Carroll County Arrest Records

According to Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, certified law officers can execute arrests if they witness crimes or have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed. Arrests also become necessary if the courts issue arrest warrants.

In Carroll County, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments create arrest records as part of the process of apprehension and detention of offenders. These documents explain the circumstances surrounding the arrests and the conditions for regaining freedom.

After arrests and processing of individuals for possible arraignment before the courts, law enforcement agencies in Carroll County may hold arrestees at the Carroll County Detention Center. This facility houses individuals awaiting trials and those serving short-term sentences for various offenses. Carroll County arrest records are accessible through the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Searchers can access these documents as part of Carroll County court records if the arrests result in convictions within the Carroll County Circuit or District Courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Carroll County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Carroll County. Public access to Carroll County arrest records is guaranteed under Section 25-19-105 of the Arkansas Code Annotated. Nevertheless, not all Carroll County arrest records are accessible to the public. Custodian agencies have mandates to deny access to records or redact information that infringes privacy or exposes their owner to danger. For the reasons above, the public cannot access medical records, witness and informant information, and undercover officers' identities are exempt from public disclosure. Furthermore, the public cannot scrutinize arrest information relating to:

• Juveniles
• Sealed or expunged records
• Law enforcement personnel
• Active investigations
• Security measures.

Access to exempted arrest records is limited to authorized entities, and eligible individuals can access them through the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at:

205 Hailey Road,
Berryville,
AR 72616
Phone: (870) 423-2901

Carroll County Arrest Statistics

Arrest data for Carroll County reveals that there were over 2,590 arrests within the county for the 3 years spanning January 2022 and January 2025. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting database, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, alongside the police departments of Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Green Forest, detained 1,871 males and 737 females for various offenses. FBI reports show 328 arrests were for drug/narcotic violations, 224 for DUI offenses, 196 for simple assaults, and 164 for larcenies. Other Incidents accounted for 1,689 arrests during this period.

Find Carroll County Arrest Records

In Carroll County, the Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records and manager of the county's detention center; they provide arrest information through inmate records. Record seekers can access arrest records of current inmates and those released within the last 48 hours through the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Detention Center Inmate Roster Page. Information seekers can also send mail requests or visit the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at:

205 Hailey Road,
Berryville,
AR 72616.

Another alternative is to access Carroll County arrest records through criminal court records. Inquirers should log into the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search System and use names or case numbers to look for arrest records associated with criminal trials within the Carroll County Circuit or District Courts. Carroll County criminal case-related arrest records are also accessible by mail or in-person visits to the Carroll County Circuit Clerk's Office at the following addresses:

Eastern District (Berryville)
210 W. Church Avenue,
Berryville,
AR 72616

Western District (Eureka Springs)
44 S. Main Street,
Eureka Springs,
AR 72632.

Carroll County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest and criminal records are crucial for criminal investigations, background checks, and public safety. However, arrests and criminal records differ in content, depth of information, and impact.

Carroll County arrest records are law enforcement documents detailing the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of individuals for various offenses. These documents include personal information such as names, dates of birth, gender, and physical descriptions of their owners. Arrest records also contain booking details, reasons for the arrests, and conditions for releasing the arrested persons.

Per Arkansas and federal laws, a Carroll County arrest record does not prove guilt or innocence for an offense unless the court finds the offender guilty. Arrest records may not adversely affect their owners if they do not result in convictions.

Unlike arrest records, Carroll County criminal records are court-generated documents relating to criminal trials within the Carroll County Circuit and District Courts. These documents provide a broader scope of individuals' interactions with the criminal justice system than arrest records. Carroll County arrest records encompass Carroll County arrest records and documents relating to trials, convictions, and incarcerations for criminal activities within Carroll County, AR.

Contrary to arrest records, criminal records legally confirm their owners' guilt for crimes and may adversely affect employment, housing, social status, and personal relationships.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Carroll County, arrest information may stay permanently on records unless there are judicial restrictions. The Arkansas Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013 grants individuals the right to petition for the sealing of arrest records if they fulfill the qualifying conditions. Under Arkansas laws, an arrest record will be eligible for sealing/expungement if:

• It is for a non-violent misdemeanor or a Class C or D felony
• Does not result in a conviction
• The owner completes the sentencing requirements for the offense, including probation.
• The record is for a first-time offender who completes a deferred adjudication program for the offense.
• The arrest results in a conviction and the record owner completes the sentence for the offense and observes the applicable waiting period (which may typically take 5 years).

Carroll County Arrest Warrants

Carroll County arrest warrants are judicial orders issued by judges of Carroll County Circuit and District Courts authorizing law enforcement to take designated individuals into custody. These courts issue these documents if law enforcement and prosecutors provide sufficient justification for their issuance based on probable cause. Carroll County judges also authorize arrests for disregarding court orders, grand jury indictments, failure to appear for a mandatory hearing, and violating bail or probation.

A typical Carroll County arrest warrant contains:

• The name and physical description of the defendant
• Charges and sections of the Arkansas Code allegedly broken
• Date, time, and location of issuance
• An order of arrest by the judge to law enforcement to take the defendant into custody
• Statement of probable cause
• Instructions on how law enforcement should execute the arrest
• Name and location of the issuing court
• Signature and name of the authorizing judge.

Do Carroll County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Carroll County arrest warrants do not have expiry dates. They remain valid and enforceable until law enforcement apprehends the subjects or the Carroll County Circuit or District Courts officially revoke them. Nonetheless, several factors may affect the validity of arrest warrants in Carroll County. These include administrative mistakes, updates to Arkansas and local laws, inaccurate or misleading information, lack of jurisdiction by the issuing authority, and insufficient probable cause. Additionally, the statute of limitations influences the timeframe for obtaining arrest warrants in Carroll County. For offenses subject to a statute of limitations, prosecutors must file charges within the stipulated window period; otherwise, the court will dismiss the case.

Expunge Carroll County Arrest Records

Arkansas laws permit the expungement/sealing of arrest records if the owners fulfill the eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking to expunge arrest records in Carroll County should follow the following steps:

• Request criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) and determine eligibility for sealing the arrest records
• Request and obtain case disposition documents from the Circuit Clerk's Office and proof of sentence completion
• Depending on the outcome of the arrest, download the appropriate expungement forms from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety Crime Information Center's Form Page

• Complete the expungement forms and submit them at any of the Carroll County Circuit Court branches:

  Berryville Courthouse
  210 West Church Avenue,
  Berryville,
  AR 72616

  Mailing Address:
  P.O. Box 71,
  Berryville,
  AR 72616

  Eureka Springs Courthouse
  44 South Main Street,
  Eureka Springs,
  AR 72632

  Mailing Address:
  P.O. Box 109,
  Eureka Springs,
  AR 72632

• Send notice of the petition to the arresting agency and the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney's Office at:

  202 N. Springfield Street,
  P.O. Box 536,
  Berryville,
  AR 72616
  Phone: (870) 423-6869
  Fax: (870) 423-6624
  Email: ccpratty1914@gmail.com

• Wait for the court's decision; the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has 30 days to object to the expungement.
• If the petition is successful, the judge will sign the order to seal the arrest records and forward it through the Clerk's Office to the Arkansas Crime Information Center for processing.