Access Bentonville Bench Warrants

Bentonville bench warrants come out of the Bentonville District Court and the 19th Judicial Circuit West Court. You can search Bentonville bench warrants through the Benton County Circuit Clerk, the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the Bentonville Police Department, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. A bench warrant lands on the case file when a person misses a court date. This page walks you through the main search tools and local contacts tied to Bentonville bench warrants.

Which Courts Handle Bentonville Bench Warrants

Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County. That puts the city in the 19th Judicial Circuit West. Most Bentonville bench warrants on misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felony matters come out of the Bentonville District Court. Felony bench warrants run out of the Circuit Court at Bentonville.

The Benton County Circuit Clerk sits at 215 East Central, Room 202, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone is (479) 271-1015. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Clerk holds the full file on felony Bentonville bench warrants and most Circuit Court cases. For a county-wide view, see the Benton County bench warrants page.

The state Search ARCourts portal pulls data from both Circuit and District Courts. Type a name or case number. The system shows hearings, charges, and any bench warrant on the docket. The tool is free. The Arkansas District Courts page has court contact info statewide.

Bentonville Police Department

The Bentonville Police Department serves the city and helps execute Bentonville bench warrants on behalf of the courts. The department is at 908 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The non-emergency line is 479-271-3170.

Officers may stop a person with an active bench warrant during routine contact. A traffic stop can lead to an arrest. Bentonville officers work with the Benton County Sheriff's Office on joint efforts. The department also acts on bench warrants tied to cases heard at the Bentonville District Court. Call the non-emergency line for a warrant check on yourself or a loved one.

Voluntary surrender is often the best way to clear a Bentonville bench warrant. Doing so can help at the bond hearing. Talk to a lawyer first when you can. Bring photo ID. The Benton County Detention Center is the main booking site for the city. The jail keeps an online inmate roster you can check before going in.

Bentonville FOIA and Records Access

Bentonville follows the state FOIA for public records, including Bentonville bench warrant data held by city agencies. Only Arkansas citizens can make a FOIA request under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(a)(1)(A). Records are open during business hours. Write a short, clear request. The custodian needs enough detail to pull the file without a wide search.

If the total cost goes over $25.00, the custodian may require pre-payment before making copies. Benton County charges $0.25 per page. For court-held records, the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 controls what gets released. Most Bentonville bench warrants are open. Some items get redacted, such as juvenile data under § 9-27-309, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers.

Online Search Tools for Bentonville Bench Warrants

The state Search ARCourts portal is the quickest way to look up Bentonville bench warrants on active cases. Enter a name or a case number. The system shows parties, charges, hearing dates, and any warrant on the docket. It is free and open to the public.

The Benton County Sheriff inmate roster at sheriff.bentoncountyar.gov helps when a person is already in custody. The roster shows booking photos, arrest date, and charges, which can point back to a Bentonville bench warrant as the reason for the arrest. The county also runs a crime map at maps.co.benton.ar.us.

For a wider state search, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check runs name-based checks for $22.00. This pulls state arrest and conviction data, plus pending felony arrests. It does not list every local Bentonville bench warrant, but it often surfaces open felony matters tied to one. Court records include civil indexes and images from January 1, 2014 to present via Public Court Connect.

File motions online through the Arkansas eFlex system. Attorneys and self-represented parties can file motions to quash a bench warrant, motions to set bond, or motions to reset a hearing. A valid eFlex account is required.

How to Clear a Bentonville Bench Warrant

Do not sit on a Bentonville bench warrant. It does not go away with time. The warrant stays active until the court recalls it or the person is served. A judge can sign a bench warrant the same day a person skips a hearing under the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.

The best first step is to call a local defense attorney. A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant or a motion to set bond through eFlex. The court sets a hearing. The judge may recall the warrant on good cause. Failure to appear can add a new charge, so moving fast helps. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120, failure to appear on a felony is a Class D felony, and on a misdemeanor is a Class A misdemeanor.

Voluntary surrender at the Benton County Sheriff's Office is an option. Many judges see this as a good faith step. Check with counsel first. Bring photo ID. Be ready for booking. A bond hearing should follow. If the bench warrant issued by mistake, such as a notice sent to a wrong address, the Clerk can help. Bring proof. The Clerk flags the file for the judge.

Getting Copies of Bentonville Bench Warrant Records

The Benton County Circuit Clerk holds the full file on most Bentonville bench warrants tied to Circuit Court cases. The office is at 215 East Central, Room 202. Copies run $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Call (479) 271-1015 with the case number first. The office does not conduct criminal record checks. Use the state background check tool instead.

For a Bentonville District Court file, call the court or visit the courthouse in the city. Staff can tell you how to get a certified copy and what the fee will be. Bring photo ID. Some items may need a short wait. The court clerk can also tell you the next hearing date on any case tied to a Bentonville bench warrant.

The Arkansas Department of Correction lists escapees and wanted persons who may have open bench warrants. The VINELink service lets victims and the public track custody status changes for people held in Arkansas jails and prisons.

Legal Help in Bentonville

Low-income residents can call Legal Aid of Arkansas for free civil help. The hotline is 1-800-9-LAW-AID. The Arkansas Judiciary Self-Help page has forms and step-by-step guides for self-represented parties.

Many private firms in Bentonville focus on criminal defense and can help with a Bentonville bench warrant matter. The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service. For county-wide context, see the Benton County bench warrants page. It covers the Circuit Clerk, the Sheriff's roster, and online search tools used across the county. The Attorney General's opinions page has guidance on FOIA.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Bentonville sits close to several qualifying cities in Northwest Arkansas. If your case is in a nearby city, pick one below to find the right Bentonville bench warrants resource or local warrant tool.