If he was arrested charges were filed though they may have been dropped.ScarletRider said:My father has been arrested a few times over the years for domestic violence and perhaps spousal abuse, though I don't believe any charges were filed, nor do I think he's ever had a court appearance. Would there still be a record made of his arrests, and would I be able to look that up?
If a report was written there is a record it will likely be listed as 'Nolle prosequi' or 'charges dropped'. Arrest records are public record. As far as obtaining them it's not very easy in most counties. You usually have to call a lawyer or the county clerk/comptroller and fill out some paperwork possibly pay a filing fee. Some counties have restrictions like you can only look up family members etc.
or do what most people do... ask a cop friend to look up the local records for you and have him/her write them down on a piece of scratch paper.