Pope County Inmate Population

The Pope County inmate population is tracked online through the Pope County Sheriff's Office roster. The jail sits in Russellville, the county seat. Every current inmate shows up on the roster, with charges and bond amounts listed. This page shows how to run a search, where to find booking data, and who to call if an inmate is not on the online list. Public records for Pope County inmates are free to view. The roster pages turn over fast, so check back if you are tracking a new booking or waiting on a bond posting.

Pope County Jail Inmate Population

The Pope County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and posts the inmate roster online. The Sheriff's Office website links to the inmate list, warrants data, and sex offender info. Pope County is part of the 5th Judicial District, which covers felony cases in the circuit court.

The jail holds pre-trial detainees and short-sentence misdemeanor offenders. State prison inmates move on to the Arkansas Department of Correction once their case is final. Federal inmates from Pope County cases go into BOP custody and out of county control.

Bookings into the Pope County inmate population cover every arrest in the county. That includes city police arrests from Russellville, Atkins, Dover, and Pottsville. The jail is the sole county holding facility.

Pope County Inmate Roster Online

The main tool is the online roster. It is searchable and paginated.

Visit the Pope County inmate roster page to see the current inmate list. Each record shows the inmate's name, charges, and bond amount. The list is paginated, so you can flip through pages if the jail is full. Check the page as often as needed. The data is updated through the booking desk.

Use the browser search (Ctrl+F) to jump to a last name. If the person is not on the list, they may have been released already. Call the jail to confirm.

The Sheriff's homepage has more county info, including contact numbers for records requests and warrants.

The homepage also lists civil process, court security, and other Sheriff's Office services. For inmate-specific tasks, the roster page is the direct link.

Pope County Booking Records

Booking records at the Pope County jail list the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, race, booking date, charges, and bond. Mugshots are taken at intake but may or may not be posted online depending on the case. Records are kept under state FOIA rules.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103, any Arkansas citizen can ask for public records from the Sheriff's Office. The office has three business days to respond. Booking logs, arrest reports, and charge sheets are open under the FOIA. Active investigation files stay closed until the case is resolved.

To file a request, send a short note to the Pope County Sheriff's Office. Include the inmate's name, the record type you want, and your contact info. Fees are limited to the actual cost of making the copy.

Court Records for Pope County Inmates

Every person in the Pope County inmate population has a related court case. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up the docket. Search by name, case number, or filing date. The system shows hearing dates, charges, and case status. Felony cases go to the Pope County Circuit Court. Misdemeanors stay in the Pope County District Court in Russellville.

The Pope County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper file. Certified copies of a judgment cost about $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies cost less. Online case searches on CourtConnect are free. Some filing documents may have restricted access.

Common statutes cited on Pope County booking sheets include Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419 (drug possession), § 5-36-103 (theft of property), and § 5-65-103 (driving while intoxicated). The specific statute ties the charge to a class of offense.

FOIA and Public Records

The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has a full handbook on how to request public records. The book covers the three-day rule, the list of exempt records, and the steps to take if an agency refuses a request. The Pope County Sheriff's Office follows this same framework.

Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Medical and mental health records are not released. Personnel files have narrow exemptions. Most booking data is open.

Pope County Inmate Lookup at State and Federal Level

State prison inmates convicted in Pope County are tracked by the ADC. Use the ADC inmate search. Set the county of conviction to Pope to narrow results. The search is free and updated daily.

Federal inmates from Pope County federal cases are tracked by the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. Federal inmates do not show up in the county jail roster after the marshals move them.

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

Pope County Cities

Russellville is the largest city in Pope County and the site of the county jail. Arrests from the surrounding towns all funnel to the same detention center.

Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison

An inmate from the Pope County inmate population who gets a state prison sentence does not stay at the county jail forever. Once the case is final and a state prison commitment is signed, the Arkansas Department of Correction takes custody. The transfer can take weeks or months because of the ADC waiting list.

While waiting for transfer, the inmate stays at the county jail under a state hold. The county is reimbursed by the state for housing the inmate. Once transferred, the inmate is processed at an ADC intake unit, given an ADC number, and assigned to a state prison facility. From that point, the inmate shows up on the ADC inmate search portal.

Victim Rights and Notification in Pope County

Victims of crimes connected to the Pope County inmate population have rights under Arkansas law. The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights covers the right to be told about court dates, the right to attend hearings, and the right to give a statement at sentencing. Prosecutors are required to keep victims informed as the case moves through the system.

VINELink registration is the easiest way to track an inmate's custody. Victims can also ask the prosecuting attorney's office for direct case updates. Most Arkansas counties have a victim advocate on staff who can help with notifications and court accompaniment.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Pope County shares borders with several counties in central and northwest Arkansas.