Faulkner County Released Inmates

Faulkner County sits in the middle of Arkansas with a population near 125,106. The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office runs two detention units in Conway. Sheriff Tim Ryals heads the office, and Chief Deputy Chad Wooley supports daily ops. Faulkner County released inmates records show up on the sheriff's roster, on CourtConnect, and through the state ADC system. This page walks through the two jail units, the roster tools, the visit steps, the mail rules, and the FOIA steps for Faulkner County released inmates records.

Faulkner County Released Inmates Roster

The official roster lives on the sheriff's site. The current inmates list sorts by booking date. A 48 Hour Release section shows people released within the past 48 hours. Each record includes mugshot, charges, booking number, bond info, and status. Search by name is built in.

The main sheriff's page is at fcso.ar.gov. The site links to roster, warrants, most wanted, employment, and public services. The sheriff also publishes a Mobile Patrol App for current inmate info on a phone.

For prison data, use the ADC inmate search. For case files, use CourtConnect. For custody alerts, sign up on VINELink.

Faulkner County Jail Units

Faulkner County runs two detention units. Unit 1 is the Maximum Security unit at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034. Capacity is 118 adult males. Phone 501-450-4995. Unit 2 is the Booking unit at 500 S German Lane, Conway, AR 72034. Capacity is 218 males and 88 females, for 306 total beds. Phone 501-328-4160. Email Unit2@fcso.ar.gov.

Jail Administrator is Captain Chris Watkins. Email chris.watkins@fcso.ar.gov. Both units report to Sheriff Tim Ryals. Office hours for admin staff run Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

JailATM Visits and Dress Code

Visits use the JailATM system. Create an account at jailatm.com, verify email, add a payment method, search for the inmate, pick a time slot, and confirm. The onsite video visit is free once a week. Remote video visits run $7.50 per 15 minutes. Extra onsite visits cost $5.00 each.

Visitor dress code: no revealing clothing, no see-through materials, no tight clothing, no offensive language on clothing, no gang attire, no uniforms (except on-duty law enforcement), no sunglasses, and no hats. Follow the dress code or the visit may be turned away at the door.

Mail Procedures for Faulkner County

Legal mail goes to Inmate Name, 801 Locust St, Conway, AR 72034. Personal mail is scanned through JailATM. The mail address is JailATM.com - Faulkner County Jail, Inmate ID#, Inmate Full Name, 500 Amity Rd, Ste 5B PMB 53, Conway, AR 72032.

Mail restrictions: max 5 pages per letter, no packages, no Polaroid photos, no cash or checks, no stamps or stationery, no glitter, confetti, or stickers, and no perfume or scented items. Follow the rules or the mail is returned.

Property release happens on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 501-450-4995 to schedule. Bring valid ID. You must be on the inmate's approved list.

Faulkner County Court Records

The Faulkner County Circuit Clerk keeps court files in Conway. Online, CourtConnect is the tool. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. View case summaries and docket entries. Records cover cases from January 1, 2009 forward.

Felonies, probate, and civil cases over $25,000 go through Circuit Court. District Court handles misdemeanors and traffic. Older files may have content redacted online under Administrative Order 19. For Proof of Incarceration paperwork, visit Unit One. Cost is $2.00 (cash only). The paper shows dates of incarceration, signed by the jail administrator.

Background Checks for Faulkner County

Two state tools cover Faulkner County released inmates. The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. is the paid, no-consent option at $24.00 per search. The Arkansas State Police CBC tool is the consent-based option at $22.00 per name.

Volunteer rate is $11.00 on both state check and national fingerprint check. Regular national fingerprint checks run $13.00. The ASP FAQ spells out what appears in a check. Felonies, covered misdemeanors, recent pending felonies, and sex offender status all appear.

FOIA Requests in Faulkner County

The Arkansas FOIA runs the public records process. Public bodies have three working days to respond. Submit through official FCSO channels. The sheriff accepts Public Records Requests via the official website. The administration line is (501) 450-4914. The non-emergency line is (501) 328-5906.

Typical FOIA items: arrest reports, booking photos, 911 logs, and release dates. Exempt items: active investigations, juvenile records, medical files, and personnel data. The Arkansas Attorney General publishes the full handbook for FOIA rules.

ADC, Parole, and Alerts

When a Faulkner County released inmate moves to state prison, the file shifts to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The ADC inmate search covers state prisoners released or deceased since 1982. Filter by first name, last name, ADC number, gender, age, race, county, facility, and offense.

Parolees report to the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC page lists supervision data under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. Main DCC number (501) 682-9510. For free custody alerts, use VINELink. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts runs the statewide court systems.

Conway Area Search Tips

Conway is the county seat and the biggest city in Faulkner County. The University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College all sit in Conway. Student-related and campus arrests feed into the county detention units. Conway Police, Mayflower Police, Vilonia Police, and Arkansas State Police all book into the same system.

Start with the sheriff's roster for current inmates. Check the 48 Hour Release list for recent releases. Use CourtConnect for case data. Use the ADC search for state prison. Use VINELink for alerts. Each tool covers a different slice of the Faulkner County released inmates picture.

Booking Flow Between Unit 1 and Unit 2

Every new arrest in Faulkner County lands first at Unit 2 on South German Lane, the booking unit. Deputies process intake, take a photo and prints, run a medical screen, and post charges to the online roster. The person then waits for a first appearance at the Faulkner County District Court or a Twentieth Judicial Circuit judge.

Male inmates serving longer pretrial holds or classified for max security move to Unit 1 on Locust Street. Unit 1 holds 118 adult males. Female inmates stay at Unit 2 since that is where the 88 female beds sit. This split is why a search for a Faulkner County Released Inmate should check both units. A name posted as at Unit 2 may end up at Unit 1 after a few days.

Twentieth Judicial Circuit judges set felony bonds. The Conway District Court sets misdemeanor bonds. Bonds can be posted 24/7 with cash at Unit 2. Licensed bail bond agents can also post surety bonds on behalf of the person.

Nearby Counties and Re-Entry in Faulkner County

Faulkner County shares borders with Cleburne County, White County, Pulaski County, Perry County, Conway County, and Van Buren County. Warrants travel across these jails daily because Pulaski and Faulkner share metro-area traffic on I-40 and US 65.

Ex-inmates returning to Conway can reach the DCC field office on Prince Street. The office handles parole, probation, drug court, and transitional housing referrals. UCA and Hendrix both offer some re-entry academic support. Sex offender registrants must update the sheriff within three business days of any move, under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-909. The state offender search tracks Faulkner County addresses. Old cases can be sealed through a petition at the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk under the 2013 sealing act.