North Little Rock Inmate Population
The North Little Rock inmate population data is split between the city police records and the Pulaski County jail roster. North Little Rock police make the arrest. The detainee then goes to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility on West Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. This page shows the right city contact info, the police records line, and the link to the live county roster. The North Little Rock inmate population search runs through both systems. Each tool is free.
North Little Rock Inmate Population Overview
Which County Holds North Little Rock Inmates
North Little Rock sits in Pulaski County. All North Little Rock police arrests go to the county jail. Visit the Pulaski County inmate population page for the full county jail rundown, roster links, and FOIA info.
The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility is at 3201 West Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. Phone: (501) 340-7001. The facility holds more than 1,200 detainees on most days. It is the largest local jail in Arkansas. Pre-trial detainees, short-sentence misdemeanor offenders, and state-ready inmates waiting for ADC transfer are all housed there.
North Little Rock Police Department
The North Little Rock Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The address is 1 Justice Center Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. The non-emergency line is 501-758-1234. The tip line is 501-680-8439.
The Justice Center is the main police hub. Records requests go through the police department's records division. For accident reports, fingerprinting, and other public services, the department posts contact info on its main site.
The North Little Rock City Clerk's office is at 300 Main Street, P.O. Box 5757, North Little Rock, AR 72119. Phone: 501-340-5317. The City Clerk handles city ordinances and public records requests for non-police records.
Search the Pulaski County Roster for North Little Rock Inmates
To check on a North Little Rock arrest, search the Pulaski County roster. The fastest tool is the Zuercher Portal.
Use the Pulaski County Zuercher Portal to look up an inmate by name, booking number, or date. Each record shows the mugshot, race, date of birth, sex, arrest date, charges, bond type, and bond amount. The data updates in near real time. Filter by arresting agency to see only North Little Rock police arrests.
An alternate URL is pulaskijail.com, which serves the same data. The Sheriff also runs a detention page with visitation and commissary info.
Court Records for North Little Rock Inmates
The North Little Rock District Court hears city-level misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felonies. Felony cases tied to the North Little Rock inmate population go to the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case files. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. CourtConnect coverage of Pulaski County is strong, so most active cases are searchable online.
Note: A North Little Rock inmate population search needs both the city police records line and the Pulaski County jail roster to get a full picture.
FOIA Requests for North Little Rock Records
Arkansas FOIA covers North Little Rock police records and Pulaski County jail records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Send a written FOIA request to the police records division for city-level records. Send Pulaski County records requests to the Sheriff. The three-day response rule applies to both. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309.
The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has a full handbook on how to file a request and what records are exempt.
State and Federal Inmate Lookup
State prison inmates from North Little Rock cases show on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Pulaski. Federal inmates are searched through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Sign up for VINE custody alerts at VINELink. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Pulaski County feeds VINE so alerts post in near real time.
Booking Process for North Little Rock Inmates
Every person in the North Little Rock inmate population goes through the same intake steps. Officers transport the arrestee to the booking desk. Staff record the name, date of birth, address, height, weight, and any aliases. Fingerprints and a mugshot are taken at this point. The arrestee is searched for contraband. Property is logged and held for release.
The next step is the medical screening. Jail staff ask about current medications, medical conditions, and mental health needs. Anyone showing signs of intoxication or injury is checked by medical staff before housing. Inmates with serious medical needs are sent to a hospital first. After medical clearance, the arrestee is placed in a holding area pending a first appearance.
Bond is set at the first court appearance, usually within 24 hours of intake. The magistrate reviews the charges, the prior record, and any flight risk factors. Some lower-level offenses get a bond set right at the booking desk under a standing schedule. The North Little Rock inmate population log records the bond amount for each charge.
Visitation Rules at North Little Rock Detention
Visits at the North Little Rock inmate population housing facility follow a strict schedule. Most jails split visits by housing unit and gender. Visitors usually need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list before showing up. The list is built at intake and can be updated during the stay.
Visitors must bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Children must be with an adult guardian. Most facilities limit each session to one or two visitors. Cell phones, bags, and outside food are not allowed in the visitation area. Dress code rules cover sleeves, length, and clothing color.
Many Arkansas jails have moved to video visitation through vendors like CityTeleCoin or Securus. Video visits can be done from the lobby kiosk or, in some cases, from a home computer. Schedule a visit in advance through the vendor portal. The first visit is often free, with paid sessions after.
Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison
An inmate from the North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock
Victims of crimes connected to the North Little Rock 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.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
North Little Rock sits next to several other Arkansas cities with their own inmate population pages.