Pine Bluff Inmate Population

The Pine Bluff inmate population data runs through the Pine Bluff Police Department and the Jefferson County jail. Pine Bluff sits in Jefferson County. The jail is the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center at 300 E 2nd Avenue. The facility has 310 beds. Pine Bluff is also the site of the Arkansas Department of Correction's main office, so the city has strong ties to state inmate operations. This page covers police records, the county jail, and the FOIA process. The Pine Bluff inmate population search is free.

Which County Holds Pine Bluff Inmates

Pine Bluff is the county seat of Jefferson County. All Pine Bluff Police arrests go to the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center at 300 E 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The facility has 310 beds. Phone: 870-541-5488 or 870-541-5351. Visit the Jefferson County inmate population page for the full county rundown.

The Brassell Detention Center is the main pre-trial facility for Jefferson County. It holds detainees from Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, and surrounding towns.

Pine Bluff Police Department

The Pine Bluff Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The address is 200 East 8th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Phone: 870-730-2081 or 870-541-5300. Email: swarrior@pbpd.org.

The department covers all city law enforcement and feeds arrests into the county jail. The Pine Bluff City Hall sits at the same 200 East 8th Avenue address. Main exchange: 870-730-2000. City Clerk Janice L. Roberts: 870-730-2006.

Pine Bluff District Court

The District Court of Pine Bluff hears city-level misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felonies. The court is at 223 East 3rd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Phone: 870-850-7584. Felony cases tied to the Pine Bluff inmate population go to the Jefferson County Circuit Court.

Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date. The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case file. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document.

ADC State Prison Headquarters in Pine Bluff

The Arkansas Department of Correction is headquartered in Pine Bluff. The main address is P.O. Box 8707, Pine Bluff, AR 71611-8707. Phone: (870) 267-6999. Pine Bluff also has several state prison units in the area.

For state prison inmate searches, use the ADC inmate info search. Filter by county of conviction set to Jefferson. Results show the ADC number, current unit, sentence, and projected release date.

FOIA Requests for Pine Bluff Records

Arkansas FOIA covers Pine Bluff Police records and Jefferson 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 under § 9-27-309.

Federal and VINE Lookup

Federal inmates from Pine Bluff cases are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. The Eastern District of Arkansas covers the area. Sign up for custody alerts at VINELink.

Booking Process for Pine Bluff Inmates

Every person in the Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff inmate population log records the bond amount for each charge.

Visitation Rules at Pine Bluff Detention

Visits at the Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff

Victims of crimes connected to the Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff 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.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Pine Bluff sits in southeast central Arkansas with several other cities nearby.