Sharp County DWI and DUI Records
Sharp County DUI records are available from the county sheriff in Ash Flat and the circuit court clerk at the county courthouse. This guide covers how to find DWI arrest records, request documents under Arkansas FOIA, and search court cases for Sharp County, Arkansas.
Sharp County DUI Records
Sharp County Sheriff's Office
The Sharp County Sheriff's Office is at 84 Arnhart Street in Ash Flat, AR 72513. The main number is (870) 994-7329. Fax is (870) 994-7803. The office handles all law enforcement in the county including DUI arrests, bookings, warrant service, and incident reporting.
An inmate roster with limited availability is maintained by the office. For current booking information, calling during business hours is most reliable. Arrest records for DUI and DWI cases include the charge, booking date, arresting officer, and bond amount. These are public records once processed through booking.
To request records through the formal process, submit a FOIA request under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by phone. The office has three business days to respond. There is no residency requirement. Fees apply at actual duplication cost. Incident reports tied to ongoing investigations may be partially withheld.
Warrant information for active DUI-related warrants is maintained by the sheriff. Sex offender registry information for Sharp County is also coordinated through this office. Both types of records are publicly accessible under standard FOIA procedures.
The Sharp County resource above provides local access to county information. For DUI court case searches, the Arkansas CourtConnect portal is the main online tool covering courts across the state.
Sharp County Circuit Clerk
The Sharp County Circuit Clerk is at the county courthouse in Ash Flat, AR 72513. The phone is (870) 994-7361. This office keeps all court records for cases filed in Sharp County, including criminal DUI and DWI cases, traffic court records, civil cases, and marriage licenses.
Each DUI case file held by the clerk includes the original charging document, arraignment information, bail records, any motions filed, hearing dates, plea details, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. These are public records except for sealed cases and juvenile matters. Juvenile DUI records are restricted from public access.
Traffic court records for DUI cases handled at the district court level may be at a separate court level. If a DUI case started in district court and was not elevated to circuit court, you may need to contact the district court in Ash Flat directly. The circuit clerk can help identify which court has jurisdiction if you are unsure.
To get copies, visit the courthouse in Ash Flat or call ahead. Bring a name and approximate date, or a case number if you have it. Fees for copies are set by the court at a standard per-page rate. The clerk can tell you current rates.
Online Search Tools
The Arkansas CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free public access to court case records from Sharp County and other Arkansas counties. You can search by name, case number, or case type. DWI and DUI cases appear as criminal filings. The system is available 24 hours a day except for brief maintenance windows.
The CourtConnect portal shown above is the free statewide court search tool. Sharp County DUI case records are searchable here without a trip to Ash Flat. Pre-2009 records have details redacted online; request those directly from the clerk.
The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search covers those serving state prison sentences. County jail inmates in Sharp County are not in that system. Call (870) 994-7329 for current jail status.
Criminal background checks through the Arkansas State Police run $22 for a name-based check with written consent. Mail-in requests cost $25. The ACIC at (501) 618-8000 is the state's central criminal history repository.
Crash reports tied to DUI incidents can be ordered through the Arkansas crash report portal for $10 per report. If a DUI arrest in Sharp County followed an accident, the crash report is a separate public document from the arrest record.
Arkansas DWI Law
Arkansas uses DWI for adults 21 and older at 0.08% BAC or above. Those under 21 face DUI for a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08%. Once charges are filed in court, both types of records become public documents accessible through the circuit clerk or CourtConnect.
First DWI offense brings up to one 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 and a 24-month suspension. Third offense carries at least 90 days and a 30-month suspension. Fourth offense is a felony with 1 to 6 years in state prison. Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining DWI down to a lesser charge.
The lookback period was extended to 10 years in 2021. Older DWI convictions can still count toward enhanced penalty levels. Implied consent means all Arkansas drivers have agreed to chemical testing. Refusing triggers a 180-day administrative suspension separate from any criminal case. The DFA at (501) 682-1631 handles license suspension and reinstatement. More detail is at the DFA DUI/DWI information page.
Notifications and Court Payments
The VINE notification system lets you register for free custody status alerts for people held in Sharp County on DUI charges. Alerts cover releases, transfers, and other status changes. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 offers support services for crash victims statewide.
Court fines from DUI cases in Sharp County can be paid through the Arkansas court payment portal. Look up outstanding citations or fees from a case and pay online without traveling to Ash Flat.
Nearby Counties
Sharp County is in north-central Arkansas in the Ozark foothills. Randolph County is to the northeast, Fulton County to the northwest, and Stone County to the south.