Sevier County DUI Records
Sevier County DUI records are maintained by the county sheriff in De Queen and by the circuit court clerk at 115 N. Third Street. Whether you need a DWI arrest record, a court case filing, or want to submit a formal public records request, this guide walks through the offices and tools available in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Sevier County DUI Records
Sevier County Sheriff's Office
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is at 137 W. Robinson Road in De Queen, AR 71832. The main number is (870) 642-2125. Fax is (870) 642-3916. Email is seviersheriff@windstream.net. The office website is at seviercountyar.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays.
The sheriff handles all arrests, bookings, warrant service, and incident documentation for Sevier County. For DUI cases, the arrest record includes the charge, date and time, arresting officer, and booking information. An inmate roster with limited online availability is kept, but calling the office during business hours is the most reliable way to get current booking information.
To request records formally, use the FOIA process under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. The agency has three business days to respond. No residency is required to make a public records request in Arkansas. Fees may apply for duplication at the actual cost.
The sheriff also coordinates the sex offender registry for Sevier County. For warrant information related to a DUI case, contact the office directly. Incident reports are available on request subject to exemptions for active investigations.
The Sevier County Sheriff's page on the county website provides contact information and public safety resources. DUI court records are searchable through the Arkansas CourtConnect portal.
Sevier County Circuit Clerk
The Sevier County Circuit Clerk is Kathy Smith. The office is at 115 N. Third Street in De Queen, AR 71832. Phone is (870) 584-3055. Fax is (870) 642-3119. This office holds all court records for criminal, civil, and juvenile cases filed in Sevier County.
DUI and DWI criminal cases filed in circuit court are on file here. Each case file includes the charging document, arraignment information, bond records, motions filed by either side, hearing dates, plea details, sentencing orders, and probation terms if any were imposed. These are public records unless sealed by court order. Juvenile matters are not open to public access.
Case dispositions, including whether a DUI charge was dismissed, reduced, or resulted in conviction, are part of the public case file. To get copies, visit the office in person or call ahead. Bring a full name and approximate date of arrest or, ideally, a case number. Fees for copies are set by the court.
Civil court records are also on file. If a DUI crash led to a civil lawsuit in Sevier County, the circuit clerk holds those records as well. Both criminal and civil case types are searchable through CourtConnect.
Online and State Resources
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Sevier County court cases. Search is free, available around the clock, and lets you look up DUI cases by name, case number, or case type. Records before January 1, 2009, have some details redacted online. For complete older records, visit the clerk in De Queen.
The sheriff's department page at seviercountyar.org shown above gives contact details and office information for the Sevier County Sheriff. Call (870) 642-2125 for DUI arrest inquiries or to request records by FOIA.
The ADC inmate search covers state prison sentences only. County jail inmates in Sevier County are not in that system. Call the sheriff for current booking information.
For license suspensions and reinstatement after a DUI conviction in Sevier County, the Arkansas DFA DUI/DWI page covers the process. The DFA Driver Control unit at (501) 682-1631 handles administrative license actions separately from the criminal court process.
Crash reports tied to DUI incidents are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10. Criminal background checks are available through the Arkansas State Police system for $22 with written consent.
DWI Law and Penalties
Arkansas DWI law applies to adults 21 and over at a BAC of 0.08% or above. For those under 21, DUI applies starting at 0.02% BAC. Both result in public records once charges are filed. Arkansas bars plea bargaining DWI charges down to lesser offenses, which keeps the record accurate.
First offense DWI can bring up to a year in jail, fines of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month license suspension. Second offense within 10 years adds a minimum of seven days jail and a 24-month suspension. Third offense brings at least 90 days and a 30-month suspension. Fourth offense is a felony with one to six years in state prison. The lookback period is now 10 years after a 2021 change in state law.
Arkansas implied consent law means all drivers have consented to chemical testing. Refusing triggers a separate 180-day suspension for a first refusal. Refusal evidence can be used in court. More on this is at the DFA DUI/DWI page.
Victim Services and Notifications
The VINE notification service is free and available for Sevier County. Register online to get alerts when someone held on DUI charges changes custody status, is released, or is transferred. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 provides support services for those affected by drunk driving in southwest Arkansas, including Sevier County.
Court fines and fees from DUI cases in Sevier County can be paid through the Arkansas court payment portal. This lets you look up outstanding court fees and pay them without a trip to De Queen.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County is in southwestern Arkansas near the Oklahoma and Texas borders. Howard County is to the north, Little River County to the south, and Pike County to the east.