Grant County Released Inmates

Grant County sits in central Arkansas with Sheridan as the county seat. The sheriff's office and county jail run out of Sheridan. Grant County released inmates records are not posted on a live online roster, which means the sheriff, state databases, and CourtConnect do most of the work. This page walks through each tool for a Grant County release check. It also shows how to use the Arkansas Department of Corrections tool, file a FOIA request, and set up VINELink alerts when a custody change is made.

Where to Find Grant County Released Inmates

The Grant County Sheriff's Office in Sheridan is the first stop. The main line is 870-942-2101 and the office handles booking, holds, and release calls. There is no dedicated sheriff website with a live public jail roster, so a phone call is often the quickest path. Dispatch can confirm if a person is still in custody, the bond, and the court date. Records staff can pull a booking log under FOIA for a small copy fee.

For state prison data, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Population tool. The ADC tool covers anyone sentenced in Grant County and moved to state prison. Results include ADC number, facility, sentence length, and projected release date. For statewide case data, the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system lists Grant County court filings. The tool has limited participation for Grant County, but district court cases are there.

VINELink is the backstop for release alerts. The screenshot shows the VINELink home page. Sign up once and the system sends alerts when a Grant County inmate's custody status changes. Alerts cover release, transfer, escape, and court dates. Phone, text, email, and TTY options are all free.

Grant County Jail and Sheriff's Office

The Grant County Jail sits in Sheridan and is run by the sheriff's office. The facility books people arrested by county deputies, Sheridan Police, and other agencies operating in the area. Since the county does not post a public web roster, the sheriff is the direct source for a current inmate check. Call 870-942-2101 for help.

Records staff keep the booking log, release log, and dispatch records. The office also maintains a sex offender registry per Arkansas law. Arrest and release reports are open to the public under FOIA, though some items are held back if an active case is on file.

Court Records for Grant County Inmates

Grant County Circuit Court in Sheridan is the office of record for felony case filings, civil cases over $25,000, probate, and juvenile matters. The Circuit Clerk keeps the paper files and handles in-person requests. Online access runs through CourtConnect. Grant County is listed in the system with limited participation, so some case types may not show up. District Court records are available for the county.

Search CourtConnect by case ID, person name, or business name. The results show filing date, docket entries, court dates, and final orders for most cases. Juvenile records are sealed under Arkansas law. For certified copies, go to the Grant County courthouse in Sheridan or send a written request to the clerk. Fees vary by copy type.

FOIA Requests in Grant County

Arkansas FOIA is codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies have three business days to respond. The Grant County Sheriff's Office takes FOIA requests by phone, mail, or in person. There is no standard form. The request should name the record, give a date or date range, and include contact info.

Typical records include arrest reports, booking logs, mugshots, dispatch calls, and release dates. Exempt items include active investigations, grand jury records, personnel files, juvenile records, and medical files. Copy fees are small, usually $0.25 per page. Appeals to a denial go through Grant County Circuit Court.

• Full name of the Grant County inmate
• Arrest date or rough date range
• Record type (arrest, release, booking photo)

Background Checks for Grant County Records

The ARCH system covers public-access criminal history checks under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. Each search is $24.00. No consent is needed. The Arkansas State Police CBC handles consent-based state checks at $22.00 per Arkansas name through the Information Network of Arkansas.

Volunteer state checks are $11.00. National fingerprint checks run $13.00 for paid work or $11.00 for volunteers. See the ASP FAQ for what the results show and what they do not. Paper mail-in requests cost $25 on form ASP-122 to the ASP Identification Bureau.

Parole and Community Correction

Grant County residents released from state prison report to a local parole officer under the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC runs parole, probation, drug court, and reentry programs across the state. Each parolee has a set check-in schedule and parole conditions set by the board.

The DCC also shares some data to the public under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. The file can include the parolee's name, aliases, most recent photo, and any programs completed. The Arkansas Attorney General site has FOIA guidance for the public and for agencies. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts handles court rule questions and public access policy.

Released Inmates Data in the Sheridan Area

Grant County sits along I-530 with Sheridan as the only incorporated city of note. The sheriff's deputies cover rural parts of the county, and Sheridan Police cover city calls. All arrests from both agencies run through the county jail. That keeps the check simple. Call the sheriff, check the ADC tool, and cross-reference with CourtConnect.

Grant County borders Saline County, Jefferson County, and Hot Spring County. If a person was arrested in a border county, check that county's roster. VINELink pulls data from all Arkansas jails and state prisons, which is why it is the best all-in-one fallback for Grant County released inmates and surrounding areas.

Booking and Bonding in Grant County

Arrests in Sheridan and the rural parts of Grant County move through the county jail intake. The booking process takes prints, a photo, a medical screen, and a charge sheet. Since the county does not post a public online roster, family must call (870) 942-2101 for a status check. The dispatcher pulls the record and shares the bond amount and the court date.

Most misdemeanor bonds can be paid at the jail in cash or through a licensed bail bond agent. Felony bonds wait for a Seventh Judicial Circuit judge to set the amount at a first appearance. 10% bonds paid directly to the Circuit Clerk are another option when a judge allows. Once bond posts, the person joins the Grant County Released Inmates pool, but the update is private. A VINELink alert is the best way to catch the release.

Grant County shares the Seventh Judicial Circuit with Hot Spring County. That means felony files may cross between the two county clerks when a defendant has open cases in both.

Nearby Counties and Re-Entry Help

Grant County shares borders with Saline County, Pulaski County, Jefferson County, Cleveland County, Dallas County, and Hot Spring County. Warrants cross these borders on a steady basis because Grant sits so close to Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

Ex-inmates returning to Sheridan can reach the DCC field office covering south-central Arkansas. Programs include job help, drug treatment, and GED prep. Call (501) 682-9510 for the local office. Sex offender registrants must report any address change to the sheriff within three business days of the move, under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-909. The state offender search covers Grant County addresses. Old cases may be sealed at the Grant County Circuit Clerk by filing a petition under the 2013 sealing act.