What are Jefferson County Arrest Records?
Jefferson County arrest records are documents that show total arrests by law enforcement in the county for a particular year. The reports include information such as the sex, age, and race of persons arrested, type of offense, and clearance rates. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety Arkansas Crime Information Center publishes this information for public consumption on its Uniform Crime Reporting website to view by year. In 2018, there were 409 arrests in the county; 305 of which were adult arrests and 104, juvenile.
Crime Statistics
The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) maintains a website where members of the public can view crime statistics for Jefferson County. This information is compiled annually from law enforcement reports. In 2018, the county recorded 18 murders, 39 rapes, 582 aggravated assaults, 68 arsons, 861 burglaries, 290 motor vehicle thefts. 103 robberies, and 1722 thefts.
Analyzing a five-year trend with the 2014 report, theft was the highest occurring major crime, and murder was the least. Crimes that went down include murder (-5.88%), rape (-11.36%), robbery (-27.46%), theft (-10.91%), and burglary (-28.13%). Motor vehicle theft (34.26%), arson (25.92%), and aggravated assault (39.90%) crimes went up in the county.
Jefferson County Criminal Records
The Arkansas State Police maintains the central repository of criminal history information for all counties in the State. Interested parties may request their criminal records or someone else’s. However, if the record being requested is a closed record, state laws require the requester, individual or organization, to be qualified to do so.
How Do I Get Jefferson County Criminal Records?
To obtain closed Jefferson County criminal records, use the Online Criminal Background Check System provided by the Arkansas State Police or send the request by mail. Mail requests should be sent in with a completed Arkansas Background Check Request Form to the address below:
Arkansas State Police
Identification Bureau
1 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
It cost $25 per request. This fee is payable by check or money order to the Arkansas State Police. Call the bureau on (501) 618-8500 for inquiries. Individuals seeking fingerprint-based checks must attach a fingerprint card to the request form.
Online users are required to have an account or open one before they can use the service. It costs $22 for name-based checks but volunteers are charged $11.00. Fingerprint-based checks cost $14.25, $12.25 for volunteers.
Anyone may access open criminal history records using the Criminal History Search platform. It costs $24 to search and download a record. This fee is non-refundable and payable only by credit or debit card. Requesters must provide the first and last name, date of birth, and sex of the subject and the search must not be for a juvenile record. The Bureau does not provide fingerprint-based checks through this service.
To obtain a certified criminal history, visit the bureau in person or send a request by mail.
How to Find Jefferson County Sex Offender Information
At the county level, residents may obtain sex offender information on the Sex Offender Website run by the Sheriff’s Office. It is possible to view level 1, 2, 3, 4, and unassessed sex offenders on a map or by their names. At the state level, find Jefferson County sex offender information using the ACIC’s Sex Offender Registry. Search for Level 2, 3, and 4 sex offenders in the county by first and last name, street name, city, or zip code. Alternatively, interested parties may subscribe to receive email or phone notifications when sex offenders move close by. Residents of the county may also download the sex offender registry.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Jefferson County Jail?
Jefferson County has an adult and juvenile detention center. Both jails are run by the Sheriff’s Office and are located at 410 East 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center can hold 315 inmates while the Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center holds 87 inmates.
Friends and family are provided two ways to visit an inmate in the adult detention center. Either visit the jail to use its HomeWav service or use a home computer, smartphone, or tablet. Interested parties may visit from Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.
To visit a juvenile, go to the jail facility on Saturday or Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each inmate has a 20 minute limit per visitation.
Where and How to Find Jefferson County Inmate Information
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office provides the Detention Center Inmate Roster. Interested parties may search by name and view the profiles of current and released inmates. Information on a profile includes the inmate’s name, sex, jail address, booking date, and charge.
What are Jefferson County Court Records?
Jefferson court records are official documents of court proceedings from cases tried in Jefferson Courts. The Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk acts as the custodian of records for all courts in the county. To obtain court records, make inquiries to (870) 541-5306 or the Clerk’s office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the address below:
101 West Barraque
Suite 104
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
The Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) maintains case information for Jefferson County on the AOC Public Court Connect. Members of the public may search cases by name (individual or business), judgment, or date.
Location of All Courts in Jefferson County
Jefferson County has the 11th West Judicial Circuit and a District Court. The District Court had 7 divisions. Below are the court addresses and contact numbers.
