Drew County Criminal History Records

Drew County Criminal History records live with a short list of offices in Monticello. The Drew County Sheriff at 210 S Main Street holds inmate data, the warrant list, and the Criminal Investigation Division. The Circuit Clerk at the same address, led by Beverly Burks, keeps all felony and civil court files. Use this page to find the right tool for a Drew County Criminal History search, whether you need a jail check, a court case pull, a district court file, or a full state rap sheet from the Arkansas State Police.

Drew County Sheriff Criminal History

The Drew County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for Drew County Criminal History. The office is at 210 S Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. The main phone line is (870) 367-6211. Email goes to info@drewcountysheriff.com. The Sheriff runs the county jail, serves warrants, takes crime reports, and patrols all unincorporated land. The Drew County Sheriff website has inmate information, a sex offender registry, and a submit a tip form.

The image above shows the Drew County Sheriff's Office website. From here, visitors can look at the inmate list, tip form, and victim assistance contacts. The site also links to the Most Wanted page and sex offender data.

For police reports, call (870) 460-6215. For warrant inquiries, the direct line is (870) 367-4420. Victim assistance is at (870) 367-9899. The Criminal Investigation Division handles case prep, evidence, and warrant service. Arrest logs and incident reports are open records under Arkansas FOIA. Mail a written note to 210 S Main Street for a full report.

The full booking process at the Drew County jail covers fingerprinting, photographing, and intake paperwork. After booking, arrest data flows to the state ACIC repository. The Sheriff's Office also works with the Monticello Police Department on joint cases in city limits.

Drew County Circuit Clerk Criminal History Records

The Drew County Circuit Clerk is the record keeper for all Circuit Court files. The office is at 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. The main phone line is (870) 460-6200. Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks leads the office. The office accepts all filings in felony criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile cases.

Drew County is part of the 10th Judicial District of Arkansas. The circuit covers Drew, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Desha counties. The Circuit Clerk issues summonses, records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Jury panels are called and jurors are paid through this office. Some child support payments are also processed through the clerk's office.

A new land records system grant will make new filings accessible online. Current copy fees run $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies are $5.00 each. Walk in case review is open during regular weekday hours with photo ID. Some case types, like juvenile matters and mental health cases, are sealed from public view under Arkansas law.

Drew County District Court Criminal History

The Drew County District Court, also known as the 28th State District Court, handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims. The main phone line is (870) 460-6250. Court sessions run on a set schedule for each type of case. Fines and fees can be paid at the court office in person, by mail, or online.

The court may offer alternative sentencing programs for first time offenders. Diversion, community service, and payment plans are all open in the right case. Call the court directly for case status or to set up a payment on an open balance. Citations can be paid at pay.arcourts.gov for most cases.

CourtConnect for Drew County Cases

Drew County takes part in the statewide Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect portal. The tool pulls live case data from the Contexte case management system. Search by name, case number, file date, or case type. Results show file date, charge, status, and hearing dates. The search is free.

Sealed cases, expunged files, and juvenile records are held back under Arkansas law. If a name search comes up empty, call the clerk to see if a file is paper only or closed by court order. Older cases from before the digital cutover may need a walk in pull at the courthouse. Pick Drew County from the drop down for a local only search.

The image above shows the Arkansas CourtConnect search page. It is the main free tool for a Drew County Criminal History search from any device with a web browser.

Statewide Tools for Drew County Criminal History

The ARCH public name search at $24.00 per lookup pulls felony convictions, pending felony arrests less than three years old, and misdemeanor files from the full state repository. Form ASP-122 on the Arkansas State Police forms page runs $25.00 for a fingerprint based rap sheet.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free and open. Results show data on anyone sent to state prison after a Drew County conviction. For victim alerts, VINELink sends free phone or email updates when a custody status changes on any Arkansas inmate.

Sex offender data is open and free. Use the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry for name, city, county, or zip searches. Results show name, address, offense, and risk level. Ark. Code § 12-12-1501 et seq sets the rules for what the state records hold and who may pull a full rap sheet.

For consent based background checks with written permission of the subject, the CBC portal runs through the Information Network of Arkansas at $22.00 for state checks or $11.00 for volunteer checks. This is a distinct track from ARCH and is used mostly for non commercial work.

FOIA Procedures for Drew County Records

Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code § 25-19-101 is the open records rule. County offices have three working days to answer a written request. For Drew County, mail a short note to the Sheriff at 210 S Main Street or to the Circuit Clerk at the same address. Include full name, date of birth, and the date of the case or arrest. Copy costs run at actual cost only.

Juvenile files are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Active criminal investigation files stay closed until a case closes. Victim addresses, social security numbers, and medical notes are redacted before release. The Arkansas Attorney General puts out a yearly FOIA handbook that covers the full set of rules.

Nearby Counties in South Arkansas

Drew County borders several other counties in south and southeast Arkansas. Each runs its own criminal history tools. Use these nearby pages when a case may cross a county line.