Little Rock Bench Warrants

Little Rock bench warrants come out of the Little Rock District Court and the 6th Judicial Circuit Court. You can search Little Rock bench warrants through the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, the Sheriff's Warrants Division, the Little Rock Police Department, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. A bench warrant goes on the case file when a person misses a court date. This page walks you through the main search tools, filing options, and local resources tied to Little Rock bench warrants.

Which Courts Handle Little Rock Bench Warrants

Little Rock sits in Pulaski County. That means the city's Circuit Court cases run through the 6th Judicial Circuit at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Most Little Rock bench warrants on misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felony matters come out of the Little Rock District Court. Felony bench warrants come out of Circuit Court.

The Little Rock District Court sits at 3001 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204. The court phone number is 501-340-6824. You can also check case details online and pay some fines through the Little Rock city and court sites. For Circuit Court bench warrants, the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at (501) 340-8500 is the right office. Visit Pulaski County bench warrants for the full county view.

Statewide 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 system shows hearings, charges, and any bench warrant on the docket. Results are free to view online.

Little Rock Police Department

The Little Rock Police Department serves the city and helps execute Little Rock bench warrants on behalf of the courts. The main website is littlerock.gov. The non-emergency line is 501-371-4601.

Officers stop people with active bench warrants during routine contact, such as a traffic stop. They also act on bench warrants tied to cases heard at the Little Rock District Court. The department works with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Warrants Division on shared service efforts. Call the non-emergency line for a warrant check on yourself or a family member.

Voluntary surrender is sometimes the best way to clear a Little Rock bench warrant. Doing so can help at the bond hearing. Talk to a lawyer first when you can. The Detention Center is at 3201 West Roosevelt Road, a short drive from the District Court. An inmate search runs online through the Zuercher portal for Pulaski County.

For service of a bench warrant on a new address, the court or the police department can note the update. Bring proof such as a utility bill or a lease. The change may not recall the warrant on its own, but it helps the court set the next hearing.

Little Rock FOIA Rules for Warrant Records

Little Rock follows the state FOIA for most public records, including Little Rock bench warrant data held by city agencies. The city's FOIA page is at littlerock.gov/FOIA. Only Arkansas citizens can make a FOIA request under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(a)(1)(A).

Records are open during business hours. Requests need to be specific enough that the custodian can find them without a wide search. If the total cost goes over $25.00, the City of Little Rock may require pre-payment before making copies. The Arkansas FOIA Handbook is a good read for anyone who files a lot of requests.

For court-held records, the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 sets the rules. Most Little Rock bench warrants are open, but some items get redacted. Social security numbers, driver's license numbers, juvenile data under § 9-27-309, and sealed items stay off public files.

Online Search Tools for Little Rock Bench Warrants

The state's Search ARCourts portal is the quickest way to look up Little Rock 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 Pulaski County Sheriff inmate roster also helps when a person is already in custody. The roster at the Zuercher portal shows booking photos, arrest date, and charges, which can point back to a bench warrant as the reason for the arrest. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's online court records tool lets you search by name, case number, or date filed.

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 Little Rock bench warrant, but it often surfaces open felony matters tied to one.

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 Little Rock Bench Warrant

Do not wait a Little Rock bench warrant out. It does not go away with time. Arkansas bench 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 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 Sheriff's Office on South Woodrow Street is an option. Many judges view this as a good faith step. Check with counsel first. Bring photo ID. Be ready for booking at the Detention Center. The bond hearing usually comes next.

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. Many courts recall a warrant fast when the mistake is clear.

Getting Copies of Little Rock Warrant Records

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk holds the full file on most Little Rock bench warrants tied to Circuit Court cases. The office is at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100. Copies run $0.25 per page. Certified and authenticated copies cost $5.00 each. Call (501) 340-8500 with the case number first.

For a Little Rock District Court file, call the court at 501-340-6824 or visit the courthouse at 3001 West Roosevelt Road. 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 as they come out of storage.

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 Little Rock

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.

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services covers central Arkansas, including Little Rock. Many private firms in the city focus on criminal defense and can help with a Little Rock 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 Pulaski County bench warrants page. It covers all five District Courts and the Sheriff's Warrants Division, plus fees and online search tools used across the county.

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