Howard County Released Inmates

Howard County sits in southwestern Arkansas with Nashville as the county seat. The Howard County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center at 101 Isaac Perkins Blvd in Nashville. The facility opened in 1993. Howard County released inmates records sit on the sheriff's online roster, which covers current inmates and those released in the past 48 hours. This page walks through the roster, court records, visitation, and FOIA steps. Sheriff Bryan McJunkins and Chief Deputy Joey Davis run the office.

Where to Find Howard County Released Inmates

The Howard County Inmate Roster is the main source for current jail data. The sheriff's office can be reached at 870-845-2626 or by email at info@howardcountysheriffar.com. The online roster shows current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours. Each entry lists the inmate name, booking number, booking date, charges, and mugshot. Records are paginated with multiple pages of results, so use the search to narrow results.

The screenshot shows the Howard County roster page. From the roster you can click a name for more detail. For state prison status, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Population tool. Anyone sentenced in Howard County and moved to state prison shows up there. For statewide case data, the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system is the main tool.

Jail Administrator Jana Tallant manages day-to-day operations at the detention center. Staff includes eleven jailers and dispatchers plus one food-service employee.

Howard County Detention Center

The detention center sits at 101 Isaac Perkins Blvd, Nashville, AR 71852. The facility opened in 1993. It holds both male and female offenders. Booking covers a mugshot, prints, a health screen, and a security classification. Intake comes from Nashville Police, Dierks Police, Arkansas State Police, and sheriff's deputies working in Howard County.

The facility is listed in the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association portal with basic facility data. Record data includes state identification numbers, offenses, custody dates, and release dates. All of it ties into the Arkansas Crime Information Center database system. The sheriff's office keeps a most wanted roster on the site with names and charges.

Howard County Jail Roster Online

The online roster at howardcountysheriffar.com/roster.php splits current inmates from those released in the past 48 hours. That 48-hour list is the quickest path for Howard County released inmates lookups. Click the roster link on the sheriff's site. Each record shows a name, booking number, booking date, charges, and mugshot. Use the pagination controls to move through the full list.

If a name drops off, the person may have bonded out, been released on own recognizance, or been moved to another agency. Use the ADC tool for state custody status. Use VINELink for release alerts. The sheriff can answer by phone at 870-845-2626 during business hours.

• Full name or last name
• Booking number if known
• Rough arrest date

Visitation at the Howard County Jail

Visitation runs Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Inmates schedule their visits on tablets. Visitors arrive at the video visitation kiosk five minutes before the scheduled time. The facility uses video visits for most sessions. Attorney visits are free and run on a separate schedule.

The jail houses both male and female offenders. Dress code and ID rules apply to every visit. Call the sheriff's office at 870-845-2626 for the current policy on approved visitors, commissary deposits, and mail. Rules change based on staffing and facility needs.

Court Records for Howard County Inmates

Howard County Circuit Court is in Nashville. The Circuit Clerk keeps case files. Felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, probate, and domestic relations run through Circuit Court. District Court handles misdemeanors and civil matters up to $25,000. Online access runs through CourtConnect. Search by case ID, person name, or business name.

Juvenile records are sealed. Certified copies need an in-person visit or a written request. Fees vary by copy type. For older case files from before 2009, some data may be redacted online under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts handles public access policy and court rule updates.

Background Checks in Howard County

The ARCH system covers public-access criminal history checks under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. Each search costs $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 checks drop to $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. Paper mail-in requests cost $25 on form ASP-122 to the ASP Identification Bureau.

FOIA Requests in Howard County

Arkansas FOIA applies to Howard County records. The law sits at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to the sheriff's office at (870) 845-2626 or info@howardcountysheriffar.com. Nominal copying fees may apply, typically $0.25 per page. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Typical records include arrest reports, booking photos, dispatch calls, release dates, and incident reports. Exempt items include active investigations, juvenile records, personnel files, and medical data. The Arkansas Attorney General has FOIA guidance. Appeals to a denial go to Howard County Circuit Court.

Parole and Victim Alerts

Howard County parolees check in with the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC runs parole, probation, and drug court. Each parolee follows conditions set by the parole board. Drug tests, check-ins, and job requirements are standard. The department posts some public data under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145.

Crime victims can sign up for VINELink. The service is free and covers Howard County jail and Arkansas state prisons. Alerts trigger on release, transfer, escape, and court date. Phone, text, email, and TTY options are all free.

Released Inmates Data in the Nashville Area

Howard County covers Nashville, Dierks, Mineral Springs, Tollette, and Umpire. Arrests by Nashville Police, Dierks Police, Arkansas State Police, and sheriff's deputies go to the detention center on Isaac Perkins Blvd. The sheriff's roster is the central tool for all of them. For a city-specific view, use the city page when available.

The county borders Pike County, Sevier County, Hempstead County, Little River County, and Polk County. Each one runs its own jail and sheriff. If the arrest happened in a neighboring county, check that county's roster. VINELink is the fallback that ties the whole state together for custody alerts.