Warrant records are public in Drew County, Arkansas, pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 et seq. This legislation establishes that public records, including warrants, shall be accessible to citizens of the state. The Drew County Sheriff's Office maintains these records in accordance with state transparency requirements.
The public nature of warrant records serves multiple governmental and civic functions:
Individuals seeking warrant information may access these records through established channels maintained by Drew County authorities, subject to certain procedural requirements and potential statutory exemptions.
Warrant records maintained by Drew County authorities typically contain the following information pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.2:
The specificity of information may vary according to the type of warrant issued (arrest warrant, bench warrant, search warrant) and the circumstances of the case as determined by the issuing court.
Members of the public may verify warrant status in Drew County through several no-cost methods established by county authorities:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be prepared to provide identifying information including full legal name and date of birth. Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 16-90-906, certain records may be sealed or expunged and therefore unavailable through public search methods.
The Drew County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants in Drew County are issued under the authority of Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.1 and fall into several categories:
The Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated warrants division that processes and serves these legal documents throughout the county's 836 square miles. Deputies are dispatched to execute warrants according to departmental protocols and statutory requirements.
Drew County Sheriff's Office
210 South Main Street
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6211
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Warrant execution procedures comply with Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rules 13.1 through 13.5, which govern the manner and timing of warrant service.
Individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Drew County may utilize several official channels established by county authorities:
Pursuant to Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19, certain court records are available online, though some limitations may apply regarding sensitive information. Individuals should be prepared to provide proper identification when making inquiries about warrant status.
Outstanding warrants in Drew County may be verified through established governmental channels. The following procedures are available to members of the public:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 16-90-903, certain records may be subject to sealing or expungement and would not appear in standard warrant searches. Individuals with common names should provide additional identifying information to ensure accurate results.
The Arkansas Child Support Enforcement program maintains records related to child support warrants that may be issued for non-payment of court-ordered support. These specialized warrants are part of enforcement actions authorized under Arkansas Code § 9-14-239.
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Child Support Enforcement
1000 Center Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-8398
Child Support Enforcement - Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Drew County warrant records may also be accessed through the following resources: