbc.ark.org.

Nearby Counties

Grant County is in south-central Arkansas. Surrounding counties each have their own circuit courts and sheriff offices for DUI cases.