Boone County Inmate Population
The Boone County inmate population is held at the Boone County Jail in Harrison. The facility has room for 149 inmates. Jail Administrator Nathan Jenkins runs the day-to-day work. The Sheriff's Office posts a full online roster, a warrants page, and a crime map. This page walks you through each tool. You will find the phone numbers, the address, FOIA steps, and links to state and federal inmate databases. The local search tools are free to use.
Boone County Inmate Population Overview
Boone County Jail Inmate Population
The Boone County Jail and Detention Center sits at 5800 Law Drive in Harrison. The main phone is (870) 741-8404. Email the office at info@boonesheriff.com or cidadmin@boonesheriff.com for records help. The jail holds up to 149 inmates. Jail Administrator Nathan Jenkins oversees operations.
In 2023, Boone County recorded 999 arrests. That total included 642 Group A arrests, which split into 611 adults and 31 juveniles. Group A covered 218 crimes against persons, 163 crimes against property, and 261 crimes against society. Group B arrests hit 357 total, including 118 DUI arrests, 36 disorderly conduct cases, and 175 other offenses. The Boone County inmate population churns as new arrests come in and pre-trial inmates move to state custody.
The main Sheriff's site is at the Boone County Sheriff's Office home page. It holds quick links to the roster, warrant search, crime map, and FOIA form.
The home page lists news, press releases, and direct links to the main search tools. The fax line for the office is (870) 741-1678.
Boone County Inmate Roster Lookup
The Boone County inmate roster lets you search by name, date of birth, address, case number, or charges. Current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours show up in the results. Each record shows name, age, race, sex, intake date, city, arresting department, charges, and bond amount per charge. Pull the page at the Boone County roster page.
The roster page is easy to use. Type a last name, hit search, and the system returns matches. Each entry links to the full booking record.
Boone County Warrants and Crime Map
The Sheriff's Office also posts a warrants page. Search by name or date. Results show age and charge info for anyone with an active warrant. Go to the Boone County warrants page. Active warrants tie into the local Boone County inmate population once a person is picked up and booked.
The warrants page updates as new warrants are issued and old ones served.
The crime map is another public tool. It shows incident locations and types. Go to the Boone County crime map for the view.
The map helps you see where recent arrests took place. Points on the map tie back to specific calls for service.
Note: Boone County inmate population data on the public roster includes people who have been released in the last two days, so you can still find a recent booking.
FOIA Requests for Boone County Inmate Records
Submit a FOIA Records Request Form to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. You can drop it off in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Email works too at cidadmin@boonesheriff.com. Mail goes to 5800 Law Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601. The office has three business days to respond under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101.
Copy fees are limited to the actual cost of making the copy. Expunged records are not open. Juvenile files are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Medical and mental health records stay private.
State Search and Court Records
For Boone County inmates sent to state prison, use the ADC Inmate Info Search. Enter the name or ADC number. The tool is free. Set the county of conviction to Boone County to narrow the list. Records are kept under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1).
The Boone County Circuit Clerk is at 100 N Main St, Suite 203, Harrison, AR 72601. The phone is (870) 741-5560. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Copies cost 25 cents per page. Certified copies run $5 each. The clerk keeps criminal case files, court dockets, and judgment records. Use Arkansas CourtConnect for online case searches.
The Boone County District Court in Harrison is at (870) 741-2788. The Alpena branch is at (870) 437-2272. District courts handle misdemeanors and preliminary felony hearings.
Visitation at the Boone County Jail
Visiting hours run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Visits are limited to immediate family. Grandparents count as immediate family. Non-family visitors need prior approval from the Sheriff or the Jail Administrator. Each visitor must bring a valid photo ID.
Call (870) 741-8404 to ask about a specific inmate's visit schedule. Some pods rotate based on classification.
Bond Payment and Commissary
Cash bonds and surety bonds are accepted. Local bail bond agents serve the Boone County Jail. Contact the jail for the exact bond amount and the accepted payment forms. Call the Harrison Police Department at (870) 741-5463 for arrests made inside city limits.
Commissary deposits can be made through the jail. Call the office for current procedures. Third-party background checks go through the Arkansas State Police at $24 per search. Use the Arkansas State Police Background Check portal for online requests.
Boone County Mugshot and Photo Release
Mugshots taken during Boone County 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 Boone County 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.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Boone County sits in the Ozark region of north Arkansas. These nearby counties also run local jail rosters. Pick a county below to view their records tools.