Lonoke County DWI Records

Lonoke County DUI records are held by Sheriff John Staley, Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby, and the state court system in Lonoke, Arkansas. This page covers how to find DWI arrest records, court case filings, and license information for one of the faster-growing counties in central Arkansas.

Lonoke County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff John Staley runs the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office at 440 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, AR 72086. Phone is (501) 676-3001. Fax is (501) 676-3017. The sheriff's office is located at a separate facility from the courthouse and operates the Lonoke County Detention Center at the same address. The sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas of the county and oversees all detention operations.

Lonoke County has grown significantly in recent decades. It is located east of Little Rock along I-40 and serves as a bedroom community for the greater Pulaski County metro area. This growth means higher traffic volumes and a corresponding volume of DUI arrests. The sheriff's office handles unincorporated areas, while city police in Cabot, Lonoke, and other municipalities handle their respective areas. Cabot is the county's largest city and has its own police department.

DUI arrests made by Lonoke County deputies are booked into the county detention center. Booking records are public once an arrest occurs. To request a DUI arrest report from the sheriff, submit a written FOIA request under ACA § 25-19-101 to the sheriff's office at 440 Dee Dee Lane. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest date. The agency must respond within three business days. Copy fees are at actual cost. No residency requirement applies. A qualifying city in Lonoke County is Cabot, which has its own DUI records page.

The Arkansas State Police patrol I-40 and U.S. 70 extensively through Lonoke County. These are high-traffic corridors with significant DUI enforcement activity. Trooper records go to the Arkansas State Police in Little Rock and are separate from the county sheriff's records.

Lonoke County Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby maintains the official court records for Lonoke County. The circuit clerk's office is at 301 N. Center St., Suite 202, Lonoke, AR 72086. Phone is (501) 676-2316. Fax is (501) 266-7134. Email is deborah.ogleshy@lonokecircuitclerk.com. The clerk's office is in the third courthouse built in the county, completed in 1928 after prior courthouses were lost to fire and rebuilding.

All DUI and DWI criminal cases in Lonoke County are filed with the circuit court. Once filed, the case becomes part of the permanent court record. To search Lonoke County DWI cases from anywhere, use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. It is free and runs 24 hours a day. Search by name or case number under Lonoke County criminal filings. Results include the charge, filing date, hearing dates, judge, and outcome. Cases from before 2009 may show limited online detail.

Court documents that are on file include criminal charges, bail information, plea agreements, sentencing orders, fines, probation terms, and any court-ordered treatment or education programs. If a defendant was convicted of felony DWI and sentenced to state prison, the ADC system will also show their record. For cases still in county jail, call the sheriff at (501) 676-3001.

To get paper copies of Lonoke County court documents, visit the circuit clerk at Suite 202 of the N. Center St. address or call (501) 676-2316. The clerk can be emailed at the address above. Bring the case number if you have it. Standard copy fees apply. For online fine payments, check the Arkansas Court Payment portal.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal is the primary tool for searching Lonoke County court records online, including DWI and DUI criminal cases.

DWI Laws and Penalties in Lonoke County

Arkansas DWI law (ACA § 5-65-103) applies throughout Lonoke County. The BAC limit is 0.08% for adult drivers. First-offense DWI: up to one year jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month license suspension. No plea bargaining allowed on DWI charges in Arkansas.

The 10-year lookback period governs repeat offenses. Second DWI within 10 years: minimum 7 days jail, fines to $3,000, 24-month suspension. Third: 90 days to one year jail, fines to $5,000, 30-month suspension. Fourth or more within 10 years: felony, one to six years prison, four-year revocation. Repeat offenders must install an ignition interlock device before license reinstatement.

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

Implied consent (ACA § 5-65-202) means all drivers consent to BAC testing when lawfully stopped in Arkansas. First refusal: 180-day suspension. Second within five years: two-year suspension. Third: three-year revocation. Fourth: lifetime revocation. Refusal is admissible as evidence. Officers must advise drivers of the right to an independent test at their own expense.

License Records and Other Resources

After a DWI arrest in Lonoke County, the Arkansas DFA manages the administrative license suspension separately from the criminal case. Contact Driver Control at (501) 682-1631 or Drivercontrol@dfa.arkansas.gov. The DFA DUI/DWI page covers reinstatement steps, IID requirements, and the process at each stage of a DWI case. Reinstatement requires completing an approved alcohol education program and paying fees.

Crash reports from DUI-related accidents on Lonoke County roads and highways are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. For ADC inmate records from felony DWI convictions, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. It is free and searchable by name. For county jail status, call the Lonoke County Detention Center at (501) 676-3001.

Criminal background checks that include DWI convictions are available through the Arkansas State Police for $22 per name-based check with written consent. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at (501) 618-8000 manages statewide criminal records. The VINE notification system at vinelink.com allows registration for alerts when an inmate is released. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 provides victim services and court monitoring.

Cabot City DUI Records

Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County with a population that qualifies it for its own DUI records page. Cabot DUI records are covered separately and include information specific to the city's police department and local resources. DUI arrests in Cabot go through the Lonoke County circuit court, but the arresting agency is the Cabot Police Department. The court record is in the same circuit clerk system as county arrests.

Nearby Counties

Lonoke County is in central Arkansas east of Little Rock, along major interstate and highway corridors.