Search Hot Springs Jail Roster
The Hot Springs Jail Roster for people arrested in the city runs through the Garland County Detention Center in Hot Springs. Hot Springs Police book arrested people into the county jail, not a city lockup. You can search the live Jail Roster online by name and find the booking, charges, and bond. This page shares the online roster link, the Hot Springs PD records info, court tools, and state-level search paths that cover the Hot Springs area.
Hot Springs Jail Roster Overview
Hot Springs Jail Roster Online
Hot Springs does not run its own jail. People arrested by Hot Springs PD go to the Garland County Detention Center. The roster is found on the county site at garlandcounty.org. The county launched a new public records management system in April 2023. The page is free and open 24/7.
The Hot Springs PD site shown above has records contact info, divisions, and programs. It is the best first stop for a police report or a question about a Hot Springs arrest that ties to the Jail Roster.
Online services are at garlandcounty.org/295/Online-Services. That page links to the inmate roster, court info, and FOIA tools. The jail is at 501 Ouachita Avenue in Hot Springs. The Sheriff's main line is 501-622-3600. Circuit Clerk Vicki Rima runs the court record side.
The Sheriff's site above is the central hub for the Hot Springs Jail Roster. Data comes right from the jail booking system and updates as people are booked in or released.
The roster shows the arresting agency next to each charge. That tells you whether a Hot Springs officer, a county deputy, or a state trooper made the arrest. The roster also shows the booking number, bond amount, and the next court date if one is set.
Hot Springs Jail Roster Booking Agency
The Hot Springs Police Department is the lead agency that books people into the Hot Springs Jail Roster at the Garland County Detention Center. The department is accredited. The address is 641 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone: (501) 321-6789.
There are 159 staff, including sworn officers, dispatchers, and civilian staff. Divisions include the Field Operations Bureau, Criminal Investigations, and the Services Bureau. The department runs National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch, and a Citizens' Police Academy.
Officers hand people off to Garland County booking after arrest. Most bookings show on the online roster within a few hours. If you can't find the name, try a date of birth search or call the jail directly. Some holds run longer for out-of-state warrants. Call 911 for any active crime.
Use the non-emergency line for quiet calls or report questions. Hot Springs PD also runs the records window where you can pick up report copies in person. Bring a photo ID when you come in and have the case number or the date of arrest ready before you come up to the records desk.
Hot Springs Police Records and FOIA
The Hot Springs Police Records Division handles report requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Phone: (501) 321-6789 Ext. 7006. Accident reports are $10 through buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com and are ready 3 to 5 days after the crash. Police Incident Reports and Arrest Reports are $5.
Under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101, most police and jail records are open to Arkansas citizens. Agencies have three business days to reply to a FOIA request. The city has an online FOIA portal for Hot Springs PD. The county also runs a public records portal at garlandcountyar.nextrequest.com/requests.
Juvenile records are closed under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309. Inmate medical files are closed under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707. Arkansas does not allow FOIA fee waivers. CourtConnect is available for online court document search.
Note: Hot Springs PD records tied to bookings on the Hot Springs Jail Roster can take several business days to release if the case is still open.
Garland County Jail for Hot Springs Arrests
The Garland County Detention Center is the jail of record for the Hot Springs Jail Roster. The Sheriff's address is 501 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Main phone: 501-622-3600. The jail handles bookings from Hot Springs PD, the Arkansas State Police, and county deputies.
For the full county-level page with visitation rules, FOIA steps, and phone numbers, see the Garland County Jail Roster page on this site. You can also start at the county main site or the Garland County FOIA portal at garlandcountyar.nextrequest.com.
Under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the Sheriff runs the county jail and keeps the inmate files. The jail medical unit handles intake health checks. Commissary runs through a vendor kiosk. Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at the front desk. Inmate mail goes to the county jail address with the inmate's full name and ID.
Court Records Tied to Hot Springs Jail Roster
Hot Springs District Court handles city ordinance cases and misdemeanor matters for Hot Springs arrests. Felony cases move up to Garland County Circuit Court. Pull up any case from a Hot Springs arrest at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The ACIS case search shows the court date, the charges, and the disposition.
Court fines can be paid at pay.arcourts.gov. The main Arkansas Judiciary site at arcourts.gov lists every court in the state. Clearing a warrant before an officer makes contact can keep you off the Jail Roster.
If a case has moved from local custody to a state prison, check the Arkansas Department of Corrections at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Pick Garland County in the filter to narrow results to the Hot Springs area. Under Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A), the state prison system keeps the files on each state inmate.
State Jail Roster Tools for Hot Springs
The Arkansas VINE system at vinelink.com or by phone at 1-800-510-0415 lets you sign up for free alerts on any inmate on the Hot Springs Jail Roster. VINE texts or calls when custody status changes. The service is free and open to anyone, not just victims.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the state sex offender registry and manages criminal history files. The Arkansas State Police background check tool is at ark.org/criminal. These tools cover the Hot Springs area and the rest of the state.
The Arkansas Sheriff's Association at arkansassheriffsassociation.com keeps a central jail directory for every county. The main Arkansas Department of Corrections site at adc.arkansas.gov hosts the state inmate search and the Family and Friends Guide. The Division of Community Correction line is (501) 682-9510 for parolees and halfway house residents.
The ACIC victim hotline is (501) 682-2222 for help with crime victim services and Sex Offender Registry questions. The Arkansas State Archives at (501) 682-6900 keeps older jail records on microfilm. A two-step look with VINE and the ADC search will find both county-held and state-held people tied to Hot Springs arrests. Call 501-622-3600 if the online roster is down.
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