Izard County Inmate Population

The Izard County inmate population is held at the county jail in Melbourne, Arkansas. The jail has space for 34 county inmates plus 4 state inmates. This page shows how to look up a person in local custody. You can check the online Izard County inmate roster for mugshots and charges. The 48-hour release list is also posted. You will find the ADC state search, FOIA info, and court record tools here. Sheriff Charley Melton leads the office.

Izard County Jail Inmate Population

The Izard County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 300 Circle Drive in Melbourne. Sheriff Charley Melton leads the office. Chief Deputy is Steve Davidson. The jail administrator is Lt. Sherry Davidson. The main office phone is (870) 368-4203. The fax is (870) 368-5226. The jail was built in 2003 and holds up to 34 county inmates plus 4 state inmates.

Staff can give out the name, charges, and bond amount of a person in the Izard County inmate population. Email inquiries go to cmelton@izardcountysheriff.org. The jail takes both men and women. It runs 24-hour intake. Pretrial holds and short county sentences stay at the Melbourne jail. Once a person is sentenced to state prison, they move to the Arkansas Department of Correction.

Izard County Online Inmate Roster

The Izard County Inmate Roster shows the current jail list. The page lists both current inmates and the 48-hour release roster. Each record has a mugshot, booking date, and list of charges. The site also posts a weekly incarceration report and a most wanted list. These tools help you track the Izard County inmate population from one page.

The roster is free to use. No login is needed. You can search by name or booking number. New bookings usually show up within a few hours. Records for released inmates stay on the 48-hour list so you can confirm a release.

The roster shows each booked person with photo and charge list. The right side of the page has a link to the 48-hour release list.

The sheriff's site also shares news on open warrants and sex offender alerts. This is helpful context for people tracking the Izard County inmate population.

Izard County State Inmate Lookup

When a person from Izard County is sent to state prison, use the ADC Inmate Info Search System. Search by name, ADC number, age, race, or county of conviction. Set the county to Izard to pull just Izard County cases. Results show the current unit, sentence length, and projected release date.

The ADC keeps these files under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1). The rule tells the state to save photos, trial data, and past history for each inmate. The search is free and has no sign-up.

The state tool has some limits. Inmates on the ADC waiting list may still be in county custody. Out-of-state inmates held here under the Interstate Compact also do not show up in the ADC search.

Izard County Visitation Schedule

The Izard County Jail offers video visitation each Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list. Bring valid photo ID. Minors must be with an adult guardian. The jail follows a strict dress code. Call (870) 368-4203 to check the weekly schedule or to confirm an inmate can take visits.

Some new bookings may not be able to take visits for the first 48 hours. The jail may change the visit schedule based on facility needs. Holiday weeks may differ from the normal plan.

Izard County Court and Inmate Records

Every Izard County inmate came through a court. The Circuit Clerk in Melbourne keeps the full case file. Staff can pull criminal case files, court dockets, and final judgments. The Clerk handles both felony and misdemeanor cases.

Use Arkansas CourtConnect for online case lookup. Search by name, case number, attorney, or filing date. Results include dockets, charges, plea info, and sentence terms. Basic search is free. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 each plus a per-page fee.

The Arkansas Judiciary website has court rules, forms, and statewide contacts. CourtConnect goes down for maintenance each night between 12:30 AM and 2:00 AM. It is also offline from 10 PM Saturday to noon Sunday.

FOIA for Izard County Inmate Records

The Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 lets any Arkansas citizen ask for public records. The Sheriff's Office has three business days to reply. Put your request in writing. Email cmelton@izardcountysheriff.org or mail the request to 300 Circle Drive, Melbourne, AR 72556.

List the records you want and include your contact info. Copy fees are set at actual cost. Most offices charge about $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. Staff can redact Social Security numbers and active investigation data. Medical records are not public.

Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. They are not part of the public Izard County inmate population data. The Arkansas Attorney General has a full FOIA Handbook online.

Federal Inmates and Custody Alerts

Federal inmates do not show up on the Izard County inmate population roster. For federal cases, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. You can search by name or BOP number.

VINE sends free custody alerts by phone, email, or text. Sign up at VINELink or call the Arkansas VINE hotline at 1-800-510-0415. The Arkansas Parole Board posts hearing info under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202. You can also check the ACIC Sex Offender Registry run under Ark. Code § 12-12-207.

Parole Process for Izard County Inmates

State prison inmates from Izard 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.

Izard County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Izard 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

Izard County is in the north-central part of the state. Pick a nearby county to find its sheriff, jail roster, and inmate records tools.