Benton County, Arkansas · Inmate custody, arrest reports and criminal court cases
Connect a Benton County Booking to the Correct Court Record
Search current jail custody, verify the person, identify the arresting agency and follow the case through District Court or Benton County Circuit Court.
This guide also covers reports, warrants, bond, jail visits, mail, inmate accounts, legal representation, victim help, Arkansas background checks and record sealing.
BENTON RECORD ROUTE
LIVE CHECK
JAIL DASHBOARD
CUSTODY + BOND
ARREST REPORT
AGENCY FACTS
COURT CASE
FINAL OUTCOME
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. A jail charge records an allegation entered during arrest or booking. Prosecutors may decline, replace or amend the charge, and the court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Current inmates
Use the Sheriff’s interactive Jail Dashboard.
Misdemeanor case
Check the correct Benton County District Court.
Felony case
Search Benton County Circuit Court.
Public Arkansas check
ARCH currently charges $24 per search.
Official review
Procedures checked August 3, 2026.
Record router
Which Benton County record answers your question?
SHERIFF JAIL DASHBOARD
Is the person in custody?
Review current inmates, identity details, booking information, charges and available bond entries.
Best first step after a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest paperwork, probable-cause narrative or identified supplements.
The jail may not own the investigative report.
DISTRICT COURT
Is it a misdemeanor?
District Courts handle misdemeanors, traffic, local ordinances and preliminary felony proceedings.
Use the division serving the arrest location.
CIRCUIT COURT
Is it a felony?
Benton County Circuit Court handles felony cases and appeals from District Court.
Use the Circuit Clerk for formal criminal records.
Best sequence: Search the jail dashboard, record the inmate and case identifiers, identify the arresting agency, open Search ARCourts and locate the disposition for every charge.
Official custody lookup
Search the Benton County Jail Dashboard step by step
Search the surname first
Begin broadly so a middle name, suffix or spelling difference does not exclude the result.
Open every plausible match
Compare the full name, age or date of birth, inmate ID and booking date.
Record the inmate ID
Use the exact ID for mail, deposits, telephone services and jail inquiries.
Review every listed charge
One booking can contain several warrants, misdemeanors, felonies or holds.
Read the bond information by charge
Do not assume one displayed amount clears every case or hold.
Identify the arresting agency
The Sheriff, Bentonville Police, Rogers Police or another agency may own the arrest report.
Save court identifiers
Record any court, warrant or case number shown in the custody information.
Locate the final disposition
Check whether each count is pending, dismissed, amended, resolved by plea or decided at trial.
Booking decoder
Understand the fields in a Benton County jail result
What the field means and what to verify next
| Field |
What it identifies |
What it does not prove |
Next action |
| Inmate ID |
The individual inside the Benton County detention system. |
It does not show the final court outcome. |
Use it for mail, accounts and jail questions. |
| Booking date |
When jail intake began. |
It may differ from the arrest or offense date. |
Use it to separate multiple arrests. |
| Arresting agency |
The department responsible for the arrest. |
It does not mean jail staff maintain that police report. |
Request the report from the listed agency. |
| Booking charge |
An allegation entered during arrest or intake. |
It may differ from the prosecutor’s filed charge. |
Check District or Circuit Court. |
| Bond amount |
A monetary release amount connected to a charge or case. |
It does not prove payment clears all holds. |
Confirm all charges with the jail and court. |
| Warrant |
A court or agency may have ordered the arrest. |
An old warrant entry may no longer be active. |
Confirm with the Warrants Department. |
| Hold or detainer |
Another court or agency may control release. |
The local bond may not resolve the hold. |
Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date |
The displayed jail-custody event ended. |
Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. |
Read the court disposition. |
| Mugshot or image |
A photograph associated with jail intake. |
It does not establish guilt or conviction. |
Match the inmate ID and court record. |
Identity safeguard
Verify the right person before using the record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth matches
Booking date fits the known arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
Inmate ID matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest
All charges and dispositions are reviewed
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting
Why a Benton County arrest may not appear
Intake is still underway
Identification, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay a new booking.
The name is entered differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released
Current-custody views may no longer show a released person.
Another county made the arrest
Search where custody began rather than where the person lives.
The person was transferred
Custody may move to another county, Arkansas Division of Correction or federal custody.
The case is not yet online
Recent District or Circuit Court filings may require additional processing time.
The wrong court was searched
Search both the applicable District Court and Benton Circuit Court.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed or otherwise protected information may not appear publicly.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth or age [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another inmate ID?
