North Little Rock Warrant Records

North Little Rock warrant records are kept by the Pulaski County Sheriff, the North Little Rock Police Department, and the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. North Little Rock sits across the Arkansas River from Little Rock, but it runs its own police force, its own municipal court, and its own records office. You can search North Little Rock warrant records online through the state case portal, by phone with the sheriff, or by a visit to the Circuit Clerk. This page walks through the main search paths and the fees tied to each. Start with the search box below.

Three Offices Handle North Little Rock Warrants

Three offices share the work. The North Little Rock Police Department serves warrants inside the city. The Pulaski County Sheriff serves warrants countywide. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk files the official court copy. When you look up a North Little Rock warrant, you often need to check two of the three. A felony file from the 6th Judicial Circuit Court sits with the Circuit Clerk. A city code case from North Little Rock District Court sits with the city police.

North Little Rock has its own municipal court system, which is separate from the Little Rock system across the river. That means a bench warrant for a missed court date in North Little Rock does not always show up in a Little Rock check. Run both when you need a full picture.

Note: North Little Rock and Little Rock are two separate cities under the same county, so a Pulaski County search covers both but a city-only check covers just one.

North Little Rock Police Department

The North Little Rock Police Department runs its own Records Division that handles warrant requests, report copies, and FOIA filings. The department works with the Pulaski County Sheriff on warrant service. The City of North Little Rock website links to the police department, city hall, and the municipal court. A non-emergency call goes to the NLRPD main line.

A warrant check through the North Little Rock Police Department pulls from the city file only. If a subject has a warrant from Jacksonville, Sherwood, or Little Rock, that warrant may not show on a city-only check. Pair the city check with the state case search and the Pulaski County Sheriff roster for a full view.

The city also runs a municipal court. Many of the bench warrant records in North Little Rock start there. A missed court date on a traffic ticket turns into a failure to appear, and the judge signs a bench warrant. That warrant stays live until the person comes in and posts bond, resolves the case, or the court recalls the warrant.

Note: The North Little Rock Police Department records hours run Monday through Friday during business hours, so plan any drop-in visit around that window.

Pulaski County Sheriff and Clerk

The Pulaski County Sheriff runs the countywide warrant roster. The main office sits in Little Rock but the service area covers North Little Rock, Sherwood, Jacksonville, and the rest of the county. If a warrant comes out of the Pulaski County Circuit Court, it heads to the sheriff for service. The sheriff also runs a detention facility. A served warrant often ends with a booking at that facility.

For details on the county-level process, see our Pulaski County warrant records page. It covers the sheriff hours, the Circuit Clerk filing rules, and the local fees. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk sits at the courthouse in downtown Little Rock. The clerk keeps the official file on each warrant issued from the 6th Judicial Circuit.

Under Arkansas Code § 16-10-205, the Circuit Clerk must keep accurate records of every warrant issued by the Circuit Court. That means the clerk has the full file on a North Little Rock felony or serious misdemeanor warrant. A request for a certified copy goes through the clerk. The fee runs a few dollars per page plus a certification charge.

The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search is often the fastest first step. The portal covers the Pulaski County Circuit Court, which hears felony cases from North Little Rock. Search by name. The docket often shows the warrant entry the day after a judge signs.

North Little Rock Records on the State Portal

The state case search is free. It uses the Contexte case management system run by the Administrative Office of the Courts. For North Little Rock warrant records, the portal covers the Pulaski County Circuit Court and the district courts that use the system. Users pick a court or run a statewide query, then plug in a name.

The portal shown above is the statewide search. It shows case type, hearing history, and the warrant entry when one is live. Older items from before January 1, 2009 have some detail masked under Administrative Order 19. Sensitive items stay off the public view. Certified copies still need to come from the issuing court.

The direct CourtConnect public query is the same tool. Both pull from the same data. For help with the system, call the AOC at (501) 410-1900 option 1, or toll free at (866) 823-5778.

Types of North Little Rock Warrant Records

North Little Rock warrants fall into a few main groups. Each type starts with a judge and a signed affidavit showing probable cause. Each one must contain the data set out by Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7.2.

A North Little Rock warrant file typically shows:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and physical data
• Case number and the issuing court
• The offense and the statute cited
• Warrant type and the date of issue
• Bond amount when the judge sets one
• The signing judge or magistrate

Bench warrants are the most common. Most come from North Little Rock District Court on a missed court date. Arrest warrants for new charges go through the Pulaski County Circuit Court when the case is a felony. Search warrants cover property searches and vehicle searches. Capias warrants pick up a defendant after an indictment. Child support warrants run through the state under Arkansas Code § 9-14-239.

Statewide Background Checks

The Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau runs the state criminal history check. A full check may pull warrant history along with arrests and convictions. The online version runs through the Information Network of Arkansas. You need an INA account and signed consent from the subject. A mail-in check is $25 per request on Form 122. Volunteer checks run $11 under the Criminal History for Volunteers Act.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center is the central law enforcement warrant index. The full database is not open to the public. Basic warrant status may be released under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008 with proof of identity. ACIC is rarely the right first stop for a North Little Rock resident. The state case search and the sheriff cover most public needs.

Under Arkansas Code § 12-12-211, a criminal history or warrant check may require fingerprints for verification. That rule keeps the return accurate and protects against mistaken identity. Fingerprinting in the North Little Rock area is offered at some police departments by appointment.

Absconder and Child Support Warrants

Some North Little Rock warrant records stem from parole or probation. The Arkansas Absconder Search covers people who have walked away from supervision. The site shows a photo, a physical description, the most serious offense, and the absconded date. Most absconders have an active warrant. Many Pulaski County absconders have a last known address in North Little Rock, Sherwood, or Jacksonville.

Child support warrants come from the Office of Child Support Enforcement under Arkansas Code § 9-14-239. These are civil but carry arrest authority. A North Little Rock resident who owes back support may see a body attachment order. The OCSE coordinates with the Pulaski County Sheriff on service.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search closes the loop. If a warrant has been served and the person is in custody, the inmate record shows the facility and the projected release date. The ADC search does not list active warrants, but it confirms when one has been executed.

FOIA Rules for North Little Rock Records

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101, makes warrant records public unless a narrow exemption applies. Open investigation files, juvenile records, and some sensitive items are held back. The rest is open to any citizen during normal hours. Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(d)(2)(A) gives the first hour of search time at no cost.

The Arkansas Attorney General runs a FOIA hotline at 1-800-482-8982. The AG posts a FOIA handbook, sample request forms, and a guide to fees and deadlines. If a request gets denied, the AG office can help you draft the next step. The Attorney General's main line is (501) 682-2007.

The Arkansas Courts Public Information portal rounds things out. It hosts published opinions, the Administrative Orders, and the rules of procedure. If a North Little Rock warrant gets challenged, the opinions on that portal often come up in the review.

Note: A FOIA request does not need a reason. Any citizen of Arkansas can ask for a warrant record during normal business hours, and the agency must respond within a set time under the law.

State Code and Nearby Cities

The full Arkansas Code is posted online at Justia. Key cites for North Little Rock warrant records: Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 et seq. for FOIA, Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008 for identification rules at release, Arkansas Code § 12-12-211 for fingerprint and record rules, and Arkansas Code § 9-14-239 for child support. Rule 7.2 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure lists what each warrant must contain.

North Little Rock sits just across the river from Little Rock. Nearby cities with warrant records pages include Conway and Benton. For the full county picture, see the Pulaski County warrant records page.