Marion County DWI and DUI Records

Marion County DUI records are held by the sheriff's office, the combined circuit and county clerk office in Yellville, Arkansas, and state agencies that track DWI arrests in the Ozark Mountain region. This page explains how to find arrest records, court case filings, and license information for DUI cases in Marion County.

Marion County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Gregg Alexander runs the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 366, Yellville, AR 72687. Phone is (870) 449-4236. Fax is (870) 449-4869. The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for the county and operates the Marion County Detention Center. The county includes rugged Ozark Mountain terrain with winding roads and scenic areas that draw visitors year-round.

Marion County is known for the Bull Shoals Lake area and the Buffalo National River, which attract outdoor recreation visitors. This brings seasonal traffic increases and with them a higher volume of DUI arrests during peak seasons. The sheriff's office patrols U.S. 62, AR 14, and other county routes. DUI enforcement is active particularly during summer and fall weekends when recreational visitors are present.

DUI arrests by Marion County deputies are booked into the county detention center. Booking records are public. To request a DUI arrest record, submit a written FOIA request under ACA § 25-19-101 to P.O. Box 366, Yellville, AR 72687. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest date. The sheriff has three business days to respond. Copy fees are at actual cost. No residency requirement applies.

The Arkansas State Police patrol the main routes through Marion County. Trooper DUI arrests are in state records at the Arkansas State Police in Little Rock. Yellville Police handle DUI arrests within the city limits. City records are separate from the sheriff's office. For court records regardless of who made the arrest, CourtConnect or the circuit clerk are the starting points.

Marion County Circuit and County Clerk

Marion County uses a combined circuit clerk and county clerk arrangement. Dawn Moffet holds both positions. The mailing address for the clerk's office is P.O. Box 385, Yellville, AR 72687. Phone is (870) 449-6226. Fax is (870) 449-4979. This combined role means that both court records and general county records are maintained by the same office.

The circuit clerk portion of Dawn Moffet's duties covers all criminal court records in Marion County. DWI and DUI charges filed here become part of the permanent court record. You can search Marion County court cases online for free through the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. Search by name or case number under Marion County criminal filings. Results show the charge, filing date, hearing dates, judge, and outcome. Cases from before 2009 may have limited online detail under Administrative Order 19.

Court documents in the record include the DWI charge, plea or verdict, fines, jail sentence, probation terms, and any court-ordered treatment or education programs. These are public unless a judge sealed or expunged the case. To get paper copies, contact the clerk's office at the P.O. Box 385 address or by phone at (870) 449-6226. Bring the case number if you have it. Standard and certified copy fees apply.

For online fine payments on Marion County DWI cases, check the Arkansas Court Payment portal. The Arkansas Judiciary website lists all circuit court contacts. The AOC can help with CourtConnect issues at (501) 410-1900 or toll-free (866) 823-5778. For CourtConnect email support, use acap.help@arcourts.gov.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal is the easiest way to search Marion County court records online including DWI and DUI criminal case filings from Yellville.

DWI Law in Marion County

Arkansas DWI law (ACA § 5-65-103) sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for adult drivers. First-offense DWI in Marion County: up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Arkansas law does not allow plea bargaining to a lesser charge on DWI counts. The charge must be resolved as DWI or go to trial.

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

Underage DUI under 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 bargaining. Second offense: $200 to $1,000 fine, one-year suspension, 30 days minimum community service. Third offense: $500 to $2,000 fine, revocation for three years or until age 21, 60 days minimum community service.

Under implied consent law (ACA § 5-65-202), all Arkansas drivers are deemed to have consented to chemical testing when lawfully stopped. First test refusal triggers a 180-day suspension. Second refusal within five years: two-year suspension. Third within five years: three-year revocation. Fourth within five years: lifetime revocation. Refusal is admissible in court as evidence of consciousness of guilt. The officer must tell the driver they have the right to an independent test at their own expense.

Driver License Records and State Resources

After a DWI arrest in Marion County, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration manages the administrative license suspension. This process runs on a separate track from the criminal case. Contact DFA Driver Control at (501) 682-1631 or Drivercontrol@dfa.arkansas.gov. The DFA DUI/DWI information page covers what happens at each stage of a DWI case and what is required to get a license reinstated. Reinstatement steps typically include completing an approved alcohol education program, paying reinstatement fees, and in some cases installing an ignition interlock device.

Crash reports from DUI-related accidents in Marion County are available at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. These are public once the investigation is closed. 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 Marion County Sheriff at (870) 449-4236.

Criminal background checks that include DWI convictions are available from the Arkansas State Police for $22 per name-based check with written consent from the subject. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at (501) 618-8000 manages statewide criminal history data. The VINE notification system at vinelink.com allows people to register for alerts when an offender is released from custody. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 provides victim services and court monitoring for DUI cases.

Getting Records from Marion County

For DUI arrest records from the sheriff, write to P.O. Box 366, Yellville, AR 72687, or call (870) 449-4236. For court records, contact Dawn Moffet at P.O. Box 385, Yellville, AR 72687, or call (870) 449-6226. You can also search CourtConnect online first to get case numbers before contacting the clerk. No residency requirement applies to FOIA requests in Arkansas. Agencies have three business days to respond. Copy costs are at actual duplication rates.

If you need legal help with a DWI case in Marion County, the Arkansas Bar Association provides attorney referrals. Legal aid organizations may assist people who cannot afford private counsel. The AOC at (501) 410-1900 can help with any CourtConnect access issues you encounter when searching Marion County records.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is in the Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas, bordered by several other mountain counties.