Woodruff County Inmate Population

The Woodruff County inmate population is held at the jail at 500 North 3rd Street in Augusta. The facility has 23 beds. Sheriff Phil W. Reynolds leads the office. Jail Administrator James Dunham runs daily operations. The jail does not post a live online roster, so most lookups go through the phone line at (870) 347-2583. Woodruff County uses VINELink for custody status alerts, plus Commissary Deposit for funds and CitiTeleCoin for video visits. The Woodruff County inmate population search is free under Arkansas open records law.

Woodruff County Jail Inmate Population

The Woodruff County jail is at 500 North 3rd Street in Augusta. The mailing address is PO Box 555. The main phone is (870) 347-2583. Fax is (870) 347-2915. Sheriff Phil W. Reynolds leads the office.

The Woodruff County inmate population covers arrests from Augusta, McCrory, Patterson, and other small towns in the rural east Arkansas area. The jail has 23 beds for both pre-trial and short-sentence inmates. The facility is small, which keeps the inmate population low on most days.

Phone Lookup for Woodruff County Inmate Records

With no live online roster, the phone is the primary search tool. Call (870) 347-2583 with the inmate's full name. Jail Administrator James Dunham or his staff can confirm custody status, charges, bond, and visitation schedule.

If the person is not in Woodruff County custody, ask about a transfer or release. The Sheriff's Office uses VINELink to feed custody status data to the national notification system.

VINELink Custody Alerts for Woodruff County

Woodruff County feeds inmate data into VINELink, the national victim notification network. Sign up for free alerts to get a call, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. Status changes include transfers, releases, and escapes. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415.

VINE is the easiest way to track the Woodruff County inmate population without making repeat phone calls to the jail. Registration is anonymous.

Woodruff County Booking Records

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

Records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. Send a written FOIA request to the Woodruff County jail at PO Box 555, Augusta, AR 72006. The office has three business days to reply. Copy fees cover the actual cost.

Court Records for Woodruff County Inmates

Felony cases from Woodruff County go to the circuit court. Misdemeanors stay in the Woodruff County District Court in Augusta. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases by name, case number, or filing date.

For a statewide view, the Federal Bureau of Prisons covers Arkansas inmate data across all 75 counties and is free to search.

The tool is open to the public and updates daily, which makes it a useful cross-check for any county inmate population lookup.

The Woodruff County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case file. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies cost less. Basic CourtConnect searches are free.

State and Federal Woodruff County Inmate Lookup

State prison inmates from Woodruff County cases show on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction. Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.

For a statewide view, the Arkansas State Police background check portal covers Arkansas inmate data across all 75 counties and is free to search.

The tool is open to the public and updates daily, which makes it a useful cross-check for any county inmate population lookup.

Visitation, Bond, and Commissary

Video visitation is handled through CityTeleCoin. Schedule visits in advance through the CityTeleCoin website. Commissary funds can be added through the Commissary Deposit service. Cash bonds may be posted at the jail. Surety bonds run through licensed bondsmen.

Quick reference for families:

• Call the jail at (870) 347-2583 to confirm a booking
• Sign up for VINELink alerts to track custody changes
• Schedule video visits through CityTeleCoin
• Deposit commissary funds via the contracted vendor

Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison

An inmate from the Woodruff 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 Woodruff County

Victims of crimes connected to the Woodruff 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.

Bond Types in Woodruff County

Woodruff County accepts several bond types for inmate population releases. Cash bonds are the most direct. The full amount is paid in cash at the jail booking desk. The cash is held by the court and refunded after the case ends, minus any court costs or fines.

Surety bonds are posted through licensed bail bondsmen. The bondsman charges a non-refundable fee, usually 10 percent of the bond amount. The bondsman then guarantees the full bond to the court. If the inmate fails to appear, the bondsman is on the hook for the full amount.

Property bonds are accepted in some cases. The defendant pledges real estate worth at least double the bond amount. The court records a lien against the property. Signature bonds (also called PR bonds) are sometimes granted for low-risk defendants charged with minor offenses, with no money required.

Woodruff County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Woodruff 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.

Visitation Rules at Woodruff County Detention

Visits at the Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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

Woodruff County borders several east Arkansas counties.