Search Bentonville Criminal Court Records
Bentonville criminal court records are split between the city's district court and the Benton County Circuit Clerk, depending on the type of case. Misdemeanors, traffic cases, and city ordinance violations stay at the district court level. Felonies move to Benton County Circuit Court, where they become part of the county's permanent court record system. Both levels have online search options, and Benton County is one of the nine Arkansas counties with full CourtConnect access, so online searches return more complete data here than in most parts of the state.
Bentonville Criminal Court Records
Bentonville District Court
Bentonville District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance charges. The court is at 213 NE A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone (479) 271-3111. An online municipal record search is available through the city's website at bentonvillear.com for cases from May 2013 forward. You can check court dates, look up prior cases, and see citation resolution options without visiting in person.
Some citations require a mandatory court appearance. Others can be resolved by paying before the court date, either online, by mail, or in person. The online record search shows the date, time, and address of the court on a cited case. Before your court date, review your citation carefully to see whether you must appear or whether you can pay remotely.
The City of Bentonville website provides access to the municipal record search portal and links to district court information, FOIA request forms, and the police department's records unit. Online case search covers cases from May 2013 forward.
Benton County Circuit Court Records
Felony cases and circuit court matters involving Bentonville defendants are filed with the Benton County Circuit Clerk, Benda DeShields. The clerk's office is at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The main phone is (479) 271-1015, and the Criminal Division has a direct line at (479) 271-1016. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The dedicated search portal at bentoncircuitclerk.com gives access to case data alongside CourtConnect.
Benton County is a full-participation county in CourtConnect, which means searches return comprehensive case information, not just basic index data. You can search by party name, case number, or business name. Document access is available for participating case types. The court handles felony criminal cases, breach of contract matters, domestic relations, guardianship, and probate. Electronic filing through TrueFiling is available for attorneys.
Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $0.50 per page over 10 pages. New case filings cost $165.00. Viewing records on-site at public access terminals is free. Self-service kiosks are available at the courthouse for those who prefer to search on their own.
Note: Cases filed before Benton County entered the Contexte case management system may not appear in CourtConnect. Call the clerk at (479) 271-1015 for older records.
Online Search for Bentonville Criminal Cases
The main statewide search tool is CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. No account is needed and the search is free. Because Benton County has full participation, results are more detailed than in partial-participation counties. You will find party names, case numbers, filing dates, case type, current status, scheduled hearings, docket entries, and in many cases document access.
Sealed records, juvenile cases, and expunged filings do not appear in any public search. Social Security numbers and financial account details are redacted from public results. If a case does not come up in CourtConnect, it may be sealed, predates the system, or be a record type that is not public. The system goes down for maintenance Monday through Friday from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM, and Saturday evening through Sunday noon.
Bentonville Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports for Bentonville come from the Bentonville Police Department, not the Circuit Clerk. The department is at 908 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, main phone (479) 271-5900. The Records Unit is a civilian support unit that processes accident reports, police incident reports, and handles FOIA requests. Records Division hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
FOIA requests for police records are submitted through the online portal at bentonvillear.justfoia.com. Only Arkansas citizens can submit requests under Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101. Describe the records specifically, including the type, date range, departments, and individuals involved. You will get a confirmation email and can track your request's status through the portal. The department must respond within three business days.
The Records Unit also submits monthly statistical reports to state and federal agencies and handles data entry for traffic and criminal offenses. If you need a police report specifically, the online request form at bentonvillear.com/398/Records covers both accident and incident report requests. Reports cost $10.00.
Benton County Sheriff Records
For warrant checks and arrest records tied to unincorporated parts of Benton County near Bentonville, the Benton County Sheriff's Office handles those records. The Sheriff is at 1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone (479) 271-1008. The Benton County Sheriff's website provides information on arrest records, warrants, and incident reports from the county's jurisdiction.
For a broader statewide criminal history check, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system processes name-based checks for $22.00 per search. Fingerprint-based checks cost $13.00. These searches pull from the Arkansas Criminal History (ARCH) system and cover records statewide, not just Benton County.
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