Access Conway City Public Records
Public records for the city of Conway, Arkansas are held by city offices and Faulkner County agencies in central Arkansas. Note that this page covers Conway city records, not Conway County, which is a separate county in the north-central part of the state. The city of Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County. This page explains where public records are kept, how to submit FOIA requests, and how to search court cases, police reports, and government documents in Conway.
Conway City Records Overview
Conway City Clerk Records
The Conway City Clerk/Treasurer is at 1111 Main St, Conway, AR 72032. Phone: 501-513-3501. Denise Hurd serves as City Clerk/Treasurer.
The City Clerk preserves and protects all official city records, including City Council minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. The Clerk also works with the finance department on reports and oversees city revenue collection. FOIA requests for Conway city records can be filed through the online portal at conwayarkansas.justfoia.com. That portal lets you submit a request, track its status, and receive records digitally when they are ready.
The screenshot below is from the Conway City Clerk page, which provides contact information and links to the public records request portal.
Written requests are also accepted in person or by mail at 1111 Main St, Conway, AR 72032. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond within three business days. Remember: this applies to Conway the city, not to Conway County, which has its own separate clerk's office in Morrilton.
Conway FOIA Portal
Conway provides a dedicated FOIA portal at conwayarkansas.justfoia.com. This system lets you submit a public records request online, upload supporting documents, track status, and receive records electronically. It is one of the more accessible FOIA systems among Arkansas cities. You do not need an account to submit a basic request.
The screenshot below is from the Conway FOIA portal, showing the public request form and how the tracking system works.
Conway city records that are commonly requested include police reports, contracts with vendors, planning and zoning documents, budget records, and meeting minutes. If a record is exempt from disclosure, the city must tell you which specific statute exempts it. Do not assume a request will be denied just because it involves a sensitive topic. File the request and let the process work.
Conway Police Department Records
The Conway Police Department is at 1105 Prairie Street, Conway, AR 72032. Non-Emergency: 501-450-6120. The Records Section processed 9,918 incident reports and 3,219 collision reports in 2023 alone.
Records available from the Conway Police Department include incident reports, accident and crash reports, and calls-for-service data. Online services let you obtain an Arkansas crash report online and pay traffic tickets through the city website. Calls for service are available as a real-time log. FOIA requests for police records follow the same three-day response requirement as other city departments.
The screenshot below is from the Conway Police Department website, showing available online services and how to request records.
For statewide criminal history, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free online for state prison records. Neither requires a formal FOIA request.
Conway City Council Meeting Records
The City of Conway posts all meeting agendas, minutes, summaries, and video recordings through its meeting archives page. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Agenda items must be submitted by noon seven days before the meeting. Electronic submissions go to councilagenda@conwayarkansas.gov.
The screenshot below is from the Conway Meeting Archives page, where you can search past agendas, read meeting minutes, and access video recordings of council sessions.
Meeting archives are useful for tracking council votes, budget decisions, zoning changes, and ordinance history without filing a formal FOIA request. Most recent meeting records are posted shortly after each session.
Faulkner County District Court (Conway)
The Faulkner County District Court is located in Conway. It has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic cases, preliminary felony cases, civil cases under $25,000, and small claims up to $5,000. Two District Judges preside, supported by 2 Head Court Clerks and 12 Deputy Court Clerks. Office hours: 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
An online traffic case review process is available for eligible citations. Court case records are searchable at Arkansas CourtConnect by party name or case number at no cost. For Faulkner County circuit court cases including felonies and domestic matters, those records are held by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk. The Faulkner County page has the full details.
Note: The Faulkner County District Court serves Conway city. Conway County (a separate county) is in a different part of the state entirely and has no connection to Conway city's court system.
Planning and Property Records
The Conway Planning and Development Department is at 1111 Main Street, Conway, AR 72032. Phone: 501-450-6105. Email: planning@conwayarkansas.gov. The department oversees zoning and development, long-range planning, and zoning verification. A Civic Access Portal is available for permit applications. Key permit types include Zoning Permits, Conditional Use Permits (filing fee: $325), and Sign Permits.
Property tax and assessment records for Conway addresses are managed by the Faulkner County Assessor and Collector. Property data is searchable at ARCountyData.com for free by parcel number, owner name, or address.
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