Search Sharp County Released Inmates

Sharp County runs a county jail in Ash Flat. The sheriff posts a most wanted list and press releases with arrest data on the official site. For Sharp County released inmates, the sheriff's office is the keeper of the roster. This page walks through the sheriff contact info, the jail in Ash Flat, court records through CourtConnect, VINELink alerts, state ADC data, and FOIA steps for pulling copies of Sharp County released inmates records.

Where to Find Sharp County Released Inmates

The main keeper of Sharp County released inmates data is the Sharp County Sheriff's Office. The office sits at 84 Arnhart Street, Ash Flat, AR 72513. The mailing address is PO Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513. The main phone is 870-994-7356. Sheriff Shane Russell leads the agency. Chief Deputy Kevin "Bart" Simpson runs daily ops. The office email is sharpcoso@centurytel.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The sheriff's main site runs a most wanted roster with names, identifying details, birth dates, last known addresses, mugshots, and charges. The press releases with arrest information are archived for public review. The Sharp County jail listing is one third-party source that mirrors custody data.

For state prison data, the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers Sharp County released inmates who moved into state custody after sentencing.

Sharp County Detention Center

The Sharp County Detention Center sits at PO Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513. The jail shares the physical building with the sheriff's office. Bookings come from the sheriff's deputies, Ash Flat Police, Cherokee Village Police, Hardy Police, Highland Police, and from Arkansas State Police troopers working US 62 and US 412 through the county.

The jail data page above shows the layout of the Sharp County custody listing. Current inmate details are basic: name, charge, booking info. For a full hold check, call the office at 870-994-7356.

The jail holds pretrial felons, sentenced county inmates, and state holds waiting for ADC transfer. Short-stay bookings cycle through weekly. The office also takes in some federal contract holds. This mix means the roster covers a wide range of case types.

Sharp County Sheriff's Office Services

The sheriff's office runs patrol, investigations, jail operations, and civil paper service. The most wanted list is the main public-facing roster for Sharp County. Each profile on the list covers name, birthday, last known address, mugshot, and the charge.

For city police records, each city handles its own. The state sends Troop B records for Sharp County State Police cases. Call (870) 523-2701 for the Troop Headquarters if you need a copy of a state trooper's report. That office covers state police activity for the northeast Arkansas region.

Court Records for Sharp County Inmates

The Sharp County Circuit Clerk in Ash Flat holds filed felony records, civil cases over $25,000, domestic relations, and probate files. District Court in Ash Flat handles misdemeanors, small civil cases, and traffic. The county seat is Ash Flat, and Circuit Court runs through the County Clerk in the courthouse.

For case lookups, the main tool is Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by case ID, person name, or business name. The search returns basic case data, hearing dates, and docket activity.

The state court hub at arcourts.gov links to every circuit clerk office and posts the rules that Sharp County judges follow. For certified copies, go in person to the Sharp County Courthouse or mail a written request to the Circuit Clerk with a check.

FOIA Requests to the Sharp County Sheriff

Arkansas FOIA law sits at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Agencies have three business days to respond. Submit FOIA requests in person, by mail, email, or fax to the Sharp County Sheriff at PO Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513.

Describe the record in detail. Include the type of record, names, locations, and dates. Provide your full name and contact info. A nominal printing fee may apply. Records for city officer cases go through the city department. Troop B of the Arkansas State Police at (870) 523-2701 holds state trooper records.

VINELink and Released Inmates Alerts

Victims of crime can track Sharp County released inmates through VINELink. The tool is free. Sign up by name. Alerts go out by phone, text, email, or TTY when custody changes. The system is statewide and ties into the jail booking system plus the state ADC database. One signup covers both county and state custody.

The Arkansas Attorney General's site posts a victim rights handbook. That handbook spells out each notification type and the state law that backs it.

• Full legal name of the Sharp County inmate
• Phone number or email for alerts
• The county where the arrest happened

Background Checks for Sharp County

The ARCH system under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1501 is the public path for Arkansas criminal history data. Each name check costs $24. The tool is fast and runs online. The Arkansas State Police CBC system runs consent-based checks at $22 per Arkansas name through the Information Network of Arkansas.

Volunteers pay $11 through the ASP system. National fingerprint checks run $13, or $11 for a volunteer case. See the CBC FAQ for what each search returns. Paper mail-in checks go to the ASP Identification Bureau with a $25 fee on form ASP-122.

Parole and Community Correction

People released from state prison to Sharp County report to a parole officer under the Arkansas Department of Community Correction. DCC posts some data online under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-145. Name, aliases, a recent photograph, and programs completed are part of the public listing.

The local parole officer runs check-ins, drug screens, and enforces the conditions set by the state parole board. Curfew, travel limits, and employment rules are standard for a Sharp County parole case. For ongoing victim alerts, VINELink covers the duty.

Released Inmates Data Near Ash Flat

Sharp County covers Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland, Cave City, Evening Shade, Sidney, and smaller rural towns. Most city police arrests run through the county jail at Ash Flat. That makes the sheriff's roster the one-stop source for any city-level question in Sharp County.

If a recent arrest does not show on the jail list, check back in a few hours or call the sheriff. Bond-outs can close a case before a public page refreshes. For Sharp released inmates who moved to state prison, the ADC tool takes over. For ongoing release alerts, VINELink is the backstop.