Nevada County DWI Records

Nevada County DUI records are public documents held by the sheriff, circuit clerk, and county government offices in Prescott, Arkansas. This guide covers how to find DWI arrest records, court case files, and related DUI public records for Nevada County.

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is at 209 East 3rd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857. Sheriff Danny Martin leads the department. The office phone number is (870) 887-2616. The fax is (870) 887-5131. Email contact is available at dmartin@nevadasheriff.org. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and warrant service for Nevada County.

DUI arrests made by county deputies go through the sheriff's office. Booking records for recent arrests may be available by contacting the office directly. Arrest records are public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Submit a written FOIA request with the subject's full name and the approximate date of arrest. The office must respond within three business days. No residency requirement applies to records requests in Arkansas.

The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association page for Nevada County lists the sheriff's contact information and provides additional details for locating DUI arrest records and jail information in Prescott.

Nevada County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Nevada County Circuit Clerk is Rita Reyenga. The office phone is (870) 887-2511. The courthouse is at 215 E. 2nd Street, Prescott, AR 71857. This office holds all criminal court files for Nevada County, including DWI cases that have been charged and prosecuted at the circuit court level. The County Clerk, Tammie Ann Rose, is reachable at (870) 887-2710, but handles different administrative functions, not criminal court records.

For felony DWI cases and any DUI matters appealed from district court, the circuit clerk's office in Prescott is the right contact. The circuit clerk can provide case status, document copies, and certified record copies on request. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per additional page. In-person requests during normal business hours are the most efficient way to get specific documents.

The Arkansas Association of Counties directory for Nevada County lists contact information for the circuit clerk, county judge, county clerk, and sheriff, making it a useful reference for locating DUI records in Prescott.

Search Nevada County DUI court records online for free through CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Enter a name or case number to find case information for DWI and DUI criminal filings. The system covers records filed after January 1, 2009. For older records, call or visit the circuit clerk in Prescott.

DWI Law in Nevada County

Arkansas Code § 5-65-103 covers DWI statewide, including Nevada County. A BAC of 0.08% or higher while operating a motor vehicle is the per se standard. A first DWI is a Class A misdemeanor. Penalties include up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Second through third DWI offenses within 10 years bring progressively greater jail time, fines, and suspension periods.

A fourth or later DWI within the 10-year lookback period becomes a felony. The penalty is one to six years in state prison, a $900 to $5,000 fine, and a four-year license revocation. Arkansas eliminated plea bargaining from DWI charges in 2001, so these offenses appear in records as DWI regardless of how the case resolves. This applies in Nevada County the same as everywhere else in the state.

The implied consent law at ACA § 5-65-202 makes all drivers in Arkansas subject to automatic suspension if they refuse a breath or blood test. A first refusal brings a 180-day suspension. The Arkansas DFA Driver Services handles these administrative suspensions, which are separate from any criminal court outcome. A driver can face both a license suspension from DFA and criminal penalties from the court at the same time.

Underage drivers in Nevada County are subject to ACA § 5-65-303. A BAC of 0.02% to 0.08% triggers underage DUI for drivers under 21. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education for first offenses. No plea deals or probation are allowed for underage DUI under Arkansas law.

Statewide Records and How to Search

Start with CourtConnect for court case records. It is free and searchable by name. For arrest records not yet in the courts, go to the Nevada County Sheriff at (870) 887-2616 or 209 E. 3rd Street South, Prescott. Use a formal written FOIA request for the most reliable results.

The Arkansas State Police criminal background check system provides statewide DUI conviction history for $22.00 per name-based check with written consent. Mail-in requests cost $25.00 to Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. This covers convictions from all Arkansas counties, not just Nevada County.

The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search is free and shows people in state prison for felony DWI convictions. It does not include county jail inmates. For Nevada County jail information, call the sheriff directly. Crash reports from DUI accidents are $10.00 at crashreports.ark.org. Court fines can be paid at pay.arcourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

Nevada County is in southwest Arkansas. Adjacent counties have their own courts and sheriffs maintaining DUI records locally.