Perry County DUI Records
Perry County DUI records are available through the county's court kiosk system, the circuit clerk in Perryville, and the state CourtConnect online portal. This guide covers how to find DWI arrest records, court case files, legal aid resources, and other DUI-related public records for Perry County, Arkansas.
Perry County DUI Records
Perry County Court Kiosk
Perry County has a self-service court kiosk available at the Perry County Courthouse in Perryville. The kiosk is accessible through arcourtkiosk.org/perry-county/perrycounty/. Services available include legal help, legal aid applications, court forms, and court information. The kiosk is an on-site resource that helps people navigate the court process, including DUI cases, without needing to hire an attorney for basic information and form access.
Court records are accessible through the kiosk as well. If you are at the Perryville courthouse and need to look up a DUI case, the kiosk terminal gives access to court records along with other self-help resources. This is particularly useful for people who need court forms related to DWI proceedings, such as license reinstatement paperwork or motions to access sealed records.
The Perry County court kiosk at arcourtkiosk.org provides in-person access to court records, legal aid applications, and court forms at the Perryville courthouse, including resources for people dealing with DUI cases.
Circuit Court Records and CourtConnect
The Perry County Circuit Court in Perryville handles DWI felony cases and appeals from district court. The circuit clerk's office maintains criminal court files. DUI cases start at the district court level for first and second offenses as misdemeanors. Third and subsequent offenses move to circuit court as felonies under ACA § 5-65-103.
Search Perry County DUI court records for free through CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The system runs 24/7 with brief maintenance windows. Enter a name or case number to find case status, charges, and scheduled dates. Records from before January 1, 2009 may have some details redacted under Administrative Order 19.
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal provides free public access to Perry County court case data around the clock. Use it to search DUI and DWI cases by name or case number. For physical document copies, contact the Perry County Circuit Clerk in Perryville.
Certified copies of court documents cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per additional page. Standard copies are typically $1.00 per page. Court fines for DUI cases in Perry County can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov, which handles payments for any Arkansas court.
Perry County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Perry County Sheriff handles DUI arrests made by county deputies. The sheriff's office in Perryville is the first contact for booking records on recent arrests. To request arrest records, submit a written FOIA request under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The office has three business days to respond. No residency requirement applies. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest date in your request.
Perry County is a rural county west of Little Rock. The area sees Arkansas State Police trooper patrols along highways such as U.S. 60 and Arkansas 10. DUI arrests by troopers are recorded in state police files and shared with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. For trooper-related arrest records, contact the Arkansas State Police at (501) 618-8500 or 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.
The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search is a free tool for finding people currently in state prison after felony DWI convictions. Search by name or county of commitment. This does not include county jail information. For current Perry County jail status, contact the sheriff's office in Perryville.
DWI Law in Perry County
Arkansas Code § 5-65-103 is the DWI statute that governs cases in Perry County as in every other Arkansas county. A BAC of 0.08% or higher while driving is a per se violation. First DWI: Class A misdemeanor, up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month suspension. Second within 10 years: seven days to one year, $400 to $3,000, 24-month suspension. Third: 90 days to one year, $900 to $5,000, 30-month suspension.
A fourth or later DWI within the 10-year lookback period is a felony. One to six years in prison, $900 to $5,000 fine, four-year revocation. The lookback period changed from five to 10 years in 2021, so more prior convictions now count when setting the offense level. Arkansas bans plea bargaining DWI charges down to lesser offenses, keeping the DWI designation in every record.
The implied consent law at ACA § 5-65-202 applies. Refusal of a chemical test triggers automatic license suspension by the Arkansas DFA Driver Services. A first refusal: 180 days. Second refusal within five years: two years. Third: three years. Fourth: lifetime revocation. These administrative suspensions are separate from any criminal case outcome in Perry County courts.
Underage DUI under ACA § 5-65-303 applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% to 0.08%. First offense: $100 to $500 fine, 90-day suspension, mandatory alcohol education. No probation or plea bargaining allowed for underage cases anywhere in Arkansas.
Full Background Checks and Statewide Records
For a complete DUI conviction history across all Arkansas counties, use the Arkansas State Police criminal background check system. Name-based checks cost $22.00 with written consent. Mail requests are $25.00 to Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Fingerprint-based checks cost $13.00.
Traffic crash reports from DUI accidents in Perry County are available at crashreports.ark.org for $10.00 each. These reports include officer notes about suspected impairment and may include BAC results. They can be useful for insurance claims or personal injury cases involving DUI incidents in Perryville or the surrounding area.
Nearby Counties
Perry County is in central Arkansas west of Little Rock. Adjacent counties also maintain DUI records locally through their courts and sheriffs.