How do I find an inmate or search a jail roster?

Arkansas Department of Corrections (state prisons) / County Sheriff's Office (county jails)

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What you need to know

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Online searches free; certified records requests may involve fees ONLINE OPTION: Yes - Arkansas DOC at adc.arkansas.gov; county sheriff websites for local jails WHERE TO GO: Arkansas DOC (state prisons); County Sheriff's Office (county jail)

Online Option

Yes - Arkansas DOC at adc.arkansas.gov; county sheriff websites for local jails

Where to Go

Arkansas DOC (state prisons); County Sheriff's Office (county jail)

County-specific variations apply

Each of Arkansas's 75 county sheriffs maintains a separate jail roster. Online availability and search functionality vary significantly by county - larger counties (Pulaski, Benton, Washington, Sebastian) have robust online inmate search tools; smaller rural counties may have limited or no online search and require a direct phone call. County jails hold pre-trial detainees and those sentenced to less than 1 year; state prisons hold inmates serving longer sentences.

Arkansas Notes

Important state-specific details

Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) manages all state prisons and community correction centers; Inmate Search at adc.arkansas.gov covers currently incarcerated state inmates.
County jails operated by County Sheriffs - separate from ADC; recent arrests in county jail will not appear in the ADC database.
Arkansas has both county jails (Sheriff-operated) and city/municipal jails in some cities.
Sex offender registry: Arkansas Crime Information Center - acic.org/sor
Arkansas has a significant prison population; ADC operates multiple correctional facilities across the state.
For visitation, phone calls, sending money, or mailing to an Arkansas inmate: inmateaid.com has Arkansas facility details including ADC prisons and county jails.

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Arkansas Department of Corrections - adc.arkansas.gov | (501) 267-6999