Arrest-to-court lifecycle
What happens after a Benton County arrest?
Law-enforcement incident
The arresting agency may create an incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and evidence records.
Jail booking
Detention staff verify identity, assign an inmate ID and record property, charges, bond and holds.
Initial court review
A judge may address probable cause, counsel, bond and future proceedings.
District Court proceedings
Misdemeanors, traffic matters and preliminary felony issues may begin in District Court.
Prosecutor filing decision
The prosecutor decides what charge, if any, to pursue.
Circuit Court felony case
Felony charges proceed in Benton County Circuit Court.
Disposition
Charges may end through dismissal, diversion, plea, acquittal, conviction or another order.
Release, supervision or transfer
The person may be released, placed on supervision or transferred to state custody.
Correction or sealing
Inaccurate information can be corrected, and qualifying records may later be sealed.
Correct record holder
Which agency controls each Benton County record?
Send the request to the office that created the record
| Record needed |
Likely custodian |
Information to provide |
Common mistake |
| Current jail custody |
Benton County Sheriff Detention Division |
Name, birth information and inmate ID. |
Calling the Circuit Clerk for housing information. |
| Sheriff arrest report |
Benton County Sheriff Records Division |
Incident date, location, name and case information. |
Requesting another police agency’s report. |
| Bentonville police report |
Bentonville Police Department |
Bentonville report number and incident details. |
Sending the request to the county jail. |
| Rogers police report |
Rogers Police Records Unit |
RPD report number, date and location. |
Assuming the Sheriff owns the city report. |
| Misdemeanor or traffic case |
Applicable Benton County District Court |
District case, citation or defendant information. |
Searching only Circuit Court. |
| Felony criminal case |
Benton County Circuit Clerk |
Circuit case number or accurate participant name. |
Treating the jail charge as the final filed charge. |
| Arkansas criminal history |
Arkansas State Police and ACIC |
Required identifying information and payment. |
Assuming a county search is statewide. |
Sheriff records request
Request a Benton County Sheriff arrest report
Confirm that the Sheriff created the record
Check the arresting-agency field before submitting the request.
Name the exact document
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative or identified supplement.
Provide the event details
Include the date, time, location, full name and date of birth.
Add incarceration dates
The Sheriff’s form includes fields for the period of incarceration.
Select the delivery method
Request electronic delivery when available to reduce mailing delay.
Describe the request narrowly
Avoid asking for every record involving a person when one incident is needed.
Copy-ready Sheriff request
Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are inmate ID [number], agency report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Active-investigation information, juvenile material, medical data, victim details, confidential methods and other legally protected information may be withheld or redacted.
Court routing
District Court or Benton County Circuit Court?
District Court
- Traffic violations
- Criminal misdemeanors
- City and county ordinance violations
- Preliminary felony matters
- Arraignments and local court appearances
- No jury trial at the District Court level
Circuit Court
- Felony prosecutions
- Cases filed by the Benton County Prosecutor
- Appeals from District Court
- Formal criminal filings
- Judgments and sentences
- Permanent court records maintained by the Circuit Clerk
The charge is a misdemeanor
Start with the District Court serving the arresting city or jurisdiction.
The charge is a felony
Search Benton County Circuit Court.
The record shows a city citation
Contact the District Court connected to that city.
The District Court case was appealed
The appeal proceeds in Benton County Circuit Court.
Local criminal courts
Find the correct Benton County District Court
Major Benton County District Court divisions
| Division |
Address or area |
Criminal contact |
Use it for |
| Bentonville District Court |
2706 S. Walton Boulevard, Bentonville |
479-271-3120 |
Bentonville and associated Division 2 jurisdictions. |
| Rogers District Court |
1901 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers |
479-621-1132 |
Rogers criminal, traffic and misdemeanor matters. |
| Siloam Springs District Court |
410 N. Broadway, Siloam Springs |
479-524-4947 |
Siloam Springs Division 3 matters. |
| Benton County West |
Gentry, Decatur, Centerton and associated Division 4 locations |
479-736-8579 |
Western Benton County District Court matters. |
Benton County contains several local court locations. Use the citation, arresting city, agency and Search ARCourts result to identify the correct division.
Felony court search
Search Benton County Circuit Court records
Benton County Circuit Clerk – Criminal Court
102 NE A Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Criminal records:
479-271-1016
General court records:
479-271-1015
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open Search ARCourts
The official portal provides public case information for participating Arkansas courts.
Open Search ARCourts
Search by participant or case number
Use the full case number when it appears in the jail or District Court record.
