Conway County Arrest Records

Conway County, Arkansas, arrest records are public records maintained by the courts and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement agencies handle arrest and county jail records, while the courts handle Conway County Court Records and active bench warrants. The law allows the issuance of an arrest warrant when an individual is connected to a crime or may shed more light on solving it.

Are Arrest Records Public in Conway County?

According to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, arrest records are public records in Conway County. The public may make mail-in, in-person, or online requests to inspect or copy records maintained by governmental agencies, including records from the sheriff's department.

However, the Act also protects private information that must be sealed among publicly accessible records or completely removed if it stands alone. These exemptions may include:

• State income tax records
• Adoption, education, and medical records
• Grand Jury minutes
• Confidential communication
• Military service discharge records
• Employee performance and evaluation records
• Juvenile records
• Records relating to the Governor's travel and security

The public may access the sheriff's office for requests and inquiries at:

Conway County Sheriff's Office
30 Southern Valley Drive
Morrilton, Arkansas 72110
Phone: (501) 354-2411
Fax: (501) 354-9647

Conway County Arrest Statistics

The public may access Conway County arrest statistics online through the FBI UCR user database. This website provides the arrest data for the previous two years, which reveals 176 arrests for all other offenses. The Conway County sheriff's office recorded 76 simple assault arrests, 32 aggravated assault arrests, and 17 arrests for larceny. There were six arrests for motor vehicle theft, two arrests for burglary, and one arrest for rape and robbery, respectively. The county recorded no arrests for arson and murder.

Find Conway County Arrest Records

Conway County arrest records may be looked up through the courts and law enforcement agencies. These are public records as defined by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and are maintained by the offices of the county court clerks and the records department of the sheriff's office.

The sheriff's office maintains arrest and county jail inmate records, while the courts maintain criminal court records and active bench warrants, which may be accessed using mail-in or in-person records requests. The sheriff's office has an Inmate Roster website, which provides an updated list of current inmates with their booking dates. The Search ARCourts also provides online search access to Conway County criminal court records, while the Inmate Search website provides access to statewide jail records.

Conway County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Conway County arrest records are a part of criminal records, which focus on law enforcement detention and jail records. Criminal records contain information about arrests, court trials, convictions, and incarcerations. Criminal records and arrest records are similar but fundamentally different.

Arrest records detail the circumstances of an arrest, while criminal records detail unlawful activities and convictions. Criminal records refer to documents and archives of an individual's crimes and convictions, while arrest records provide information about an individual's arrest alone. Thus, arrest records generally do not prove the record registrant's guilt, while criminal records that have convictions may be used as proof of guilt for a crime.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Generally, Conway County arrests will remain on your records indefinitely until the required legal steps are taken to seal or remove them. Several factors may affect your access to remove arrests from your records. These factors form the conditions for eligibility for expungement or sealing of records. Such requirements or conditions include what charges are filed and the outcome of the arrest.

Individuals eligible for expungement may have arrests sealed or expunged from their records. Expungement in Arkansas requires that the records registrant meet these conditions:

• No crimes were committed or charges filed against the applicant during the waiting period or when filing the petition.
• The arrest did not lead to a conviction.
• The required waiting period has been fulfilled, for example, five years for felonies and about three years for misdemeanors.
• The charges were dropped, dismissed, or ended in a not-guilty verdict.

Conway County Arrest Warrants

Conway County arrest warrants are documents issued by a judge to order the arrest of an individual by law enforcement agencies. Arrest warrants are valid after a judge signs them and will remain active until the judge or court recalls them or the suspect is in law enforcement detention. Arrest warrants may be bench warrants, which are issued for individuals who do not honor court appointments, and arrest warrants, which are issued to arrest and bring an individual to court.

These warrants are public records maintained by the Sheriff's office through the records department. The public may approach this department during weekday work hours to make in-person requests or via mail. The Conway County sheriff's office also maintains a real-time list of individuals in the county jail. Arrest warrants will contain details like the accused's name and physical description, the time, location, and date of the arrest, the charges filed and supporting laws, as well as the arresting officer's name and badge number.

Do Conway County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Conway County arrest warrants generally do not have provisions for automatic expiration until they are executed. The warrant remains active until the issuing judge or court withdraws it or the named individual in the warrant is arrested. The state has no statute of limitations on arrest warrants, which applies to bench warrants and arrest warrants.

Expunge Conway County Arrest Records

Expungement is the process of legally removing or sealing parts of your records. This process is useful for individuals who need certain parts of their records sealed or restricted to protect their privacy or perpetuate justice. Conway County has certain requirements that an individual must meet to qualify for expungement according to Arkansas law. These requirements are as follows:

• The individual committed no crimes during the waiting period.
• No convictions from the arrest.
• There was a not-guilty verdict, or the charges were dropped or dismissed.
• The individual has met the required waiting period of 5 years for felonies and about 3 years for misdemeanors.

Individuals who meet these conditions may proceed to gather the necessary documents for the expungement process and obtain an expungement form from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (Arkansas Crime Information Center). You must ensure the correct petition form is selected.

For example, Petition to Seal Records of Nolle Prosequi, Dismissals, Judgments of Acquittals, and Charges not filed are for non convictions, while Petition to Seal Pursuant to Act 531 and Act 1460 are for conviction records. File them at the Conway County Circuit Clerk's Office where the arrest or conviction occurred. The next step is to serve all necessary parties and attend court hearings. Following a favorable verdict, serve the court's order on the relevant government agencies and request your records to confirm the expungement was successful.