Search Crawford County Jail Roster

The Crawford County Jail Roster covers bookings at the Crawford County Detention Center at 4235 Alma Highway in Van Buren, Arkansas. Call (479) 474-1721 to reach the jail. Van Buren is the county seat. This page has the Sheriff's Office contact info, Jail Roster steps, court case search links, and FOIA rules for Crawford County booking records.

Crawford County Jail Roster Online

Crawford County does not run a public online Jail Roster on a single static page. The Sheriff's Office keeps the list in-house. To find a person, call the Detention Center at (479) 474-1721. Staff can share the name, booking date, charge, and bond.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Crawford County at arkansassheriffsassociation.com lists the jail address, phone, visit rules, and general contact info. Use that page as a backup source when the county line is busy.

For statewide custody alerts, the VINE tool is free.

Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-510-0415. VINE covers each Crawford County booking once the data feeds into the state system.

Crawford County Sheriff's Office

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office runs patrol, investigations, civil process, court security, and the Detention Center. The office has a second address at 317 Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72956. Deputies work with Van Buren PD, Alma PD, and Mulberry PD on city cases.

Under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the Sheriff has full care of the jail and each inmate. Crawford County sits on the western edge of Arkansas near the Oklahoma line. The Sheriff is elected by county voters. The Quorum Court funds the office each year.

For emergencies, dial 911. Non-urgent calls go through the Sheriff's main line. The office works with the Arkansas State Police and federal agents on joint cases at times. The I-40 corridor through the county drives a steady flow of traffic stops and drug case work.

Crawford County Detention Center

The Crawford County Detention Center at 4235 Alma Highway holds pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. Both male and female inmates are housed there in separate pods.

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 and booking ID on the envelope. Commissary funds are paid through the jail or a set vendor.

Bond is set at a first court appearance. A judge weighs the charge, past record, and ties to the area. 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. Some charges carry a no-bond hold.

Crawford County Jail Roster Details

Each booking into the Crawford 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 Crawford County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state can share from its inmate file.

Court Records and Crawford County Jail Roster Cases

Each booking in the Crawford County Jail Roster ties to a court case. Misdemeanors start in District Court. Felonies start in Circuit Court. Crawford County is part of the 21st Judicial Circuit.

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. Pay court fines online at pay.arcourts.gov.

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

State Tools That Support the Crawford County Jail Roster

When the local jail line is busy, state tools 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 is $25 for a mail-in report.

Police incident reports may be sold through policereports.lexisnexis.com. Crash reports may come from crashreports.ark.org or buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. Each tool has a set fee and wait time.

FOIA for Crawford County Jail Roster Files

Send FOIA requests in writing to the Crawford 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 clear FOIA letter names the record, the date range, and the format. Any person can file a FOIA ask. No lawyer is needed. Keep a copy of each letter and reply. Appeals go to the Prosecuting Attorney or to court. Most small-batch asks come back fast.

Crawford County Jail Roster Visit and Mail Rules

Visits at the Crawford County Detention Center 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. Video visits may be used at times.

Mail must show the inmate's full name and booking ID 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 vendor. Call (479) 474-1721 for current rules and limits. Holiday hours can shift, so confirm the week's slot before you drive to the facility on Alma Highway.

Inmate phone calls are paid by the inmate or by the person on the other end. Most jail phones use a set vendor. Rates are posted at the jail. Collect calls may be used in some pods. Check the phone vendor site for rates and how to set up a prepaid call account for an inmate on the Crawford County Jail Roster. Bail bond firms in Van Buren can also help post bond for a fee.

Cities in Crawford County

Van Buren is the main city in Crawford County and the base for the Detention Center. Note that Van Buren the city is in Crawford County, while Van Buren County is a separate county to the east.

Nearby Counties

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