Perry County Released Inmates

Perry County sits in central Arkansas with Perryville as the county seat. Sheriff Ricky Jones runs the sheriff's office and the detention center at 511 Aplin Ave. The sheriff does not post a public online jail roster, so a phone call to 501-889-2333 is the fastest path to check a current hold or look up Perry County released inmates. State systems and the circuit clerk fill in the rest. This page walks through the sheriff's office, the court side, and the state tools that can help when the local data is thin.

Where to Find Perry County Released Inmates

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is the first stop for custody data. The office is at 511 Aplin Ave, P.O. Box 146, Perryville, AR 72126. Main phone is 501-889-2333. Fax is 501-889-5212. Email is sheriff@perrycountysheriffar.org. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dispatch is 24 hours, so a night call can still get you basic custody info.

The sheriff's website is shown below. It lists community resources, including a sex offender registry and a list of 24-hour emergency services.

For released inmate checks, the sheriff's staff can confirm if a person is in the jail, was moved to state prison, or has bonded out. For state prison records, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate tool.

Perry County Detention Center

The Perry County Detention Center is at 511 Aplin Ave, Perryville, AR 72126. The jail shares the sheriff's office complex. Call 501-889-2333 for custody questions. Booking covers fingerprints, a mugshot, and a security class. Staff record the charges, the bond amount, and the arresting agency. Arrests from across the county end up at the same jail after processing.

Visitation at the detention center requires a set schedule and follows security rules. Call ahead to confirm the day and time. The jail sometimes goes on lockdown for medical or court reasons. Bond procedures follow standard Arkansas rules, with cash, surety, and property bonds all common. People held include pretrial defendants, short-sentence county inmates, and short state holds before ADC transfers.

Perry County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Ricky Jones heads the Perry County Sheriff's Office. Deputies cover law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of the county. The office also handles court security and warrants. The county runs 24-hour 911 dispatch service for police, fire, and medical calls. Dispatch is the quickest way to reach a deputy after hours.

The sheriff's records side handles arrest reports, incident reports, and FOIA requests. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours. A written request is required for any record that needs copies made. Standard records are turned around within a few business days.

Perry County Court Records

The Perry County Courthouse sits at 310 West Main Street, P.O. Box 358, Perryville, AR 72126. Phone is 501-889-5128. Fax is 501-889-2574. Email is lblackmon@perrycounty.net. The court clerk keeps all case files. Standard records can go by mail, email, or fax. Certified records must be sent by mail.

For online court data, use the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Circuit Court hears felony, civil, probate, and family cases. District court handles misdemeanors and small civil matters.

FOIA Requests in Perry County

The Arkansas FOIA is codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies have three business days to respond. The Perry County Clerk's office at 310 West Main Street, Perryville, takes FOIA requests for county government. Phone is 501-889-5126. Fax is 501-889-5759. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Photo ID is required: a state ID or driver's license. All requests must be in writing. Vital record fees are standard: birth records start at $12 for the first copy and $10 for each added copy. Death records are $10 first, $8 added. Marriage records are $10 per copy. For arrest logs and booking data, send the FOIA to the sheriff at 511 Aplin Ave.

• Full name of the person and approximate arrest date
• Record type: arrest report, booking sheet, or release date
• Your name, phone, email, and a mailing address for the response

Background Checks for Perry County

Two state tools cover background data for Perry County. The ARCH system at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 et seq. runs paid public searches with no consent step. Each search is $24.00. The Arkansas State Police CBC covers consent-based checks at $22.00 per Arkansas name check through the Information Network of Arkansas.

Volunteers pay $11.00 for the state check. National fingerprint checks run $13.00, or $11.00 for volunteers. See the ASP FAQ for what shows up. Mail requests to the ASP Identification Bureau cost $25 per check under form ASP-122. Checks should be made payable to Arkansas State Police.

Parole, Prison, and Victim Alerts

People released from state prison back to Perry County often report to a parole officer under the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. The DCC posts some data on parolees under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. Data includes name, aliases, a recent photo, and programs completed. For the right regional office, call the DCC main line.

Crime victims can sign up for release alerts at VINELink. The alerts go out by phone, text, email, or TTY. Sign-up is free. VINELink covers both the Perry County jail and the state prison system, so a single sign-up reaches both sides.

Released Inmates Data in the Perryville Area

Perry County covers Perryville, Bigelow, Adona, Casa, Fourche, Houston, Perry, and smaller places. All arrests in the county end up at the detention center at 511 Aplin Ave. Perryville is the only real town and the county seat. The sheriff's office handles calls for the whole county, which keeps custody data centralized.

Perry County borders Pulaski, Saline, Yell, Garland, Conway, and Faulkner counties. Arrests on roads near a county line can sometimes end up at a neighbor jail. If the Perry County sheriff has no match, call dispatch for a routing check. For state-level court data, see the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts.

Booking and Release at the Perry County Detention Center

The Perry County Detention Center is small by Arkansas standards, which shapes how booking goes. An arrest in Bigelow, Casa, or along Highway 10 ends up at 511 Aplin Ave within a short drive. Staff log the booking photo, prints, and charges. First appearance in Perry County District Court usually happens within 48 hours. A judge sets bond and reads the charges. Cash, surety, and property bonds all work. Released inmates walk out with a paper court date and any conditions set by the judge.

Because Perry County runs a compact jail, some detainees are moved quickly. State prison holds may be transferred to Pulaski County or onward to an ADC unit within days. Women and juveniles are routed to other facilities when on-site space is limited. Family should call the sheriff at 501-889-2333 to confirm custody location before any drop-off.

Tracking Perry County Released Inmates Statewide

Perry County sits in the middle of the state, so released inmates from the county scatter across several Arkansas Department of Corrections units. The ADC inmate search shows current unit, admit date, parole eligibility date, and sentence length. The Wrightsville Unit and the Tucker Unit take many Perry County transfers due to proximity. For female inmates, the McPherson Unit handles most cases.

Released inmates returning to Perry County after a state prison stay typically report to a parole officer through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. Area 6 and the Little Rock regional office both cover the county depending on residence. For sex offender status, the Arkansas State Police registry maps offenders to Perry County addresses. VINELink covers release alerts. Nearby county jail rosters from Pulaski County, Saline County, and Faulkner County can help when a case crosses the county line.