Conway Bench Warrants

Conway bench warrants come out of the Conway District Court and the 20th Judicial Circuit Court at Faulkner County. You can search Conway bench warrants through the Faulkner County Sheriff's active warrant database, the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, the Conway 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, local contacts, and resources tied to Conway bench warrants.

Which Courts Handle Conway Bench Warrants

Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County. That puts most Conway bench warrants in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court or the Conway District Court. Misdemeanor, traffic, and preliminary felony bench warrants run out of the District Court. Felony bench warrants run out of Circuit Court.

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk is at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034. The phone is (501) 450-4910. The Clerk holds the full file on felony Conway bench warrants and most Circuit Court cases. The Conway District Court page is at cityofconway.org/districtcourt. For a county-wide view, see the Faulkner County bench warrants page.

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

Conway Police Department

The Conway Police Department serves the city and helps execute Conway bench warrants on behalf of the courts. The main site is cityofconway.org/police. The department handles routine patrol and also runs investigations that feed into Conway District Court cases.

Officers may stop a person with an active bench warrant during a traffic stop or a call for service. They also act on bench warrants tied to cases heard at the Conway District Court. The department works with the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office on shared service efforts, including open warrants flagged in the county database. 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 Conway bench warrant. Many judges see a voluntary surrender as a good faith step. Talk to a lawyer first when you can. Bring photo ID. The Faulkner County Detention Center at Conway is the main booking site for the city.

Conway FOIA and Records Access

Conway follows the state FOIA for public records, including Conway 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. Most counties and cities charge $0.25 per page. For court-held records, the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 controls what gets released. Most Conway bench warrants are open. Some items get redacted. Social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and juvenile data under § 9-27-309 stay off public files.

Online Search Tools for Conway Bench Warrants

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office runs one of the best online warrant tools in the state. The active warrant database at fcso.ar.gov/warrants.php lists more than 3,109 active warrants. You can search by name and view photos, ages, charges, and bond amounts. Common entries include failure to appear on felony, failure to pay child support, and failed to comply with a suspended sentence.

The state Search ARCourts portal also helps. Enter a name or case number. The system shows parties, charges, hearing dates, and any warrant on the docket. The inmate roster at fcso.ar.gov/roster.php helps when a person is already in custody.

For a wider state check, 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 Conway bench warrant, but it often surfaces open felony matters tied to one. File motions through the Arkansas eFlex system.

How to Clear a Conway Bench Warrant

Do not sit on a Conway 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 Faulkner County Sheriff's Office on Hogan Lane is an option. Check with counsel first. Bring photo ID. Be ready for booking at the Detention Center. 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 Conway Bench Warrant Records

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk holds the full file on most Conway bench warrants tied to Circuit Court cases. The office is at 801 Locust Street. Copies run $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Call (501) 450-4910 with the case number first. The Clerk issues summonses, warrants, orders, judgments, and injunctions for the 20th Judicial Circuit.

For a Conway District Court file, call the court through the city site or visit the courthouse. 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 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 Conway

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 Conway focus on criminal defense. They can help with a Conway bench warrant matter. The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service. For county-wide context, see the Faulkner County bench warrants page. It covers the Sheriff's database, the Circuit Clerk, and online search tools used across the county. The Attorney General's opinions page has guidance on FOIA and court records access.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

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