Find Released Inmates in Conway

Conway is the Faulkner County seat, and city arrests run through the Faulkner County Detention Center, not a city jail. The Conway Police Department makes the arrest. The county sheriff books, holds, and releases the person. That means a Conway released inmates search runs through the county sheriff's roster, not a city tool. Court cases move through the Faulkner County District Court at 810 Parkway Street and the Faulkner County Circuit Court for felonies. This page points you to every roster, court tool, and record office tied to Conway released inmates.

Where to Find Conway Released Inmates

Conway arrests land at the Faulkner County Detention Center. Unit 1 sits at 801 Locust Street for maximum security. Unit 2 sits at 500 S German Lane and handles booking. The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office runs the main roster. Current inmates sort by booking date. A 48-hour release section shows persons released within the last 48 hours. Mugshots and charges display with each record.

For state prison data, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search. A Conway case that ended in state time moves from county jail into ADC custody. For release alerts, sign up free at VINELink. Court filings run through the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Data runs from January 1, 2009 onward.

Conway Police Department

The Conway Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city. Chief Chris Harris leads the department. Main line is 501-450-6120. City Hall sits at 1111 Main Street, Conway, AR 72032. City main phone is 501-450-6100. City lobby hours run 8:00 a.m. to noon, then 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Conway Calls for Service site posts a public crime log updated through the day. The log lists call number, case number, address, call time, and incident type. Examples include misdemeanor warrant service, hit-and-run accidents, agency assists, fraud, stalking, theft, domestic disturbance, terroristic threatening, trespassing, burglary, and assault. The city notes the log is not official crime data and leaves out sexual assaults and child abuse.

The crime log is a near real-time view of what officers respond to on a given shift. The Civil Service Commission oversees hiring, discipline, and termination of uniformed employees. Meetings run monthly and are open to the public. Meeting minutes and disciplinary actions are public records.

Faulkner County Jail Roster

The Faulkner County Detention Center runs two units. Unit 1 at 801 Locust Street holds 118 adult males in maximum security. Unit 2 at 500 S German Lane holds 218 males and 88 females, with booking handled at this unit. Unit 1 phone is 501-450-4995. Unit 2 phone is 501-328-4160. Jail Administrator is Captain Chris Watkins. Sheriff Tim Ryals leads the department. Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday hours run 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The official roster sits at fcso.ar.gov/roster.php. Search by name. Browse by booking date. A 48-hour release section shows recent releases. Each record lists mugshot, charges, booking number, bond info, and status. The Mobile Patrol App also carries current inmate data for the Faulkner County jail.

Names drop off the roster for common reasons:

• Posted bond and released
• Cited and released at the scene in Conway
• Transferred to state prison under ADC custody
• Moved to a federal holding facility
• Released on own recognizance by the judge

Conway District Court

The Faulkner County District Court sits at 810 Parkway Street, Conway, AR 72034. Phone is 501-450-6112. Fax is 501-450-6184. District courts have county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic cases, preliminary felony hearings, and civil cases under $25,000. A small claims division works for self-represented people. Court staff includes 2 district judges, 2 head court clerks, 12 deputy court clerks, 3 special service officers, and 2 probation officers. Court hours run 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a midday lunch closure.

Felonies move to the Faulkner County Circuit Court after the preliminary hearing. CourtConnect pulls records for both tiers online. Records before 2009 carry some field redactions under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. The image below links to the Conway Police landing page, which in turn points back to court resources.

For a conviction that ended in a state sentence, the sheriff transports the person to an ADC intake center. After that, the ADC tool covers the rest of the sentence.

Criminal Background Checks for Conway

The Arkansas State Police CBC system is the main consent-based route. State name checks cost $22.00. Volunteers pay $11.00. FBI fingerprint checks run $13.00 or $11.00 for volunteers. The state police need signed consent from the subject, plus an Information Network of Arkansas account.

The ARCH system is the public path. Each search is $24.00 by card. ARCH ties arrests to fingerprints. The state police FAQ breaks down what shows. An arrest in Conway shows in both systems once the prints are submitted.

FOIA for Conway Records

The Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. covers arrest records, booking photos, jail rosters, and most police reports. Agencies have three business days to respond. Conway runs a JustFOIA portal at conwayarkansas.justfoia.com/publicportal. Submit requests anonymously or with an account. Track request status. Receive email notifications. Download responsive documents. Pay fees online. View past submissions.

Request status levels include Submitted, Under Review, Gathering Documents, Awaiting Payment, Completed, and Denied with explanation. The city emphasizes an open-door approach and publishes GIS data, web maps, and an open checkbook with expenditure data. The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA resources break down the rules for requesters and agencies.

VINELink and Community Correction

Register free at VINELink for custody alerts on Conway cases. The service ties to the Faulkner County jail feed and to ADC. Alerts push by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Keep the PIN handy. You need it to stop or change the alert.

Parole and probation in Conway run through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC posts some parolee data online, including name, aliases, latest photo, and completed programs. A regional DCC office covers the Conway area. People on supervision report on a monthly or weekly schedule, based on level.

ADC and Federal Lookups

State prison data runs separately from Faulkner County jail data. The ADC inmate population tool covers every state facility. Search by name or ADC number. Records show commitment county, sentence length, parole eligibility, and projected release date. For a Conway case that moved to state time, ADC is the right tool.

Federal cases land in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, which covers Conway. Federal bookings run through the U.S. Marshals and end up in federal custody, not the Faulkner County jail. Bureau of Prisons runs the locator. PACER carries case files.

Conway Released Inmates Next Steps

Start at the Faulkner County Sheriff's roster for current jail data. Check the 48-hour release view if the person just got out. Jump to ADC for state prison history. Use VINELink for real-time alerts. For court history, search CourtConnect. For deeper criminal history, pick ARCH or the Arkansas State Police CBC. For city arrest reports, file a FOIA at the Conway JustFOIA portal or call Conway Police. Written requests tend to move faster than walk-ins for older records.

Conway is part of the Little Rock - North Little Rock - Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. A Conway case can cross into Pulaski County if the incident started on one side of the line. In that case, the Pulaski County sheriff's roster becomes the right tool. Most Conway-based arrests stay in Faulkner, but a handful cross over. Check both if the county is unclear.

The city Calls for Service map is a useful tool for neighborhood-level crime data. Filter by date range or incident type. See officer response times. Pull up 90 days of history. That view does not replace a FOIA for full reports, but it covers quick lookups. The Administrative Office of the Courts covers statewide judicial resources.