Clark County Released Inmates

Clark County sits in south central Arkansas, with Arkadelphia as the county seat. The Clark County Jail sits at 406 S 5th Street in Arkadelphia. The sheriff's office handles bookings and most inmate records. Recent bookings often show up in the local newspaper, The Arkadelphian, before a data feed appears online. This page covers Clark County released inmates records from the sheriff, Arkadelphia PD, CourtConnect, ADC, and state tools. You will find phones, office addresses, fees, and FOIA steps to find a person or pull a record.

Where to Find Clark County Released Inmates

Start with a call to the Clark County Sheriff at (870) 246-2222. The sheriff is the main source for county jail data. The office handles warrants, most wanted listings, and booking data. Online search tools for Clark County are limited, so the phone is the fastest first step.

For state prison data, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search. For court filings, go to CourtConnect. For custody alerts, sign up at VINELink. VINE covers county jails and state prisons.

When calling the sheriff, be ready with the person's full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time, and arresting agency. That info helps staff pull the record fast.

The ADC search is the next step when the person has moved from county custody to state prison. It runs back to 1982.

Clark County Detention Center

The Clark County Jail sits at 406 S 5th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone is (870) 246-2222. The Clark County Detention Center also has a site on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia. Bookings come in from the sheriff, Arkadelphia PD, Gurdon PD, Amity PD, and other agencies in the county.

The Arkadelphia Police Department is at 514 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone is 870-246-4545. Chief of Police Jason Jackson runs the department. For city level arrest records, Arkadelphia PD has its own records unit and administrative clerk.

Recent booking data often shows up in The Arkadelphian, a local paper that posts a weekly list. That list is not an official source but it can help a family member confirm a booking before the sheriff call goes through.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff's office covers Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Amity, Caddo Valley, Whelen Springs, and the unincorporated parts of Clark County. Deputies patrol county roads and support city police. The office also handles civil process, court security, and jail operations.

Records work runs through the sheriff. Call (870) 246-2222 for most wanted lists, warrant data, and arrest reports. The three working day response rule applies under Arkansas FOIA. The Arkadelphia PD handles city level reports and runs its own records clerk for FOIA work.

Clark County Inmate Lookup

Online inmate search for Clark County is limited. The Arkansas Arrests database and third party sites may carry some data. The sheriff's office is the authoritative source and a phone call is usually the fastest path.

Tools for a Clark County inmate lookup:

• Call the sheriff at (870) 246-2222 to confirm a name
• Check ADC for state prison data
• Use CourtConnect for the case docket
• Register on VINELink for alerts
• Scan The Arkadelphian for a recent booking log

Court Records for Clark County Released Inmates

The Clark County Circuit Clerk keeps court records in Arkadelphia. Online search runs through CourtConnect. You can search by case ID or party name. The summary shows filings, charges, dispositions, and future events.

Some older records may show redacted fields under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. Juvenile cases do not show online. For certified copies, visit the clerk in person. Plain copies run a small per page fee. Certified copies cost more and include a clerk seal.

For tech help with online case search, the Arkansas AOC support line is (501) 410-1900 or toll free (866) 823-5778.

Arkadelphia Police Department

Arkadelphia PD is at 514 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Phone is 870-246-4545. Chief Jason Jackson runs the department. Arkadelphia PD maintains its own arrest logs and incident reports. For mugshot requests, contact the administrative clerk at the PD.

FOIA requests to Arkadelphia PD go through the administrative clerk. Response time is typically within 3 days. That tracks with the state FOIA rule. For city level work, starting with Arkadelphia PD is faster than the sheriff.

Criminal Background Checks in Clark County

Two state tools serve Clark County residents. The ARCH system, under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq., is a paid public search at $24.00 per search with no consent step. The Arkansas State Police CBC is a consent based check at $22.00 per name. Volunteers pay $11.00.

The ASP FAQ lists what the check returns. Arkansas felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending felony arrests in the last five years, and sex offender status show up. Dismissed cases, not guilty verdicts, and traffic tickets are not in the check. Paper mail-in requests use form ASP-122 and a $25 fee.

FOIA Requests to the Clark County Sheriff

Arkansas FOIA is set at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies have three working days to respond. Clark County FOIA requests can go to either the sheriff or to Arkadelphia PD, depending on which agency made the arrest.

Sheriff's records requests go through the administrative clerk. Phone (870) 246-2222. Typical FOIA pulls cover arrest reports, booking photos, incident reports, dispatch logs, and release data. Active cases, medical files, and juvenile records stay sealed. Fees run per page under state law.

The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA hotline is (800) 482-8982 for general questions. The AG also publishes the Arkansas FOIA Handbook.

Parole and Community Correction

People released from state prison to Clark County report to a parole officer under the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. Call (501) 682-9510 for case location help. DCC posts some supervision data under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145, including name, aliases, recent photo, and programs done.

Victims and family can sign up at VINELink for free custody alerts. VINE covers county jails and state prisons. Alerts fire on release, transfer, escape, and court date. Phone, text, email, and TTY work as alert channels.

Released Inmates Data in the Arkadelphia Area

Clark County covers Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Amity, Caddo Valley, and smaller towns. Police arrests in those places book into the Clark County Jail. That makes the sheriff's booking system the main source. For city level work in Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia PD keeps its own records.

For state custody, the ADC search is the next step. For court filings, CourtConnect has the docket. For alerts on a specific person, VINELink runs in the background. If a name does not show on any tool, call the sheriff and ask. Small county agencies often know faster than the public feed updates.