Scott County DWI and DUI Records
Scott County DUI records are held by the county sheriff in Waldron and by the circuit court clerk, whose records are also accessible online through the Scott County Circuit Clerk website and Arkansas CourtConnect. This guide covers how to locate DWI arrests, court case filings, and related records for Scott County, Arkansas.
Scott County DUI Records
Scott County Sheriff's Office
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is at 100 W 1st Street in Waldron. The phone is (479) 637-4156, and fax is (479) 637-4515. This office handles arrests, bookings, warrant service, and incident reports for all of Scott County.
The sheriff keeps arrest records for all DUI and DWI cases made in the county. An inmate roster with limited online availability is maintained, but for the most current information on who is held and on what charges, it is best to call the office directly or visit during business hours. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
To get records through the formal process, submit a FOIA request under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or by mail. The three-business-day response rule applies. No state residency is required. There may be fees for physical copies at the actual cost of duplication.
Warrant information is held by the sheriff. Active warrants tied to DUI cases are part of the public record. You can call or visit to ask about a specific case. Incident reports, arrest logs, and booking data are available through the same FOIA process unless an exemption applies.
The Scott County website at scottcountyar.com provides county government information and links to the circuit clerk's office for court records. The circuit clerk page at scottcountyar.com/circuitclerk offers access to court filing information for DUI and other criminal cases.
Scott County Circuit Clerk
The Scott County Circuit Clerk maintains all court records for cases filed in the county's circuit court. The circuit clerk website is at scottcountyar.com/circuitclerk. This is a useful starting point for locating case information and understanding how to request copies.
DUI and DWI criminal cases are filed here once they move past the arrest and into the court process. The file for each case includes the charging document or information, arraignment details, motions, plea information, trial records where applicable, sentencing orders, and any conditions of probation or supervision. These records are public unless sealed by court order. Juvenile cases are restricted.
Civil case records are also on file. If a DUI crash led to a personal injury lawsuit, that case would be in the civil court records at the same office. The clerk keeps both criminal and civil filings. Court transcripts for appeals are also available through the circuit clerk for cases that were contested.
To request copies, visit or call the clerk's office. Bring a name and approximate date or a case number. Fees for copies are set by the court. The clerk can confirm current rates when you reach them.
Online and State-Level Resources
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free public case searches. Scott County cases appear in this system. You can search by party name, case number, or case type. DWI cases show up as criminal filings. The portal is available 24/7 except during brief maintenance windows.
The Scott County Circuit Clerk's website shown above provides an online gateway to court records in the county. For DUI case filings, court dispositions, and related documents, this is a key local resource alongside the statewide CourtConnect portal.
The ADC inmate search covers people serving state sentences. Scott County jail inmates are not in that system. For active detainees, contact the sheriff at (479) 637-4156.
For driver license suspensions tied to DUI convictions or breath test refusals, the Arkansas DFA DUI/DWI page has information on suspension terms, IID requirements, and reinstatement steps. The DFA Driver Control unit can be reached at (501) 682-1631.
Criminal history searches through the Arkansas State Police background check system cost $22 for a name-based check. These require written consent. Mail-in requests cost $25 and go to Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau, 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.
Arkansas DWI Law Overview
In Arkansas, a DWI charge applies to anyone 21 or older found operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or more. Younger drivers face DUI charges starting at 0.02% BAC. Both types generate arrest records and, once charges are filed in court, court case records that are open to the public.
A first DWI in Arkansas can result in up to a year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Second and third offenses within the 10-year lookback window bring longer jail terms, bigger fines, and longer suspensions. A fourth offense is a felony. The state does not allow DWI charges to be bargained down to lesser offenses, keeping the record clear and accurate.
Implied consent means all Arkansas drivers have agreed to chemical testing. Refusing adds a separate automatic suspension on top of any criminal charge. First refusal brings 180 days of suspension. For information about crash reports connected to a DUI incident, the Arkansas crash report portal offers reports for $10 each.
VINE at vinelink.com provides custody notifications. Register to get alerts when someone held on DUI charges in Scott County changes status, is released, or is transferred.
Nearby Counties
Scott County is in western Arkansas in the Arkansas River Valley. Sebastian County lies to the north, Polk County to the south, and Logan County to the east.