Dallas County Inmate Population
The Dallas County inmate population is held at the Dallas County Jail at 106 South Charlotte in Fordyce. The sheriff's office keeps an online inmate roster with mugshots. Use the roster to find a person's booking date, charges, and bond amount. This page lists the main contacts, the FOIA steps, and the state and federal search tools you can use if the person is not in the county jail anymore. Dallas County is a small south Arkansas county. Fordyce is the county seat and the main town.
Dallas County Inmate Population Overview
Dallas County Inmate Roster Search
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office runs the main inmate roster for the Dallas County jail. The roster is free. It lists the full name, booking date, and charges for each person in custody. Mugshots show up next to most names. Bond amounts post next to each charge.
Call the sheriff at (870) 352-2002 for a direct check if the online roster is down or if you think the booking has not yet posted. Jail staff work 24 hours a day. The admin line runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Jail staff can tell you the bond amount and court date for the person you are looking up.
If the person is not in the Dallas County inmate population tool, try the state prison search next. State inmates do not show up on the county roster. They have to be moved to state custody first.
The state keeps its own tool. Visit the ADC inmate info search.
The ADC tool searches all state prison inmates. Dallas County inmates who have moved to state custody show up here within a few days.
Note: The Dallas County inmate population roster is free but does not run the same live updates as a big urban jail, so call for a direct check on recent bookings.
Dallas County Jail Details
The Dallas County Jail sits at 106 South Charlotte in Fordyce. Jail staff handle booking, intake, and release at that site. The facility holds both pre-trial inmates and short-sentence inmates. Longer state sentences move to the Arkansas Department of Correction.
The sheriff's office main phone is (870) 352-2002. Records questions can go to that same number. The admin office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The jail itself is staffed 24 hours a day.
Booking records include the full name, the booking date, the booking time, the charges, the bond amount, and the arresting agency. Most records show the housing assignment as well. Court dates are listed on the detail record card.
FOIA Records in Dallas County
Arkansas has a strong open records law. Any state resident can file a FOIA request with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The rule sits in Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The sheriff has three business days to respond.
Send a written FOIA request to Dallas County Sheriff's Office, 106 South Charlotte, Fordyce, AR 71742. Be specific. List the name of the inmate, the date range, and the type of record. A copy fee may apply. Basic review is free.
The Arkansas Attorney General's office puts out a FOIA Handbook. Get a copy at the AG FOIA page. Call (501) 682-2007 for FOIA help. Records that are exempt include active case files, juvenile records sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309, and medical records.
Dallas County Court Records and Inmates
Every person in the Dallas County inmate population has a court case tied to their booking. The Circuit Clerk in Fordyce keeps the case files. Most case data is also online.
Use the CourtConnect portal to search by name or case number. Basic searches are free. Results list the docket, the judge, and the case status. Certified copies of court documents cost $5 to $10 each plus a copy fee.
The Arkansas Judiciary website links to circuit clerk contact info, court rules, and forms. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-330, circuit clerks keep the case files for the circuit court. Records are open to the public unless a judge has sealed them.
State Inmate Search and Parole
The Arkansas Department of Correction tracks the state inmate population. A Dallas County inmate sent to state prison moves off the county roster and into the ADC system.
Search the ADC inmate info search by name, ADC number, age, race, or county of conviction. The Arkansas Department of Correction main site has facility pages and parole info. Call (870) 267-6999 for the ADC main line.
The Arkansas Parole Board posts info on inmates up for parole review. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202, the board has to publish the inmate's name, ADC number, hearing date, and photo online at least six months before the hearing. The state inmate population tool runs under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1).
Note: The ADC tool does not list inmates on the waiting list who are still in the Dallas County jail awaiting transfer to state prison.
Federal Inmates and VINE Alerts
Federal charges out of Dallas County go to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Federal inmates are held at a federal facility, not the Dallas County jail. Use the BOP inmate locator to search by name or BOP number. The Federal Bureau of Prisons main site has facility info.
VINE offers free custody alerts. Sign up at VINELink or call the Arkansas VINE hotline at 1-800-510-0415. VINE sends alerts when an inmate is moved, released, or bonded out. Sign-up is anonymous and free.
For sex offender data, search the free ACIC sex offender registry. The Arkansas State Police handles background checks through the ASP background check portal.
Dallas County Commissary Deposit Methods
Inmates in the Dallas 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 Dallas County Inmates
State prison inmates from Dallas 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.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Dallas County is in south Arkansas. Fordyce is the county seat. Neighboring counties each run their own jails and post their own inmate population records. Pick a county below.