Cleveland County Inmate Population

The Cleveland County inmate population is held at the small jail in Rison. The facility has about 10 beds and holds male inmates only. Female detainees are housed in nearby counties under contract. The Sheriff does not post an online roster, so most searches go through the phone line at (870) 325-6222. This page walks you through the phone lookup steps, how to get booking records under FOIA, and the state and federal tools for wider inmate searches. The Cleveland County inmate population is small but tracked the same way as larger counties.

Cleveland County Jail Inmate Population

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 20 Magnolia Street in Rison. The mailing address is PO Box 427, Rison, AR 71665. The main phone is (870) 325-6222. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Jail staff answer calls around the clock for urgent matters.

The jail is one of the smallest in Arkansas with about 10 beds for male inmates. Female detainees are moved to a neighboring county's jail. The small size means the inmate population turns over fast, and records are kept by hand at the booking desk.

The Cleveland County inmate population covers arrests in Rison, Kingsland, and the surrounding rural areas. All county-level bookings come through the Sheriff's jail.

Phone Lookup for Cleveland County Inmate Population

With no online roster, the phone is the main search tool. Call (870) 325-6222 with the inmate's full name. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, bond, and visitation info during office hours.

If the inmate is not in Cleveland County custody but was arrested there, ask where they were transferred. Female detainees often go to a neighboring county jail. Pre-trial felony inmates may move to a larger facility on request.

Cleveland County Booking Records

Booking records list the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, race, booking date, charges, and bond. Common statute citations include Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419 for drug possession, § 5-36-103 for theft of property, and § 5-65-103 for DWI. The bond is set by the magistrate at the first appearance.

Records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. Send a written FOIA request to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 20 Magnolia Street, Rison, AR 71665. The office has three business days to reply. Copy fees cover the actual cost of duplication.

Court Records for Cleveland County Inmates

Felony cases from Cleveland County go to the circuit court. Misdemeanors stay in the Cleveland County District Court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal for a statewide case search. Results show the docket, hearing dates, and case status.

For a statewide view, the ACIC sex offender registry covers Arkansas inmate data across all 75 counties and is free to search.

The tool is open to the public and updates daily, which makes it a useful cross-check for any county inmate population lookup.

The Cleveland County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case file at the courthouse in Rison. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies cost less. Basic CourtConnect searches are free.

Even though the Cleveland County inmate population is small, each booking still ties to a case in district or circuit court.

State and Federal Cleveland County Inmate Lookup

State prison inmates from Cleveland County show up on the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Cleveland. Results list the ADC number, unit, charges, sentence, and projected release date.

For a statewide view, the BOP inmate locator covers Arkansas inmate data across all 75 counties and is free to search.

The tool is open to the public and updates daily, which makes it a useful cross-check for any county inmate population lookup.

Federal inmates are searched through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. Sign up for custody alerts at VINELink. Alerts cover state prison and participating county facility changes.

FOIA Guidance for Cleveland County Records

The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has a full handbook on public records requests. The handbook covers the three-day rule, exempt records, and how to appeal a denial. Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Medical and mental health files are not released.

Bond Types in Cleveland County

Cleveland County 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.

Cleveland County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland County Inmates

State prison inmates from Cleveland 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.

Cleveland County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Cleveland 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

Cleveland County borders several south-central Arkansas counties.