Benton Inmate Population
The Benton inmate population data is split between the Benton Police Department and the Saline County Detention Center. Benton sits in Saline County and is the county seat. The county jail is also in Benton at 735 South Neeley Street. Benton police make the arrest, and the detainee moves to the county jail. This page covers police records contact info, the Saline County roster link, court info, and the FOIA process. The Benton inmate population search is free under Arkansas law.
Benton Inmate Population Overview
Which County Holds Benton Inmates
Benton is the county seat of Saline County. All Benton police arrests go to the Saline County Detention Center at 735 South Neeley Street, Benton, AR 72015. Phone: 501-303-5642. Visit the Saline County inmate population page for the full county jail rundown, roster info, and FOIA process.
The Saline County jail roster is online at the Sheriff's site. The roster shows current inmates with charges and bond. Most arrests in Benton, Bryant, Bauxite, and other Saline County towns feed into this single jail.
Benton Police Department
The Benton Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The address is 100 East Street, Benton, AR 72015. The phone lines are 501-776-5948 and 501-776-5983. Email: info@bentonpolice.org.
The department covers the city's day-to-day police work and feeds arrests into the county jail. Records requests go through the police records division.
The city also lists police info on its main municipal site at bentonar.org.
The city page covers police news, hiring info, and contact details for the department's main divisions.
Search the Saline County Roster for Benton Inmates
To check on a Benton arrest, search the Saline County roster directly. Use the Saline County inmate roster to look up an inmate by name. Each record shows the booking date, charges, and bond. The data updates as new bookings and releases happen.
The Saline County District Court at 215 North Main Street in Benton hears city-level cases tied to the Benton arrests. The court clerk number is 501-303-5614.
Court Records for Benton Inmates
The Benton District Court hears misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felonies. Felony cases tied to the Benton inmate population go to the Saline County Circuit Court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date.
The Saline County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case files. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. CourtConnect searches are free and updated daily.
Note: Benton inmate population data goes through Saline County, since the city sits inside the county and the jail is at the county facility on Neeley Street.
FOIA Requests for Benton Records
Arkansas FOIA covers Benton Police records and Saline County jail records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. Send a written FOIA request to the right office. The three-day response rule applies. Juvenile records are sealed.
State and Federal Benton Inmate Lookup
State prison inmates from Benton cases show on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Saline. Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Sign up for VINE custody alerts at VINELink. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415.
Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison
An inmate from the Benton inmate population who gets a state prison sentence does not stay at the county jail forever. Once the case is final and a state prison commitment is signed, the Arkansas Department of Correction takes custody. The transfer can take weeks or months because of the ADC waiting list.
While waiting for transfer, the inmate stays at the county jail under a state hold. The county is reimbursed by the state for housing the inmate. Once transferred, the inmate is processed at an ADC intake unit, given an ADC number, and assigned to a state prison facility. From that point, the inmate shows up on the ADC inmate search portal.
Victim Rights and Notification in Benton
Victims of crimes connected to the Benton inmate population have rights under Arkansas law. The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights covers the right to be told about court dates, the right to attend hearings, and the right to give a statement at sentencing. Prosecutors are required to keep victims informed as the case moves through the system.
VINELink registration is the easiest way to track an inmate's custody. Victims can also ask the prosecuting attorney's office for direct case updates. Most Arkansas counties have a victim advocate on staff who can help with notifications and court accompaniment.
Bond Types in Benton
Benton accepts several bond types for inmate population releases. Cash bonds are the most direct. The full amount is paid in cash at the jail booking desk. The cash is held by the court and refunded after the case ends, minus any court costs or fines.
Surety bonds are posted through licensed bail bondsmen. The bondsman charges a non-refundable fee, usually 10 percent of the bond amount. The bondsman then guarantees the full bond to the court. If the inmate fails to appear, the bondsman is on the hook for the full amount.
Property bonds are accepted in some cases. The defendant pledges real estate worth at least double the bond amount. The court records a lien against the property. Signature bonds (also called PR bonds) are sometimes granted for low-risk defendants charged with minor offenses, with no money required.
Benton Commissary Deposit Methods
Inmates in the Benton inmate population use the commissary to buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies, and phone time. Funds are added to each inmate's account in a few ways.
Most facilities have a lobby kiosk that takes cash or card deposits 24 hours a day. Money orders sent through the mail must include the inmate's name and booking number. Many jails also accept online deposits through a contracted vendor like Tiger Commissary or Access Corrections. The vendor charges a small processing fee per deposit.
Parole Process for Benton Inmates
State prison inmates from Benton cases come up for parole review under rules set by the Arkansas Parole Board. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202, the board posts info about each parole-eligible inmate at least six months before the hearing. The post lists the inmate's name, ADC number, prior revocations, and a recent photo.
The board meets several times each month. Hearings are not open to the public for most cases. Victims and family of victims can attend or send written statements. The board votes on whether to grant parole, deny it, or set the case for review at a later date. Parole grants usually come with conditions like supervision, drug testing, and restrictions on travel.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Benton sits in central Arkansas with several other cities nearby.