Van Buren County Inmate Population

The Van Buren County inmate population is held at the Sheriff's jail at 184 Detention Drive in Clinton. The facility has 52 beds. Sheriff Eric Koonce leads the office. Jail Administrator Paul Maddox runs daily operations. The Sheriff posts an inmate roster through a web portal and the RPS/Inmate app. A most wanted page and Facebook updates cover warrants and alerts. This page walks you through each search tool, booking record details, and the FOIA process. The Van Buren County inmate population search is free.

Van Buren County Jail Inmate Population

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. The main phone is (501) 745-2112. Email is info@vbcso.com. Fax is (501) 745-4898. Sheriff Eric Koonce leads the office. The jail address is 184 Detention Drive, PO Box 451, Clinton, AR 72031.

The Sheriff's homepage has links to the inmate roster, most wanted, records requests, and civil process. The layout is simple and loads fast on mobile.

The Van Buren County inmate population covers arrests from Clinton, Fairfield Bay, Shirley, and other towns in the county. All county arrests come through this one jail.

Van Buren County Inmate Roster

The online roster is available through the Sheriff's site. It lists each current inmate with booking info. The RPS/Inmate mobile app is a second option, with the same data served in a phone-friendly layout.

The most wanted page shows active warrants with photos, charges, and last known locations. Facebook posts from the Sheriff's Office also cover major alerts, new arrests, and community events. Follow the page for real-time updates on the Van Buren County inmate population.

If an inmate is not on the roster, call the jail to confirm custody status. New bookings may take a few hours to post. Releases drop from the roster once the paperwork clears.

Van Buren County Booking Records

Booking records list the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, race, booking date, charges, and bond. Common charges tied to Arkansas statutes include Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419 for drug possession, § 5-36-103 for theft of property, and § 5-65-103 for DWI. Each charge carries a bond set by the magistrate at the first appearance.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103, booking records are open to the public. Send a written FOIA request to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. The office has three business days to reply. Copy fees cover the actual cost. Juvenile records are sealed under § 9-27-309.

Court Records for Van Buren County Inmates

Van Buren County is a full CourtConnect county. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the docket, hearing dates, charges, and status.

The Van Buren County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case files at the courthouse in Clinton. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies are cheaper. CourtConnect searches are free.

Felony cases go to the 20th Judicial District circuit court. Misdemeanors stay in the Van Buren County District Court. Each booking in the Van Buren County inmate population ties back to a case file in one of these courts.

State and Federal Van Buren County Inmate Lookup

State prison inmates from Van Buren County show up on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction. The search is free and updated daily.

Federal inmates are searched through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. Sign up for custody alerts at VINELink. Alerts cover state prison and county jail changes.

FOIA Guidance

The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page has a full handbook. It covers the three-day rule, exempt record types, and the appeals process. Copy fees under Arkansas FOIA are limited to actual duplication cost.

Booking Process for Van Buren County Inmates

Every person in the Van Buren County inmate population goes through the same intake steps. Officers transport the arrestee to the booking desk. Staff record the name, date of birth, address, height, weight, and any aliases. Fingerprints and a mugshot are taken at this point. The arrestee is searched for contraband. Property is logged and held for release.

The next step is the medical screening. Jail staff ask about current medications, medical conditions, and mental health needs. Anyone showing signs of intoxication or injury is checked by medical staff before housing. Inmates with serious medical needs are sent to a hospital first. After medical clearance, the arrestee is placed in a holding area pending a first appearance.

Bond is set at the first court appearance, usually within 24 hours of intake. The magistrate reviews the charges, the prior record, and any flight risk factors. Some lower-level offenses get a bond set right at the booking desk under a standing schedule. The Van Buren County inmate population log records the bond amount for each charge.

Visitation Rules at Van Buren County Detention

Visits at the Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County

Victims of crimes connected to the Van Buren 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

Van Buren County shares borders with counties in north-central Arkansas.