Clark County Inmate Population Lookup

The Clark County inmate population is held at the Clark County Jail in Arkadelphia. Sheriff Jason Watson leads the office. The Sheriff's Office does not have an independent online inmate roster. Inmate searches are done by phone or through the ADC statewide portal. This page lays out the phone numbers, FOIA steps, and court record tools you can use. Real estate records are also available from the Sheriff's Office. Every search tool listed here is free to use.

Clark County Jail Inmate Population

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is at 406 S 5th Street in Arkadelphia. The main phone is (870) 246-2222. The fax is (870) 246-3443. Sheriff Jason Watson runs the office. Email the Sheriff at jason.watson@clarkar.us. The jail is in Arkadelphia and handles booking, incarceration records, and inmate management.

There is no independent online search portal for the Clark County inmate population. To look up a person, call the Sheriff's Office. You will need the full legal name and the person's date of birth. Staff can confirm the custody status, the charges, and the bond amount. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The jail itself operates 24 hours a day for intake and release.

The official site is at the Clark County Sheriff's Office page. The site lists contact info and basic office hours.

The site outlines the Sheriff's duties under constitutional and statutory authority for the execution of court orders and warrants.

State ADC Search for Clark County Inmates

For Clark County inmates moved to state prison, use the ADC Inmate Info Search. The tool is free. Search by name, ADC number, age, race, sex, or county of conviction. Set the county of conviction drop-down to Clark County for local results.

Each record lists 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), which mandates that the agency save photos, trial data, and past criminal history for every state inmate.

FOIA Requests for Clark County Inmate Data

Send a written FOIA request to Clark County Sheriff's Office, 406 S 5th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Include your name, the specific records, and any relevant dates. The request follows Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Standard FOIA exemptions apply. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Active investigation files are not open. Medical records are confidential. Contact the Sheriff's Office for the current copy fee schedule. Most counties charge about $0.25 per page.

The Arkansas Attorney General office publishes a FOIA Handbook that helps guide new requesters. Call (501) 682-2007 for FOIA help.

Clark County Court Records

Every person in the Clark County inmate population came through a court. Criminal case files, dockets, and judgments are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the county courthouse in Arkadelphia. Staff can pull paper files during business hours. Certified copies cost $5 each plus a per-page fee.

Online court records run through Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Basic searches are free. The Arkansas Judiciary main site has court rules, forms, and user guides for CourtConnect.

Data Kept on Clark County Inmates

Records kept by the Sheriff's Office include booking information, charges, bond amounts, court dates, and custody status. The Sheriff's Office also maintains real estate records that are accessible online.

Clark County does not participate in 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. Third-party aggregator sites may post Clark County inmate population data pulled from public sources, but the jail is the only official source.

Visitation and Bond Payment

Contact the jail at (870) 246-2222 for current visitation schedules. Policies may change based on facility security status. Visitors need to be on an approved list and bring valid photo ID. Dress code rules apply.

Contact the jail for bond payment information. Cash bonds can be posted at the facility. Surety bonds go through licensed bail bondsmen. Commissary deposits follow the current rules set by the jail. Call jail administration for procedures.

Federal Inmate Locator

Federal inmates do not appear in the Clark County inmate population or the ADC state search. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator instead. Search by name or BOP register number.

For background checks, use the Arkansas State Police Background Check portal. A name-based state check costs $22. The portal requires signed consent from the subject.

Clark County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Clark County 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 Clark County Inmates

State prison inmates from Clark County 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.

Clark County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Clark 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.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Clark County sits in south central Arkansas. These nearby counties run their own jails and records tools. Pick one below to view their records page.