Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports
Department Name | Arkansas Department of Corrections |
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Official Website | http://www.adc.arkansas.gov/ |
Currently Incarcerated Inmates | http://adc.arkansas.gov/inmate_info/index.php |
Visitor Application | https://doc.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PardonApplication050415.pdf, https://doc.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CommutationApplication021909.pdf |
Video Visitation | https://doc.arkansas.gov/community-correction/video-visitation/ |
Send Mail/Packages | https://doc.arkansas.gov/correction/visitation-updates/mail-and-money/ |
Send Money | https://doc.arkansas.gov/correction/visitation-updates/mail-and-money/ |
Location | 6814 Princeton Pike Pine Bluff, AR 71602 |
Phone Number | 870-267-6999 |
The Arkansas prison and jail system is managed primarily by the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). ADC oversees the operation of correctional facilities, the parole system, and other rehabilitation programs. The department's primary goal is to ensure public safety while providing incarcerated individuals with opportunities for rehabilitation.
The population of Arkansas prisons varies over time, with inmates serving sentences for a variety of offenses, ranging from non-violent crimes like drug possession to more serious offenses like murder. Key demographics to consider include:
Note: Specific and current statistics can be accessed through the Arkansas Department of Corrections website.
Individuals can perform an Arkansas inmate search to locate a specific inmate, verify their status, or learn about their incarceration details. This is particularly useful for family members, lawyers, and other concerned parties.
To execute an online inmate search in Arkansas:
County jails in Arkansas are managed at the local level, primarily by respective county sheriff's offices. These jails typically house inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. To obtain records or information about an inmate in a county jail:
For instance, if looking for information in Pulaski County, one would visit the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office website.
While the majority of incarcerated individuals in Arkansas are housed in state prisons or county jails, some may be in federal prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) manages these facilities.
To search for an inmate in a federal prison:
Arkansas does house a few federal facilities, including the Federal Correctional Institution, Forrest City.
For those without internet access or preferring more traditional methods, there are offline methods to search for inmates in Arkansas:
Arkansas maintains a sex offender registry to keep track of individuals convicted of sex-related crimes. To search the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry:
This tool is essential for individuals seeking to be informed about sex offenders in their neighborhoods or for those conducting background checks.