Crime Numbers
The Arkansas Crime Information Center provides crime data for all the counties in Arkansas. In its latest reports, there were 9 murders, 162 rapes, 100 robberies, and 621 aggravated assaults in Sebastian County in 2018. Recorded property crimes for that year include 837 burglaries, 318 motor vehicle thefts, and 20 arsons.
A quick comparison of the county’s 2014 and 2018 crime data shows that murder (125%), rape (23.7%), and aggravated assault (4.7%) rates increased during the period. Also, motor vehicle theft rate increased by 58.2% and arson rate went up by 81.8%. However, Sebastian County five-year crime trend reveals that robbery and burglary rates declined by 7.4% and 12.9% respectively.
Crime Record
The Record Services Division of the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office provides local criminal history checks for residents and citizens of the county. The Sheriff’s Office charges $5 for this service and accepts cash for payment.
The Division also provides copies of arrest records which only includes summaries of arrests without conviction status. To obtain this report, complete a Request for Local Arrest History. The Division charges a $2 fee for each request. Cash, cashier checks, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted for payment.
To order copies of a local criminal or arrest history report, visit the Records Services Division of Sheriffs Office located at the address provided below:
800 South “A” Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
The office is open to the public from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Copies of accident reports are also available from the Records Services Division of Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office. Each copy costs $4. Cashier’s checks, cash, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted for payment. Visit the Records Division at the address provided above to obtain copies.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center maintains a statewide Sex Offender Registry. To search for registered sex offenders located in Sebastian County, visit the Arkansas Sex Offender Search and search the database by name, street address, and zip code.
Jail Information
The Sebastian County Adult Detention Center is the only jail in the county. It is located at:
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Friends and family can deposit money in inmates’ accounts at the kiosk located in the detention center. The Regent Pay Website also offers a convenient way to deposit money into an inmates’ accounts online. Visit the website to view the payment options which include deposits into the Prepaid Phone Account, Inmate Pin Debit Account deposit, and Commissary Account deposit.
Inmate Records
The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office provides an online Inmate Roster for members of the public to view the records of individuals currently being incarcerated in the detention facility. The roster can be searched by name and booking date.
Court Records
Sebastian County Circuit Court is the highest trial court in Sebastian County. Below are the addresses and contact details of this court:
Sebastian County Circuit Court
901 South "B" Street
Room #205
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 782-1046
Fax: (479) 784-1580
Sebastian County Circuit Court
301 East Center Street
Room #103
Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-4175
Fax: (479) 996-6885
The Circuit Court Clerk is the custodian of the records of that court. To obtain copies of Circuit Court records, visit the Clerk’s Office in any of the circuit court addresses provided above. A certified copy is issued at a $5 fee, while a photocopy obtained in person costs 50 cents. Cash and credit cards are accepted for payment.
Sebastian County Circuit Court records can also be viewed online on the Justice Web portal. This website provides access to Circuit Court records from June 2015 to the present. To view older court records, visit the IBM Access Web and access it with the login details provided on the Circuit Clerk Website.
Sebastian County also has a District Court located in the addresses provided below:
Sebastian County District Court - Barling
City Hall
307 Fort Street
P.O. Box 23039
Barling, AR 72923
Phone: (479) 452-1550 ext. 211
Fax: (479) 452-5568
Sebastian County District Court - Central City
1101 Highway 255
Central City, AR 72941
Phone: (479) 452-6680
Fax: (479) 452-6295
Sebastian County District Court - Fort Smith
901 South "B" Street
Room #103
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 784-2420
Fax: (479) 784-2438
Sebastian County District Court - Greenwood
301 East Center Street
P.O. Box 925, Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-6501
Fax: (479) 996-1175
The records of the District Court can be requested at the locations provided above. Records of Sebastian County District Court, Fort Smith Division are also available online at District Court Fort Smith Division website. Follow the login instructions provided on the website in order to access the court records.
