City Prosecutor

The City Prosecutor's Office ensures that crimes which occur within Fayetteville's jurisdiction are dealt with fairly, diligently, and competently.

Duties

The City Prosecutor's Office investigates, prepares, and prosecutes cases set for trial in Fayetteville District Court and Circuit Court.

Complaint Submissions

The City Prosecutor’s Office takes complaints in person or virtually – by appointment – which result in the City Prosecutor sending a warning letter, issuing a Prosecutor's Subpoena, filing a warrant or closing the file. The City Prosecutor's Office deals with all crimes of misdemeanor status which occur within the Fayetteville city limits.

Restitution Payment Information

Please contact the City Prosecutor's office via phone or email to obtain information related to restitution payments.

FAQs

What is the Fayetteville City Prosecutor's Office?

The City Prosecutor is a division of the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney is Kit Williams and the City Prosecutor is Clinton (Casey) K. Jones.

What does the Prosecutor's Office do?

The City Prosecutor prosecutes all misdemeanors and hot checks and takes citizens' complaints for the City of Fayetteville.

What is the difference between the Washington County Prosecutor and the Fayetteville City Prosecutor?

Many people get confused because both offices are located in Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville takes complaints and prosecutes misdemeanor cases that are committed within the Fayetteville city limits. For example, DWI #1 #2 or #3, hot checks under $1,000, shoplifting under $1,000, battery 3rd degree (domestic abuse), minor traffic citations and city ordinance violations.

The Washington County Prosecutor's office takes complaints and prosecutes on felony level cases. For example, homicide, DWI #4, hot checks over $1,000, shoplifting over $1,000 and misdemeanors which occur in Washington County. The county also prosecutes juveniles.

I have been the victim of a crime, how can the Fayetteville Prosecutor's Office help me?

If a citizen feels they have been the victim of a crime, they may contact this office and our support staff will ask some questions, such as if the incident occurred in Fayetteville, if anyone was arrested, the age of the suspect, and if the incident is possibly a violation of the Arkansas Criminal Code or City Ordinance. Then the citizen is given an appointment to make a formal complaint.

The Prosecutor's Office takes complaints from citizens that include assault, battery (domestic abuse), theft, and barking dogs. This office has jurisdiction over all misdemeanors which occur within the city limits of Fayetteville.

I am the victim of a battery (domestic abuse) and my spouse / boyfriend / girlfriend has been arrested. What can I expect?

When a person is arrested by the Fayetteville Police Department for battery 3rd degree domestic abuse, he/she will be assigned an arraignment date with the District Judge. If the defendant enters a Not Guilty plea, then he/she will be assigned a trial date with the prosecutor. If the defendant pleads Guilty, the Judge will impose a fine, court costs and possible jail time.

Once the case has been assigned a trial date, the victim will receive a letter from this office notifying them of the trial date and requesting they contact this office. The victim will also be contacted by the Washington County Victim Assistance Program which can assist with support groups, Orders of Protection and victim reparations.

During the plea session of the court date, the prosecutor will speak with the defendant and victim and recommend fines, court costs and jail time. If a victim does not want to be in the same room with the defendant, this office will assist him/her. Battery 3rd degree domestic abuse is a class A misdemeanor, punishable up to a $1,000 fine and court costs and up to a year in jail. A second offense is a felony.

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