Cross County Inmate Population Search
The Cross County inmate population is held at the Cross County Jail and Detention Center at 704 East Canal in Wynne. The jail holds up to 86 inmates. A free online roster shows the current jail list plus a second list for inmates let go in the last 48 hours. This page has the main links, the sheriff's phone number, and tips on how to file a FOIA request. Sheriff D. West heads the office. The sheriff's site also feeds data to VINE for free victim alerts.
Cross County Inmate Population Overview
Cross County Inmate Roster
The Cross County Sheriff's Office keeps a public online roster. The system is free. There are two views. One is for current inmates. The other is a 48-hour release page, which shows people let go in the last two days. Pick the list that fits what you need.
Open the Cross County roster choose page and pick one of the two views. The current inmates page lists names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The 48-hour release page adds a release date column. Use the 48-hour page if you think the person was let out over the weekend or last night.
Each roster page lists the inmate's name, charges, and bond. Click a name for the full record card with arresting agency and court data.
The jail roster is updated often but the sheriff's office does not guarantee it is live to the minute. If you cannot find a person, call the jail at (870) 238-5700 for a direct check.
Note: The Cross County inmate population roster is free to view and the sheriff's office notes that data may be out of date by a few hours for recent bookings.
Cross County Jail and Detention Center
The Cross County Jail is at 704 East Canal in Wynne. The facility is certified to house 86 inmates. The jail takes both men and women. Pre-trial inmates and short-sentence inmates are both held there. An alternate address of 1600 S Falls Blvd is used by some mapping tools.
Jail staff book new inmates round the clock. Call (870) 238-5700 for the main office. The fax line is (870) 238-5782. An email for records questions can go to sheriffdwest@crosscountysheriff.org. Admin hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Sheriff D. West leads the office. The sheriff sets jail rules, runs patrols, and signs off on FOIA responses. For a press or media call, use the same main line.
Cross County Sheriff
The Cross County Sheriff's Office has a full web presence. The site hosts the inmate roster, a most wanted page, and a news feed. VINE notification is also linked from the main site.
Visit the Cross County Sheriff's Office main site for news and contact info. The sheriff's office covers Wynne, Parkin, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, and a few other small towns. All bookings for those towns end up at the county jail.
The sheriff's main page highlights recent arrests, new deputy hires, and links to the online roster. A search box lets you find past news items.
FOIA and Cross County Records
Any Arkansas citizen can file a FOIA request with Cross County. The law is in Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The sheriff must respond in three business days. Most jail records are open.
Send a written FOIA request to Cross County Sheriff's Office, 704 East Canal, Wynne, AR 72396. You can also email the request to sheriffdwest@crosscountysheriff.org. Spell out what you want. Give the name of the inmate, the date range, and the type of record. Copy fees may apply.
The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has a free FOIA Handbook. The handbook walks you through the process step by step. Call the AG at (501) 682-2007 for FOIA help. Records that are exempt include active case files, juvenile records, and medical records.
The Cross County site also posts a disclaimer that notes: the detention center cannot certify the accuracy or authenticity of roster info, so use the data for reference only. For a certified record, file a FOIA request.
Cross County Court Records
Every person in the Cross County inmate population has a court case tied to their booking. The case file lives with the Circuit Clerk's office in Wynne. Most case data is also posted online through the state CourtConnect system.
Use the CourtConnect portal to search by name or case number. Basic searches are free. The Arkansas Judiciary website links to clerk contact info and the rules of court.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-330, circuit clerks keep the case files for the circuit court. Most records are open. A judge can seal a file in some cases. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 each plus a copy fee.
State Prison and Parole
Cross County inmates sent to state prison are tracked by the Arkansas Department of Correction. The ADC runs the main state inmate population search. It is free to use.
Try the ADC inmate info search. Enter a name or ADC number. The tool returns the current unit, the sentence, and the projected release date. The Arkansas Department of Correction main site has parole info and facility pages. Call (870) 267-6999 for the ADC main line.
The ADC keeps records under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1). That law tells the state to keep photos, conviction data, and past criminal history on each inmate. The Arkansas Parole Board posts data on inmates up for parole under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202.
Note: A Cross County inmate on the ADC waiting list will stay on the county jail roster until the state moves them to a prison unit.
VINE and Federal Inmate Search
Cross County takes part in VINE Link. Victims and family members can sign up for free alerts. Sign up at VINELink or call the Arkansas VINE hotline at 1-800-510-0415. Alerts can come by phone, email, or text. A TTY option is offered for hearing impaired users.
For federal inmates, use the BOP inmate locator. The Federal Bureau of Prisons main site has facility info. FCI Forrest City holds many federal inmates from east Arkansas.
Inmate Mail and Communication
People in the Cross 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
Cross County sits in east Arkansas. Wynne is the county seat. Neighboring counties run their own jails and post their own inmate population data. Pick a county below.