Chicot County Inmate Population

The Chicot County inmate population is held at the Chicot County Jail in Lake Village. The facility has capacity for 72 inmates. The jail first opened in 1823, making it one of the oldest in the state. There is no online roster. All current inmate checks go through a phone call to the jail. This page walks you through the phone numbers, the court contacts, and the state tools for looking up a Chicot County inmate. Every search tool listed is free to use.

Chicot County Jail Inmate Population

The Chicot County Sheriff's Office is at 513 Main Street in Lake Village. The Sheriff's main line is (870) 265-8000. The jail direct phone is (870) 265-8020. Email goes to lvmayor@cei.net. The jail has a capacity of 72 inmates and houses both men and women. The facility is part of the Lake Village judicial district.

The jail does not post an online inmate roster. All searches for the Chicot County inmate population must go through the phone or in person. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody, list the charges, and share bond info. Records are kept by hand at the jail.

Follow the Chicot County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for news and updates.

The Facebook page posts press releases, alerts, and community info. It does not list current inmates. Use it for news, not inmate lookups.

State-Level Chicot County Inmate Search

Use the ADC Inmate Info Search for state prison inmates. The tool is free. Search by name, ADC number, or county of conviction. Set the county drop-down to Chicot County for local results.

Records show the ADC number, current unit, charges, sentence length, and projected release date. Most include a mugshot. The ADC keeps these files under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1). That statute makes the agency save photos, trial data, and past criminal history for each state inmate.

The ADC page loads fast and works on mobile. Type a last name to pull a broad list. Use the filters to narrow.

FOIA for Chicot County Inmate Records

Send written FOIA requests to the Chicot County Sheriff's Office at 513 Main Street, Lake Village, AR 71653. Email lvmayor@cei.net with the specific request. Include your name, the records you want, and the date range. The Arkansas FOIA under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 requires a response within three business days.

Some records are exempt. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Active investigation files are not open. Medical records stay private. Copy fees are set by the Sheriff's Office. Call for the current fee schedule.

The Arkansas Attorney General office provides a FOIA Handbook. Call (501) 682-2007 for help on a specific request.

Court Records Tied to Chicot County Inmates

The Chicot County Circuit Clerk's office is at 108 Main Street, Lake Village, AR 71653. The phone for the clerk is (870) 265-8020. Staff can pull criminal case files, court dockets, and final judgments. Copy fees follow the standard rate of 25 cents per page plus $5 for certified copies.

Online court records are at Arkansas CourtConnect. Coverage for Chicot County cases may be partial. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Basic searches are free. The Arkansas Judiciary main site has court rules and user guides.

Data on Chicot County Inmate Records

Records include booking information, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Mugshots are available upon request. The jail keeps records by hand. New bookings may not reflect in third-party aggregator sites for several hours.

Chicot County does not use VINE or similar third-party notification systems. To track a release, call the jail direct. The Sheriff's Office can give you basic status info over the phone during office hours. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Visitation at the Chicot County Jail

Contact the jail at (870) 265-8020 for visitation schedules and requirements. Visitors must be on approved visitor lists and present valid photo ID. Dress code rules apply. Minors must come with an adult.

Mail for inmates can be sent to the jail address. Address letters to the inmate's full name at Chicot County Jail, 513 Main Street, Lake Village, AR 71653. Packages need prior written approval from unit team or authorized staff. Contraband is blocked at intake.

Bond Payment and Commissary

Cash bonds can be posted at the jail. Surety bonds go through licensed bail bondsmen. Call the jail for current bond procedures and accepted payment methods. The jail staff can give you the current bond amount on a specific inmate.

Commissary deposits follow the current rules set by the jail. Contact jail administration for the deposit method. Rules can change based on the vendor the jail has under contract.

Federal Inmate Lookup

Federal inmates do not appear in the Chicot County inmate population or the state ADC search. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator instead. Search by name or BOP register number. Results show current location, projected release date, and age.

The nearest federal facility is FCI Forrest City in St. Francis County. The Federal Bureau of Prisons main site has visiting rules and facility contact info.

Inmate Mail and Communication

People in the Chicot 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.

Arkansas Sentencing Data and Chicot County

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 Chicot County 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 Chicot County inmate population sentencing.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Chicot County sits in the southeast corner of Arkansas along the Mississippi River. These nearby counties also run local jails and records tools.