Search Johnson County Jail Roster

The Johnson County Jail Roster tracks people held at the Johnson County Detention Center in Clarksville, Arkansas. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office posts a live roster online with Current Inmates and 48 Hour Release tabs. You can also view the roster through a second host at myr2m.com. This page walks through the search tools, the jail contact info, and the state court tools for any Johnson County case.

Johnson County Jail Roster Online

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office posts a live roster on its main site. Go to jcsoar.us/inmateSearch for the inmate search. The Sheriff's main site at johnsoncosheriff.com also has a roster tool at /roster.php, with a Current Inmates tab and a 48 Hour Release tab.

The image below shows the Johnson County inmate search tool on the Sheriff's site.

The tool is free. No sign-in is needed. Type a last name to pull a hit list.

A second host of the roster is at myr2m.com/johnsoncoroster. This version lists all current inmates with mugshots, booking numbers, booking dates, and charges. It is sortable by name and date. Sample charges shown on the list include assault - 3rd degree, theft, obstructing governmental operations, and fleeing.

The R2M host is the richer of the two views. It shows photos and sort options. Use it when you want a broad look at recent bookings.

Johnson County Sheriff's Office

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is located at 301 Porter Industrial Road, Clarksville, AR. The phone is 479-754-2200, open 24 hours. The fax is 479-754-2210. For emergencies, dial 911. Deputies run patrol, warrants, civil process, and court security. The Sheriff also has full charge of the jail under Arkansas Code § 12-41-502.

Johnson County is Arkansas's 30th county, formed November 16, 1833. The county was named for Benjamin Johnson, a Territorial Judge. The office works with Clarksville Police, Coal Hill Police, the Arkansas State Police, and federal officers on major cases.

For any Johnson County Jail Roster call, the 479-754-2200 line is the right number. Ask for the jail or booking desk. Staff can confirm a current inmate's name, booking date, and charges.

Johnson County Detention Center

The Johnson County Detention Center is at 301 Porter Industrial Road, Clarksville, AR 72830. The facility holds people waiting on a first court date or serving short county sentences. Those who get long state prison time move to the Arkansas Department of Correction once a bed opens.

First court hearings are usually the next business day. The judge sets bond at that hearing. Bond types used in Johnson County include cash, surety, own recognizance, and Rule 5.2 pre-trial release. Only the court can change the bond once set.

Visits, mail, and commissary rules are posted on the Sheriff's site. Most Arkansas county jails use video visits through a third-party vendor. Call the jail at 479-754-2200 for the day's schedule.

Johnson County Jail Roster Details

Each Johnson County Jail Roster entry lists the inmate's full name, a booking number, the booking date, the charges, and the bond amount. Some entries show a mugshot. The 48 Hour Release tab on the Sheriff's site shows people let out in the last two days, even if they no longer show on the Current Inmates tab.

Juvenile cases do not show on the public roster. Arkansas Code § 9-27-309 keeps juvenile court files closed. Medical files held by the jail are closed under § 12-12-1707, in line with HIPAA.

For release alerts, sign up with VINE. The free tool sends a text or phone alert when an inmate's status changes. It covers Johnson County and all Arkansas counties.

Court Records and Jail Roster Cases

Most cases that begin with a booking on the Johnson County Jail Roster go to Clarksville District Court or the 5th Judicial Circuit. The Arkansas Judiciary case search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers both trial levels. Type a name or case number to pull case status, judge, and next hearing date.

Fines and costs may be paid at pay.arcourts.gov. The Arkansas Judiciary main site at arcourts.gov lists each court clerk's phone and hours. Arkansas Code § 12-27-113(2)(A) controls what data the Department of Correction can share on state inmates.

If a Johnson County inmate moves to state prison, use the ADC portal at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. The Arkansas Constitution Article 7, Section 46 names the Sheriff as the top peace officer in each county.

FOIA and Johnson County Jail Roster Records

Most Johnson County jail records are open under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 is the main rule. The Sheriff's Office has three business days to reply to a written FOIA request. Send your ask to the Sheriff's Office at 301 Porter Industrial Road, Clarksville, AR 72830. Mail, email, or drop it off at the office.

The Sheriff's Office can charge for copies, staff time, and mail. Fee waivers are not allowed under state law. Keep your FOIA ask short and name the records by date to cut cost.

For a broader look, the Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the statewide sex offender registry and the criminal history system. The Arkansas State Police name check is a $25 mail-in tool. Both pull from state data.

State Tools for the Johnson County Jail Roster

Statewide tools add to what the county posts. The VINE system is the best free alert tool for Arkansas inmates. Sign up with a name and date of birth. It tracks the inmate across moves between jails and into state prison.

The VINE tool is free and pairs well with the Johnson County Jail Roster. Pick text, email, or phone alerts for the inmate's next status change.

The LexisNexis police reports portal at policereports.lexisnexis.com hosts reports from many Arkansas agencies. It is paid. The Arkansas State Police crash report tool at crashreports.ark.org is free for most reports.

For paid crash reports from non-ASP agencies, try buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. Fees vary. The Arkansas Sheriff's Association root page at arkansassheriffsassociation.com links every county jail page in Arkansas.

If a Johnson County inmate's case moves to state custody, the shift can take a few weeks. People on the ADC waiting list may not show in the state system right away. Call 479-754-2200 for the most current local data.

For large Johnson County arrest reports, file a FOIA ask with the Sheriff's Office at 301 Porter Industrial Road. Ask for the booking sheet, the full narrative, and the property list. Fees apply for copies and for staff time.

The Johnson County Detention Center takes bookings 24 hours a day. First court hearings are usually the next business day. Bring a valid photo ID if the jail still runs in-person visits.

Johnson County is a mid-sized county in north-west Arkansas. The county borders Pope, Franklin, Logan, Yell, Madison, and Newton counties. Each of those has its own Jail Roster and its own Sheriff's Office.

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