Search Yell County Inmate Population

The Yell County inmate population is split across two Sheriff's Office sites in Danville and Dardanelle. The jail has 82 beds. Jail Administrator Brian Belvins runs daily operations. Online roster data is limited, so most searches run through phone calls to either office. This page covers the two office addresses, phone numbers, the online Facebook updates, and steps to pull records under the Arkansas FOIA. The Yell County inmate population search is free. Call the main line at (479) 495-4881 for the fastest reply.

Yell County Jail Inmate Population

The Yell County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and has two public offices.

The Danville office is at 201 E. 5th St., PO Box 99, Danville, AR 72833. The Danville phone is (479) 495-4881. The Dardanelle office is at 309 N 2nd Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. The Dardanelle phone is (479) 229-2493.

Either office can help with inmate lookups and records questions. Call the office closer to where the arrest happened for faster service. The Yell County Sheriff's Facebook page posts most wanted updates and alerts.

The Facebook page is the best place to watch for new warrants and major case alerts. The Sheriff's Office does not post a full inmate roster online.

Yell County Inmate Phone Search

With no online roster, most Yell County inmate population searches go through the jail phone lines. Call either the Danville office or the Dardanelle office with the inmate's name. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, bond, and visitation info over the phone during business hours.

The jail has 82 beds across the two locations. It holds pre-trial detainees and short-sentence misdemeanor offenders. State-bound inmates move to the Arkansas Department of Correction when their case closes.

Yell County Booking Records

Booking records cover the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, race, booking date, charges, and bond. Arkansas statute citations on Yell 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 at the first appearance.

Records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. FOIA requests go to the Sheriff's Office at either the Danville or Dardanelle address. The office has three business days to reply. Copy fees are limited to the actual cost of duplication. Juvenile records are sealed.

Court Records for Yell County Inmates

Yell County has two district courts, one in Danville and one in Dardanelle. Felony cases from either district go to the circuit court. Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases statewide. Search by name, case number, or filing date.

The Yell County Circuit Clerk keeps the paper case files. Certified copies cost $5 to $10 per document. Plain copies cost less. CourtConnect covers both district courts as well as the circuit court for Yell County.

State and Federal Lookup

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

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

Parole Process for Yell County Inmates

State prison inmates from Yell 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.

Yell County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Yell 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.

Inmate Mail and Communication

People in the Yell County inmate population can get mail from family and friends. Letters must be on plain paper with the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. Most facilities reject mail with stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick, or stamps that are not standard postage. Postcards are often the safest format because they pass through screening fast.

Packages are usually not allowed unless approved in advance by jail staff. Books and magazines often need to come direct from the publisher. Money may be sent through approved deposit methods, not in the mail. Legal mail from an attorney follows a separate process and is opened only in the inmate's presence.

Arkansas Sentencing Data and Yell County

The Arkansas Sentencing Commission tracks state prison admissions by county of conviction. The data feeds into a ten-year prison population forecast that the state uses for budget and facility planning. The Yell County inmate population that ends up in state prison shows up in this report.

Annual reports from the Sentencing Commission cover admissions by gender, age, race, and offense type. The reports also list release counts and the projected state prison count by month. The data is helpful for tracking trends in Yell County inmate population sentencing.

Yell County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Yell 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.

Parole Process for Yell County Inmates

State prison inmates from Yell 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.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Yell County shares borders with several west-central Arkansas counties.