Scott County Released Inmates

Scott County holds one of the larger jails in west Arkansas with 363 beds and a daily population near 353 detainees. The Scott County Sheriff's Office in Waldron runs the roster, the most wanted list, and the press releases that name recent bookings. For Scott County released inmates, the sheriff is the first call. This page pulls together the sheriff info, the jail data, the court search tool, and the state systems that cover released inmates across all 75 Arkansas counties.

Where to Find Scott County Released Inmates

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is the main keeper of released inmates data. The office sits at 380 Featherstone Street, Waldron, AR 72958. The mailing address is PO Box 1577, Waldron, AR 72958. The main phone is 479-637-4155. The sheriff runs a staff of 32 sworn officers, 8 communication officers, and 28 detention officers. That crew covers patrol, dispatch, and the jail.

The sheriff posts an inmate roster on the official Scott County Sheriff's Office website. The roster links at the top of the page. There is no deep third-party database, but most current inmate questions can be answered by the roster link and a quick call to 479-637-4155.

For state-level data on Scott County released inmates who moved up to prison, the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is the right tool. The ADC database covers anyone sentenced and transferred into state custody.

Scott County Detention Center

The Scott County Detention Center opened in 2016. The facility holds up to 363 beds and runs a current population near 353 inmates, which makes it the 11th largest county jail in Arkansas. The detention center is a medium security facility that takes felons, misdemeanor holds, and some contract beds from other agencies. Intake runs 24 hours a day.

The sheriff's main page links to the inmate roster, the most wanted list, and the records request forms. Use that page as your starting point for any Scott County released inmates lookup.

The jail takes bookings from the Waldron Police, Mansfield Police, Arkansas State Police troopers, and the sheriff's deputies. That mix means the roster covers a wide range of case types. Pretrial felons make up most of the population, with a smaller share of sentenced county inmates and state holds waiting for an ADC bed.

Scott County Jail Roster

The sheriff posts a current inmate roster on the county site. The list covers people held in the detention center at a given time. Each record shows basic info: name, date booked, and charges. A most wanted list runs alongside the roster. Press releases with recent arrest info are archived on the news page.

There is no comprehensive third-party online database for Scott County at this time. You must call the office for specific inquiries or walk in for a paper copy. Forms for records requests are posted on the site under the records section.

• Full name of the released inmate
• Approximate booking date if known
• Date of birth for common names

Court Records for Scott County Inmates

Scott County sits in the Waldron judicial district. The Circuit Clerk holds filed felony records, civil cases over $25,000, domestic relations, and probate files. For case lookups, the main tool is Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by case ID, person name, or business name. The page returns basic case info, court date, and docket activity.

For certified copies, go in person to the Circuit Clerk's office at the Scott County Courthouse in Waldron or mail a written request with a check. District court handles misdemeanors, small civil cases, and traffic. Released inmates looking to pull a copy of their own case work with the same clerk.

The state court hub at arcourts.gov links to every circuit court clerk office and posts the rules of procedure that each judge follows. Court dates show on CourtConnect once the clerk enters the hearing.

FOIA Requests to the Scott County Sheriff

Arkansas FOIA law sits at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies have three business days to respond. For Scott County, send your FOIA request to the sheriff at 380 Featherstone Street, Waldron, AR 72958. Written requests are the cleanest path. Include the name, date of birth, and the approximate arrest date on the request.

Typical records covered include arrest reports, booking logs, incident reports, and mugshots. Some items stay sealed: active investigations, juvenile matters, personnel records, and medical files. Small copy fees may apply. Forms for various request types are posted on the sheriff's website for convenience.

Background Checks and Statewide Searches

Two state systems cover Scott County criminal history data. The ARCH system gives the public a paid path under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 with no consent step. Each search costs $24. The Arkansas State Police CBC tool runs consent-based checks at $22 per Arkansas name.

For volunteers, the ASP state check drops to $11. National fingerprint checks run $13, or $11 for volunteers. See the CBC FAQ for what each search returns. Paper mail-in requests go to the ASP Identification Bureau with a $25 fee via form ASP-122.

Parole and Community Supervision

People released from state prison to Scott County report to a parole officer through the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. DCC posts some data online under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. That covers name, aliases, a recent photo, and programs completed. The local parole officer handles check-ins, drug screens, and enforcement of the conditions set by the state parole board.

Victims who want alerts on a Scott County inmate's release, transfer, escape, or court date sign up at VINELink. The tool is free and covers both the county jail and state prison. Alerts go out by phone, text, email, or TTY. The Arkansas Attorney General's site posts a victim rights handbook that spells out each alert type.

Released Inmates Data Near Waldron

Scott County covers Waldron, Mansfield (partial), Hartford (partial), and several smaller rural towns. Most city police arrests in the county run through the county jail at 380 Featherstone Street. That makes the sheriff's roster the one-stop tool for city-level questions. County deputies handle the rural calls.

If a Waldron arrest does not show on the roster, check back in a few hours. Bond-outs and short pretrial holds can close a case before the public page refreshes. For released inmates who moved to state prison, the ADC search takes over. For ongoing alerts, VINELink fills in when the local roster drops a name.