Vital Records
Copies of divorce records can be obtained from the Circuit Court in Sebastian County. These are issued at $1 per page for mail requests and costs 50 cents if the copy is collected in person. For divorce cases in Fort Smith City, visit the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the Circuit Court located in Fort Smith at the address provided above. However, to obtain divorce records at the Greenwood courthouse, call the office at (479) 996-4175.
The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office also provides copies of marriage licenses for Sebastian County. A certified copy costs $5 while a photocopy of the same record costs 50 cents if requested in person and $1 if sent via mail. Visit or call the Circuit Court location where the original marriage license was issued to request for copies. Cash or credit card is accepted for payment.
The Arkansas Department of Health provides certified copies of marriage, divorce, birth, and death certificates. To request copies of these vital records, start by downloading and completing a Divorce Coupon Application, Marriage Coupon Application, Birth Certificate Application, or a Death Certificate Application.
Each copy of divorce and marriage records costs $10. On the other hand, the first copy of the birth certificate costs $12, while each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time attracts costs $10 per copy. The fees for a death certificate are $10 for the first copy and $8 for each additional copy of the same record requested together.
Submit the completed application for vital record by mail or in person. For a mail request, send a completed application with a copy of government-issued photo identification and payment to the address stated below:
Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
To submit an application in person, visit the Vital Record Section of The Arkansas Department of Health at the address provided above. The office is open from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cash, credit/debit cards, checks and money orders are accepted for payment.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Sebastian County?
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (AFIOA) grants access to the public to inspect and order copies of public records kept by the government. Residents of Sebastian County can inspect or obtain copies of property records by submitting a request to the office of the County Clerk/Recorder, which is the custodian's office.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Sebastian County
The Sebastian County Clerk/Recorder is the recorder and issuer of copies of recorded mortgages and deeds in the county. People can access the property records of Sebastian County in person or online. Online applicants may have to request login details for access from the County Clerk/Recorder by email, while in-person requesters can visit the office of the County Clerk/Recorder every weekday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays at any of the following locations:
Fort Smith Courthouse
35 South. 6th
Room 102
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 782-5065
Fax: (479) 784-1567
Greenwood Courthouse
301 East Center
Room 104
Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-4195
Fax: (479) 996-4165
Copies of Sebastian County property records cost 50 cents per page for in-person orders and $1 for mail orders. Certified copies cost $5.
How to Look Up Sebastian County Property Records
The office of the Sebastian County Assessor maintains an up-to-date property appraisal and assessment record. It also provides the public access to a searchable online database of current property information. People can search for property records on the online database by visiting the county's homepage and following the steps stated below:
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Click on the "what I can do online" button.
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Clicking on the "what can I do online" button directs a requester to a listing page where requesters can click on "Real estate record lookup."
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Clicking on the "Real estate record lookup."button automatically takes people to the Search webpage where they can click on the "Real Estate Record "button to select the county of preference which is Sebastian County.
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Upon selecting Sebastian County, anyone can start a search on the Sebastian County Assessor's public search page by Clicking the "Search Real Estate Records" button.
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Users can search for property records by providing answers to any of the following search criteria:
- Basic
- Billing Information
- Location
- Improvements
- Sales
- Current Tax Information
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A successful search result displays the Parcel number, property owner, property type, site address, location, and acres. Requesters can click on the parcel number shown in the search result for more detailed information on the property of interest.
The office of the Sebastian County Assessor also provides in-person support at any of the following locations.
Fort Smith Courthouse
35 South 6th Street
Room 102
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 783-8948
(479) 784-1516
Fax: (479) 784-1522
Greenwood Courthouse
301 East Center
Room 104
Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-6592
(479) 996-6591
Fax: (479) 996-0751
Phoenix Avenue East
6515 Phoenix Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 478-6820
Fax: (479) 452-1749
Location of Sebastian County Township Property Assessors
Fort Smith Courthouse
35 South 6th Street
Room 102
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 783-8948
(479) 784-1516
Fax: (479) 784-1522
Greenwood Courthouse
301 East Center
Room 104
Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-6592
(479) 996-6591
Fax: (479) 996-0751
Phoenix Avenue East
6515 Phoenix Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 478-6820
