Arkansas criminal records are maintained by the state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police, Department of Public Safety, or Bureau of Investigation). Court-level criminal cases are searchable through the state judiciary.
- Statewide criminal record check: through the Arkansas state law enforcement agency — typically a fingerprint-based search with a fee.
- Sex offender registry: every state operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
- Inmate locator: the Arkansas Department of Corrections offender lookup covers all state prisons.
- Court criminal cases: free name search via state judiciary public portals.
- Federal criminal cases: PACER.
Criminal Records Databases
16 official Arkansas criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
Arkansas Counties
All 75 Arkansas counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free Arkansas criminal records search?▼
Free name searches exist through the state judiciary court portal for criminal case dockets, but a comprehensive criminal history requires a state-level background check from Arkansas law enforcement, which typically has a fee.
How do I run a Arkansas background check?▼
Submit a request through the Arkansas state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police or DPS Bureau of Identification). Fees range $15–$50. Some states require fingerprints.
Where is the Arkansas sex offender registry?▼
The Arkansas state law enforcement agency operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
How do I find an inmate?▼
Use the Arkansas Department of Corrections offender locator, which covers all state correctional facilities.