Filter for Benton Circuit
Confirm the county and criminal case type before opening a result.
Verify the defendant
Match the full name, filing date, arrest timeline and charges.
Read the case summary
Review the court, case type, status, judge and participants.
Review offenses and filings
Find the formal criminal information and later amendments.
Check future events
Identify upcoming arraignment, hearing, plea or trial dates.
Read the disposition for each charge
Do not rely only on a general “closed” status.
Open available documents
Some public filings are linked directly from the case page.
Request formal proof when needed
Contact the Circuit Clerk for an ordinary or certified court document.
Search ARCourts is informational and does not constitute official legal notice. Obtain a court copy when the result will be used for a formal purpose.
Court records and fees
Obtain the document that proves the outcome
Criminal information
Shows the felony charges formally filed by the prosecutor.
Dismissal or acquittal
Shows that a charge ended without a conviction.
Judgment and commitment
Shows the conviction, offense and sentence entered by the court.
Identify the exact court
District and Circuit Court records are maintained by different clerks.
Provide the case number
Include the defendant’s name and approximate filing year.
Name the exact document
Ask for the filing, order, dismissal, judgment or sentence needed.
Ask whether certification is necessary
A certified document is different from an online printout.
Confirm the current cost
The Circuit Clerk currently lists $5 for certification of a court document.
Warrant verification
Check a possible Benton County warrant safely
Search the related court case
Review District and Circuit Court entries for warrant activity.
Read the newest entry
A warrant may later be served, recalled, quashed or vacated.
Identify the issuing court
Use the case number and court division.
Call the Warrants Department
Confirm current status rather than relying on an old screenshot.
Call 479-271-1010
Use a defense lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, appearance and bond options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency or a text-message link. Independently call the court or Sheriff.
Bond and release
Confirm every case before arranging bond
Cash bond
The approved amount is paid through the court or jail process.
Professional bond
A licensed bond professional posts the required undertaking.
Recognizance release
The court may release the person under appearance conditions.
Hold or no-bond order
Another case or judicial order may prevent immediate release.
Confirm the correct inmate
Match the name, date of birth and inmate ID.
List every charge
Record the court and bond information connected to each line.
Identify every warrant and hold
Payment on one case may not clear another detainer.
Confirm the newest court order
The initial booking amount can change after judicial review.
Ask where payment must be completed
Follow the jail or responsible court’s current instructions.
Verify a private bond professional
Obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep all documentation
Save the bond agreement, receipt, case number and inmate ID.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify the order, payment, holds and discharge paperwork.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], inmate ID [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond type and amount for each charge, all outside holds, the accepted payment method and whether any additional court approval is required.
Adult detention center
Benton County Jail information
Facility
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Jail: 479-271-1011
Sheriff main line: 479-271-1008
Published facility facts
- Opened in April 1999
- Approximately 100,355 square feet
- Capacity for 669 inmates
- Maximum- and minimum-security pods
- Dormitory and work-release housing
Juvenile detention uses a separate facility, separate visitation rules and confidential court procedures. Do not use adult jail instructions for a juvenile case.
Video visitation
Schedule a Benton County inmate visit
All published adult inmate visits are conducted by video. Visits may be completed onsite or remotely.
Record the inmate ID
Use the correct name and identifier when creating the account.
Create a CorrectPay account
Register and select “Benton County, AR – CSG.”
Open CorrectPay
Add the incarcerated person
Use the “My Individuals” section and choose the correct inmate.
Select visitation services
Choose onsite or remote video when the option is available.
Select an available time
Use the published visitation windows and the inmate’s availability.
Fund the correct technology account
Technology funds pay for video, messages and premium tablet content.
Test the device before a remote visit
Check the camera, microphone, speaker and internet connection.
Join early
Late arrival can reduce or cancel the short visit.
Follow monitoring rules
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy during a friends-and-family visit.
Published adult video-visitation schedule
| Visit type |
Days |
Available windows |
Published allowance |
| Onsite video |
Monday–Friday |
8:00–10:15 a.m.; 12:00–1:15 p.m.; 6:00–7:15 p.m. |
Two 15-minute visits per week. |
| Remote video |
Seven days a week |
8:00–10:15 a.m.; 12:00–1:15 p.m.; 6:00–7:15 p.m. |
Visitor pays the provider charge. |
| Trustee visits |
Sunday–Monday |
5:00–5:15 a.m.; 8:00–10:15 a.m.; 12:00–5:15 p.m.; 6:15–11:00 p.m. |
Must occur during non-working hours. |
Visit protection rules
Avoid common video-visitation cancellations
Use the visitor’s correct legal identity
Select the correct inmate and facility
Join from a stationary and private location
Keep all participants visible and approved
Do not display weapons, drugs or contraband
Do not record or rebroadcast the visit
Avoid nudity, threats or criminal communication
Follow staff and provider instructions
Visits can be affected by court movement, medical care, discipline, lockdown, housing changes, release or transfer. Check custody before paying or connecting.
