Warrant records are public documents in Chicot County, Arkansas, pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. This legislation establishes that warrant records maintained by county law enforcement agencies and courts are accessible to members of the public, with certain statutory exceptions for ongoing investigations, juvenile matters, and sealed records. The Arkansas FOIA presumes that government records should be open to public inspection to ensure transparency in governmental operations.
The public nature of warrant records serves multiple civic purposes in Chicot County. These records enable citizens to monitor judicial proceedings, maintain awareness of law enforcement activities, and verify the proper execution of legal processes within their community. Public access to warrant information also supports the constitutional principles of due process and open courts that are fundamental to the Arkansas judicial system.
Warrant records maintained by Chicot County authorities typically contain the following information pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.2:
The specificity of information contained in warrant records may vary according to the type of warrant issued (arrest, bench, search) and the policies of the issuing court. All warrant records must comply with Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, which governs court records management.
Members of the public may conduct free searches of warrant records in Chicot County through several official channels. The following methods are available pursuant to Arkansas public records laws:
Individuals seeking warrant information should be prepared to provide identifying information such as full name, date of birth, and case numbers if available. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, certain administrative fees may apply for printed copies of records, though viewing public records is free of charge.
The Chicot County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants in Chicot County are official documents issued under the authority of Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.1, which authorizes judges and magistrates to issue warrants upon finding probable cause that an offense has been committed.
The Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records in accordance with Arkansas law enforcement standards and executes several types of warrants:
The Chicot County Sheriff's Office is located at:
Chicot County Sheriff's Office
523 South Main Street
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-8020
Chicot County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page
Law enforcement officials execute warrants in accordance with Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rules 13.1 through 13.5, which establish protocols for proper warrant service and execution.
As of 2025, individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Chicot County have multiple verification methods available pursuant to Arkansas public records laws. The following official channels provide warrant status information:
Individuals should be prepared to provide proper identification when inquiring about warrant status. Under Arkansas law, knowingly providing false identification information to law enforcement officials constitutes a separate offense under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-125.
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety maintains additional resources for individuals seeking information about statewide warrants that may affect Chicot County residents.
Outstanding warrants in Chicot County may be verified through established procedures that comply with Arkansas public records laws. The following methods are available for checking outstanding warrant status:
For child support-related warrants, individuals may contact:
Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
1000 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-8398
Arkansas Child Support Enforcement
Pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.4, outstanding warrants remain in effect until executed, recalled by the issuing court, or otherwise resolved through legal proceedings.