Pike County DUI and DWI Records

Pike County DUI records are accessible through the Pike County Sheriff's online inmate search, the circuit court in Murfreesboro, and the state CourtConnect portal. This guide explains where to find DWI arrest records, inmate information, court cases, and other DUI-related public records for Pike County, Arkansas.

Pike County Sheriff and Inmate Search

The Pike County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Travis Hill. The department has 11 sworn officers covering approximately 614 square miles of rural southwest Arkansas. The office provides 24-hour 9-1-1 dispatch for police, fire, and medical calls. The jail facility at 305 Industrial Park Drive, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 has 74 beds and holds both men and women. The phone number is (870) 285-3413.

Pike County provides an online inmate search at pikecso.com/inmateSearch. This free search tool shows current inmates by name along with their charges and booking details. If someone was recently arrested for DWI in Pike County, their information should appear in this database. The broader sheriff's website at pikecso.com provides additional contact information and department details.

The Pike County Sheriff's website at pikecso.com provides department information and links to the online inmate search tool, making it the starting point for DWI arrest records and current booking information in Murfreesboro and across Pike County.

Visitation at the Pike County jail is on Thursdays and Sundays by appointment. Visit hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule visits by calling (870) 285-3414. The facility uses a TV monitor video visitation system. For arrest records, submit a FOIA request to the sheriff under ACA § 25-19-101. The office must respond within three business days.

Inmate Search and Circuit Court Records

For current inmates, use the online inmate search at pikecso.com/inmateSearch. This shows name, charges, and booking data for people currently held. For court cases and case history, the circuit clerk's office in Murfreesboro maintains the records. The Pike County Circuit Court handles DWI felony cases and appeals from district court.

The Pike County inmate search at pikecso.com lets you check current bookings at the Pike County jail, including DWI arrests and related charges. The search is free and available online.

For court case records, search CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The free system covers most Pike County cases filed after January 1, 2009. Enter a name or case number to see charge and status information. For older records or physical document copies, contact the Pike County Circuit Clerk in Murfreesboro. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per additional page.

DUI case fines in Pike County can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov. This handles payments for fines set by any Arkansas court, including Pike County district and circuit courts.

DWI Law in Pike County

Arkansas Code § 5-65-103 governs DWI in Pike County as everywhere in the state. 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. A second DWI within 10 years: seven days to one year jail, $400 to $3,000 fine, 24-month suspension. The 10-year lookback period, updated in 2021, is key when determining how many offenses a person has accumulated.

Third DWI within 10 years: 90 days to one year jail, $900 to $5,000 fine, 30-month suspension. Fourth or later: a Class D felony with one to six years in prison, $900 to $5,000 fine, and four-year revocation. The Pike County Sheriff and Murfreesboro area law enforcement apply these statewide rules. No plea bargaining exists for DWI charges in Arkansas. Whatever is charged stays in the record as DWI.

The implied consent law under ACA § 5-65-202 applies when a Pike County deputy or trooper stops a driver for suspected DWI. Any refusal of a breath or blood test triggers an automatic license suspension action by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. These administrative actions are separate from the criminal case and can stand even if the charge is later dismissed.

Underage DUI applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08% under ACA § 5-65-303. First-offense underage DUI in Pike County brings a $100 to $500 fine, a 90-day suspension, and mandatory alcohol education. No probation or plea deals are available for these cases.

Statewide Background Checks and Other Resources

For a statewide DUI history, use the Arkansas State Police criminal background check system. Name-based checks cost $22.00 with written consent. Mail requests cost $25.00 to Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Fingerprint checks cost $13.00 with signed consent.

The free Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search covers people in state prison for felony DWI convictions. It does not show county jail inmates. For Pike County jail information, use the online inmate search at pikecso.com or call (870) 285-3413.

Crash reports from DUI accidents in Pike County are $10.00 each at crashreports.ark.org. Arkansas State Police troopers also patrol Pike County roads, particularly along U.S. Highway 70. Trooper DUI arrests are documented in state police records and shared with ACIC.

Nearby Counties

Pike County is in southwest Arkansas near the Ouachita Mountains. Neighboring counties also maintain DUI records through their local courts and sheriffs.