Arkansas Criminal Record Statistics
The crime statistics in Arkansas are made on the basis of information provided by the law enforcement agencies in conformation to the Arkansas Uniform Crime Reporting Program, or UCR. Arkansas criminal records provide information regarding the number of incidents and the consequent arrests made on the basis of the reports collated by these agencies. However, the crime statistics do not include any details regarding the court proceedings.
The power to adjudicate criminal cases in Arkansas lies with three divisions of the trial court, namely the City Court, District Court and Circuit Court. Arkansas criminal records related to misdemeanors, traffic violations and ordinance violations are all maintained by the City and District Courts. In fact, criminal cases related to the aforementioned, including juvenile crimes and felony trials, come under the jurisdiction of the Circuit court.
It is common practice to check for criminal background records at the time of employment. As a resident of Arkansas, you can check the Arkansas criminal records available with the state’s police department.
The chances of acquiring incorrect information are negligible as the arrest records are maintained on the basis of fingerprints and not merely on the basis of names. In case of confusing or misleading entities, a law enforcement officer can resort to a fingerprint match.
Before requesting access to criminal records, you need to be careful of the details you are furnishing. Incorrect information can delay or hamper your search. If found unsatisfactory, you can also challenge the search results without any additional charges. If any changes are found to be correct, then the entries are changed accordingly.
Last updated: 5/2012
