Pulaski County Bench Warrants

Pulaski County bench warrants get issued out of the 6th Judicial Circuit and five District Courts that sit in and around Little Rock. You can search Pulaski County bench warrants through the Circuit Clerk's office, the Sheriff's Warrants Division, and the statewide Search ARCourts portal. Bench warrants hit the court file when a person skips a hearing. The county's online tools let you check by name or case number. This page walks through the main search paths for Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk holds the master case file on every Pulaski County bench warrant tied to a Circuit Court case. Terri Hollingsworth heads the office as the elected Circuit and County Clerk. The office handles civil, criminal, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile files. It also does real estate records, county court orders, marriage licenses, DBA filings, and minister credentials.

The Clerk's office sits at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. You can reach the office by phone at (501) 340-8500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can search court records by name, case number, or date filed. Many of these tools also show any bench warrant on the case docket.

The Clerk charges set fees for copies. Court document copies run $0.25 per page. Authenticated copies and certified copies cost $5.00 each. Marriage licenses are $60.00. DBA filings are $25.00. Call ahead to confirm the fee if you plan to mail a check. Some files are long, and a full case copy can add up.

Bench warrant data from the Circuit Clerk can include the subject's full name, the case number, the issuing judge, the charge, the date the warrant was signed, and the bond amount. If the warrant was served, the file will note the date and deputy. Requests go to a clerk at the counter or by phone for many routine items. Call (501) 340-8500 with the case number handy.

Pulaski County Sheriff Warrants

The Sheriff's Office serves Pulaski County bench warrants and holds people in the Detention Center. The main office is at 2900 South Woodrow Street, Little Rock, AR 72204. The main phone is (501) 340-6600. The Warrants Division takes calls at (501) 340-6940.

The Sheriff tracks active warrants and probation revocation warrants. The office accepts warrant inquiries by phone and in person at the main address. Staff can tell you if a named person has an open bench warrant. Bring photo ID for an in-person check. Some requests go to the Records unit if the warrant is older or if the case is closed.

The Detention Center holds people with active warrants who are picked up or who surrender. The facility is at 3201 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock. An inmate search runs online through the Zuercher portal. You can search Pulaski County bench warrants tied to current inmates and see booking details.

Inmate data on the roster can include mugshots, race, date of birth, sex, arrest date, and charges. That helps confirm whether a named person was booked on a bench warrant. For service status on an unserved warrant, the Warrants Division is the right first call. They may ask for the case number and date of the warrant.

Pulaski County District Courts

Pulaski County has five District Courts. Each one can issue a bench warrant on a missed hearing for a misdemeanor, traffic, or preliminary felony matter. You can also call each court for case data and payment info.

• Little Rock District Court, 3001 W. Roosevelt Rd, (501) 340-6824
• North Little Rock District Court, 1 Justice Center Drive, North Little Rock
• Sherwood District Court, 31 Shelby Rd, (501) 835-3693
• Jacksonville District Court, 1412 W Main Street, (501) 982-9531
• Maumelle District Court, 550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 400, (501) 851-7800

These courts handle civil claims up to $25,000 and small claims up to $5,000. They also take on most misdemeanor and traffic files. That means they issue the bulk of local Pulaski County bench warrants for missed traffic and minor charges. Circuit Court handles felony matters and the bench warrants tied to those cases.

Special courts in Pulaski County include Veterans Court, Drug Court, and Mental Health Court. These courts offer treatment-based options for people with certain cases. A missed status hearing in one of these courts can lead to a bench warrant too, so keep in touch with your attorney and the court case manager.

Online Bench Warrant Search Tools

The fastest way to check is the state portal. Search ARCourts covers Pulaski 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. The portal is free to use.

The state portal has some limits. Records before a court joined the Contexte system may not show up. Full document images are not always online. For the warrant itself, you still need to call the Clerk or visit in person. Safari users may need to allow pop-ups for the site to work right.

If you want a state criminal check that goes wider than one county, 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 bench warrant in Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Bench Warrant FOIA Requests

Pulaski County uses the nextrequest.com portal for Freedom of Information Act requests. Response time is within three working days, in line with state law under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. You need to give a detailed description of the records you want, plus your name, phone, email, and address.

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 personal data is redacted, such as SSNs and juvenile identifiers. The Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19 guides court record access across the state.

How to Clear a Pulaski County Bench Warrant

Bench warrants in Pulaski County do not expire. An open warrant stays active until the court recalls it or the person is served. The best move is to work with an attorney who knows the local courts. A motion to quash or a motion to set bond can clear the path to a new court date.

Attorneys can use the Arkansas eFlex system to file motions electronically with the Circuit Court. Self-represented parties can also register and file. A motion to recall the bench warrant, a motion to set bond, and a request for a new hearing are common filings. The court sets a hearing and may 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 South Woodrow Street. Many judges view a voluntary surrender as a good faith step, which can help at the bond hearing. Still, check with a lawyer before you go. A failure to appear charge may get added to the case under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120.

If the bench 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 them to flag the file for the judge. The court may recall the warrant the same day in clear cases.

Legal Help in Pulaski 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 records access in Pulaski County bench warrant matters is shaped by both the Arkansas FOIA Handbook and Administrative Order No. 19. Together they let the public see most bench warrant data, with some redactions for privacy and safety.

The Little Rock area 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 the next steps. The State Bar of Arkansas runs a lawyer referral service you can use if you need help picking one.

Cities in Pulaski County

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

Nearby Arkansas Counties

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