Find Criminal History in Pope County

Pope County Criminal History records run through two Russellville offices. The Sheriff at 3 Emergency Lane holds jail intake and posts a public inmate roster with mugshots. The Circuit Clerk on 100 West Main keeps the felony and misdemeanor case files. Use this page to find the right Pope County Criminal History search tool for your need, whether you want a current inmate check, an active warrant lookup, a court file pull, or a full state level background. Links below go to the official county, court, and state sites where they work.

Pope County Sheriff Criminal History Records

The Pope County Sheriff's Office is the main agency for Pope County Criminal History records. The office is at 3 Emergency Lane, Russellville, AR 72802. The main phone line is (479) 968-2558 and the fax is (479) 968-6145. Email the office at info@popecoso.net. Dispatch runs 24 hours a day. The Sheriff serves Russellville and smaller towns like Dover, Atkins, London, and Pottsville, along with the rural parts of the county.

The Sheriff's online inmate roster shows current detainees with mugshots and booking details. Each record lists full name, arrest date, charges, and bond info. A most wanted list is also posted, with charge, last known address, and biographical notes. The crime tips phone line is (479) 968-8787. A Pope County Criminal History search at the Sheriff level works best for recent bookings and active warrants.

The image above shows a reference Circuit Clerk office near Pope County. Record access at the Russellville courthouse follows a similar pattern, with open public files and a counter for walk in requests. Arrest records from the Sheriff's office can be pulled under Arkansas FOIA procedures.

Pope County Circuit Clerk Court Files

The Pope County Circuit Clerk keeps the circuit court files for the county. The office is at 100 W Main, Russellville, AR 72801. The phone line is (479) 968-7499, and the fax is (479) 880-8463. The clerk's office handles intake for civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases. It also serves as ex officio recorder for deeds, mortgages, and liens. Pope County sits in the 5th judicial circuit, which covers a few nearby counties as well.

For a case request, the clerk needs a case number or full name of a party. Copy fees, photo ID, and proof of the right to view the file may be required for some sealed items. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Plain copies run about $0.25 per page. Walk in access is open during weekday hours, with public terminals at the courthouse for self search.

For a statewide name based lookup, use the Arkansas Judiciary case search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Pope County is a full records participant. Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases, probate, and domestic files all show up in the system. Search by name, case number, date filed, case type, or business name.

Juvenile court records are sealed by statute under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Sealed or expunged adult records do not appear in the public search tool. If a case was expunged, a clerk may confirm the seal status but will not release the underlying file.

Pope County District Court Criminal History

The Pope County District Court in Russellville handles misdemeanor cases, traffic, and small claims. The main court is at 1506 E 2nd St, #2, Russellville, AR 72801, with a phone line at (479) 968-1393. The schedule varies by town. Russellville pleas run Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Pope County general pleas run Tuesday at 8:30 AM, and Tuesday trials at 10:00 AM. Dover meets at 4:00 PM the first Monday. Atkins meets at 5:00 PM the fourth Monday.

Other sitting times include London at 5:00 PM the second Monday and Pottsville at 3:00 PM the second Thursday. Call the court clerk direct if you need to confirm. Fines can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov when the case file shows a pay code. Mail and in person pay are open as well. Time pay plans handle larger fine balances.

Pope County Criminal History in Russellville

Russellville is the largest city in the county and the seat of county government. The Russellville city page has more detail on the city police and local court. The Russellville Police are at 115 W H St, Russellville, AR 72801, phone (479) 968-3232. They keep their own incident reports and accident reports, with a records office open weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Police reports and background checks run $12.50 each at the Russellville PD records office. Vehicle impound releases are $25.00. Cash and money orders are the only forms of pay accepted. The Russellville PD feeds into the county system for court filings, so most felony cases started by city officers wind up at the Pope County Circuit Clerk.

FOIA and Statewide Criminal History Tools

The Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code § 25-19-101 covers Pope County records. Written requests must get a response within three business days. Fees are the cost of copies only. The Arkansas Attorney General site posts the FOIA handbook as a full walk through of access rights.

For a full Pope County Criminal History rap sheet, use the Arkansas State Police background check forms page. The ARCH public name based search costs $24.00. A fingerprint check with Form ASP-122 is $25.00. The Arkansas online criminal background check tool handles consent based checks at $22.00, with a $13.00 FBI add on for fingerprints.

For state prison holds, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search. Look up by name, ADC number, facility, or offense. For victim alerts, sign up at VINELink. Alerts are free by phone, email, or TTY. For sex offender checks, use the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry.

Pope County Court Circuit Details

Pope County sits in the 5th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. This circuit also covers Johnson County. A Circuit judge hears felony cases at the Pope County Courthouse in Russellville on a set schedule. Pleas, motions, and trials run year round with the busier weeks tied to major drug and violent crime dockets. The Circuit Clerk posts the active docket in the courthouse lobby and will confirm dates by phone.

Prosecution in Pope County runs through the Prosecuting Attorney for the 5th Judicial District. The prosecutor reviews Sheriff and Russellville PD arrest reports before filing formal charges. Public defenders handle cases for people who cannot afford private counsel. Court appointment happens at the first hearing for felony matters. Bond amounts for serious charges are set by the Circuit judge.

Probation and parole for Pope County convictions are handled by the Arkansas Community Correction office. Their records on supervised offenders are separate from the Sheriff's files and the Circuit Clerk's files. FOIA requests for this data run through the state agency. Revocation motions on supervised offenders go back to the Circuit Court for hearing.

Nearby Counties and Cities

Pope County borders several others that run their own Arkansas Criminal History tools. These nearby counties are good to check when a case may have crossed county lines.

Cities in Pope County Criminal History

Pope County Criminal History filings come from city police agencies too. See the city page below for a local level view.