Drew County People Search

A Drew County people search points to Monticello, the seat of this south Arkansas county and home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The county was created in 1846 and named for Thomas Drew, the third Governor of Arkansas. The County Clerk holds marriage licenses and probate files. The Circuit Clerk runs the local court files and land records. The Sheriff posts arrests and a jail roster online. State portals for court, prison, and voter data round out a Drew County people search.

Drew County Clerk Office

The Drew County Clerk is at 210 S. Main Street in Monticello. The phone is (870) 460-6250. The clerk holds marriage licenses, probate files, county court orders, voter rolls, assumed names, and quorum court minutes. Marriage licenses cost $60 in cash. The license is good for 60 days. Both applicants have to appear in person with a current photo ID. The clerk records the license once the officiant returns it after the ceremony.

Probate filings include estates, small estates, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption files are sealed under state law. Estate, will, and guardianship files are open. Anyone can ask for a copy of an inventory, a final accounting, an order admitting a will, or a letter of administration. Copy fees run $0.50 per page. A certified copy is $5 plus per page costs.

The clerk also serves as the official voter registrar for Drew County. The voter list is public under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105. To check your own info quickly, use the state Voter View tool. To buy a full list, contact the clerk and pay the per name fee.

Circuit Court and Land Records

The Drew County Circuit Clerk is at the courthouse in Monticello. The phone is (870) 460-6220. The clerk holds civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile (sealed), and probate files for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. The clerk also acts as the ex officio County Recorder, so all deeds, mortgages, leases, and liens are filed at this same desk. Drew County shares the 10th Judicial Circuit with Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Desha counties.

Search court files on the state portal at CourtConnect. The site lists party names, case numbers, attorneys, hearing dates, and the docket of every step. Use the wildcard percent sign (%) for partial names. The state Administrative Office of the Courts runs the system at no charge. Sealed files do not appear in the public index.

For paper copies, ask the clerk by name or case number. Copies cost $0.50 per page. A certified stamp is an extra $5. The clerk also files UCC-1 financing statements that name a debtor and a secured party. UCC searches are useful for due diligence on a small business owner.

Drew County Sheriff and Jail Roster

The Drew County Sheriff's Office is at 355 N. Edison Avenue in Monticello. The phone is (870) 367-6429. The sheriff books people from across the county and runs the local jail. Arrest records, current jail bookings, incident reports, and active warrants are open under FOIA. Some details may be held back if a case is open. The sheriff also serves civil process, runs sex offender address checks, and handles county court security.

The sheriff posts an inmate roster and recent news online. The site lists booking date, charge, bond, and current housing for people now in custody. For a full incident or arrest report, send a written FOIA request to the records officer.

The Drew County Sheriff site above lists current jail bookings and recent activity reports. Open it at drewcountysheriff.com for a quick Drew County people search.

For state inmates moved into prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, current facility, parole eligibility date, and the offense. Family or victims can sign up for release notice at VINElink.

Property Records in Drew County

The Drew County Assessor values each parcel and each business in the county. Real property is set at 20% of fair market value. The deadline to assess personal property such as a car or boat is May 31 each year. A 10% late penalty applies after that date under Arkansas Statute 26-26-201. The assessor also signs people up for the $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit and the property freeze for owners 65 and older or disabled.

Many Drew County parcels show up on ARCountyData. The site lists owner name, parcel number, deed reference, mailing address, lot size, and the current assessed value. Tax bills are paid through the County Collector. Bills run from March 1 to October 15 each year.

Vital Records and Background Checks

The Drew County Clerk holds marriage licenses for couples who applied here. State birth and death certificates come from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at 4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205. The phone is (501) 661-2336. Birth records cost $12 for the first copy. Death records cost $10. Birth records are not public. Only the named person, a parent, a guardian, or a legal rep can order one.

For a state criminal background check, use the Arkansas State Police online system at cbc.ark.org. Name based checks cost $22. Volunteer rate is $11. National FBI fingerprint checks cost $13. The subject must sign a release. Mail in requests cost $25 and take 7 to 10 business days.

The Arkansas State Police background check site above runs a name based statewide criminal history. Open it at cbc.ark.org.

Sex Offender and Voter Records

Search the public sex offender registry at acic.org. The result shows photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level. Levels run 1 (low) to 4 (sexually violent predator). Drew County deputies verify each registered offender's address at the rate set by state law for that risk level.

Voter lookups are at voterview.ar-nova.org. Enter a name and a date of birth to confirm registration, view the polling place, and see all current districts. The full Drew County voter list is for sale by the County Clerk for a per name fee under FOIA.

Cities in Drew County

Monticello is the seat and largest city, with about 8,000 residents. It does not meet the population threshold for a stand alone city page on this site. Other cities and towns include Wilmar, Tillar (split with Desha County), Jerome, and Winchester. For local arrest data in Monticello, contact the Monticello Police Department directly. For all other Drew County people search needs, the County Clerk or Sheriff is the right starting point.

Nearby Counties

If your subject lived just outside Drew County, try a neighbor. Drew County borders Desha County to the east, Chicot County to the southeast, Ashley County to the south, Bradley County to the west, and Lincoln County to the north. All five counties are on CourtConnect, and most use the same vital, voter, and inmate tools.