Faulkner County Bench Warrants

Faulkner County bench warrants are tracked in one of the largest online warrant databases in Arkansas. You can search Faulkner County bench warrants through the Sheriff's Office, which lists over 3,100 active warrants with names, dates, charges, and bond amounts. The Circuit Clerk in Conway holds the court files, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal covers case dockets. This page walks through the main search paths for Faulkner County.

Faulkner County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk holds the master case file on every Faulkner County bench warrant tied to a Circuit Court case. Crystal Taylor serves as the Circuit Clerk. The Justice Building sits at 510 South German Lane, Conway, AR 72034. The Courthouse Annex is at 724 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72034. The main phone is (501) 450-4910. The Annex phone is (501) 450-4911 with a fax at 501-450-4948.

The Clerk handles civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, and domestic relations files. Court records from January 1, 2009 are available through Public Court Connect. Real estate records are scanned back to 1950. Court cases are scanned back to 2000. All orders are scanned back to 1997. Electronic filing started on June 1, 2016. Business Information Systems (BIS) runs the land records search.

Copy fees run $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. New case filing fees are $185.00. Appeals from District Court are $185.00 civil and $170.00 criminal. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each added page. Mortgage assignments and releases are $15.00 per instrument with a $300 cap.

Bench warrant data from the Clerk can list the subject's full name, case number, charge, issuing judge, date signed, and bond amount. If the warrant was served, the file will note the date and deputy. The Veteran's Reward Program and a customer fraud alert email system are also run out of this office.

Faulkner County Sheriff Warrants

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office runs one of the most detailed online warrant databases in Arkansas. The site is fcso.ar.gov. The office is at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034. The main phone is (501) 450-4914 (24 hours). The email is info@fcso.ar.gov. Sheriff Tim Ryals leads the office with Chief Deputy Chad Wooley.

The Faulkner County warrants page lists over 3,100 active warrants. You can search by name. The list shows the subject's full name, age, warrant date, specific charges, and bond amounts when applicable. Common charges include FAIL TO APPEAR (FELONY), FAILED TO COMPLY WITH A CONDITION OF SUSPENDED SENTENCE, and FAILURE TO PAY CHILD-SUPPORT. Bond amounts range from a few hundred dollars to over $48,000 in high-value child support cases.

The Faulkner County inmate roster is also searchable online. Inmate data can point to recent warrant service. The Sheriff's site also hosts a most wanted offenders list, a child support offenders list, and a sex offenders registry. The warrant search updates often and covers both active and recent filings.

Sample entries from the warrant database show how the system works. A 33-year-old subject had a warrant dated 10/17/2025 for "FAILED TO COMPLY WITH A CONDITION OF SUS." A 39-year-old had a warrant with a $2,500 bond for "FAILURE TO PAY CHILD-SUPPORT." A 43-year-old subject had a warrant with a $10,264 bond for the same charge. This level of public detail is rare across Arkansas, which makes the Faulkner County bench warrants tool a strong first stop.

Faulkner County District Court

The Faulkner County District Court in Conway covers Conway Division 1 and Division 2. A missed court date there can lead to a bench warrant for failure to appear. Circuit Court in the 20th Judicial Circuit handles felony files and the bench warrants tied to those cases.

District Courts take civil claims up to $25,000 and small claims up to $5,000. They issue most of the local Faulkner County bench warrants for minor charges and missed traffic dates. A case with a missed date can sometimes be reset if you call the court fast. Talk to a lawyer first about the best move.

The court also uses the Arkansas Circuit Courts system for hearings and dockets. Hearings are set on a calendar that the clerk can share by phone. Pay fines on time to avoid a new bench warrant. Late fees and extra filing costs add up on misdemeanor cases.

Online Faulkner County Bench Warrant Search Tools

The state portal is a strong first stop. Search ARCourts covers Faulkner County Circuit Court and most District Courts. Type a name or case number. The system shows charges, hearings, and any bench warrant on the docket. It's free.

The Sheriff's own warrant search is the fastest path for active Faulkner County bench warrants. The list shows the date, charge, and bond. Some smaller warrants may not show up right away. For a warrant that does not post, call (501) 450-4914 for the Sheriff or the Clerk at (501) 450-4910.

For a broader check, use the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check. The name-based check is $22.00. It pulls state arrest data and pending felony arrests, which can include some bench warrant info. It does not pull every local Faulkner County bench warrant.

Faulkner County Bench Warrant FOIA Requests

Faulkner County bench warrant records are public under the Arkansas FOIA. The law lets any Arkansas citizen make a request. You do not have to state a reason. Some data is redacted, such as SSNs and juvenile identifiers. Response time is within three working days under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101.

Send a written request to the Circuit Clerk or the Sheriff's records unit. Include a clear description of the records, plus your name, phone, email, and mail address. The Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 guides court record access across the state.

How to Clear a Faulkner County Bench Warrant

Bench warrants in Faulkner County do not expire. An open warrant stays active until the court recalls it or the person is served. The best first step is to talk to an attorney who knows the 20th Judicial Circuit. A motion to quash or a motion to set bond can get you before the judge with a new hearing.

Attorneys use the Arkansas eFlex system to file motions online with the Circuit Court. Self-represented parties can also sign up and file. Common filings include a motion to recall the bench warrant, a motion to set bond, and a request for a new hearing. The court can recall the warrant on a showing of good cause.

Voluntary surrender is another option. You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office on Locust Street in Conway. Many judges see a voluntary surrender as a good faith step. A lawyer can help you prepare. A failure to appear charge may get added to the case under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120.

If the warrant went out by mistake, the Clerk can often fix it fast. Mistakes happen when a court notice goes to the wrong address or a hearing gets reset late. Bring proof to the Clerk and ask for the file to be flagged for the judge.

Legal Help in Faulkner County

Low-income residents can turn to Legal Aid of Arkansas for free civil legal help. The hotline is 1-800-9-LAW-AID. The Arkansas Judiciary Self-Help page has court forms and guides for people who handle their own filings.

Court record access in Faulkner County bench warrant matters is shaped by both the Arkansas FOIA and Administrative Order No. 19. The Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure guide how the courts issue and recall warrants, including Rule 6.3. Together these rules let the public see most bench warrant data with some privacy-based redactions.

Conway has many private attorneys who focus on criminal defense. A lawyer can file a motion to quash your bench warrant, appear at the bond hearing, and walk you through next steps. The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service that can help you pick one near Faulkner County.

Cities in Faulkner County

Conway is the largest city in Faulkner County and the main hub for Faulkner County bench warrant cases. Pick the city below to find local police department and district court info.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

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