Centerton 24 Hour Booking

Centerton 24 hour booking records track arrests made by the Centerton Police Department in the city. All adult suspects are booked into the Benton County Jail & Detention Center, which is operated by the Benton County Sheriff in Bentonville. This page walks through how to look up a recent Centerton booking, how to ask the city police for an arrest report, and how to file an Arkansas FOIA request. The sheriff keeps a live online dashboard, and most Centerton bookings show up there on the same day.

Where Centerton 24 Hour Booking Records Live

Centerton is one of the fastest growing cities in Arkansas. It sits in the west half of Benton County, right next to Bentonville. The Centerton Police Department handles most of the arrests inside city limits. Centerton officers do the arrest, the field paperwork, and the citation. They do not run their own jail. Each adult suspect is driven a short way east to the Benton County Jail & Detention Center in Bentonville for the actual booking.

Because the booking is done in Bentonville, the 24 hour booking record for a Centerton arrest sits with the Benton County Sheriff. The arresting agency field on the roster lists "Centerton Police Department." Charges, bond, mugshot, and booking date all show on the sheriff's online dashboard. The record can be pulled the same day the booking is made.

The image below shows the City of Centerton official website, which links to the police department and city court.

The Centerton city site does not host a jail roster. For live booking data, use the Benton County Sheriff dashboard. The city page has contact info for the records clerk and city court.

Benton County Jail and Centerton Arrests

The Benton County Jail & Detention Center at 180 NW 5th Street in Bentonville is the main lockup for all Centerton arrests. The jail opened in 1999. It covers 100,355 square feet with a bed count of 669. The sheriff's office runs an interactive inmate population dashboard that lets you search by booking number, last name, first name, date of birth, or housing location. The dashboard shows booking date, current charges, bond, mugshot, and arresting agency.

For the full county breakdown, see the Benton County 24 Hour Booking page. That page has the dashboard link, sheriff contact details, and the records request form. The Benton County Sheriff's Office main site holds jail hours, visitation rules, and staff contacts. The main office line is (479) 271-1008. The jail line is (479) 271-1011. The fax is (479) 271-1022.

Visitation at the Benton County jail runs 15 minutes, twice a week per inmate. Onsite visits are Monday through Friday. Remote video visits can be booked seven days a week. Centerton families can schedule a slot through the sheriff's portal.

Request 24 Hour Booking Records in Centerton

Arkansas FOIA gives you the right to ask for a Centerton booking record. The rule is at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. You can ask in writing, by email, or by phone. You do not have to say the word "FOIA." You do have to be an Arkansas citizen. Non-citizens may be denied under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(a)(1)(A). The Arkansas FOIA Handbook lays out the full process.

For the city police report, contact the Centerton PD records office. A written request speeds things up. Include your contact info, the name of the subject, date of birth if known, date of arrest, and the records you want. The Centerton PD can release the incident report, the officer narrative, and any dash cam video.

For the booking sheet and mugshot, send a written FOIA request to the Benton County Sheriff Records Division at 180 NW 5th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105 gives the sheriff three business days to respond. Copy fees top out at 25 cents per page under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(d). The sheriff cannot bill for staff time. The Attorney General FOIA page has sample letters and a hotline at (501) 682-2007.

A Centerton booking request should include:

• Your full name and Arkansas address
• Your phone and email
• Subject's full name and date of birth
• Date or date range of the Centerton arrest
• Records requested: booking sheet, incident report, mugshot, bond sheet

Statewide Tools for Centerton Booking Searches

A few statewide tools help with a Centerton case. Once the charge is filed in court, the case shows up on the state case search. Arkansas CourtConnect covers Benton County. Search by last name to find the case number, judge, charge code, and hearing dates. CourtConnect does not show bond or mugshots. For those, go back to the Benton County jail dashboard.

For custody alerts, VINELink tracks inmates across county jails and state prisons. Benton County feeds data to VINE. Sign up with email or phone to get a free alert when the person is moved or released. The alert comes within minutes of the status change.

For deeper criminal history, the Arkansas Crime Information Center runs a $22 online name check. The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is free to search. The parolee search from the Division of Community Correction covers people on state supervision after a Centerton case ends. The ADC inmate search takes over for state prison inmates after conviction.

Bond and Release After Centerton Booking

Bond for a Centerton arrest is set under the Benton County bond schedule for minor charges or by a judge at the first court date. Most first hearings take place within 24 to 48 hours of the booking. The judge reads the charge, sets bond, and may appoint counsel. The bond sheet is part of the open booking record.

Bond types are cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. Surety is the most common type. A bail bond agent takes a fee, usually 10 percent, and posts the full bond with the jail. An OR bond is a free release on a promise to appear in court. Cash and property bonds lock up money or real estate as security until the case is closed.

Felony cases from a Centerton booking go to the Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville, part of the 19th Judicial Circuit West. Misdemeanor cases go to district court. The Centerton District Court handles many of the lower level city cases. The Arkansas Judiciary site has court contact info.

What a Centerton 24 Hour Booking Shows

A booking record tied to a Centerton arrest holds the same core fields as any Benton County booking. Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103 defines a public record to cover writings, data, photos, and sound files held by a public agency. The booking sheet is a public record from the moment it is logged.

• Full name and date of birth
• Booking number and booking date and time
• Sex, race, height, and weight
• Arresting agency: Centerton Police Department
• Charges with Arkansas Code cites
• Bond type and amount
• Court date if set
• Mugshot

The in-take medical screen, mental health notes, and social security numbers are closed. Active investigation files may be withheld while a case is live, per Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(b). The basic booking facts stay open even during an open case. The state FOIA Handbook puts it plain: once a booking occurs, the basic booking information is public, and mugshots are public records.

If the sheriff or the city police deny a record you think should be open, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-107 lets you file suit in circuit court. The case moves on a fast track. If you win, the court can make the agency pay your fees. Arkansas courts have a long line of rulings that favor access when the agency cannot point to a clear exemption.

Legal Aid and Court Help

A person booked in Centerton may qualify for free legal help. Legal Aid of Arkansas covers Benton County. The group helps with record sealing, family law, and some misdemeanor cases. Intake is by phone or online form.

The Benton County Public Defender's Office covers felony cases on appointment from circuit court. Judges make the call at the first hearing. The Arkansas Bar Association lawyer referral line helps find private counsel. Each service is free to call.

Related Pages

Centerton sits in Benton County right next to Bentonville. Nearby cities and the home county all feed into the same Benton County jail.