Technology-account funds cannot be transferred to commissary or telephone accounts and are not refundable after deposit. Select the account type carefully.
Scanned personal mail
Address Benton County inmate mail correctly
Personal correspondence address
Inmate First and Last Name – ID Number
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Confirm the full name and inmate ID
Both must appear clearly on the outside of the envelope or postcard.
Write the agency name in full
The Sheriff specifically instructs senders not to abbreviate Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Add the sender’s complete name
Mail without the sender’s first and last name may be discarded.
Use the Phoenix scanning address
Regular letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned for viewing on inmate kiosks.
Do not include money
Cash, checks, money orders and gift cards are not accepted by the mail-scanning service.
Keep legal mail separate
The Phoenix service does not accept legal mail. Attorneys should confirm the current privileged-mail procedure with the jail.
Full inmate name included
Correct inmate ID included
Sheriff’s Office not abbreviated
Complete sender name shown
No cash or gift cards enclosed
No personal or money-order payment enclosed
Calls, commissary and tablets
Fund the correct Benton County inmate service
Commissary, telephone and technology accounts are separate. Depositing into the wrong account can prevent the inmate from using the money for the intended service.
Commissary account
Use Access Corrections or the Sheriff’s lobby kiosk.
Lobby hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Keefe help: 866-345-1884
Telephone account
Inmates make prepaid outgoing calls and cannot receive incoming calls.
Correct Solutions: 877-618-3516
Technology account
CorrectPay funds video chat, email, text messages and premium tablet content.
Provider help: 855-836-3364
Deposit steps
Confirm current custody
Make sure the inmate has not been released or transferred.
Record the inmate ID
Match the name and ID before submitting payment.
Choose the intended account
Decide whether the money is for commissary, telephone or technology.
Use the correct provider
Do not fund video through the commissary service or commissary through the technology service.
Review provider fees
Check the total before final payment.
Keep the receipt
Save the transaction number, date, amount, inmate name and account type.
Defense representation
Request a Benton County public defender
Benton County Public Defender
1204 SW 14th Street, Suite 4
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone:
479-271-1028
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Court-appointed counsel
- Ask for appointed counsel at the first court appearance.
- Complete the court’s financial eligibility process.
- Provide income, assets, debts and expenses accurately.
- Give the defender the inmate and court case numbers.
- Follow the assigned lawyer’s communication instructions.
Private defense lawyer
- Verify the lawyer’s Arkansas license.
- Ask who will personally handle the hearings.
- Request the complete fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bond, motions and trial are included.
- Keep all receipts and signed agreements.
Friends-and-family jail calls, messages and video visits may be monitored. Do not discuss confidential defense strategy through ordinary inmate communication services.
Victim and witness assistance
Contact a Benton County victim advocate
Benton County Prosecuting Attorney – Victim Assistance
100 NE A Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone:
479-271-1030
Choose the Victim Advocates option.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Have the report and court numbers ready
Advocates can locate the matter faster with the agency and case identifiers.
Ask about the prosecution stage
Confirm whether charges were filed and which court handles the case.
Request notification assistance
Ask about hearings, plea, sentencing, custody changes and restitution.
Discuss immediate safety needs
Advocates can explain local shelters, crisis services and protection-order resources.
Arkansas statewide history
Choose the correct Arkansas criminal-history check
A Benton County jail or court search is local. It is not a complete Arkansas or nationwide criminal-history check.
ARCH public search
- Public Arkansas name-based search
- No signed subject consent required
- $24 nonrefundable charge per search
- Online and card payment only
- Results are not certified
- Additional viewed matches can create additional $24 charges
Arkansas State Police consent check
- Uses the ASP-122 request process
- Requires the subject’s signed release
- Mail or in-person manual check: $25
- Do not send cash
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail requests
- Authorized online checks use a separate account system
Run an ARCH search carefully
Enter accurate identifying information
The system searches the submitted name, sex and date of birth.
Review possible matches before opening another result
Each additional viewed record can trigger another $24 charge.
Confirm the identity independently
The state warns that fingerprints are required for definitive identity verification.
