Union County Inmate Population

The Union County inmate population is held at the Sheriff's facility at 250 American Road in El Dorado. The jail has 213 beds and serves more than 190 inmates on most days. The Sheriff posts a live roster online with name, arresting agency, charges, and bond. This page shows you where to run the search, how to check on a booking, and which records are open to the public. The Union County inmate population list updates often, so check the site again if you are tracking a new arrest or waiting on a release.

Union County Jail Inmate Population

The Union County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. The office phone is (870) 864-1970. The jail phone is (870) 864-1987. Fax is (870) 862-8725. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Visitation runs daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.

The Union County inmate population covers arrests from El Dorado, Strong, Huttig, Junction City, and smaller towns in the south Arkansas area. All county bookings come through the same facility. Out-of-county transfers from neighboring counties are sometimes held here under contract.

The Sheriff's main site has links to civil process, records requests, and the inmate roster. For current inmate lookups, go straight to the roster page.

Search the Union County Inmate Roster

The Union County inmate roster is the main tool for an online lookup. It shows every current inmate with name, arresting agency, charges, and bond amount. The roster updates as new bookings and releases happen.

Use the page search to jump to a name. If the inmate is not on the list, they may have been released. Call the jail line at (870) 864-1987 to confirm. Jail staff can also confirm charges and bond.

An alternate search runs through the Southern Software booking portal. That portal is shared across several small Arkansas sheriff offices and uses a different layout.

Union County Booking Records

Booking sheets list the inmate's full name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. Common statutes cited on Union County bookings include Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419 for drug possession, § 5-36-103 for theft of property, and § 5-65-103 for DWI. Bonds are set by the magistrate based on the charge class and prior record.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103, booking records are public. Send a written FOIA request to the Union County Sheriff's Office at 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Include the inmate's name, a date range if known, and your contact info. The office has three business days to reply.

Juvenile records are sealed under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309. Medical and mental health files are protected. Most booking logs, mugshots, and charge sheets are open.

Court Records for Union County Inmates

Union County felony cases are filed in the circuit court. Misdemeanors stay in the Union County District Court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up a case by name, case number, or filing date. The system shows the docket, hearing dates, and charges.

The Union County Circuit Clerk is at 101 N Washington Ave in El Dorado. Certified copies run about $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies cost less. The clerk can also help with paper searches for older cases.

The Union County inmate population feeds cases up into the district and circuit courts. Each booking has a matching case file, so the records trail is easy to follow.

State and Federal Inmate Lookup

If a Union County inmate was moved to state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Union. The search is free and covers every adult held in a state unit. Results show the ADC number, current unit, sentence, and projected release date.

Federal inmates are not on the state or county systems. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal records. The Western District of Arkansas court sits in El Dorado on a satellite basis.

Victims and family can sign up for custody alerts at VINELink. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415.

Visitation and Bond at Union County Jail

Visitation at the Union County jail runs 8 AM to 8 PM every day. Visitors must be on the approved list. Bring a valid photo ID. Minors must be with an adult. The facility keeps a short list of rules about dress and conduct.

Bonds can be posted at the jail. Cash, surety (through a bondsman), and property bonds are all options. The front desk gives a receipt on every payment. If the inmate is released on bond, they get a court date notice.

Key steps if you are tracking an inmate:

• Check the online roster first
• Call the jail line at (870) 864-1987 if the name is not found
• Ask for the booking number and charges
• Sign up for VINE alerts on status changes
• Use CourtConnect to track the court case

Union County Cities

El Dorado is the largest city in Union County and the site of the jail and Sheriff's Office. Most Union County inmate population bookings come from El Dorado police.

Visitation Rules at Union County Detention

Visits at the Union County inmate population housing facility follow a strict schedule. Most jails split visits by housing unit and gender. Visitors usually need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list before showing up. The list is built at intake and can be updated during the stay.

Visitors must bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Children must be with an adult guardian. Most facilities limit each session to one or two visitors. Cell phones, bags, and outside food are not allowed in the visitation area. Dress code rules cover sleeves, length, and clothing color.

Many Arkansas jails have moved to video visitation through vendors like CityTeleCoin or Securus. Video visits can be done from the lobby kiosk or, in some cases, from a home computer. Schedule a visit in advance through the vendor portal. The first visit is often free, with paid sessions after.

Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison

An inmate from the Union 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.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Union County shares borders with several south Arkansas counties.