Benton County Bench Warrants

Benton County bench warrants come out of the 19th Judicial Circuit and District Courts that sit in Bentonville and around the county. You can search Benton County bench warrants through the Circuit Clerk's office, the Sheriff's online Zuercher warrant database, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. Bench warrants hit the case file when a person misses a hearing. This page walks through the main search tools for Benton County and the steps to take next.

Benton County Circuit Clerk

The Benton County Circuit Clerk sits at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 (main office at 215 East Central, Room 202). Phone is (479) 271-1015 for civil and (479) 271-1016 for criminal. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office keeps the case file for every Benton County bench warrant tied to a Circuit Court case.

Public records on the site go back a long way. The index reaches back to May 3, 1945, and images go to January 31, 1933. Document types searchable include deeds from 1945, liens from 2002, UCCs from 2002, plats from 1996, judgments from 1992, and mortgages from 1970. Civil case indexes and images are on Public Court Connect from January 1, 2014 to present.

Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Mortgage assignments and releases run $15.00 per instrument, with a cap of $300. Certified copies are $5.00. New court filings are $165.00 per Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403. The Clerk does not do criminal background checks. Use the Arkansas State Police system for that.

Benton County Sheriff Warrants

The Benton County Sheriff's Office runs an online warrant database through the Zuercher portal. The address is 1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone is (479) 271-1008. The database is updated daily and is free to use. Search by first or last name to see issue date, charge, and warrant number.

An inmate roster runs on the same Zuercher portal. Booking data can help confirm whether a person with a Benton County bench warrant is in custody at the Detention Center. A Most Wanted page lists warrants flagged as a priority for service.

The Sheriff's Warrants unit takes calls for verification. Bring photo ID if you walk in to check on a warrant. Staff may ask for a case number or the subject's date of birth to pull the file.

Benton County District Court

The Benton County District Court sits at 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. An online search portal is available for cases filed at the courthouse. Users can search by case party name, citation number, or docket number. Most local Benton County bench warrants on traffic and minor charges come out of this court.

Felony matters and the bench warrants that go with them come out of Circuit Court. The 19th Judicial Circuit covers Benton County. You can also check Arkansas Circuit Courts for general info on how the court is organized.

Note: A missed status hearing in any specialty court can lead to a bench warrant too. Keep in touch with your attorney and the court case manager if you are on probation or in a treatment program.

Online Bench Warrant Search Tools

The state portal, Search ARCourts, covers Circuit and District Courts across Arkansas. Type a name or case number. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and any bench warrant on the docket. It is free.

For e-filing of motions, Arkansas eFlex works for both attorneys and self-represented parties. For a wider criminal check that reaches outside Benton County, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check is $22.00. Victim notification runs through VINELink.

How to Clear a Benton County Bench Warrant

Bench warrants in Arkansas do not expire. An open Benton County bench warrant stays active until the court recalls it or the person is served. The best first step is to talk to a criminal defense attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit. A motion to quash or a motion to set bond can clear the path to a new hearing without an arrest.

Common filings through Arkansas eFlex include a motion to recall the warrant, a motion to set bond, and a request for a new hearing. The judge sets the hearing and may recall the warrant on a showing of good cause. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120, failure to appear can be its own charge on top of the missed case.

Voluntary surrender is another option. You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office on SW 14th Street. Many judges view a voluntary surrender as a good faith step, which can help on bond. Still, check with a lawyer first.

Benton County Bench Warrant FOIA Requests

Bench warrant records are public under the Arkansas FOIA. Any Arkansas citizen can make a request. No reason is needed. Response time is three working days under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. The Circuit Clerk is the right first stop for a Benton County bench warrant record. Bentonville Police Department FOIA requests go to foiarequest@bentonville.arkansas.gov with the Records Division at (479) 271-5900.

Administrative Order No. 19 guides court record access across the state. Juvenile records and some personal data get redacted.

Legal Help in Benton County

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 court forms for self-represented parties. For private lawyers, the State Bar of Arkansas runs a referral service.

Criminal defense attorneys in Bentonville, Rogers, and Siloam Springs can file motions in Benton County bench warrant cases. A local lawyer knows the judges and can often get a quick bond hearing set.

Cities in Benton County

Several major cities sit in Benton County. Each city uses the county courts for Benton County bench warrant cases. Pick a city below for local police and district court info.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

If your case is not in Benton County, check a nearby county below.