Warrant records are public documents in Boone County, Arkansas, pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) codified in Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 et seq. This legislation establishes the public's right to access government records to ensure transparency and accountability in governmental operations. Under this statute, records maintained by public officials, including warrant information, are accessible to citizens unless specifically exempted by law.
The Arkansas FOIA stipulates that public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any Arkansas citizen during regular business hours of the custodian of the records. Warrant records maintained by the Boone County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court are subject to these provisions, allowing members of the public to obtain information regarding legal proceedings and enforcement actions within the county.
Access to warrant information serves multiple public interests, including allowing individuals to verify if warrants have been issued in their name and enabling community members to remain informed about law enforcement activities in their jurisdiction.
Warrant records maintained by Boone County authorities typically contain the following information pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.2:
These records are maintained in accordance with Arkansas Code § 16-10-211, which governs the preservation of judicial records.
Members of the public may conduct free warrant searches in Boone County through several official channels:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 25-19-105, agencies may charge reasonable fees for document reproduction but not for the search itself when conducted in person.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office maintains and executes warrants issued by judicial authorities within the jurisdiction. These legal instruments are categorized as follows in accordance with Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure:
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining warrant records and executing these judicial orders within Boone County. Active warrants remain in effect until served, recalled by the court, or the subject is deceased. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to apprehend individuals with active warrants across jurisdictional boundaries.
Boone County Sheriff's Office
316 N. Main Street
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8404
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Individuals seeking to determine if warrants exist in their name in Boone County may utilize several verification methods established under Arkansas law:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 16-90-906, individuals may also request criminal history information about themselves from the Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau.
Boone County Circuit Clerk
100 N. Main Street, Suite 301
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3720
Boone County Circuit Clerk
Verification of outstanding warrants in Boone County may be accomplished through several official channels:
For historical warrant information predating digital records, individuals may need to request a manual search of archived documents maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Arkansas State Police
1 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-8000
Arkansas State Police