Lee County Released Inmates

Lee County operates a medium-security jail in Marianna, run by Sheriff Ocie L. Banks. The jail houses males only and tracks release dates, bond amounts, court dates, and sentence length. Inmate data moves through the sheriff's office or through jail lookup portals. Court filings are in Arkansas CourtConnect. Lee County has one of the higher jail incarceration rates in Arkansas. This page shows how to search Lee County released inmates records and who to call when the search comes back empty.

Where to Find Lee County Released Inmates

Start with the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 15 East Chestnut, Marianna, AR 72360. Phone (870) 295-7775 or (870) 295-7777. The sheriff runs the jail and keeps the inmate roster. You can ask for current custody status, bond info, court dates, release dates, and arrest details. Mugshots are part of most booking records.

For court filings, use Arkansas CourtConnect. Type a name and pick Lee County. You will see the case ID, charge list, hearing dates, plea, and sentence. For certified copies, go in person to the Lee County Courthouse or send a mail request with the right fee. For state prison data, the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers people moved from county to state custody.

VINELink is the backstop for release alerts. Crime victims sign up at vinelink.com and pick how to receive alerts: phone, text, email, or TTY.

Lee County Jail in Marianna

The Lee County Jail is located at 15 East Chestnut in Marianna. Phone (870) 295-7775. Fax numbers (870) 295-7766 and (870) 295-7735. The facility is medium security and houses males only. It is a county jail, not a state prison. Inmates sentenced up to 24 months can serve the full term here. Anything longer typically goes to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

For state-level inmate data tied to Lee County releases, the ADC inmate search is the go-to tool. A screenshot of the state tool is shown below.

Inmate search data from the jail includes release date, roster position, arrest info, court date, probation sentence, current location, and bond info. Mugshots are usually part of the record. Telephone service for inmates runs through Global Tel Link (GTL) under the ConnectNetwork brand. Commissary and visiting info is handled at the jail.

Lee County is often noted for having the highest jail incarceration rate in Arkansas. That means the roster can be long even though the county is small. A full name and date of birth helps a lot when searching. A partial name match can work if the spelling is uncertain.

Sheriff's Office Contact and Inmate Services

Sheriff Ocie L. Banks heads the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Staff can answer basic custody questions at (870) 295-7775. The office email on file for records is courtneybaker@monroecounty.gov, which is shared with Monroe County for some filings. Written FOIA requests are best because they create a record of the ask.

Deputies book in arrests from local police, state police, and the sheriff's own patrol. All bookings run through Marianna. For inmate mail, packages need the inmate's full name and booking number. Money can be put on accounts for phone calls and commissary. Call the jail for the current rules before you send anything.

Court Records for Lee County Inmates

Lee County Circuit Court sits in Marianna and handles felony cases. District court handles misdemeanors and civil matters under $25,000. Free online access goes through CourtConnect. Fees apply for certified copies. In-person requests can go to the Lee County Courthouse. Mail requests also work if you include the correct fee and a self-addressed envelope.

Records created before 2009 may have redacted information online. For the full file, go in person. Dockets, charging documents, pleas, sentences, and probation orders are on file for most modern cases. Sealed or expunged records do not show up without a court order. Juvenile records are not public.

State Prison Data and Parole

When a Lee County inmate gets a sentence longer than 24 months, the person is usually moved to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The ADC inmate search shows current unit, admit date, and sentence length. It does not list county jail detainees. Use the sheriff for those.

People released on parole report to a local officer through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC posts policies and regional office contacts. Crime victims who want alerts on a Lee County inmate's release, transfer, or court date can sign up at VINELink. The tool is free and works for county jails and state prisons alike.

Background Checks in Lee County

The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. offers public background checks with no consent step. Each search is $24.00. ARCH reports only Arkansas conviction data. It does not show out-of-state records or federal cases.

For consent-based checks, the Arkansas State Police CBC system costs $22.00 per Arkansas name. Volunteers pay $11.00. National fingerprint checks are $13.00, or $11.00 for volunteers. The ASP FAQ explains what shows and what does not. Paper applications use form ASP-122.

FOIA Requests to the Lee County Sheriff

The Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. applies to Lee County. Agencies have three business days to respond. Requests to the sheriff's office go to 15 East Chestnut, Marianna, AR 72360. Phone (870) 295-7775. Written, verbal, email, fax, or in-person requests all work.

Common requests cover arrest reports, mugshots, release dates, and jail logs. Copies carry a small per-page fee. Arkansas law does not allow fee waivers. A negligent FOIA violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Appeals go to Lee County Circuit Court. Exemptions cover active investigations, personnel records, medical files, and juvenile data.

Released Inmates Across the Arkansas Delta

Lee County is part of the Arkansas Delta region. Nearby counties include Phillips, St. Francis, Monroe, Crittenden, and Cross. Each runs its own jail and keeps its own roster. If a Lee County arrest is not in the Lee County jail roster, the person may have been transferred to another nearby facility for holding.

For released inmates who have moved to state custody, the ADC tool takes over. For court outcomes, CourtConnect is the path. For custody alerts, VINELink is free and automatic. Between the sheriff, the ADC, CourtConnect, and VINELink, most Lee County released inmates can be located in a few minutes.

Booking Process at the Lee County Jail

After an arrest in Marianna or elsewhere in Lee County, the person is brought to 15 East Chestnut for booking. Jail staff log the name, date of birth, and arresting agency. A mugshot is taken at intake. Fingerprints go out to the Arkansas Crime Information Center and the FBI. Next comes a pat search and a medical screen. Property is logged and stored until release.

First appearance in Lee County District Court usually happens within 48 hours. The judge sets bond, reads the charges, and appoints counsel if needed. If the bond is paid, the person is released with a court date. If not, the person stays in the jail until the next hearing. Men arrested in Lee County are held on site. Women and juveniles are typically transferred out since the Marianna jail houses male adults only.

Family can call the jail at (870) 295-7775 to confirm a booking. Ask for the booking number before any visit. Lee County does not post a public roster online, so a phone call is often the only way to get current custody info.

Bonding Out of the Lee County Jail

Bonds in Lee County can be cash, surety through a licensed bail bondsman, or a property bond tied to Lee County real estate. The judge sets the amount at first appearance. For misdemeanors the bond can be a few hundred dollars. For serious felonies it can run to six figures or more.

Bail bondsmen in the Marianna area typically charge 10% of the total bond as a non-refundable fee. The Arkansas Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board keeps a public list of licensed agents. Once bond is posted, release usually takes a few hours. Released inmates leave with a written court date and any conditions the judge set, such as no contact orders or GPS monitoring.

For release alerts after bonding out or after a sentence ends, sign up with VINELink. The service is the same one used statewide and covers Lee County inmates moved to ADC custody too.