Lincoln County DWI Records

Lincoln County DUI records are held by the sheriff, the circuit court, and state agencies that track DWI arrests in Star City and surrounding areas. This page explains how to find those records, what they contain, and how to request them in person, by mail, or online.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Steve Young runs the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 300 S. Drew St., Star City, AR 71667. Phone is (870) 628-4271. Fax is (870) 628-6256. The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for unincorporated parts of Lincoln County and operates the Lincoln County Detention Center. DUI and DWI arrests by sheriff's deputies are booked into the detention center before being referred to circuit court.

Arrest records from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (ACA § 25-19-101). To request an arrest record, submit a written FOIA request to the sheriff's office at 300 S. Drew St., Star City, AR 71667. Include the subject's name and approximate date of arrest. The office has three business days to respond. Copy fees are limited to actual duplication costs. No residency requirement applies.

Star City Police handle DUI arrests within the city limits, with those records separate from the county sheriff. The Arkansas State Police patrol U.S. 425 and other major routes through Lincoln County. Trooper DUI arrests go into state records at the Arkansas State Police. For cases where you are unsure which agency made the arrest, searching CourtConnect first is a good strategy since all criminal cases go through the same circuit court.

Lincoln County borders Jefferson County to the north. Pine Bluff, the largest city in the region, is in Jefferson County. Lincoln County is a rural agricultural county with a relatively small population. DUI arrests here are typically processed quickly through the local system and referred to circuit court in Star City.

Lincoln County Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk Cindy Glover maintains the official court records for Lincoln County at 300 S. Drew St., Room 103, Star City, AR 71667. The circuit clerk phone is (870) 628-3154. The clerk's office holds criminal case records including DWI and DUI charges, civil cases, domestic relations, and probate matters.

To search Lincoln County DWI cases from anywhere, use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. It is free and runs 24 hours. Enter the defendant's name or case number and filter by Lincoln County under criminal filings. Results show the charge, filing date, hearing dates, judge, and outcome. Cases from before 2009 may have limited detail due to Administrative Order 19.

Court records that are on file include the original DWI charge, any motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, fines, probation terms, and court-ordered treatment programs. All of this is public unless a judge seals or expunges the case. To get physical copies, visit or contact the circuit clerk's office. Bring the case number. Copy fees and certified copy fees apply. The clerk does not give legal advice.

For online fine payments, check the Arkansas Court Payment portal. Many counties participate. The Arkansas Judiciary website lists contact information for all circuit courts statewide. For CourtConnect help, the Administrative Office of the Courts is at (501) 410-1900 or toll-free (866) 823-5778.

The Arkansas Counties Association maintains a Lincoln County page with directory information including contacts for county offices in Star City.

DWI Law in Lincoln County

Arkansas DWI law (ACA § 5-65-103) applies throughout Lincoln County. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adult drivers. A first DWI offense brings up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining on DWI charges. There is no option to reduce a DWI to a lesser offense through negotiation.

Repeat DWI offenses carry much heavier penalties under the 10-year lookback period. Second offense within 10 years: minimum 7 days in jail, up to $3,000 fine, 24-month license suspension. Third offense: 90 days to one year jail, up to $5,000 fine, 30-month suspension. Fourth or more within 10 years: felony, one to six years in state prison, four-year revocation. Repeat offenders must install an ignition interlock device before regaining driving privileges.

Underage DUI (ACA § 5-65-303) applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or more. Even a small amount of alcohol creates a legal issue for a driver under 21. First offense: $100 to $500 fine, 90-day suspension, community service, mandatory alcohol education. No plea deals allowed. Second offense: $200 to $1,000 fine, one-year suspension, 30 days minimum community service. Third: $500 to $2,000 fine, revocation for three years or until age 21.

Implied consent law (ACA § 5-65-202) applies throughout Arkansas. All drivers consent to BAC testing when pulled over. First test refusal: 180-day suspension. Second within five years: two-year suspension. Third: three-year revocation. Fourth: lifetime revocation. The refusal can be used against the driver at trial. Officers must advise the driver of the right to arrange an independent test.

Statewide Records and License Actions

After a DWI arrest in Lincoln County, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration manages the administrative license suspension through its Driver Control office. Contact at (501) 682-1631 or Drivercontrol@dfa.arkansas.gov. The DFA DUI/DWI information page explains what happens at each stage, from arrest to reinstatement, and what programs and fees are required.

For felony DWI inmates in state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Free by name. Shows current facility, offense, and county of conviction. County jail inmates are not in the ADC system. For those, contact the Lincoln County Sheriff at (870) 628-4271. Crash reports are available at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report.

Criminal background checks covering DWI convictions can be ordered through the Arkansas State Police for $22 per name-based check with written consent. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at (501) 618-8000 also maintains statewide criminal records. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 provides DUI victim services and court monitoring.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal allows free online searches of Lincoln County court records, including DWI and DUI criminal filings in Star City.

Nearby Counties

Lincoln County is in southeast Arkansas. Neighboring counties share some highway corridors and regional resources.