Centerton Criminal Court Records
Centerton criminal court records are handled by the Benton County Circuit Clerk, with felony cases filed in Bentonville and misdemeanor matters going through the Centerton Municipal Court on Main Street. Benton County is one of nine Arkansas counties with full CourtConnect participation, giving Centerton residents better online access to criminal court case information than most of the state. This guide covers every way to search or request records, from the free online portal to in-person and mail requests and police FOIA procedures.
Centerton Criminal Court Quick Facts
Benton County Circuit Court: Felony Records
Centerton is part of Benton County, so felony criminal cases from Centerton are filed at Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville. The circuit clerk is Benda DeShields. The office is at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Phone is (479) 271-1015. The criminal division line is (479) 271-1016. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
As one of nine fully participating CourtConnect counties in Arkansas, Benton County provides more complete online access to criminal court records than most of the state. Case files include charging documents, warrants, bond records, plea agreements, judgment and sentencing orders, and complete docket sheets. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. Public access terminals and self-service kiosks at the courthouse let you view records for free. Electronic filing through TrueFiling is available for attorneys.
The county-specific online search portal at bentoncircuitclerk.com/search-records provides direct access to the case search system. Contact the clerk at circuitclerk@bentoncountyar.gov for procedural questions or by fax at (479) 271-1019.
The Centerton city website connects residents to police department contact information and the municipal court that handles misdemeanor criminal matters within the city of Centerton.
Search Centerton Criminal Cases Online
The free CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lets you search Benton County cases by party name, case number, or citation number. No account or fee is needed. Full participation means comprehensive results: case numbers, filing dates, case status, hearings, docket entries, and some document images for participating case types. This covers both circuit court felony records and district court misdemeanor records that are in the system.
You can also search through the Benton County Circuit Clerk's dedicated portal at bentoncircuitclerk.com. That portal gives you direct access to the case search system and is integrated with CourtConnect. Advanced filtering lets you narrow by attorney, date range, or case type. Real-time case status updates are available. If a case does not appear online, call the clerk at (479) 271-1015 to check whether it predates the online system.
Note: CourtConnect goes offline for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday midday.
Centerton Police Department Records
The Centerton Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports for cases within the city. The department is at 309 Main Street, Centerton, AR 72719. The main phone is (479) 795-1111. The records and court line is (479) 795-2796. The municipal court is at 290 Main Street, Centerton, with the same records phone number. Police reports cost $10.00 each and document copies run $0.25 per page.
To get police records, submit a written FOIA request to the department. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, the department must respond within three business days. Be specific about the type of record, date range, and party names. Open investigation files are not releasable under FOIA.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office at 1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone (479) 271-1008, handles county-level arrest and warrant information. Visit bentonsheriff.org for online sheriff resources. For statewide background checks covering all 75 Arkansas counties, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system processes name-based searches for $22.00 each.
Note: Police arrest records and circuit court records are separate systems managed by different offices.
How to Request Criminal Court Records
In-person visits to the Benton County Circuit Clerk at 102 Northeast A Street in Bentonville are the most direct option. Bring photo ID and any case details. Standard copies are $0.25 per page and certified copies are $5.00. Self-service kiosks at the courthouse let you search and print records. Staff can locate records and confirm costs before you pay.
Mail requests go to the Benton County Circuit Clerk at the Bentonville address. Include the case number, both party names, approximate filing date, and case type. Attach payment for estimated fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 7 to 14 business days for mail processing. For general questions, email circuitclerk@bentoncountyar.gov.
Types of Criminal Records in Benton County
The Benton County Circuit Clerk keeps several categories of criminal records for cases originating in Centerton and the rest of the county. Felony cases include drug offenses, violent crimes, theft, and other serious charges. Misdemeanor cases appealed from Centerton Municipal Court also land in the circuit clerk's files once they transfer up. Each case file typically contains the charging document, arrest warrant if issued, bond records, plea agreements, and the full judgment and sentencing order, plus the docket sheet showing every hearing and filing in the case.
Some records are not public. Juvenile delinquency records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309 and are not available to the public. Records that a court has ordered sealed or expunged do not appear in public searches. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and victim addresses in domestic violence cases are redacted under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19.
Additional Resources for Centerton Records
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts provides contacts for every court in Arkansas. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk for Benton County provides free public access terminals for record searches and legal forms at the courthouse. The Arkansas Association of Counties has current circuit clerk contact details statewide. For expungement or record sealing in Benton County, filings go through the circuit court in Bentonville. The Arkansas Bar Association at arkbar.com can refer you to a local attorney.
Nearby Cities
These pages cover criminal court access in other nearby Arkansas cities.