Search Hempstead County Inmate Population

The Hempstead County inmate population is held at the Sheriff's jail in Hope. The facility has 100 beds. Sheriff James Singleton leads the office. The Sheriff posts a current inmate list online, plus a 48-hour release roster and a most wanted page. A mobile app is also available for iPhone and Android. Video visitation runs through CityTeleCoin. This page shows how to use each tool, where to find booking data, and how to ask for records not posted online. The Hempstead County inmate population search is free.

Hempstead County Jail Inmate Population

The Hempstead County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 312 South Washington in Hope. The main phone line is (870) 777-6727, open 24 hours a day. Sheriff James Singleton and Chief Deputy Mickey Atkinson lead the office. Email is sheriff@hempsteadcountysheriff.org.

The Sheriff's website has links for the inmate roster, most wanted, and civil process. Use the main menu to move between tools. Records requests go to the records division.

The Hempstead County inmate population covers arrests from Hope, Fulton, Blevins, and other towns in the southwest Arkansas area. All county arrests come through the Hope jail.

Hempstead County Inmate Roster Online

The Sheriff's Office has more online tools than most Arkansas counties its size. The main tool is the current inmate roster. It lists every person in custody now. Records show name, charges, bond, and booking date.

A 48-hour release roster lists people let out of the jail in the past two days. This is useful if you are trying to confirm a bond posting or a transfer. The most wanted page posts active warrants with photos and charges.

The Sheriff also offers a free mobile app. The app is on both iPhone and Android stores. It carries the same roster data as the website, plus push alerts for major cases. Video visitation is handled through CityTeleCoin. Schedule visits in advance through the CityTeleCoin site.

Booking Records and Inmate Data

Booking records at the Hempstead County jail include the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, race, intake date, charges, statute citations, and bond amounts. Mugshots are taken at booking and may be posted to the online roster. Common statute citations include Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419 for drug possession, § 5-36-103 for theft, and § 5-65-103 for DWI.

Records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. Send a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the inmate's name, date range, and your contact info. The office has three business days to reply. Copy fees cover the actual cost of duplication.

Court Records for Hempstead County Inmates

Felony cases from Hempstead County are filed in the circuit court. Misdemeanors go to the Hempstead County District Court in Hope. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to search by name, case number, or filing date.

The Hempstead County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case file. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies run less. Basic CourtConnect searches are free and cover multiple court levels.

Each booking ties to a case. The case number on the booking sheet matches the CourtConnect docket entry. Use this link to follow a case from arrest to judgment.

State and Federal Hempstead County Inmate Lookup

State prison inmates convicted in Hempstead County show on the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Filter by county of conviction. Results list the ADC number, current unit, charges, sentence, and projected release date.

Federal inmates are searched through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. Federal inmates from southwest Arkansas cases are often held at FCI Forrest City.

Sign up for alerts at VINELink. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415.

FOIA and Public Records

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

Hempstead County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Hempstead 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 Hempstead County Inmates

State prison inmates from Hempstead 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.

Hempstead County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Hempstead 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.

Inmate Mail and Communication

People in the Hempstead 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

Hempstead County borders several counties in southwest Arkansas.