Hempstead County Jail Bookings

Hempstead County 24 hour booking records list every person booked into the county jail in Hope, Arkansas. The Hempstead County Sheriff keeps the roster and handles FOIA requests. The office is at 312 S Washington in Hope. This page tells you how to find Hempstead County 24 hour booking data, how to ask for booking sheets and mugshots, and where to track a case after the booking is done.

Hempstead County Sheriff Booking Records

The Hempstead County Sheriff's Office is the main source of 24 hour booking records in the county. The office is at 312 S Washington, Hope, AR 71801. The main phone is (870) 777-6727. The fax is (870) 777-2363. Office hours run Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The jail is open 24/7 for intake and phone calls.

The sheriff is the custodian of the booking file under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105. Call the jail line direct for same day info. The records clerk can confirm a name, a charge, a bond amount, or a court date over the phone. For a certified copy or a full file, send a written FOIA request.

Hempstead County sits in the southwest corner of Arkansas. Hope is the county seat and the biggest city. The jail sees intake from Hope PD, county deputies, and state troopers who patrol I-30, US 67, and Highway 4.

For statewide custody alerts, VINELink covers Hempstead County. Sign up for free text or email notes when an inmate is moved or released. VINELink works for the Hempstead County jail and for state prison moves too.

Hempstead County 24 Hour Booking Alerts

VINELink is the state tool for victim and family custody notice. The VINELink site covers Hempstead County. Sign up with a name and birth date to get a free alert when an inmate is let out or moved.

The service runs 24/7 and sends text, email, or phone alerts. It does not show mugshots or charge details. For those, go back to the sheriff. VINELink is a good backup tool when the sheriff office is closed.

Hempstead County Case Records After Booking

Hempstead County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit South. Cases from Hempstead County may show up on Arkansas CourtConnect. The site is free and lets you search by name or case number.

CourtConnect shows the filing date, the judge, the charge code, and the next court date. It does not show the booking mug or the bond sheet. For those, call the Hempstead County Sheriff or ask for the jail roster.

The Hempstead County Circuit Clerk in Hope keeps full paper files for every case. Felony and misdemeanor cases both land there. Probate, child support, and civil files are at the clerk too. A walk-in during business hours lets you view most files at no cost.

Request Hempstead County 24 Hour Booking Records

Arkansas law gives Arkansas citizens the right to ask for booking records from the Hempstead County Sheriff. The rule is in Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The Arkansas FOIA Handbook has a full guide.

Send your FOIA letter to:

• Hempstead County Sheriff's Office
• 312 S Washington, Hope, AR 71801
• Phone: (870) 777-6727
• Fax: (870) 777-2363

Tell the sheriff what you need. The full name of the person, the birth date, the date of the booking, and the type of record you want. The booking sheet is the most common ask. Mugshots are also public under the FOIA Handbook, which reads: "Mug shots are public records." The sheriff has three business days to get back to you under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105.

Copy fees cap at 25 cents per page. Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105(d) sets the rule. The sheriff cannot charge for staff time to pull the file. If the total goes over $25, the sheriff may ask for money up front. If the sheriff denies the request, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-107 lets you sue in Hempstead County Circuit Court to force the release.

For help drafting a FOIA letter, the Attorney General FOIA office runs a hotline at (501) 682-2007. Staff can help phrase the request or point to a past opinion that covers the same type of file.

Hope Police and Other Agencies

Hope is the county seat and the main city in Hempstead County. The Hope Police Department makes most of the arrests inside the city limits. Those arrests are booked into the Hempstead County Jail.

To ask for a Hope PD arrest report, call (870) 777-3434. Ask for the records clerk. The clerk takes FOIA requests by phone, mail, fax, or walk-in. The arrest report stays with the city force. The booking sheet stays with the sheriff.

Arkansas State Police also patrol Hempstead County on I-30 and US 67. State trooper arrests book into the county jail. For a trooper report, contact the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Federal offenses in the county may involve the Texarkana federal courthouse and US Marshals, which can hold prisoners at the Hempstead County jail on federal contract in some cases.

Other small cities in the county, like Blevins and Patmos, have limited police coverage. Arrests there are often made by county deputies and booked at the sheriff's jail.

Statewide Resources for Hempstead County

The Arkansas Counties Association has a directory of every sheriff in the state. Use it to find contact info for Hempstead County and for nearby counties like Nevada, Lafayette, Miller, Howard, and Little River.

The ADC inmate search shows people in state prison. County bookings are not on the ADC site. If a Hempstead County inmate is moved to a state unit, the tool will pick them up. The Arkansas Parolee Search tracks people on parole or probation.

The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is a public search for people who must register under state law. It shows photos, home blocks, and prior offenses for each person on the registry.

Juvenile records in Hempstead County are closed. Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-309 is the rule. The sheriff will not confirm a juvenile is in the jail to a stranger. A parent or legal guardian can ask for the file. If a juvenile is charged as an adult, the booking record may become public.

Hempstead County Jail Information

The Hempstead County Jail is the only detention center in the county. The sheriff runs it. Male and female adults are held at the jail. Some federal holds may also be housed there on contract.

Booking at the jail takes 30 minutes to a few hours. The officer takes prints, the mugshot, and logs the charge. Bond is set by schedule for low level charges. Felony bonds are set by a judge at first appearance. First appearance is held at the Hempstead County Courthouse in Hope.

Bond types include cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. Cash bonds are refunded at the end of the case minus court fees. Surety bonds come through a licensed bail agent. Property bonds use Hempstead County real estate as collateral.

Visit rules, mail rules, and commissary rules are set by the sheriff. Call (870) 777-6727 for the current schedule. Mail goes to the jail address. Money put on an inmate account may go through a third party service. Ask the jail clerk for the current vendor.