Conway County Arrest Records Search
Conway County arrest records come from Sheriff Mike Smith's office in Morrilton, the Circuit Clerk at the county courthouse, and the state systems that track Arkansas criminal history. The jail holds suspects after a booking, the clerk keeps case files, and ARCH runs the statewide search. Note that the county seat is Morrilton, not the city of Conway in Faulkner County. This page walks through each record path, lists the local addresses, and points to state backups. Most Conway County arrest records are open under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Conway County Arrest Records at a Glance
Conway County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Conway County Sheriff's Office is the main source of Conway County arrest records. Sheriff Mike Smith leads the office out of Morrilton, which serves as the county seat. The jail is at 30 Southern Valley Dr, Morrilton, AR 72110. The main phone is (501) 354-9627. Deputies cover patrol, warrant service, and jail operations. They coordinate with Morrilton PD and the smaller city departments in the county on arrests and bookings.
For a current booking, call the sheriff's office. Staff can confirm a name, booking date, charges, and bond. The Conway County Jail inmate locator posts booking date, court record, arrests, criminal records, warrants, current housing block, description, case records, and release date. That spread gives you a solid snapshot of who is inside and the status of the case.
Important local note: Conway County is not the same as the city of Conway, which sits in Faulkner County. If you're looking for a booking in the city of Conway, try the Faulkner County page instead. Conway County's seat is Morrilton.
Most Conway County court activity shows up on CourtConnect. That tool lets you track a case from filing to disposition without leaving your desk.
Conway County Jail Booking Records
The Conway County Jail sits on Southern Valley Drive in Morrilton. The lockup takes bookings from the sheriff's office, Morrilton PD, and smaller city departments across the county. Booking data includes name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date. Pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates share the facility.
Housing block information is tracked for current inmates. That matters if an attorney or family member needs to schedule a visit. Warrant details and case records link to the booking file. Release date gets posted when an inmate leaves, whether on bond, to the Arkansas Department of Corrections, or on time served.
For a paper copy of an arrest report or booking sheet, file a FOIA request at the sheriff's front desk or by mail. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, the sheriff has three business days to reply. Copy fees must stay at or below the real cost of making the copy.
Note: Conway County is spelled the same as the city of Conway, but the county seat is Morrilton. Double check which one you need before calling.
Conway County Court Arrest Records
The Conway County Circuit Clerk keeps felony case files, civil suits, probate, and domestic cases. The office is at 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110. The phone is (501) 354-9621. Staff can pull case files, issue certified copies, and guide you through the filing index. The office runs a standard weekday schedule.
The Conway County District Court at 115 West Church Street, Morrilton, handles misdemeanors, city ordinance cases, and first appearances. The phone is (501) 354-9615. A first appearance after a misdemeanor arrest lands at District Court. Felonies bind over to Circuit Court once probable cause is found.
For free online case lookups, use CourtConnect. The Administrative Office of the Courts at arcourts.gov runs the portal. Conway County case data is on the system for most case types.
FOIA Rules for Conway County Arrest Records
Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. is the key law for records access in Conway County. Any Arkansas citizen may inspect or copy public records during business hours. The sheriff, clerk, and police must respond within three business days. Copy fees cannot run above the real cost to make the copy. Ask for an itemized bill if a quote seems off.
Some records stay closed. Open investigation files stay out of public view while the case is active. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Sealed adult arrest records sit behind Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1401. Personnel files, undercover officer names, and medical records are also exempt. The Attorney General's FOIA Handbook and opinions 2003-057 and 2003-183 help on sealed record questions. See arkansasag.gov.
Incarcerated felons cannot file FOIA requests. Other Arkansas citizens can. Write down what you need. Keep a copy. If the record is denied, ask for the legal basis in writing for your records.
State Tools for Conway County Arrest Records
ARCH is the public statewide criminal history search. It's at arch.ark.org. The fee runs $24.00 per search. You need the subject's first name, last name, sex, and date of birth. Results come back fingerprint supported under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501. ARCH lists felony and misdemeanor convictions plus open felony arrests under three years old. It does not include juvenile, sealed, or out-of-state records.
The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free. Try apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Use it when a Conway County inmate moves to state prison. VINELink at vinelink.com lets victims track custody status. The hotline is 1-800-510-0415. The state sex offender registry at ark.org/offender-search maps level 3 and 4 offenders under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-903.
For certified criminal history for immigration or adoption, use the Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau. Office: 1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone 501-618-8500. Fee $25 with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Form ASP-122 is the request form. Contact ACIC at 322 S. Main Street, Little Rock, or 501-682-2222 for record challenges.
Note: Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1013 you have the right to see and challenge your own criminal history record at no cost through ACIC.
Sealing Conway County Arrest Records
The Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013 at Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1401 sets the rules for sealing in Arkansas. You file the petition in Conway County Circuit Court where the case was heard. Misdemeanors are eligible right after the sentence ends in most cases. Felony eligibility depends on the charge. Waiting periods can run up to five years.
A sealed record does not return from ARCH or CBC. The file stays with the court and with law enforcement for narrow use. Juvenile sealing follows Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Standard forms are posted on the Administrative Office of the Courts site at arcourts.gov. The clerk can tell you the judge, the filing fee, and which forms fit the case class.
Ineligible offenses include serious violent felonies, sex offenses that require registry, public sexual indecency, indecent exposure, and exposing a person to HIV. The Arkansas Attorney General has issued FOIA opinions covering the narrow cases where a sealed record may still be reviewed by a limited party.
Nearby Counties to Conway
Arrests near the Conway County line may land in a neighbor's jail. Try these nearby county pages.