The first type of hearing is an arraignment (sometimes referred to as a “plea date”) which includes, if requested, a reading of the charges. At the arraignment, a person accused of a crime enters a plea of guilty or not guilty. The second type of hearing is a trial: this is when the judge hears the testimony of the alleged victim and any witnesses, and determines guilt or innocence.

Warning: If you fail to appear in Court as you have promised on any misdemeanor, you may be arrested and punished by one (1) year in jail and / or a $2,500 fine, regardless of the disposition of the original charge.

810 Parkway Street, Conway, Arkansas.

No. The City Attorney serves solely as the legal counsel to the City of Conway.

The City Attorney's Office performs all legal services for the City, including providing legal advice to City officials, preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents, prosecution of persons accused of violating City ordinances, Traffic Laws, or Criminal Misdemeanor Violations, and representation of the City and City officials in lawsuits.

No. The City Attorney is the attorney for City government and City officials, rather than for individual citizens. Individuals must retain their own attorneys for legal advice and representation.

You may contact Central Arkansas Legal Services, 1300 W 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 376-3423

1234 Main Street, Conway, Arkansas 72034.

A misdemeanor is a criminal violation of a law that is punishable by up to one (1) year in jail in addition to a fine and court/other costs. Generally, misdemeanors are less serious criminal violations than felonies, which provide for greater jail time and greater fines and costs. Felonies are prosecuted by the County Prosecutor, while the City Attorney prosecutes only misdemeanors.

There are two types of criminal courts in Faulkner County, Circuit Court, located at 510 South German Lane, handles all felony criminal charges, while most misdemeanor offenses are handled by the District Court, located at 810 Parkway Street.

Felony acts committed in Faulkner County are prosecuted by the Faulkner County Prosecuting Attorney. Misdemeanors and traffic offenses committed in Conway are prosecuted by the Conway City Attorney.

No. Landlord/tenant disputes are civil matters and not handled by the City Attorney's Office. If you are involved in a landlord/tenant dispute you should consult a private attorney.

This situation is a dispute between private property owners. It is not a dispute where the City can assist. The neighbors must resolve the dispute between themselves through personal discussions, private mediation or through a private lawsuit.

You must bring any relevant paperwork having to do with your case, such as a copy of your citation and your appearance letter. You may also bring your jail release papers, bond receipt, cash bail receipts as well as any documents pertaining to the charges.

The court cost is not a fee for appearing in court, it is a fee that the court has been mandated by the State of Arkansas to collect upon each conviction, or upon the filing of each civil claim or small claim. There are no additional fees for appearing in court. The court costs are collected by the court and forwarded to the State of Arkansas Administrative Justice Fund to support various agencies, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 16-10-305.

If you fail to make a plea on each violation shown on your citation, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. For more information on warrants and how to resolve them, please contact the District Court Clerk.

Public Defenders are appointed to indigent individuals (persons who lack the funds necessary to hire an attorney) charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense who may, if convicted, be sentenced to jail. Indigence is determined by the Judge.

Penalties for traffic and parking violations vary. You may contact the District Court Clerk for more information.

You may contact an attorney for information. You may visit the law library at:

UALR William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202

Some persons charged with certain misdemeanor, traffic, or other violations are eligible for participation in a Deferred Sentencing program. Details are available by contacting the City Attorney's Office.

You may contact the District Court Clerk to determine whether you are eligible for a payment plan.

Yes, you may be eligible to obtain an Order of Protection, which can be of much longer duration than a no contact order. Contact Victim’s Services at 450-4927 and they can assist you. You may also speak to a domestic violence advocate with the StopDV Program.

The restitution checks are processed on a monthly basis. The process begins the month after the Judge orders a defendant to pay restitution to a victim. If the defendant fails to pay restitution as ordered, a warrant may be issued for his / her arrest. If you have questions about a missed payment you may contact the District Court Clerk.

Yes. A subpoena constitutes an order of the court, which citizens must obey or be subject to possible punishment of a fine or a jail sentence. Failure to appear in Court when you have received a subpoena could result in a warrant being issued.

Contact the Conway Police Department at (501) 450-6120 and request to make a police report regarding the incident you wish to see prosecuted. You may then download the Affidavit and Request for Warrant form (English / Spanish), and bring a completed copy of Affidavit and Request form to our Office, along with the police report and any other documents, photographs, recordings, that relate to the incident.

Yes, you can do that, but if you are the only witness to the violation, the City Attorney’s Office may be unable to prosecute.

Contact the Conway Police Department at (501) 450-6120 and have a report number or incident date and address of the incident to help them retrieve the report.

No. Dismissal of a No Contact Order does not affect the criminal charges as criminal charges are pursued by the State once an arrest is made or charges have been filed.