Compare the state result with the court docket
Resolve missing or incomplete dispositions through the maintaining court.
Record correction
Correct a wrong jail, court or Arkansas history entry
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the Jail Dashboard, arrest report, District Court, Circuit Court and state history.
Save the disputed result
Record the URL, date viewed, inmate ID, agency number and case number.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, amended order, judgment or agency correction.
Contact the source office first
Jail errors go to the Sheriff; court errors go to the maintaining court.
Ask the court to transmit corrected information
ACIC explains that the court may need to provide the corrected documentation.
Recheck all connected databases
Correction by one office may not automatically update every public or private system.
Correction versus sealing: Correct a record when it contains a factual error. Seek sealing when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Arkansas record relief
Seal an eligible Benton County arrest or criminal case
Arkansas uses different petitions and orders for different case outcomes and offenses. Select the form that matches the actual record rather than using a generic petition.
Available Arkansas sealing categories include
Arrest with no filed charge
Nolle prosequi or dismissal
Judgment of acquittal
Eligible misdemeanor conviction
Eligible felony conviction
First-offender Act 346 case
Qualifying drug-court disposition
Other relief authorized by Arkansas law
Collect the complete record
Obtain the arrest date, agency report, inmate ID, charge, case number and final disposition.
Identify the sentencing or filing court
Use the District Court or Circuit Court connected to the record.
Choose the matching petition and order
ACIC publishes separate forms for arrests, dismissals, acquittals, misdemeanors, felonies and first-offender matters.
Open Arkansas sealing forms
Review eligibility and waiting rules
The offense, disposition, prior record and completion of the sentence can affect eligibility.
Complete the petition accurately
Enter every arresting agency, charge, date and case number requested.
File in the correct court
Confirm the current filing procedure and any fee with the District or Circuit Clerk.
Follow notice and hearing instructions
The prosecutor or other agencies may receive notice and an opportunity to respond.
Obtain the signed Order to Seal
Filing a petition alone does not restrict the record.
Keep certified copies
Use them for agency follow-up and background-report disputes.
Allow ACIC processing time
Arkansas law allows ACIC 30 days to process an Order to Seal after ACIC receives it.
The court clerk normally forwards the signed Order to Seal to ACIC. The person may also provide ACIC with a completed copy for follow-up.
State-prison transfer
What to do when the person leaves Benton County Jail
Released from custody
Search the court case for conditions, hearings and final disposition.
Transferred to another county
Search the receiving county’s official jail or sheriff system.
Transferred to Arkansas state prison
Use the Arkansas Division of Correction Inmate Search.
Placed on probation or parole
The court or Arkansas Community Correction controls supervision requirements.
Official-source extraction
What this Benton County guide brings into the page
Sheriff and jail
Jail Dashboard workflow, records requests, facility facts, visitation schedule, scanned-mail address, account providers and warrant contacts.
Arkansas courts
District-versus-Circuit routing, Search ARCourts steps, Circuit Clerk contacts, public-document access and certification fee guidance.
Statewide records
ARCH public searches, Arkansas State Police consent checks, ACIC review, record corrections and offense-specific sealing forms.
Title-related questions
Benton County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Benton County arrest records?
Use the official Sheriff Jail Dashboard for current custody and Search ARCourts for District or Circuit Court charges and dispositions.
Where is the official Benton County inmate roster?
The Sheriff’s interactive Jail Dashboard is the official live-action starting point for current inmate information.
Does the jail dashboard show conviction?
No. It shows custody and booking information. Search the related court case for the final result.
Which court handles a misdemeanor?
The applicable Benton County District Court normally handles misdemeanors, traffic matters and ordinance violations.
Which court handles a felony?
Benton County Circuit Court handles felony prosecutions filed by the county prosecutor.
How do I request a Sheriff arrest report?
Use the Sheriff’s official FOI and Records Request form and provide the date, location, identifying information and exact documents needed.
How do I check a warrant?
Review the court docket and confirm current status with the Benton County Warrants Department at 479-271-1010.
How much is an ARCH criminal-history search?
The public Arkansas ARCH system currently charges $24 for each nonrefundable name search and may charge another $24 for each additional possible match viewed.
How do I correct a wrong Arkansas record?
Obtain the controlling court or agency document, correct the source record and use ACIC’s personal-review process when the statewide history is inaccurate.
Can a Benton County arrest be sealed?
Some arrests and case outcomes qualify. Select the correct Arkansas Petition and Order to Seal and file it in the court connected to the record.