Find Bench Warrants in Centerton

Centerton bench warrants come out of the Centerton Municipal Court and the 19th West Judicial Circuit Court in Benton County. You can search Centerton bench warrants through the Centerton Police Department, the Benton County Sheriff warrant tool, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. A bench warrant drops on a case file when a person fails to appear. This page walks you through the main tools, local offices, and steps for Centerton bench warrants.

Which Courts Handle Centerton Bench Warrants

Centerton sits in Benton County. That means the city's felony cases run through the 19th West Judicial Circuit Court. Most Centerton bench warrants on traffic, city ordinance, and minor criminal matters come out of the Centerton Municipal Court. Felony cases move up to Circuit Court.

The Centerton Municipal Court is at 1300 Main Street, Centerton, AR 72719. The Court Clerk can be reached at 479-341-8005 or at courtclerk@centertoncourt.com. The court keeps a calendar online. For Circuit Court files, the Benton County Circuit Clerk at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville, is the right office. Call 479-271-1000. See the Benton County bench warrants page for the full county view.

State search cuts across both courts. The Search ARCourts portal pulls Circuit Court data and most District Court data. Type a name or case number. The tool shows hearings, charges, and any bench warrant on the file. It is free.

Centerton Police Department

The Centerton Police Department helps serve Centerton bench warrants for the courts. The office is at 220 Municipal Drive, Centerton, AR 72719. The main line is 479-795-4431. Email for records requests is policeclerks@centertonpd.com.

Officers may stop and arrest people with active Centerton bench warrants during routine contact. The department works with the Benton County Sheriff's Office on shared warrant service and booking. The Benton County Sheriff's Office runs an online warrant search that covers Centerton residents.

The Centerton Police Department accepts records requests via email. FOIA requests are accepted in writing, which can include in-person drop-off, mail, email, or fax. A quick email to policeclerks@centertonpd.com is the fastest path for many residents. Have the subject name, date of birth, and date range ready.

Voluntary surrender is at times the best way to clear a Centerton bench warrant. Talk to a lawyer first when you can. Booking happens at the Benton County Detention Center. An online inmate roster shows custody data.

FOIA and Centerton Bench Warrant Records

Centerton follows the state FOIA for most public records tied to Centerton bench warrants held by city offices. FOIA requests for municipal records should go to the City Clerk at Centerton City Hall. Only Arkansas citizens may file a FOIA request under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(a)(1)(A).

Records are open during business hours. Requests must be specific enough that the custodian can locate them without a wide search. If copy costs top $25.00, the city may request pre-payment before making copies. For court-held records, the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 sets the access rules. The Centerton Municipal Court handles traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and minor criminal matters within city limits.

Most Centerton bench warrants are open records, but some items get redacted. Social security numbers, driver's license numbers, juvenile data, and sealed files stay off public files. Keep your request clear and narrow.

Online Tools for Centerton Warrant Check

The state Search ARCourts portal is the fastest way to look up Centerton bench warrants on active cases. Enter a name or 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's Office runs an online warrant search tool. This is the most local way to check for active Centerton bench warrants. Results list the subject and the issuing court. The Sheriff also maintains an inmate roster showing booking photos, arrest date, and charges. These often point to a bench warrant as the reason for the arrest.

Court records and case info can be accessed through the Arkansas District Courts framework and the online case search system. For broader state reach, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check runs name-based checks for $22.00. It pulls state arrest and conviction data, plus pending felony arrests.

File motions online through Arkansas eFlex. A valid eFlex account is required. For victim updates, use VINELink to track custody changes.

How to Clear a Centerton Bench Warrant

Do not wait a Centerton bench warrant out. It does not go away with time. Warrants stay active until the court recalls them or the person is served. Under Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 6.3, a judge can sign a warrant the same day a person skips a hearing.

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. The court sets a hearing. The judge may recall the warrant on good cause. 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. Fast action helps.

Voluntary surrender at the Centerton Police Department is an option. Many judges view this as a good faith step. Bring photo ID. Booking happens at the Benton County Detention Center. The bond hearing comes next.

If the bench warrant issued by mistake, such as a notice sent to a wrong address, the Court Clerk can help. Bring proof. Many courts recall a warrant fast when the mistake is plain.

Getting Copies of Centerton Warrant Records

The Benton County Circuit Clerk holds the full file on most Centerton bench warrants tied to Circuit Court cases. The office is at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville. Copies run $0.25 per page. Certified and authenticated copies cost $5.00 each. Call 479-271-1000 with the case number first.

For a Centerton Municipal Court file, call the Court Clerk at 479-341-8005 or email courtclerk@centertoncourt.com. Staff can tell you how to get a certified copy and what the fee will be. Bring photo ID.

The Arkansas Department of Correction lists escapees and wanted persons who may have open bench warrants. The Arkansas Crime Information Center is the state hub for criminal history data.

Legal Help in Centerton

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

Many private firms in the Northwest Arkansas area focus on criminal defense and can help with a Centerton bench warrant matter. The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service. The Attorney General's opinions page has guidance on FOIA and court records access.

For county-wide context, see the Benton County bench warrants page. It covers the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff's Office, and each District Court department, plus fees and online search tools.

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