Cleveland County Jail Roster Search

The Cleveland County Jail Roster covers bookings at the jail in Rison, Arkansas. The Cleveland County Jail sits at 20 Magnolia Street. Call (870) 325-6222 to reach the jail. Rison is the county seat. This page walks through how to check the Cleveland County Jail Roster, what state tools back it up, and how to ask for booking records under Arkansas FOIA.

Cleveland County Jail Roster Online

Cleveland County does not host a dedicated public roster site. To look up an inmate, call the jail at (870) 325-6222. Jail staff can confirm a booking and read out public details like charges and bond. Office hours vary, but the jail itself is staffed 24 hours a day.

For state tools, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Filter by Cleveland County to narrow the list to local inmates in state custody. Sign up for free custody alerts on the Arkansas VINE system at vinelink.com or call 1-800-510-0415. VINE will text or call you when the Cleveland County Jail Roster status for a person changes.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association at arkansassheriffsassociation.com keeps a central directory for the Cleveland County Jail with visit hours, phone, and rules. Use it as a backup when you need contact info for the facility but cannot get through on the main line.

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office runs patrol, civil process, court security, and the jail. The office works with Rison PD on local calls. Under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the Sheriff has full care of the jail and each inmate inside.

Cleveland County sits in south-central Arkansas. It is a small county with a small staff. Deputies cover both road patrol and jail duty at times. The Sheriff is elected by county voters. The Quorum Court sets the yearly budget for the office and jail.

Call (870) 325-6222 for the jail. For emergencies, dial 911. Non-urgent calls go through the main Sheriff's line. The office works with the Arkansas State Police, the Game and Fish Commission, and the Department of Corrections on joint cases.

Cleveland County Jail Facility

The Cleveland County Jail at 20 Magnolia Street holds pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. The jail is small. Most stays are brief. People with long state prison terms move to the Arkansas Department of Corrections after court.

The jail gives each inmate three meals a day, basic medical care, and set visit hours. Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707 keeps inmate medical files closed. Visits are on the jail's set schedule. Mail must show the inmate's full name on the envelope. Commissary funds may be dropped off in person at the lobby.

Bond hearings take place shortly after booking. A judge weighs the charge, past record, and ties to the area. Most misdemeanor bonds can be posted by cash or through a bondsman. Bondsmen charge 10% to 15% of the face bond. Felony bonds run higher.

Cleveland County Jail Roster Details

Each booking into the Cleveland 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. The file goes into the jail booking system. The P2C portal is the public slice of that data.

To pull a past booking log, send a FOIA ask to the Sheriff's Office. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to ask for public records. The Sheriff has three business days to reply. Most booking logs, arrest reports, and Jail Roster data are public. Juvenile records are closed under Arkansas Code § 9-27-309. Inmate medical files stay closed under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1707.

For people moved to state prison, search the Arkansas Department of Corrections at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Pick Cleveland County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state can share from its inmate file. The state search shows sentence, parole date, and prison unit.

Court Records and Cleveland County Jail Roster Cases

Cleveland County cases go to District Court or Circuit Court. District Court hears misdemeanor and traffic cases. Circuit Court hears felonies, big civil cases, and family law. Cleveland County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit.

The Arkansas Judiciary case search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Cleveland County. Look up a case by name or case number to get hearing dates, charges, and court 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 Rison keeps the paper court files. Copies cost a set fee per page. FOIA applies here too.

VINE and Cleveland County Jail Roster Alerts

VINE is the statewide tool that sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-510-0415. The service is free. Alerts go by phone, text, or email. VINE covers Cleveland County bookings once the data feeds into the state system.

For state-level search tools, try the Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org. ACIC runs the state sex offender registry. The state police background check tool at ark.org/criminal costs $25 for a mail-in report.

FOIA for Cleveland County Jail Roster Records

Send FOIA requests in writing to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 sets a three-day reply window. Most booking logs, arrest reports, and Jail Roster files are public. Medical files, juvenile files, and some ongoing case files stay closed. The Sheriff can charge set fees for copies. Fee waivers are not allowed.

Any person can file a FOIA ask. No lawyer is needed. Keep a copy of each letter and reply. If the Sheriff denies a file, the denial must name the reason. Appeals go to the Prosecuting Attorney or to court. Police incident reports in some agencies may be sold through policereports.lexisnexis.com.

A good FOIA letter names the record, the date range, and the format. Ask for a cost estimate if the file is large. This keeps you from sticker shock when the copy fee bill lands. Most small-county asks come back fast. Large asks may take the full three days, plus pick-up time.

Cleveland County Jail Roster Visit Rules

Visits at the Cleveland County Jail run 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 rules. Money for commissary is dropped off in cash or money order form. Holiday visit hours can shift, so call ahead to confirm the current slot times before you drive out to Rison for a visit with an inmate on the Cleveland County Jail Roster.

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