Desha County Released Inmates

Desha County sits in southeast Arkansas with the county seat in Arkansas City. The Desha County Sheriff's Office handles the detention operations, but the county does not publish a live inmate roster online. Desha County released inmates records mostly come through phone calls to the sheriff, FOIA requests, and the state CourtConnect tool. This page walks through the direct contact path, the FOIA steps under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, and the state-level tools that track Desha County released inmates once they move into state custody or parole.

Where to Find Desha County Released Inmates

Desha County does not maintain a public online jail roster. To find a Desha County released inmate, call the sheriff's office directly at (870) 877-2327 or (870) 877-2580. The detention office number is (870) 382-6212. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody, was recently released, or was moved to another facility.

Arkansas CourtConnect holds partial court records for Desha County. Search the case by name on CourtConnect. The site covers circuit court filings where the county participates in the state system. For state prison data, use the ADC inmate search. For custody alerts, sign up on VINELink.

VINELink is a free statewide alert service for Arkansas county jails and state prisons, and it is the main online tool for Desha County released inmates status updates.

Desha County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Mitch Grant leads the Desha County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 604 President Street, Arkansas City, AR 71630. An alternate address in McGehee sits at 316 Robert S. Moore Avenue. Mailing address is PO Box 417, Arkansas City, AR 71630. Main phone (870) 877-2580 or (870) 877-2327. Fax (870) 877-3406. Chief Deputy Johnathan Byrd can be reached at (870) 377-7909.

Email the sheriff at sheriff@deshacounty.org. Email the Chief Deputy at j.byrde@deshacounty.org. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The sheriff's office does not run its own standalone jail in the traditional sense, so Desha County inmates may be held at Dumas or McGehee jail facilities.

Warrant Search and Public Terminal

For warrant searches in Desha County, go in person to the Desha County Sheriff's Office at 601 Main Street, Arkansas City, AR 71630. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office offers a Public Terminal for self-service searches. Call (870) 877-2327 to confirm hours.

Warrant types include arrest warrants, bench warrants, search warrants, and civil warrants. The sheriff's office also maintains arrest records for the county. Local police in Dumas and McGehee keep their own arrest logs for city-level incidents.

Desha County Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Desha County Circuit Clerk's office is at 407 Oak Street, McGehee, AR 71654. Phone (870) 222-4753. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clerk keeps court files tied to Desha County released inmates cases, from felony filings to probate and civil matters.

Online, Desha County has limited data on CourtConnect. Search for a specific case by name. If online data is missing, walk into the McGehee office for paper files. Certified copies cost a set fee. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts runs the statewide system.

FOIA Requests for Desha County

Desha County FOIA requests fall under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, part of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Submit written requests to the sheriff's office at 601 Main Street, Arkansas City, AR 71630. Include full legal name, date of birth, and the reason for the request.

A notarized signature is required if you request records on behalf of someone else. Reasonable copying fees apply. Processing typically takes several days to two weeks based on complexity. Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records. Active investigations, juvenile records, medical files, and personnel files are exempt.

Background Checks for Desha County Released Inmates

The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. is the no-consent option at $24.00 per search. The Arkansas State Police CBC tool covers consent-based checks at $22.00 per name. Volunteer rate drops to $11.00.

The ASP FAQ tells you what shows in a check. Arkansas felonies, covered misdemeanors, recent pending felony arrests, and sex offender status all appear. Dismissed cases, no contest pleas, and traffic records do not appear. For mail-in requests, use form ASP-122 with a $25 check.

Parole and Community Supervision

When a Desha County released inmate moves to parole, the file goes to the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. Main DCC number (501) 682-9510. The DCC page posts supervision data under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. That data covers aliases, latest photo, orders of protection, and programs completed.

The ADC inmate search holds state prison records for anyone sentenced out of Desha County. The tool covers inmates released or deceased in custody since 1982. Victims can sign up for free VINELink alerts on a Desha County inmate's custody status.

Desha County Facts and Filing Tips

Desha County was formed in 1838 and named for Captain Benjamin Desha of the War of 1812. The 2020 population was 11,395. The county seat is Arkansas City, with McGehee serving as a larger service center. The county sits on the Mississippi River in the southeast Delta region of the state.

Since no online roster is published, plan your search path. Call the sheriff first. Check CourtConnect. Use the ADC tool for state prison cases. Use VINELink for alerts. File a written FOIA if a specific record is needed. The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has the full handbook.

Dumas and McGehee Area Notes

Dumas and McGehee are the two main cities in Desha County. Both have local police departments that feed arrests into the county system. Since the county does not run one big central jail with a live roster, inmates may sit in different holding facilities based on space and gender.

Court records flow through the Circuit Clerk in McGehee. The sheriff's headquarters sits in Arkansas City. For Desha County released inmates data, the phone call to the sheriff is often faster than waiting on an online tool to update. Keep the name, date of birth, and approximate booking date handy when you call.

Booking and Bonding Without an Online Roster

Desha County's setup is different from most Arkansas counties. Without a live online roster, family members need a phone and a pen. Call the sheriff's office at (870) 877-2580 for a custody check. Ask which facility is holding the inmate, since Desha County inmates may sit at the Dumas city jail, the McGehee city jail, or a bed rented from a nearby county.

Bond info also comes by phone. The sheriff can share the charge list, bond amount, and the court date for a first appearance. Felony bonds wait for a Tenth Judicial Circuit judge. Misdemeanor bonds can be paid at the city court or the sheriff's office depending on the charging agency. Cash, surety through a licensed bail bond agent, and 10% bonds are all options depending on the judge's order.

Once the bond clears, the person joins the Desha County Released Inmates group, but that change does not show in a public database. A follow-up call or a VINELink alert is the only way to confirm release.

Nearby Counties and Re-Entry in the Delta

Desha County shares borders with Arkansas County, Lincoln County, Drew County, Ashley County, and Chicot County. Mississippi sits across the river. Warrants cross these county lines on a steady basis. The Tenth Judicial Circuit covers Desha along with Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Drew, so court files may link up.

Ex-inmates returning to Arkansas City, Dumas, and McGehee can reach the DCC field office covering the southeast Delta. Programs include job skills, substance abuse treatment, and GED prep. Sex offender registrants must report any address change to the sheriff within three business days, under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-909. The state offender search tracks Desha County addresses. Old cases may be sealed at the Desha County Circuit Clerk in McGehee under the 2013 sealing act.