Crawford County, AR Public Records

Courts in Crawford County

Court Records in Crawford County, Arkansas

Crawford County has a number of courts serving the county, with both Circuit Courts and District Courts. The Circuit Court represents the 21st Judicial Circuit and has jurisdiction in cases such as civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations. The District Court presides over misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. Public records from the Crawford County courthouse include civil, criminal, probate, traffic, and court orders or judgments, and are maintained by the Crawford County Circuit Clerk's Office. Records can be requested online or at the Circuit Clerk's Office, located at 300 Main Street, Van Buren, AR. Requestors are encouraged to specify their request for particular information, with case numbers, if available, or the full names of parties. Certain records may involve copying fees and may require identification or proof of authorization for particular copies. In addition to maintaining the records of the courts, the Circuit Clerk appoints notaries public and serves as the Ex-Officio County Recorder, recording deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds, and other instruments affecting or relating to the title or property liens regarding property within the county.

Jails and Prisons in Crawford County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Crawford County, Arkansas

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is responsible for managing local detention centers and inmate records, including the Crawford County Detention Center, which operates in accordance with Jail Standards set by the State of Arkansas. The mission of the Detention Center is to provide a safe, secure, and orderly environment for housing inmates. It shall be the duty of the Sheriff to maintain the jail facility used for the detention of inmates awaiting trial and those committed by the different courts. The facility is certified to house 307 inmates.

To find information about an inmate, individuals can visit the Sheriff's Office at 4235 Alma Highway Van Buren, AR, or use the online inmate search tool available on the Sheriff's website. The search provides details such as charges, booking dates, detention location, and projected release dates. Visitors to the jail must pre-register and follow visitation guidelines, including providing valid identification and adhering to the visitation schedule. Inmates are allowed limited communication with family members, and all mail must comply with the facility's mailing policies.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Crawford County

Arrest Records in Crawford County, Arkansas

Arrest records in Crawford County, AR, contain personal data, details of the charges, and information about the arresting officer for individuals arrested on suspicion of criminal activity. These records are primarily maintained by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies. Citizens can request access to these records by visiting the Sheriff's Office or accessing their online portal. Other local police departments in the county, include Alma Police Department, Mulberry Police Department, Mountainburg Police Department, and Kibler Police Department. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the county and managing the county jail.