Jefferson County Released Inmates

Jefferson County runs the W.C. Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center in Pine Bluff. The 304-bed facility opened in 2007 and holds male offenders pretrial and post-conviction. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posts a searchable inmate list online and takes FOIA requests through a public NextRequest portal. This page covers the roster, the court system, FOIA, and the state tools for released inmates from Jefferson County.

Where to Find Jefferson County Released Inmates

The first stop is the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office online inmate search. The sheriff posts a live list with name, age, race, sex, address, arrest date, charges, mugshot, booking number, bail amount, and a release date field once the case moves through. A third-party mirror at statecourts.org pulls the same feed and sometimes loads faster.

For state prison data, the Arkansas Department of Corrections search is the tool. Pine Bluff is home to several ADC units, including the Cummins and Tucker facilities nearby, but the ADC search covers every state inmate regardless of where they are housed. For custody alerts on a release, transfer, or escape, sign up at VINELink.

Court records run through the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk at 101 E. Barraque St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Online case data lives on Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect for filings since May 15, 2019. Older files may need an in-person request at the clerk's office.

W.C. Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center

The jail sits at 300 E. 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The main phone is 870-541-4620. The detention center is medium security and holds male offenders for Arkansas state and federal cases. The 304-bed capacity handles pretrial detainees, sentenced county inmates, and state holds waiting for an ADC bed. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. heads the office.

Arrests feed into the jail from the sheriff's deputies, the Pine Bluff Police Department, White Hall Police, Altheimer Police, Redfield Police, and Arkansas State Police. University of Arkansas Pine Bluff police also book through the county. Federal cases sit on a separate track through the U.S. Marshals, but some federal holds share bed space at Dub Brassell under a boarding agreement.

Visiting hours run Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. The inmate must place a visitor on the approved list first. Video visitation runs through HomeWAV. On-site kiosks sit in the jail lobby. Remote visits work from any device with a camera. Cost runs $0.50 per minute. The maximum visit is 30 minutes.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff's office handles county-wide law enforcement, court security, civil process, and the detention center. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. leads the office. Jefferson County recorded 1,280 total arrests in 2023 under ACIC data, with 1,103 adult arrests and 374 juvenile arrests. The county covers Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Wabbaseka, and Humphrey.

The sheriff's public records portal uses NextRequest. That tool handles online FOIA submissions for arrest reports, release dates, mugshots, case reports, body-worn camera footage, and detention documents. The portal tracks each request in a dashboard and posts responses in the same thread. Arkansas law sets a three business day response window.

Jefferson County Court Records

Jefferson County Circuit Court at 101 E. Barraque St. handles felony cases, civil cases over $25,000, and probate. District court covers misdemeanors, small civil matters, and traffic. The Circuit Clerk keeps the case file. CourtConnect carries records since May 15, 2019 and is the fastest online tool. For older files, request at the clerk's office in person or by mail.

Fine payments go through paygov.us for most Jefferson County cases. Certified copies carry the court seal and run about $5.00 each. Plain copies run about $0.25 per page. Land records, deeds, and mortgages also live with the Circuit Clerk. Juvenile records do not show up on CourtConnect and need a separate clerk review before any release.

Mail, Commissary, and Inmate Services

Personal mail uses TextBehind. The address is Inmate Name and Number, Jefferson County Adult Detention Center, AR, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. The vendor scans each letter and sends it to the inmate's tablet. Photos cost $1.00 each. Cards cost $2.00. Drawings and artwork cost $3.00. Standard letters go through at no cost.

Legal mail from an attorney uses a separate address. Send it to Detainee's First and Last Name, 300 East 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. That mail does not get scanned. Commissary runs through TigerDeposit at tigerdeposit.com. The minimum deposit is $10.00, the max is $200.00, and the fee is $3.95. Orders go in Tuesday and Friday with delivery in 24 to 48 hours.

Background Checks for Jefferson County

Two state systems cover Jefferson County arrest history. The ARCH system is the public-access path. Each search is $24.00 and runs through the Information Network of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police CBC system is the consent-based path. State checks cost $22.00, or $11.00 for volunteers. Fingerprint-based FBI checks run $13.00, or $11.00 for volunteers.

See the ASP background check FAQ for what shows up on a report. Paper mail-in checks cost $25 with form ASP-122. Make the check payable to the Arkansas State Police. Mail to 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Online checks turn around in hours; paper requests take two to four weeks.

FOIA Requests to Jefferson County

The Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. covers arrest records, jail rosters, and most police reports. Agencies have three business days to respond. The sheriff uses the NextRequest portal for incoming requests. The Circuit Clerk handles court records through a separate process, usually in person at the courthouse.

A typical Jefferson County FOIA asks for mugshots, arrest and release dates, case reports, or body-camera footage. Exempt items include active investigations, juvenile records, personnel files, and medical data. Copy fees run $0.25 per page. The Arkansas Attorney General publishes a FOIA handbook that walks through the steps. Appeals go through the Jefferson County Circuit Court.

Parole and Community Correction for Pine Bluff

People released from state prison to Jefferson County often report to a parole officer with the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The main DCC line is (501) 682-9510. Pine Bluff hosts a DCC parole office that covers the southeast district. Parole officers set appointment days, drug test schedules, and conditions of release.

VINELink alerts fire when a Jefferson County inmate is released, moved, or escapes. The service works for both county jail and state prison custody. Register once and add more names later. Alerts arrive by phone, text, email, or TTY. Crime victims and the general public can both use VINELink at no cost.

Released Inmates Data in the Pine Bluff Area

Jefferson County covers Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Wabbaseka, and several smaller communities. All their city police arrests run through the county jail at 300 E. 2nd Avenue. That makes the county roster the one-stop tool for most city-level Jefferson County questions. If a name drops off the county roster, check ADC for state custody or VINELink for a fresh release alert.

Neighboring counties often share records when a case crosses lines. Check Lincoln County, Cleveland County, Arkansas County, and Grant County when Jefferson does not have the booking you need. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts can also help sort out which judicial circuit holds the case.