Find Conway County Jail Roster

The Conway County Jail Roster covers the jail at 30 Southern Valley Drive in Morrilton, Arkansas. Call (501) 354-9627 to reach the jail. Morrilton is the county seat. Note that Conway County is not the same as the City of Conway (in Faulkner County). This page shows how to reach the Conway County Jail Roster, how to file a FOIA ask, and how to link a booking to a court case.

Conway County Jail Roster Online

Conway County does not run a public online Jail Roster at this time. The Sheriff's Office keeps the list in-house. To find a person, call the jail at (501) 354-9627. Staff can share the name, booking date, charge, and bond.

The Conway County Sheriff's Office page at conwaycountyar.com lists the Sheriff, phone numbers, and office hours. It also has a FOIA request form and contact emails for records.

The page above is the main Sheriff's Office landing page for Conway County. Use it to start any Jail Roster, arrest report, or warrant check.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Conway County at arkansassheriffsassociation.com has a second source of address and phone info. It is a good backup when the county site is slow.

Conway County Sheriff's Office

The Conway County Sheriff's Office runs patrol, civil process, court security, and the jail. Deputies cover the whole county and work with Morrilton PD, Oppelo PD, and Plumerville PD. Under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the Sheriff has full care of the jail and each inmate inside.

The Sheriff is elected by county voters. The Quorum Court funds the office each year. Conway County sits in the Arkansas River valley, north of the river. For emergencies dial 911. Non-urgent calls go to the Sheriff's main line.

The office works with the Arkansas State Police and federal agents at times. Joint drug and gang task force work takes place in the area. The Sheriff is also the chief peace officer of the county under Article 7, Section 46 of the Arkansas Constitution.

Conway County Jail Facility

The Conway County Jail at 30 Southern Valley Drive holds pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. 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. Mail must show the inmate's full name on the envelope. Commissary funds can be dropped off at the jail lobby or through a set vendor.

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

Conway County Jail Roster Details

Each booking into the Conway 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 booking file is the base for the Jail Roster. It also feeds the court case file.

To pull a past booking log, file a FOIA ask with the Sheriff's Office. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to ask for records. The Sheriff has three business days to reply. Most booking logs, arrest reports, and Jail Roster data are public. Juvenile files 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 Conway County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state shares from its inmate file. The search shows sentence, parole date, and prison unit.

Court Records and Conway County Jail Roster Cases

Each booking in the Conway County Jail Roster ties to a court case. Misdemeanors start in District Court. Felonies start in Circuit Court. Conway County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit with Van Buren and Searcy counties.

Look up a case at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The search covers each Arkansas county. The main court site at arcourts.gov lists every court, judge, and clerk. Court fines can be paid online at pay.arcourts.gov.

The Circuit Clerk in Morrilton 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.

VINE Alerts for the Conway County Jail Roster

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

The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org runs the state sex offender registry. The state police background check tool at ark.org/criminal is $25 by mail.

FOIA for Conway County Jail Roster Records

Send FOIA requests in writing to the Conway 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, juvenile, and some ongoing case files stay closed. The Sheriff can charge set fees for copies. Fee waivers are not allowed.

A good FOIA letter names the record, the date range, and the format. Ask for a cost estimate if the file is large. 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.

Note that Conway County is often confused with Faulkner County, which includes the City of Conway. If you are looking for a jail in the City of Conway, see the Conway city page or the Faulkner County page. These cover a different jail than the one in Morrilton.

Conway County Jail Roster Visit Rules

Visits at the Conway 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 without prior okay. Books and papers must come from a set source. Commissary funds are paid through the jail or a set online vendor. Call (501) 354-9627 for the current rule list and limits. Holiday visit hours can shift, so confirm the week's slots before you drive out to Morrilton for a visit.

Police reports for crashes and minor calls may be sold through the state tool at crashreports.ark.org. Incident reports for Conway County may also be routed through policereports.lexisnexis.com. Each tool has a set fee and wait time.

Nearby Counties

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