Desha County Jail Roster Access

The Desha County Jail Roster covers bookings at the Desha County Detention Center in Arkansas City. The Sheriff's Office is at 316 Robert S. Moore Avenue in McGehee. Call (870) 222-5127 for inmate info. This page walks through how to reach the Desha County Jail Roster, the FOIA rules that apply, and state tools that help when the local line is busy.

Desha County Jail Roster Online

Desha County does not run a public online Jail Roster on its official site. Inmate info is pulled through offline methods. The Desha County Sheriff's Office oversees the county jail inmate list. Call (870) 222-5127 to check if a person is in custody. Staff can share the name, booking date, charge, and bond.

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Desha County at arkansassheriffsassociation.com is the main web reference for the jail. It lists the jail address, phone, and visit rules. Use it as a quick reference when you cannot reach the Sheriff's Office by phone right away.

Mugshots and booking photos are considered public records in Arkansas. Staff can share the booking info on a case-by-case basis. For state-level alerts, VINE is free.

Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-510-0415. VINE sends a text, email, or phone alert when a Desha County inmate's custody status changes.

Desha County Sheriff's Office

The Desha County Sheriff's Office is at 316 Robert S. Moore Avenue in McGehee, AR 71654. The office phone is (870) 222-5127. Deputies work with McGehee PD, Dumas PD, and Arkansas City PD. The Sheriff runs patrol, civil process, court security, and the Detention Center.

Under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502, the Sheriff has full care of the jail and each inmate. Desha County sits in southeast Arkansas along the Mississippi River. 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.

Desha County Detention Center

The Desha County Detention Center is in Arkansas City. The jail 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 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.

Desha County Jail Roster Details

Each booking into the Desha 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. Arrest records can be requested in writing to the arresting agency or the Sheriff. Processing fees follow the standard Arkansas FOIA fee schedule. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 sets a three-day reply window. 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 Desha County from the filter. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) sets what the state can share from its inmate file.

Court Records and Desha County Jail Roster Cases

Each booking in the Desha County Jail Roster ties to a court case. Misdemeanors start in District Court. Felonies start in Circuit Court. Desha County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit with Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Drew 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. Pay court fines online at pay.arcourts.gov.

The Circuit Clerk 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 Tied to the Desha County Jail Roster

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

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 Desha County Jail Roster Records

Send FOIA requests in writing to the Desha 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 in a county this size.

Desha County Jail Roster Visit and Mail Rules

Visits at the Desha 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 (870) 222-5127 for the current rule list and limits.

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 Desha County Jail Roster. Holiday visit hours can shift, so confirm the week's slot before you drive out for a visit.

Bondsmen in McGehee and Dumas can help post bond for a fee. Ask the jail front desk for a list of local firms. Once bond is posted, release takes a few hours. Name checks and warrant checks must clear first. A person with a hold from another county or state will not be let out until that hold is cleared.

Nearby Counties

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