Find Criminal Court Records in Faulkner County
Faulkner County criminal court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk's Office in Conway, which is one of only nine Arkansas counties with full CourtConnect participation. That means you can search criminal cases online by name or case number, see full docket entries, and pull detailed case information without making a trip to the courthouse. This guide walks through every way to find Faulkner County criminal court records, from the free online portal to in-person requests and mail submissions at the Conway courthouse.
Faulkner County Criminal Court Records
Faulkner County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk for Faulkner County is Nancy Eastham. Her office handles all circuit court records under the authority of Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-102, which requires the clerk to record all court proceedings, issue summons and warrants, and maintain files for every active and closed case. The office sits at 724 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72034. You can also reach them by mail at P.O. Box 9, Conway, AR 72033. Phone is (501) 450-4909, fax is (501) 450-4938. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Faulkner County is one of the few counties in Arkansas where the Circuit Clerk's online records go back further than most. Criminal case records date back to January 1, 2009 in CourtConnect. All court cases are scanned back to 2000, and orders go all the way back to 1997. Real estate records are scanned back to 1950. That level of digital access is rare and makes it much easier to research older cases without having to go in person.
The county's land records portal is a separate site at faulknecircuitclerk.com, which handles the real estate and deed search functions. For criminal court records, use CourtConnect or contact the office directly. For general county information, the main county website is at faulknercountyar.gov.
The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk's page on the county website provides contact details, office hours, and information about services available at the Conway courthouse.
The Faulkner County government website covers all county departments and links out to the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, and District Court for Conway residents and others who need local court services.
Search Faulkner County Records Online
Faulkner County has full CourtConnect participation, which puts it in a small group of Arkansas counties where you get more than just basic case index data. The state's CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lets you search by party name, case number, or citation number with no account needed. For Faulkner County cases, you get comprehensive case information including full docket entries, case status, hearing dates, attorney names, and financial details like fees assessed and payments made.
Full participation means more than just seeing a case exists. You can view the complete chain of events in a case, see what motions were filed, check the disposition, and confirm whether a matter is open or closed. This is useful when you need to track the status of a pending case or verify the outcome of a past case. What CourtConnect still does not show are actual document images, sealed cases, juvenile records, or cases that predate the county's entry into the Contexte system.
Electronic filing started in Faulkner County on June 1, 2016. The eFlex system handles electronic filings for attorneys. For real estate recordings, the county accepts electronic submissions through vendors including CSC eRecording Solutions, Simplifile, and ePN.
Note: CourtConnect is down for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM on weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday noon.
How to Get Faulkner County Court Records
In-person visits give you the most complete access to Faulkner County criminal court records. Go to the office at 724 Locust Avenue in Conway during regular hours. Bring a photo ID and any case details you have, such as the case number or the full name of a party. Public access terminals are available so you can do your own search before asking staff for help. Staff can locate records and tell you the copy cost before you pay anything.
Physical copies cost $1.00 per page. That's higher than many other Arkansas counties, where the standard rate is $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $5.00 per document. Inspection of public records is free, which means you can review documents at the courthouse without paying, and only pay when you want copies to take with you. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, public records must be available during normal business hours. The fee for online inspections via CourtConnect is $0.50 per inspected page when using that platform's viewing tools.
Mail requests go to the Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 9, Conway, AR 72033. Include the case number, party names, approximate date of filing, and the case type. Attach a check or money order for estimated fees. Email the office at Faulknerclerk@arkansasclerks.com for general questions, though confidential records cannot be sent by email. Filing fees under Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403 set the new case filing fee at $165.00, reopening a case at $50.00, and district court appeals at $150.00.
Conway District Court
District courts in Arkansas handle misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, and small claims matters. When a district court case is appealed, or when a charge is serious enough to move up to circuit court, the Circuit Clerk takes over the record-keeping. Conway District Court is located at 810 Parkway, Conway, AR 72032 and can be reached at (501) 450-6112.
Cases that start in Conway District Court and get appealed will appear in CourtConnect under the Circuit Clerk's records. If you are looking for a misdemeanor case that did not get appealed, you may need to contact Conway District Court directly since those records stay at the district level. District court records are not always visible in the same CourtConnect search as circuit court records.
Faulkner County Sheriff and Arrest Records
Arrest records in Faulkner County come from the Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The Sheriff's Office is at 801 Locust Avenue, Conway, AR 72034, phone (501) 450-4914. The Sheriff handles arrest records, warrant information, inmate rosters, and incident reports. These are separate from what the Circuit Clerk keeps, though an arrest often leads to a court case that then shows up in the clerk's records.
To get incident reports from the Sheriff, submit a written FOIA request under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. The office must respond within three business days. Give the date, time, and location of the incident, plus the names of parties involved if you know them. Warrant checks typically need an in-person visit with a valid photo ID.
For statewide background checks that go beyond Faulkner County, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system runs name-based checks for $22.00 per search. This pulls from all Arkansas counties and is the right tool when you need a broader picture than just one county's records.
Types of Records the Clerk Keeps
The Circuit Clerk in Faulkner County maintains several types of criminal court records. Felony cases are the bulk of the circuit court docket, covering drug charges, violent offenses, property crimes, and more. Misdemeanor cases that get appealed from Conway District Court land in the circuit clerk's files. Each case file includes the charging document, any arrest warrant issued, bond records, plea agreements, the final judgment, sentencing information, and the complete docket sheet showing every action taken in the case.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile delinquency records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309 and are not public. Expunged and sealed records do not show up in searches. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and addresses of victims in domestic violence cases are redacted from any copies provided to the public.
For records that are too old to be in CourtConnect, or cases from before the county started using Contexte, contact the clerk directly. Very old records may be stored at the Arkansas State Archives, especially for cases going back decades.
Note: The clerk's office also runs a customer fraud alert program that sends email notifications when documents are filed related to your property or name.
Faulkner County Court Record Resources
Several tools can help you search Faulkner County criminal records beyond the clerk's office. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts has contact information for every court in the state along with court forms and self-help guides. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program gives free public access to court records, forms, and record-sealing information at participating courthouse locations. The Arkansas Association of Counties lists clerk contact information for every county. The Arkansas Crime Information Center sex offender registry is searchable by name or location at no cost.
Jury information for Faulkner County is available at myjuryinfo.arcourts.gov. The county also has a Veterans Reward Program through the clerk's office that provides discount cards for veterans who need services. For legal help, the Arkansas Legal Services program serves low-income residents who need assistance with court-related matters in Faulkner County and surrounding areas.
Cities in Faulkner County
The largest city in Faulkner County is Conway, which is also the county seat and home to the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Nearby Counties
If the case you need was filed in a neighboring county, these Circuit Clerk offices may have the records you are looking for.