Little River County Released Inmates

Little River County handles jail records through the sheriff's office in Ashdown. Sheriff Bobby Walraven leads the office, which serves as both law enforcement and county tax collector. There is no online inmate roster at this time, so current custody questions go through phone or in-person requests. Court filings are in Arkansas CourtConnect. State prison data goes through the Arkansas Department of Corrections. This page tells you exactly who to call and where to go for Little River County released inmates records.

Where to Find Little River County Released Inmates

Start with the Little River County Sheriff's Office at 351 N. Second St., Suite 2, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone (870) 898-5115. Fax (870) 898-7260. The sheriff is Bobby Walraven, and Chief Deputy is Bradley Stevens. The office handles patrol, jail operations, and tax collection. Records requests and custody questions go through the main line or by email to bwalraven@lrcounty.com.

For court data, Arkansas CourtConnect covers circuit court and district court filings. Type a name and pick Little River County. You will get case IDs, charge lists, hearing dates, and sentences. For certified copies, go to the circuit clerk. For state prison data, the ADC inmate search is the go-to tool.

No online roster is listed for the county at this time. Phone contact or a written FOIA request is the main path for current inmate details.

Little River County Sheriff's Office in Ashdown

The sheriff's office is at 351 N. Second St., Suite 2, in Ashdown. The main site covers law enforcement, tax collection, and county info, shown below.

County Judge Larry Cowling runs the county's executive side from (870) 898-7202. The sheriff's office stays open weekdays for in-person requests. Phone calls also work for basic custody info. Keep a case name or booking date handy. Mail requests go to the main sheriff's address. Include a return envelope and the correct fee.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-41-502, the sheriff has custody of the county jail. That means the sheriff's office is the office of record for jail bookings, releases, and transfers.

Little River County Jail Contact Info

The jail operates out of two addresses. The north district address is 351 N. Second St., Suite 2, in Ashdown. Phone (870) 762-2243. The south district uses 312 S. College St., Stuttgart, AR 72160. Phone (870) 659-2060. No separate jail website was identified. Call first to confirm which location holds the person you are looking for.

The jail handles pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Anyone with a sentence longer than the county limit typically moves to state prison. The sheriff's deputies book people in from local police, state police, and deputies on patrol. Visitation rules and inmate mail policies are set by the jail. Call before you drive over.

Circuit Clerk and Court Records

The Little River County Circuit Clerk is Lauren Abney. The office is at 351 N. Second St., Suite 5, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone (870) 898-7212. Fax (870) 898-5783. The clerk maintains circuit court files, judgment entries, and civil case records. Arkansas CourtConnect covers most modern filings online. Certified copies carry a per-page fee.

Circuit court handles felony cases and civil matters over $25,000. District court handles misdemeanors and smaller civil cases. Records made before 2009 may have some redacted info online. If you need the full file, ask in person. Sealed and juvenile records are not public without a court order. Mail requests work if you include the right fee and a self-addressed envelope.

State Prison Data and Parole

Once a Little River County inmate is transferred to state prison, the Arkansas Department of Corrections takes over. The ADC inmate search is free and shows current unit, admit date, sentence, and release date if set. It does not list county jail detainees. Use the sheriff for those.

People released on parole often report to a local officer through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC publishes policies and contacts. Crime victims can register at VINELink for alerts on a Little River County inmate. Alerts go out by phone, text, email, or TTY any time custody status changes.

Background Checks That Cover Little River County

Two state systems pull Little River County records. The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. lets the public buy a criminal history check with no consent step. Each search costs $24.00. ARCH reports only Arkansas conviction data.

The Arkansas State Police CBC system handles consent-based checks at $22.00 per Arkansas name. Volunteers pay $11.00. National fingerprint checks run $13.00, or $11.00 for volunteers. The ASP FAQ spells out what shows up and what does not. Paper applications go through form ASP-122.

FOIA Requests in Little River County

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. applies to Little River County. Agencies have three business days to respond. Requests go to the sheriff's office at 351 N. Second St., Suite 2, in Ashdown. Phone (870) 898-5115. Email bwalraven@lrcounty.com. There is no online request portal at this time, so mail, phone, or email works best.

Common asks include arrest reports, booking logs, mugshots, and release dates. Copies run a small per-page fee. Arkansas law does not allow fee waivers. A negligent FOIA violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Appeals are filed in the county's circuit court. Exemptions include active investigations, juvenile files, personnel data, and medical records.

Released Inmates in Southwest Arkansas

Little River County is in the far southwest corner of Arkansas. Nearby counties include Miller, Hempstead, Sevier, and Howard. The Oklahoma and Texas state lines are close. Some releases may cross those lines into federal custody or into neighboring state systems. In those cases, you may need to contact those jurisdictions too.

For Little River County released inmates, the sheriff's office is the main source. The circuit clerk holds the court record. ADC covers state prison. VINELink handles alerts. Between the four, most custody questions can be answered in a few calls.

Booking and Release at the Ashdown Jail

An arrest in Little River County almost always starts at the Ashdown jail. Booking staff pull a mugshot, take prints, and run the name through ACIC and NCIC. Property goes into a sealed bag. A medical check and mental health screen follow. First court appearance for most detainees is within 48 hours in Little River County District Court or Circuit Court. The judge sets bond and reads the charges.

Release can happen on a cash bond, a surety bond through a licensed bondsman, a property bond backed by Little River County real estate, or on own recognizance for minor charges. Released inmates leave with a paper court date and any conditions the court ordered. For felony sentences, the transfer to the Arkansas Department of Corrections may take weeks. Family can track the move on the ADC inmate search once the person has an ADC number.

Re-Entry for Little River County Released Inmates

People coming back to Ashdown, Foreman, or Wilton after a state prison stay typically report to a parole officer through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. Area 6 offices cover the southwest part of the state. The officer sets a schedule for visits, drug tests, and any required programs. Missed visits can lead back to jail on a technical violation.

Local re-entry help in Little River County is thin. The public library in Ashdown keeps a list of job leads. Churches in the county sometimes run food pantries and housing help. For sex offender status, the Arkansas State Police registry maps offenders to Little River County addresses. Victims can use VINELink to track a release or transfer by phone, text, or email.