Randolph County DWI and DUI Records

Randolph County DUI records are public documents held by the sheriff's office, the circuit court clerk, and through the state's online case portal. If you need to find a DWI arrest, look up a court case, or request records through FOIA, this guide covers the offices in Pocahontas that handle these records and how to reach them.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is the main source for DUI arrest records in the county. The office is at 1510 Pace Road in Pocahontas and can be reached at (870) 892-8888. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The sheriff maintains an online inmate roster that shows current and recent bookings with mugshots. You can view it directly on their website. The roster is free to use and updated regularly. It shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. This is often the fastest way to check whether someone was booked on a DUI or DWI charge.

For records that are not on the roster, you can submit a formal FOIA request. Arkansas law under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to access government records. Agencies have three business days to respond. You can submit your request in person, by mail, or by email to the sheriff's office. There is no residency requirement. Fees may apply for copies, typically at actual duplication cost.

Warrant information is also maintained by the sheriff. If you need to check for active warrants tied to a DUI case, you can call the office or visit in person. Incident reports are available on request, subject to exemptions for ongoing investigations.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal lets you search court case records from Randolph County and many other counties at no cost. Search by name, case number, or case type to find DWI court filings.

Randolph County Circuit Clerk

Once a DUI case moves through the court system, the records are maintained by the Randolph County Circuit Clerk. The clerk's office is at 107 W. Broadway in Pocahontas. The phone number is (870) 892-5522.

The circuit clerk keeps all court filings from the time a case is opened to its final disposition. For a DUI or DWI case, that includes the criminal complaint, arraignment records, plea information, any motions filed, sentencing orders, and probation terms if applicable. These are public records unless the case has been sealed or expunged by order of the court.

You can request copies of court records in person at the clerk's office. Bring the person's full name and an approximate date of the incident if you have it. A case number makes the search faster but is not required. Fees for copies are set by the court and are generally modest. The clerk's office can tell you the current rate when you call.

Traffic court records, including DUI cases that were handled in district court before being referred, may also be on file. Ask the clerk specifically about which court handled the case if you are not sure. Juvenile DUI records have restricted access and are not available to the general public.

Online Search Tools

Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the state's public court portal. It covers cases from Randolph County and dozens of other counties. Search is free and available around the clock except during brief maintenance windows. You can search by party name, case number, or case description. DWI and DUI cases show up as criminal case types.

Records from before January 1, 2009, have some details redacted when accessed online under Administrative Order 19. If you need older records with full detail, a direct request to the clerk's office is the better route.

The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search covers people serving state prison sentences. It does not include county jail inmates. For someone held in the Randolph County jail, check the sheriff's online roster or call the office directly.

The Arkansas State Police background check system at cbc.ark.org provides criminal history records for Arkansas. A name-based check costs $22. Fingerprint-based checks are $13. These require the subject's written consent unless you are an authorized employer or entity. Mail-in requests cost $25 per check.

Arkansas DWI Law Basics

Arkansas uses the term DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) for adults 21 and over with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. The term DUI applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08%. Both result in records that fall under public access rules once charges are filed in court.

A first DWI offense in Arkansas can bring up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Second offenses within ten years carry 7 days to a year in jail and a 24-month suspension. A fourth or subsequent offense within ten years is a felony with 1 to 6 years in prison. The lookback period in Arkansas was extended to 10 years in 2021, which means older convictions can still count toward enhanced penalties.

Under the implied consent law at Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-65-202, anyone who drives in Arkansas is considered to have given consent to a chemical test. Refusing the test triggers its own license suspension, starting at 180 days for a first refusal. Refusal can also be used as evidence in court.

Crash reports connected to DUI incidents can be obtained through the Arkansas State Police crash report portal for $10 per report. Arkansas State Police troopers who make DUI arrests in Randolph County file their records through the same system, so those cases will also appear in CourtConnect once they reach the court.

Driver License Records and Reinstatement

A DUI or DWI conviction in Randolph County triggers automatic action on the driver's license through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The DFA Driver Control division handles suspensions, revocations, and reinstatements. You can contact them at (501) 682-1631 or by email at Drivercontrol@dfa.arkansas.gov. More information about DUI and license actions is at the DFA DUI/DWI information page.

Reinstatement after a DUI suspension usually requires completing an alcohol education program, paying reinstatement fees, and in some cases installing an Ignition Interlock Device. The DFA site lists approved IID providers. Drivers who refused a breath test face a separate administrative suspension handled by DFA, apart from any criminal case outcome.

The VINE notification system lets victims and the public sign up to get alerts when an offender's custody status changes. If someone was arrested for DUI in Randolph County, you can register through VINE to get notified of releases, transfers, or other changes in status.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County sits in the northeast corner of Arkansas, bordered by several counties with their own DUI record systems. Lawrence County is to the south, Sharp County to the southwest, and Lawrence County shares its judicial circuit with parts of the region.