Search Garland County Released Inmates

Garland County runs one of the biggest modern jails in Arkansas. The Garland County Detention Center sits on a 57-acre campus in Hot Springs and opened in 2015. Sheriff Mike McCormick and his staff post a live online roster that covers current inmates plus those who left custody in the last 48 hours. This page shows how to use the sheriff's roster, the state prison search, and CourtConnect to track Garland County released inmates. It also covers visitation, mail, and FOIA steps for Hot Springs arrests.

Where to Find Garland County Released Inmates

The Garland County Sheriff's Office is the main source for Garland County released inmates. The sheriff sits at 525 Ouachita Avenue in Hot Springs and can be reached at (501) 622-3660. The website hosts the live inmate roster and links to the detention center data. Each record shows the inmate name, charge, booking date, arrest details, bond amount, court dates, and mugshot. Days incarcerated display next to each entry so you can see how long a person has been held.

The screenshot above shows the Garland County Sheriff's Office home page. From there you can jump to the roster, the warrants page, and the tax and assessor sections. For state prison records, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Population tool. The ADC tool tracks anyone who moved from the Garland County jail to a state prison unit.

Court filings and disposition data come from the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect portal. Search by name or case ID for felony, civil, and probate files from Garland County Circuit Court.

Garland County Detention Center

The detention center sits at 3564 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Phone is (501) 651-7804. Chief Deputy of Corrections Steven Elrod runs the facility. His direct line is 501-651-7801. The building opened in 2015 and covers 168,000 square feet. That makes it the largest government building in Garland County. The campus covers 57 acres and holds eight housing units plus an alternative sentencing unit, a courtroom for video arraignments, a full-service kitchen, and a medical wing with 24/7 nursing.

The facility also offers GED prep, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling. Classification runs on a four-level scale. Level 1 is minimum security and covers work release eligible inmates. Level 2 is medium and holds general population. Level 3 is maximum and houses high-risk detainees. Level 4 covers protective custody and medical isolation. Work release inmates pay $15 per day for room and board.

Booking covers prints, a photo, a health screen, and a risk check. Inmates at the facility include pretrial felons, sentenced county inmates, and state inmates waiting for an ADC bed.

Garland County Jail Roster

The Garland County Sheriff's Office posts a live jail roster on its main site. The list splits current inmates from those released within the last 48 hours. That 48-hour list is the key tool for finding Garland County released inmates who just got out. Each row shows name, booking date, charge, bond, and mugshot. Click through for more detail including court dates.

If a name does not appear, the person may have been released without making the current page refresh, moved to state custody, or moved to a federal facility. Cross-check the ADC tool, VINELink, and CourtConnect. A roster drop usually means release on bond, release on own recognizance, or transfer.

• Full name or last name
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate booking date

Court Records for Garland County Inmates

Garland County Circuit Clerk's Office sits at 501 Ouachita Avenue, Room 107, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone (501) 622-3380. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office keeps civil, criminal, and probate case files. Online access runs through CourtConnect.

Search by case ID, name, or business name. The tool covers Garland County Circuit Court, District Court, and probate. Juvenile files are sealed. Certified copies must be pulled in person. Older case records from before 2009 may have details redacted under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. District courts in Hot Springs and the surrounding cities handle misdemeanors, civil claims up to $25,000, and traffic cases.

Garland County recorded 444 suspect arrests in 2023. Breakdown by crime: 4 murder, 2 kidnapping, 3 rape, 137 aggravated assault, 233 simple assault, and 64 intimidation.

Visitation at the Garland County Jail

The Garland County Detention Center uses video visitation and a mail system run by Smart Communications. Mail goes through a Florida scanning center. Send inmate mail to: Smart Communications / Garland Co. Det. Ctr., Inmate Name and Number, PO Box 9141, Seminole, FL 33775-9141. The scan system then uploads mail to the inmate's tablet. The MailGuard Tracker service costs $4.99 per month and shows real-time delivery and previews. Access lasts 90 days after the subscription ends.

Visits are booked through the facility. Attorney visits are free and run seven days a week. Clergy visits require pre-approval and run up to 30 minutes. Check in by phone before you drive over. Schedules change with staffing and facility needs.

Background Checks in Garland County

Statewide background tools cover Garland County records. The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. gives the public a $24.00 search with no consent step. The Arkansas State Police CBC handles consent-based state checks at $22.00 per name through the Information Network of Arkansas.

The state check drops to $11.00 for volunteers. National fingerprint checks run $13.00, or $11.00 for volunteers. See the ASP FAQ for what the results show. Paper mail-in requests run $25 using form ASP-122 to the ASP Identification Bureau.

FOIA in Garland County

Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. sets the rules for record requests. Agencies have three business days to respond. On-site inspection at the Garland County Sheriff's Office is free during business hours. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Fee waivers are possible for public interest requests like research or news.

Hours for FOIA review are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Typical records include arrest reports, booking logs, mugshots, dispatch calls, and release dates. Some items are exempt: active investigations, juvenile records, medical files, and personnel data. The Arkansas Attorney General site has FOIA guidance for both agencies and the public.

Parole and Victim Alerts

After state prison, Garland County parolees check in with the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC runs supervised release, drug court, and reentry programs. Parolees show up for scheduled meetings, submit to tests, and follow parole conditions. DCC data appears on the department's public tool under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145.

Crime victims can sign up for VINELink to get alerts on any Garland County inmate's release, transfer, escape, or court date. The service is free. Alerts go by phone, text, or email. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts handles court rule questions statewide.

Released Inmates Data in the Hot Springs Area

Garland County covers Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Mountain Pine, and several smaller communities. All arrests by Hot Springs Police, Arkansas State Police, and sheriff's deputies end up at the detention center on Albert Pike Road. That makes the sheriff's roster the go-to tool for most city-level questions. For city details, pick Hot Springs from the city list.

If a Hot Springs arrest does not show on the sheriff's roster, the person may have been released before the page refreshed. Try again in a few hours. For Garland County released inmates who moved to state custody, the ADC search takes over. For custody alerts, VINELink is the fallback.