Cleburne County 24 Hour Booking Records

Cleburne County 24 hour booking records cover the people arrested and held in the county jail in Heber Springs, Arkansas each day. The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office holds the booking files for the county and responds to public requests. You can look up a name, a charge, or a booking date by calling the sheriff or by sending a written request. This page walks through how to find 24 hour booking records in Cleburne County and the state laws that keep them open.

Contacting the Cleburne County Sheriff

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office is at 914 South 9th Street in Heber Springs. The main phone line is (501) 362-2523. The fax is (870) 362-8155. Office hours run Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The sheriff's jail runs at all hours. Staff at the jail take phone calls from the public to confirm if a person is in custody, what charge they face, and the bond amount.

Cleburne County sits in north central Arkansas. Heber Springs is the county seat and also a well known lake town. Greers Ferry Lake draws tourists all year. That mix of tourism and small town life means the sheriff sees a wide range of call types. The county jail takes in every arrest made in the county, from city police, state troopers, and the sheriff's deputies.

Arkansas FOIA at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. gives the public the right to ask for booking records. Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103 defines a public record. A booking sheet and a mugshot are both public records under that rule. The sheriff has three business days to respond to a written request under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105.

Search Cleburne County 24 Hour Booking

The fastest way to check a 24 hour booking in Cleburne County is to call the sheriff at (501) 362-2523. Give the full name and the date of birth if you have it. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody and on what charge. For a paper copy of the booking sheet or the mugshot, you need a written FOIA request.

The Arkansas Counties Association runs a state directory that can help you find any sheriff's office or county clerk fast. The arcounties.org page lists phones, addresses, and contact pages for every county in the state.

From the Arkansas Counties Association directory, you can pick Cleburne County and go right to the sheriff's main page. Most sheriff sites post basic contact info, jail rules, and FOIA request forms.

The state court search tool Arkansas CourtConnect can also help. Once a charge is filed in court, the case may show up there. A name search pulls up every case in the counties that feed the site. Cleburne County cases may appear on CourtConnect the next business day after a filing.

Cleburne County Jail and Booking Process

The Cleburne County jail is in Heber Springs. The sheriff holds every person booked in the county there. The booking process takes about an hour. Staff take prints, a photo, and a medical screen. They log the charge with an Arkansas Code cite. They search the person and store their property. A bond is set by the local court.

Bond types in Cleburne County are cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. Minor charges may have a fixed bond under a local bond schedule. A felony charge needs a judge to set bond at a first appearance hearing. Most first appearance hearings happen the next weekday after the booking. People who post bond are released right away.

After a charge is filed, the case moves to the Cleburne County Circuit Clerk. The clerk's office is in the courthouse in Heber Springs. The circuit court handles felonies and most civil cases. The district court handles minor misdemeanors and traffic. Each court has its own docket and clerk. Case records are open to the public under FOIA and under court rule.

Heber Springs Police and Arrest Records

The Heber Springs Police Department at (501) 362-8301 handles arrests inside city limits. Heber Springs PD does not run its own jail. Every arrest ends up at the Cleburne County Sheriff's jail for booking. The city police hold their own arrest reports, but the booking record stays with the sheriff. So you may need both files for a full picture of an incident.

Smaller towns in the county may have their own town marshals or small police forces. Each writes arrest reports and sends the person to the sheriff for booking. The mix of small town forces means the sheriff's jail is the one central place where every 24 hour booking for the county is logged.

State troopers from the Arkansas State Police cover Highway 5, Highway 110, and other state roads in the area. Trooper arrests book at the county jail the same as a local arrest. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission makes arrests on and around Greers Ferry Lake for fishing, boating, and hunting rule violations. Those bookings also go to the sheriff.

Request Cleburne County Booking Records

A written FOIA letter is the best way to get paper copies. Send it to the Custodian of Records at the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office, 914 South 9th Street, Heber Springs, AR 72543. State the full name, the date of birth, and the approximate booking date. Ask for the booking sheet, the mugshot, and the charge list. The sheriff has three business days to respond under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105.

You can drop the letter off in person. You can fax it to (870) 362-8155. Or you can send it by mail. Some agencies take email requests. Call first to check. Only Arkansas citizens may use the FOIA under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(a)(1)(A). A friend or family member in the state can make the request for you if you live out of state.

Fees are capped by state law at 25 cents per page under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(d). The sheriff cannot charge for staff time. If the total cost goes over $25, the sheriff may ask for payment up front. A certified copy with the sheriff's seal costs more and may be needed for court or for out of state use.

If the sheriff denies the request, you have options. Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-107 lets you file suit in circuit court to force release. The judge can rule quickly. The court can also order the agency to pay your attorney fees if you win. The Arkansas Attorney General FOIA page runs a free hotline at (501) 682-2007 that can help you sort out any issue first.

Cleburne County Custody Alerts

VINELink is a free statewide custody tracking tool. It covers most Arkansas county jails, including Cleburne County. You can sign up to get free alerts when a person is released, moved, or placed under a new hold. The tool is run for free at vinelink.com. Sign up is quick. Enter the name and a phone or email.

VINE does not post mugshots or booking sheets. It only tracks custody status. So it is a good way to know the moment a person walks out of the Cleburne County jail. For the full 24 hour booking record, you still need the sheriff.

Arkansas Statewide Search Tools

A few state tools can back up a Cleburne County booking search. The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs a name based online check for $22 per name. It shows arrests, charges, and final outcomes statewide. ACIC is held by the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. It is not a jail roster.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers state prisons. A Cleburne County booking does not show up there unless the person is later sent to state prison. The Arkansas Division of Community Correction has a free parolee and probation search.

The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is open to the public. It shows photos, current addresses, and prior offenses for people who must register under state law. The Arkansas FOIA Handbook is a good read before you file a request. It has sample letters, clear timelines, and a list of exemptions.