Search Russellville Inmate Population
The Russellville inmate population data runs through the Russellville Police Department and the Pope County Detention Center. Russellville sits in Pope County and is the county seat. The Pope County Detention Center is at 3 Emergency Lane in Russellville. Russellville Police make arrests, and the inmates move to the county jail. This page covers police records, district court info, the county jail roster, and the FOIA process. The Russellville inmate population search is free.
Russellville Inmate Population Overview
Which County Holds Russellville Inmates
Russellville is the county seat of Pope County. All Russellville Police arrests go to the Pope County Detention Center at 3 Emergency Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone: (479) 968-8787. Visit the Pope County inmate population page for the full county rundown.
The Pope County Sheriff's Office posts a paginated online inmate roster with charges and bond info. The Sheriff's site is at popecoso.org.
Russellville Police Department
The Russellville Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The address is 115 W H St, Russellville, AR 72801. Non-emergency phone: (479) 968-0971. Chief Bryce Davenport leads the department.
The department covers daily city law enforcement and feeds arrests into the county jail. Records requests go through the police records division.
Russellville District Court
The Russellville District Court hears city-level misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felonies tied to Russellville Police arrests. Pleas are heard at 1:00 PM each Tuesday. Trials run at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM each Wednesday.
Felony cases tied to the Russellville inmate population go to the Pope County Circuit Court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases.
Search the Pope County Roster for Russellville Inmates
To check on a Russellville arrest, search the Pope County roster directly. Use the Pope County inmate roster to look up an inmate. Each record shows the name, charges, and bond. The roster is paginated, so flip through the pages or use the browser search to jump to a name.
Note: The Russellville inmate population is held at the Pope County jail, since the city does not run its own holding facility for long stays.
FOIA Requests for Russellville Records
Arkansas FOIA covers Russellville Police records and Pope 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.
State and Federal Russellville Inmate Lookup
State prison inmates from Russellville cases show on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Pope. 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.
Parole Process for Russellville Inmates
State prison inmates from Russellville 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.
Russellville Mugshot and Photo Release
Mugshots taken during Russellville inmate population intake are public records under Arkansas FOIA. Most county sheriff offices release booking photos on request. Some post them directly to the online roster. A few smaller offices ask for supervisor approval before releasing a photo, especially if the case is tied to an active investigation.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, the Sheriff has three business days to respond to a mugshot request. The fee is limited to actual duplication cost. Mugshots may be delivered as a digital file or a printed copy. Older mugshots, including ones from cases that ended years ago, can usually still be pulled from archived records.
Inmate Mail and Communication
People in the Russellville inmate population can get mail from family and friends. Letters must be on plain paper with the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. Most facilities reject mail with stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick, or stamps that are not standard postage. Postcards are often the safest format because they pass through screening fast.
Packages are usually not allowed unless approved in advance by jail staff. Books and magazines often need to come direct from the publisher. Money may be sent through approved deposit methods, not in the mail. Legal mail from an attorney follows a separate process and is opened only in the inmate's presence.
Arkansas Sentencing Data and Russellville
The Arkansas Sentencing Commission tracks state prison admissions by county of conviction. The data feeds into a ten-year prison population forecast that the state uses for budget and facility planning. The Russellville inmate population that ends up in state prison shows up in this report.
Annual reports from the Sentencing Commission cover admissions by gender, age, race, and offense type. The reports also list release counts and the projected state prison count by month. The data is helpful for tracking trends in Russellville inmate population sentencing.
Booking Process for Russellville Inmates
Every person in the Russellville 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 Russellville inmate population log records the bond amount for each charge.
Russellville Commissary Deposit Methods
Inmates in the Russellville 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 Russellville Inmates
State prison inmates from Russellville 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
Russellville sits in central Arkansas with several other cities nearby.