Chicot County Jail Roster Access

The Chicot County Jail Roster lists people held at the lockup in Lake Village, Arkansas. The Chicot County Sheriff's Office is at 513 Main Street. Call (870) 265-8020 for inmate info. Chicot is in the southeast corner of the state. This page shows how to reach the Chicot County Jail Roster, how to file a FOIA ask, and which state tools help track a case when the local line is busy.

Chicot County Jail Roster Online

Chicot County does not run a public online Jail Roster. The Sheriff's Office keeps the list in-house. To find a person in the jail, call (870) 265-8020. Staff can share the name, booking date, charge, and bond. Most calls go through the front desk first.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Chicot County at arkansassheriffsassociation.com has the address, phone, and visit rules. It is a good second stop when the county line is busy. The page does not show live data, but it lists the steps to reach the jail and the Sheriff.

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Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-510-0415. VINE sends an alert when a Chicot County inmate's custody status changes.

Chicot County Sheriff's Office

The Chicot County Sheriff's Office runs patrol, civil process, court security, and the jail. The office works with Lake Village PD, Eudora PD, and Dermott PD. Each of these city forces books arrests into the county jail.

Arkansas Code § 12-41-502 gives the Sheriff full care of the jail. The Sheriff is elected by county voters. The Quorum Court funds the jail each year. Chicot County's 2021 Sheriff's Office budget was set at $625,689, with the Circuit Court getting $53,735. The numbers show the small size of the jail and court.

For emergencies dial 911. For non-urgent calls, use (870) 265-8020. The Sheriff's Office also works with the Arkansas State Police and federal agents at times. Joint task force work takes place in the area for drug and gang cases.

Chicot County Jail Facility

The Chicot County Jail is a small county lockup in Lake Village. It holds pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences of less than one year. Anyone with a long term moves to the Arkansas Department of Corrections after court.

The jail gives each inmate three meals a day, basic medical care, and set visit times. Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707 keeps inmate medical files closed under state law and federal HIPAA rules. Jail staff can still share the simple fact that a person is in custody. Visits are by appointment. Mail must list the inmate's full name.

Bond is set at a first court appearance. A judge weighs the charge, past record, and flight risk. Most misdemeanor bonds can be posted in cash or through a bondsman. Bondsmen charge 10% to 15% of the face bond. Felony bonds run higher and may require a property bond.

Chicot County Jail Roster Details

Each booking into the Chicot County Jail Roster starts at intake. Staff log the full name, date of birth, charge, bond, arresting agency, and hold info. A mugshot is taken. That file is the base for the Jail Roster. It also feeds into the court case file.

To pull a booking log, send a FOIA ask under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The Sheriff's Office has three business days to reply. Most booking logs, arrest reports, and Jail Roster files are public. Closed files include juvenile cases under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309 and inmate medical files under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707.

For state-held data, search the Arkansas Department of Corrections at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Pick Chicot County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state shares from its inmate file. The search shows name, sentence, parole date, and prison unit. It does not cover local jail bookings.

Court Records for Chicot County Jail Roster Cases

Chicot County cases go to District Court or Circuit Court. District Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. Circuit Court hears felonies and big civil cases. Chicot County is in the 10th Judicial Circuit with Ashley, Bradley, Drew, and Desha counties.

Look up a case at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Type in the name or case number. The search shows hearing dates, charges, and orders. The main court site at arcourts.gov lists each court, judge, and clerk. Court fines can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov.

The Circuit Clerk in Lake Village keeps the paper court files. Drop-in hours are set by the Clerk. Copies cost a set fee per page. FOIA rules apply to court files too.

State Tools That Support Chicot County Jail Roster Lookups

When the county jail line is busy, state tools help fill in the gaps. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org runs the state sex offender registry. The Arkansas State Police background check at ark.org/criminal costs $25 by mail.

VINE at vinelink.com covers Chicot County bookings once they feed into the state system. Sign up for free text, email, or phone alerts. The call line is 1-800-510-0415. Police reports may be sold through policereports.lexisnexis.com when the agency has signed up with that tool.

FOIA for Chicot County Jail Roster Files

File FOIA requests in writing with the Chicot County Sheriff's Office. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 sets a three-day reply window. Name the record type, the date range, and the form of copy you want. Fees apply and fee waivers are not allowed. If the Sheriff denies a part of the ask, the law says the denial must name the reason.

Any person can file a FOIA ask. You do not need a lawyer. The law does not require you to give a reason. Keep a copy of each letter and reply. If the Sheriff fails to reply, you can take the case to court for relief. Most local FOIA asks in small counties come back the same day or within a day.

Send the FOIA letter to the Sheriff's Office at 513 Main Street, Lake Village, AR 71653. Mark the envelope "FOIA Request" in large print. You can also email or fax the ask. Call the Sheriff's Office to confirm the best method. Some offices take email asks. Others want paper.

If your FOIA ask is for a long time range, the Sheriff may ask you to narrow the scope. This speeds up the reply. A clear ask with a short date range often comes back the same week. A wide ask can drag on for weeks while staff pull the files.

Chicot County Jail Roster Visit Rules

The Chicot County Jail runs visits on a set weekly schedule. Each inmate gets a set visit slot. Visitors must sign in at the front desk and show a photo ID. No weapons, phones, or food may be brought in. Dress rules apply. Visits are short, often 20 to 30 minutes.

Mail comes in through the front desk. Each letter must show the inmate's full name on the envelope. No packages. Books and papers must come from a set source. Check with jail staff for the current list. Money for commissary is dropped off at the lobby in cash or money order form. Set limits apply per week.

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