Washington County DWI and DUI Records
Washington County DUI records are available through the county sheriff, the circuit court clerk in Fayetteville, and the statewide Arkansas CourtConnect portal. With a population near 245,000, Washington County is one of the two most populous counties in Arkansas, and its online detainee roster and court systems are among the most accessible in the state for public records searches.
Washington County DUI Records
Washington County Sheriff's Office
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 1155 W Clydesdale Drive in Fayetteville, AR 72701. The main line is (479) 444-5700. The Detention Center line is (479) 444-5830. The county website is at washingtoncountyar.gov.
The sheriff's office operates an online Detainee Alpha Roster that is one of the more detailed public inmate rosters in Arkansas. The direct URL is washcosoar.gov/res/DetaineeAlphaRoster.aspx. You can search the roster by the first letter of the last name. Each entry shows name, age, race, sex, prior bookings, intake date, and bond amount. The roster is updated regularly and is free to access around the clock.
In addition to the detainee roster, the sheriff publishes detention intake reports covering the past three days. Active warrant lists and incident reports are also available. For DUI arrests, the intake reports and current roster will show recent bookings with charge information. This is particularly useful for recent arrests where the full court record has not yet been filed.
Formal records requests go through FOIA under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 25-19-101. Submit requests in person, by mail, or in writing. The office has three business days to respond. No residency requirement. Fees apply for copies at actual duplication cost.
The Washington County Detainee Alpha Roster shown above lets you search current detainees by last name initial. It shows charges, bond amounts, intake dates, and other booking details. This is one of the most accessible public arrest rosters in Arkansas.
Washington County Circuit Clerk
The Washington County Circuit Clerk is at 280 N College Ave in Fayetteville, AR 72701. The phone is (479) 444-1525. This office maintains all court records for circuit court cases filed in Washington County, including criminal DUI and DWI cases, traffic records, civil matters, probate, and juvenile cases.
DUI and DWI criminal case files include the charging document, arraignment details, bond records, motions from both sides, hearing dates, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and any probation or supervision terms. These are public records unless sealed. Juvenile DUI records are not open to the public. Case dispositions, including convictions, dismissals, and acquittals, are all part of the public file.
Washington County sees a high volume of DUI cases given its population and the presence of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The circuit clerk's office handles a large number of court filings. CourtConnect is the most practical starting point for case searches given this volume.
To get copies, visit the clerk at 280 N College Ave or call (479) 444-1525. A case number is the fastest way. A name and approximate date also work. Fees apply at the court's standard copy rate.
Online Search Tools
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Washington County court cases. Free public search by name, case number, or case type. DUI and DWI cases appear as criminal filings. The portal is available 24/7 except for brief weekend maintenance windows. Pre-2009 records have details removed from online view under Administrative Order 19.
For the most current detainee information, the Washington County Detainee Alpha Roster at washcosoar.gov is updated regularly and free to use. This is the first tool to check for recent DUI arrests before court filings are created.
The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search shows people in state prison, not the county jail. For current Washington County jail detainees, use the Alpha Roster or call (479) 444-5830.
Criminal history checks through the Arkansas State Police cost $22 for name-based searches. Written consent is required. The ACIC at (501) 618-8000 maintains the statewide criminal history database including all DUI convictions.
Accident reports from DUI crashes in Washington County are available through crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report. The DFA DUI/DWI page covers license suspension and reinstatement after a DUI conviction.
DWI Laws in Arkansas
Arkansas uses DWI for drivers 21 and older at 0.08% BAC or above. DUI applies to those under 21 at 0.02% or higher. With a large university in Fayetteville, Washington County has a notable population of drivers in the 18 to 21 age range who fall under the lower DUI threshold. Both types of cases generate public records once charges are filed.
First DWI brings up to one year in jail, a fine of $150 to $1,000, and a six-month suspension. Second offense within 10 years means a minimum of seven days and a 24-month suspension. Third offense adds 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 10 years. Arkansas does not allow plea bargaining DWI down to a lesser charge.
The implied consent law means all Arkansas drivers have agreed to chemical testing. Refusing triggers an automatic 180-day suspension for a first refusal. The DFA at (501) 682-1631 handles administrative license actions separately from the criminal court process.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes two qualifying cities with their own DUI records pages. Fayetteville is the county seat and the largest city in the county. Springdale straddles the Washington and Benton county line but primarily falls within Washington County. Both cities have separate police departments that also make DUI arrests.
Nearby Counties
Washington County is in northwest Arkansas in the Ozarks. Benton County is to the north and northwest, Madison County to the east, and Crawford County to the south.