Calhoun County Jail Roster Lookup

The Calhoun County Jail Roster covers the small lockup in Hampton, Arkansas. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office sits at 449 9th Street, Hampton, AR 71744. The jail is in the same building. Call 870-798-2323 for inmate info. This page walks through how to reach the Calhoun County Jail Roster, what FOIA rules apply, and how to look up court case data tied to a booking.

Calhoun County Jail Roster Online Access

Calhoun County does not keep an online Jail Roster. The Sheriff's Office tracks bookings in-house. To check if a person is in the jail, call 870-798-2323 during business hours. Staff can share the name, booking date, charge, and bond amount. They cannot share medical files or juvenile case info.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Calhoun County at arkansassheriffsassociation.com lists the phone, address, and visit rules. That page is a good backup for basic contact info. It does not show live booking data, but it is a solid second source when the county line is busy.

For state-level inmate search, try VINE at vinelink.com. The screen below shows how VINE pulls up a person's custody record.

VINE works for each Arkansas county, Calhoun included. You can sign up for text or email alerts when a case status changes.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is at 449 9th Street in Hampton. Deputies patrol the whole county. They work with the Hampton Police Department on local calls. The Sheriff runs the jail under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the statute that puts each county jail in the Sheriff's care.

The office handles civil papers, court security, and law enforcement work. Calhoun is a small county, so staff size is modest. Deputies cover both road patrol and jail duty at times. Call 870-798-2323 for general office questions. Dial 911 for emergencies.

The Sheriff is an elected post in Arkansas. Voters pick a new Sheriff every four years. The Quorum Court sets the jail budget. It also signs off on major jail plans, staff pay, and each year's funding for food, medical, and upkeep.

Calhoun County Jail Facility

The Calhoun County Jail is a small county lockup. It holds pre-trial detainees and people with county sentences of less than one year. Anyone with a longer term moves to the Arkansas Department of Corrections after court. Local arrests come in from Calhoun County deputies and Hampton PD.

The jail gives each person three meals a day, basic medical care, and set visit hours. Mail must be sent to the jail address and list the inmate's full name. No packages are allowed unless the Sheriff signs off. Commissary funds can be dropped off in person at the jail lobby. Call ahead to check the cut-off time.

Bond is set at a first appearance hearing. A judge weighs the charge, past record, and ties to the area. Most bonds run in a set range for the charge type. A local bondsman can post the bond for a fee of 10% to 15%. Ask the jail staff for a list of bondsmen who work in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Jail Roster Details

Each booking starts with intake. Staff log the full name, date of birth, arrest date, charge, and bond. A photo is taken. The file goes into the jail booking system. That file feeds the Calhoun County Jail Roster and the court case file.

To get a copy of a booking log, send a FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives each person the right to ask for public records. The Sheriff has three business days to reply. Most booking data, arrest reports, and mugshots are public. Inmate medical files are closed under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707. Juvenile cases are closed under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309.

For people moved to state prison, the Arkansas Department of Corrections runs a search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Pick Calhoun County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state can share from its inmate file. The system shows sentence, parole date, and prison unit. It does not show local jail bookings.

Court Records and Calhoun County Jail Roster Cases

Calhoun County cases go to District Court or Circuit Court. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small civil cases. Circuit Court hears felonies, big civil cases, and family law. Calhoun County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit.

The statewide court search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is free. Search by name or case number to get hearing dates, charges, and court orders. The Arkansas Judiciary main site at arcourts.gov lists each court and clerk. Court fines can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov.

The Circuit Clerk in Hampton keeps the paper files. You can drop in during work hours to view a file or ask for a copy. Copy fees apply. The Clerk also serves as the point of contact for filings, summons, and bond papers.

State Resources for Calhoun County Jail Roster Searches

When the local jail line is busy, state tools can fill in some of the gaps. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org runs the state sex offender registry. The Arkansas State Police runs a paid background check tool at ark.org/criminal. Mail-in reports cost $25.

VINE alerts cover each Calhoun County booking once the data feeds into the state system. Sign up online or by phone at 1-800-510-0415. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email. The service is free. Police incident reports may be sold through policereports.lexisnexis.com when the agency has signed up with that tool.

FOIA Requests for Calhoun County Jail Roster Files

File a FOIA ask in writing with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Name the record, the date range, and how you want the copy. The Sheriff's Office must reply within three business days under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Most booking logs, arrest reports, and the Jail Roster are public. Closed items include juvenile files, medical files, and some ongoing case data.

Fees for copies follow the state FOIA schedule. Fee waivers are not allowed by law. Plan to pay for any large batch of copies. If the Sheriff denies a request, you can appeal to the Prosecuting Attorney or go to court.

Most FOIA asks come back fast in Calhoun County. The file is small and the Sheriff's office handles each one by hand. You do not need a lawyer to file a FOIA request. Any person can send one. The law does not ask why you want the file. It only asks that the request be clear and in writing. A plain letter or email works.

Keep a copy of your FOIA letter and any reply. If the Sheriff says a file is exempt, the law requires a short note on why. That note is your start point for any appeal. The Attorney General's office has issued many FOIA opinions over the years. Those opinions guide how the Sheriff reads the law. You can read them on the state AG site for free.

Nearby Counties

Looking for a Jail Roster in a nearby area? Pick one of the counties around Calhoun.