Jefferson County Circuit Court
11th West Judicial Circuit
101 West Barraque Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (870) 541-5312
Fax: (870) 541-5453
Jefferson County District Court - Pine Bluff Division 1
P.O. Box 8747
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Phone: (870) 541-4646
Fax: (870) 541-4640
Jefferson County District Court - Pine Bluff Division 2
223 East 3rd Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (870) 850-7584
Fax: (870) 850-2440
Jefferson County District Court - Altheimer
P.O. Box 728
Altheimer, AR 72004
Phone: (870) 766-8229
Fax: (870) 766-4875
Jefferson County District Court - Humphrey
P.O. Box 128
Humphrey, AR 72073
Phone: (870) 873-4615
Fax: (870) 873-4657
Jefferson County District Court - Redfield
113 River Road
P.O. Box 304
Redfield, AR 72132
Phone: (501) 397-6111
Fax: (501) 397-2350
Jefferson County District Court - Wabbaseka
P.O. Box 3029
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Phone: (870) 692-0326
Fax: (870) 766-4262
Jefferson County District Court - White Hall
101 Parkway Drive
P.O. Box 20100
White Hall, AR 71602
Phone: (870) 247-1420
Fax: (870) 247-2229
What are Jefferson County Vital Records?
Jefferson County Vital Records are official documents of vital events of the county’s citizens. They include birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. In the county, the Court Clerk issues copies of marriage licenses. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) issues Jefferson County birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Where and How to Get Jefferson County Divorce Records
Obtain divorce records from 1923 to date from the ADH. It costs $10 per certified copy. To order, mail in the request or use the walk-in or telephone service provided by the agency.
Interested parties using the mail order service are required to enclose a completed Divorce Coupon Application (Spanish), copy of acceptable identification (Spanish), and a check or money order of the applicable fee to the address below. It takes 10 to 14 to process a request:
Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
To order using the phone service, call (866) 209-9482. This is a toll-free line. Pay by credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).
Walk-in requests may be made during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Visit the office at the address below with an acceptable ID.
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Applicants may obtain the records on the same day, if the request is made before 4:00 p.m. Pay by cash, check, money order, credit or debit card. Make out all applicable payments to the Arkansas Department of Health. Email the office for inquiries.
Eligible individuals may use the Vital Records Authorization Form to authorize other individuals to receive records on their behalf. To check the status of an order, visit the Vital Records Online Service and enter the confirmation number of the order.
Where and How to Get Jefferson County Marriage Records
Order Jefferson County marriage records from 1917 to date through the ADH. Request by mail, in person, or via mail.
Mail requests take 10 to 14 days to process. To request using this channel, include a completed Marriage Coupon Application Form, valid identification (Spanish), and a $10 fee per certified copy. Send all three to the address below:
Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
To make phone orders, call (866) 209-9482. Requesters may pay by credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).
Applicants may obtain records on the same day if they make in-person requests. Visit the office with a government-issued ID between from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the address below:
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Acceptable methods of payments include cash, check, money order, credit, or debit card. Email the department for record inquiries. Requesters may also check the status of their orders on the Vital Records Online Service. An individual may authorize another person to request records on their behalf using the Vital Records Authorization Form.
The Jefferson County Clerk issues certified copies of marriage licenses to the public. It costs $5 per record. Visit the Clerk’s office during working hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request:
101 West Barraque
Suite 101
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (870) 541-5322
Fax: (870) 541-5324
Where and How to Get Jefferson County Birth Records
The Jefferson County Health Unit of the ADH issues birth records from 1914 to date. Birth certificates cost $12 for first copies and $10 for additional copies. Eligible individuals with valid ID (Spanish) may complete the Birth Certificate Application (Spanish) and visit the office on business days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m at the address below:
Jefferson County Health Unit - Pine Bluff
2306 Rike Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Phone: (870) 535-2142
Fax: (870) 536-3006
Where and How to Get Jefferson County Death Records
The Jefferson County Health Unit of the ADH issues death records from 1914 to date to eligible individuals. Requesters must provide a copy of government-issued ID (Spanish) at the time of their request. Death records cost $10 for first copies and $8 for additional copies. Complete a Death Certificate Application (Spanish) and walk-in to the address below to make the order:
Jefferson County Health Unit - Pine Bluff
2306 Rike Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Phone: (870) 535-2142
Fax: (870) 536-3006
The ADH also provides a Death Certificate Search and Order Service where interested parties may search and order death certificates from 1935 to 1961. Search for a certificate by the deceased’s first and last name and date of death. Individuals may also widen search parameters by entering the county of death, date of birth, and state of birth of the deceased.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
