Izard County Released Inmates

Izard County sits in north-central Arkansas with Melbourne as the county seat. The Izard County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center at 300 Circle Drive. The facility was built in 2003 with a capacity of 34 inmates plus four state 309 inmates. The sheriff's online roster splits current inmates from those released in the past 48 hours. This page covers the roster, court records, visitation, and FOIA. Sheriff Charley Melton and Chief Deputy Steve Davidson run the office.

Where to Find Izard County Released Inmates

The Izard County Sheriff's Office is the main source for Izard County released inmates. The office runs the online roster and handles FOIA requests. Phone is 870-368-4203. Fax is 870-368-5226. Email the sheriff at cmelton@izardcountysheriff.org. Sheriff Charley Melton runs the office with Chief Deputy Steve Davidson. Jail Administrator Lt. Sherry Davidson runs the detention center.

The screenshot shows the Izard County Sheriff's Office home page. From there you can reach the roster, the most wanted list, and the visitation page. For state prison records, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Population tool. Anyone sentenced in Izard County and moved to state prison appears there.

Court filings and disposition data sit with the Izard County Circuit Clerk in Melbourne. Online case data runs through CourtConnect. For statewide roster aggregation, the Izard County listing appears at Arkansas Jail Roster.

Izard County Detention Center

The detention center sits at 300 Circle Drive, Melbourne, AR 72556. The facility was built in 2003. Capacity is 34 inmates plus four Arkansas Department of Corrections state 309 inmates. The state 309 program lets approved state inmates work at county facilities while serving part of their sentence. Bookings come from sheriff's deputies, Melbourne Police, Arkansas State Police, and smaller agencies operating in the county.

Booking covers a mugshot, prints, a health screen, and a security classification. Detainees include pretrial felons, sentenced county inmates, and state 309 inmates. The sheriff's office publishes a weekly incarceration report with names, ages, locations, warrants, and arrest dates. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The image above is from the Arkansas Jail Roster page for Izard County. It mirrors the sheriff's roster data and can serve as a backup if the sheriff's site is slow. The entry page shows current inmates and 48-hour release data.

Izard County Jail Roster Online

The online Izard County jail roster splits current inmates from those released in the past 48 hours. Each record shows a mugshot, name, arrest info, charges, booking info, and bond information. The sheriff also keeps a most wanted roster with wanted offenders' details. Both rosters live on the sheriff's website.

If a name drops off the roster, the person may have been released on bond, released on own recognizance, transferred, or moved to state custody. Use the ADC tool for state prison status. Use VINELink for custody alerts. For a closed case review, CourtConnect shows the final disposition.

• Full name or last name
• Date of birth if known
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Visitation at the Izard County Jail

Visitation runs Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Visits must be scheduled by 5 PM the previous Wednesday. Call 870-368-4203 to reserve a time slot. Each inmate is allowed one 15-minute visit per week. Up to four visitors may attend one session. Each visitor must have a valid photo ID.

Dress code applies to every visit. Contraband rules cover bags, phones, and any item brought into the facility. Attorney visits run on a separate schedule and are free. Clergy visits need pre-approval. Check in by phone before you drive over if you need to confirm the current policy.

Court Records for Izard County Inmates

Izard County Circuit Court sits at 100 Court Square, Melbourne, AR 72556. Phone is (870) 368-4316. Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil cases exceeding $25,000. It handles felony criminal cases, domestic relations, probate, and appeals. District Court handles misdemeanor cases and civil matters under $25,000. Online access runs through CourtConnect.

Search CourtConnect by case ID, person name, or business name. The results show filing dates, docket entries, court dates, and final orders. Juvenile records are sealed. Certified copies need an in-person visit or a written request. The Recorder's Office at 100 Court Square keeps land records; phone (870) 368-4280. For older cases from before 2009, some data may be redacted online.

Background Checks in Izard County

The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. is the public-access tool. Each search costs $24.00. No consent is needed. The Arkansas State Police CBC system runs 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 are $13.00 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 in Izard County

Izard County Sheriff's Office records are public under Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Copies are available for a nominal fee. Requests should be written and should describe the records sought with full contact information. Requests may be submitted online, in person, by mail, or fax. Processing time is typically 3 to 7 business days unless complex or voluminous. Arkansas FOIA requires a response within three business days.

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

Parole and Victim Alerts

Izard County parolees check in with the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC runs parole, probation, and drug court programs across the state. Each parolee follows conditions set by the parole board. Drug tests, check-ins, and job requirements are standard. DCC data appears on its public tool under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145.

Crime victims can get alerts at VINELink. The service is free. Alerts cover release, transfer, escape, and court date from Izard County jail and Arkansas state prisons. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts answers CourtConnect and court rule questions.

Released Inmates Data in the Melbourne Area

Izard County covers Melbourne, Calico Rock, Horseshoe Bend, Oxford, Pineville, and Mount Pleasant. Arrests by Melbourne Police, Calico Rock Police, Horseshoe Bend Police, Arkansas State Police, and sheriff's deputies all run through the Izard County Detention Center on Circle Drive. The sheriff's roster is the central tool for all of them.

The county borders Fulton County, Sharp County, Independence County, Stone County, and Baxter County. Each one has its own sheriff's office. If the arrest happened in a neighboring county, check that county's roster first. VINELink and the ADC tool provide statewide fallback when the Izard County roster comes back empty.