Craighead County Arrest Records

Craighead County arrest records are official law enforcement records about the arrest or apprehension of offenders within the county. Arrest records detail the circumstances surrounding arrests.

The Craighead County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas State Police, and local law enforcement agencies create arrest records as evidence of arrests and to account for persons within their custody. An arrest becomes necessary if an individual commits a criminal offense, disobeys court orders, poses risks to self or the public, or is an accessory to or is likely to commit a crime.

In Craighead County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees, individuals serving short-term sentences, or those awaiting transfer at the Craighead County Detention Center. Craighead County arrest records are precursors to the county's criminal trials; hence, they are part of Craighead County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Craighead County?

Yes, Craighead County arrest records are public documents. Per Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq, Arkansas citizens, press members, and government officials can access the state's public records in the possession of custodian agencies and government office holders during business hours. Nonetheless, the public cannot access Craighead County arrest records relating to minors, active law enforcement or judicial investigation, sealed or expunged records, victim or witness information, confidential Informants, security information, or identities of undercover agents. Notwithstanding, exempted Craighead County arrest records may be accessible to the following entities:

• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys
• Judges and Court Personnel, when necessary for legal proceedings
• The Individual Named in the Record
• Authorized government agencies and third parties with legitimate interests through a court order.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

An arrest record contains information about law enforcement apprehension of offenders. These information include

• Name, date of birth, address, and physical description of the arrestee
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Name and badge number of the arresting officer
• List, description, and classification of the charges against the arrested person
• Booking number, mugshots, and fingerprints
• Bail or Bond amount (if it applies)
• Court information (if applicable).

Craighead County Crime Rate

Data from the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) show slight variation in the number of crimes reported by the various law enforcement agencies within Craighead County between 2021 and 2023. In 2023, there were 10,634 crimes against persons, property, and society in Craighead County. This figure is more than the 10,769 and 10,670 for 2022 and 2021. Within this period, drug/narcotics violations, larceny theft, burglary, destruction of property, and intimidation were the most common crimes. The table below shows the count of some high-rate crimes in Craighead County between 2021 and 2023.

Craighead County Incident Reports For Selected Crimes 2021 to 2923

Data Source: ACIC.

Craighead County Arrest Statistics

The FBI UCR arrest statistics show a rise in the number of persons taken into custody by law enforcement agencies within Craighead County between 2020 and 2022. In 2022, 5,849 individuals were arrested for crimes within Craighead County. In contrast, the agency report shows 5,234 and 4,512 arrests in 2021 and 2020.

Also, according to Arkansas Crime Information Center data, in 2023, over 7,500 persons were arrested in Craighead County for crimes against persons, property, and society.

Find Craighead County Arrest Records

To access Craighead County arrest records:

• Log in to the Craighead County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster Page and look for the arrest records of New, current, and released inmates
• Visit the Craighead County Sheriff's Office General FOI Request Page and submit a request for arrest records
• Call the Craighead County Detention Center at (870) 933-4556 or visit the office and request access to their Inmate records at

901 Willett Rd, Jonesboro,
AR 72401

• Contact the Craighead County Sheriff's Office using any of the following information.

Western District Office
901 Willett Rd. Jonesboro,
AR 72401
Phone: (870) 933-4551

Eastern District Office
107 Cobean Blvd. Lake City,
AR 72437
Phone: (870) 237-4511

• Visit the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Inmate Search Portal:
  • Select Craighead from the County Options
  • Provide the ADC number, name, and other necessary information and search for arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Craighead County

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act permits government records custodians to charge reasonable fees for accessing and copying records in their possession. However, record seekers can obtain Craighead County arrest information for free.

To access Craighead County arrest records at no cost:

• Visit the Craighead County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster Webpage and view arrest information of inmates for free
• Log in to the ADC Inmate Search Portal and search for Craighead County arrest records for free
• Search for Craighead County arrest records on third-party online databases. Some websites may offer free access to Craighead County law enforcement records.

Get Craighead County Criminal Records

Criminal records are official documents that comprehensively detail an individual’s crime history and prosecutions under the justice trial system. Craighead County criminal records encompass arrest records and court-generated documents of criminal trials.

