Russellville Bench Warrants

Russellville bench warrants come out of the Pope County District Court - Russellville Department and the 5th Judicial Circuit Court. You can search Russellville bench warrants through the Russellville Police Records Office, the Pope County Sheriff, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. A bench warrant goes on the case file when a person fails to appear. This page walks you through the main tools, local offices, and steps tied to Russellville bench warrants.

Which Courts Handle Russellville Bench Warrants

Russellville sits in Pope County. That means the city's felony cases run through the 5th Judicial Circuit Court. Most Russellville bench warrants on traffic, misdemeanor, and preliminary felony matters come out of the Pope County District Court - Russellville Department. The court has county-wide reach on those matters.

The Pope County District Court - Russellville Department is at 1506 East 2nd Street, Suite 2, Russellville, AR 72801. The phone is 479-968-1393. Fax is 479-968-4166. Laura Stephenson is the Clerk. The Judge is the Honorable Deidre Luker. Court hours run Tuesday at 1:00 PM for pleas, and Wednesday at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM for trials. Other departments serve Atkins, Dover, London, and Pottsville.

For Circuit Court files, the Pope County Circuit Clerk at 100 West Main Street, Russellville, is the right office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, domestic relations, probate, and appeals from district courts. See the Pope County bench warrants page for the full county view.

Russellville Police Department

The Russellville Police Department helps serve Russellville bench warrants for the courts. The Records Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The department site is at russellvillepd.org/records.

Police reports and incident reports cost $12.50. Background checks also cost $12.50. Vehicle impounds cost $25.00. Only cash or money orders are accepted for payment. Bring photo ID. Officers may stop and arrest people with active Russellville bench warrants during routine contact.

The department works with the Pope County Sheriff's Office on shared warrant service. The Sheriff at 479-968-2558 can confirm a warrant by phone. Voluntary surrender is at times the best way to clear a Russellville bench warrant. Talk to a lawyer first when you can. Booking happens at the Pope County Detention Center.

Pope County had 976 reported arrests in 2023, based on Arkansas Crime Information Center data. That number includes 901 adult arrests and 75 juvenile arrests. Drug/narcotic violations accounted for 223 arrests. DUIs drove 127 arrests. Many of these tie back to a bench warrant as the start of the case.

FOIA and Russellville Warrant Records

Russellville follows the state FOIA for most public records tied to Russellville bench warrants held by city offices. 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 find them without a wide search. If copy costs top $25.00, the city may ask for pre-payment before making copies. For court-held records, the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 sets the access rules.

Most Russellville bench warrants are open records, but some items get redacted. Social security numbers, driver's license numbers, juvenile data, and sealed items stay off public files. In February 2025, a case was filed in Pope County Circuit Court (Case No. 58CV-25) tied to Russellville Police Department search warrant procedures. The case involved a request for production of search warrant materials under Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.4 and the Arkansas FOIA. This shows how FOIA rules apply to warrant materials.

Online Tools for Russellville Warrant Check

The state Search ARCourts portal is the fastest way to look up Russellville 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.

People can verify warrant status in Pope County through several methods. In-person requests work at the Pope County Circuit Clerk's Office at 100 West Main Street. Phone calls to the Pope County Sheriff's Office at 479-968-2558 work too. Online verification runs through the Arkansas Judiciary's case search portal. Public terminals are set up at the Pope County Law Library on the second floor of the courthouse.

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 on custody status, use VINELink.

How to Clear a Russellville Bench Warrant

Do not wait a Russellville 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 through eFlex. 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. Quick action helps.

Voluntary surrender at the Russellville Police Department 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 Pope County Detention Center. The bond hearing comes next.

If the Russellville bench warrant issued by mistake, such as a notice sent to the 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 Russellville Warrant Records

The Pope County Circuit Clerk holds the full file on most Russellville bench warrants tied to Circuit Court cases. The office is at 100 West Main Street, Russellville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copies run $0.25 per page. Certified and authenticated copies cost $5.00 each.

For a Russellville District Court file, call 479-968-1393 or visit 1506 East 2nd Street, Suite 2. Staff can tell you how to get a certified copy and what the fee will be. Bring photo ID. For a Russellville Police record tied to a warrant arrest, contact the Records Office at $12.50 per report.

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. For victim tracking on custody changes, use VINELink.

Legal Help in Russellville

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 and parts of the River Valley. Many private firms in Russellville focus on criminal defense and can help with a Russellville 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 Pope County bench warrants page. It covers the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff's Office, and each District Court department, plus fees and search tools used across the county.

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