To get Craighead County criminal histories:

• Call, mail, or visit the Craighead County Circuit Clerk's Office and request access to criminal records at any of the following addresses:

Jonesboro Location
511 Union St, Jonesboro,
AR 72401
Phone: (870) 933-4530

Lake City Location
107 Cobean Blvd.
Lake City,
Arkansas 72437
Phone: (870) 237-4342

• Log in to the Craighead County Sheriff's Office General FOIA Request Web Page and request access to criminal records.

In addition, Craighead criminal records are accessible through the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check (CBC) system. However, to use this option to access Craighead County criminal histories, information seekers must register and obtain the consent of the record owner.

Craighead County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Craighead County arrest and criminal records are crucial tools for public protection. They provide vital law enforcement information. Nonetheless, there are few distinctions between both documents. The following outlines some differences between Craighead County arrest and criminal record.

Arrest records are law enforcement documents describing individuals' apprehension for criminal offenses. Contrariwise, criminal records encompass arrest records and documents relating to criminal trials.

Arrest records do not indicate guilt or innocence of the owners of the records; an arrest may not lead to a criminal conviction. On the other hand, a criminal is evidence of a criminal trial and conviction.

Arrest and criminal records may impact employment, housing, and other opportunities. However, criminal records have a larger impact and may affect an individual’s social status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Craighead County and the rest of the United States, arrest information will remain on records indefinitely. However, the owner of an arrest record may petition the court to them if they fulfill the Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-90-1401 et seq requirements. To remove an arrest information, the owner of the record must petition the court.

Expunge Craighead County Arrest Records

Per the Arkansas Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, individuals can petition for the removal of police and court records from public inspection if the case resulting from the arrest falls into any of the following categories:

• Nolle prosequi
• Acquittal or Dismissal
• Non-conviction
• First-time offenses
• Misdemeanor conviction
• Non-violent felony offense.

In Craighead County, to be eligible for sealing of an arrest record, the owner must complete the sentence or probation for the crime if the arrest leads to a conviction. Also, the record owner must pay any fines or costs that were part of the sentence. Additionally, there is a 5-year waiting period for

• Negligent homicide (if it was a Class A misdemeanor)
• Battery in the third degree
• Indecent exposure
• Public sexual indecency
• Sexual assault in the fourth degree
• Domestic battering in the third degree.

To seal a Craighead County arrest record, the owner should:

• Determine eligibility for sealing of arrest records.
• Gather supporting documents that may aid the petition. For instance, proof of completion of a diversion program or probation
• Visit the Arkansas Crime Information Center, and depending on the type of offense, download the relevant Petition to Seal Records and an Order to Seal Form. These forms are also available at the Craighead County Circuit Clerk's Office.
• Fill out the petition form and enclose the supporting documents
• File the petition at the Craighead County Circuit Clerk's Office (this includes payment of filing fees)
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Craighead County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Attend court hearing to provide answers to questions and counter objections to the petition
• Wait for the judge's decision. If the petition, the court will sign an Order to Seal Form to remove the record from public domains and send it to the relevant agencies to update their databases
• Follow up with the Circuit Clerk's Office to ensure that the agencies comply with the court order.

Craighead County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are legal documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody. In Craighead County, a magistrate/judge of the Circuit or District Court may issue a warrant if

• Law enforcement provides evidence that a person committed a crime
• There is a criminal complaint
• If a suspect threatens public safety or is likely to flee to avoid prosecution for a crime.

Generally, arrest warrants include the following information:

• Seal and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Warrant number
• The subject's name, address, physical description, and aliases
• Warrant issuance and expiry dates
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
• Charges against the subject
• Bail amount (if it applies).

Craighead County Arrest Warrant Search

To find Craighead County active arrest warrants:

• Visit the Craighead County Sheriff's Office website:
  • Scroll down and click the Most Wanted link and search for information on active arrest warrants
  • Contact the Craighead County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agencies within the county for information on active arrest warrants.

Also, Craighead County active arrest warrants may be accessible through the Arkansas JusticeXchange Portal. However, this option is available to law enforcement officials, criminal justice professionals, and authorized government agencies.

Do Craighead County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants do not have expiry dates. Craighead County arrest warrants will remain active until law enforcement takes the wanted person into custody. However, they will become inactive if the subjects die or law enforcement recalls them.