Perry County 24 Hour Booking Database

Perry County sits in central Arkansas, west of Little Rock. Perryville is the county seat. The Perry County Sheriff's Office keeps the jail roster and the 24 hour booking records for the county. Arrests by the sheriff, the Perryville police, or the state police in Perry County are all booked at the county jail. This page shows how to find Perry County booking records, who to call, and what Arkansas law says about your right to ask.

Perry County Sheriff and Jail

The Perry County Sheriff's Office holds the 24 hour booking records for the county. The office is at 205 Aplin Avenue in Perryville, AR 72126. The main phone is (501) 889-2333. The fax line is (501) 889-5751. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The jail runs around the clock. Record requests are best made during business hours.

When a person is booked in Perry County, the jail staff enter the name, date of birth, charge, and bond into the jail system. The entry is a public record under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. The state FOIA defines a public record as any writing, photo, or data kept by a public agency. A booking sheet is a public record. A mugshot is too.

Perry County is a small rural county. Most arrests come from the sheriff's deputies or from the Arkansas State Police on Highway 10 or Highway 60. The Perryville Police Department is the only city force, at (501) 889-2331. The PD handles arrests in the town, and the bookings go to the county jail.

How to Look Up Perry County 24 Hour Booking

A call to the sheriff's office is the fastest way to check on a new booking. Staff can confirm custody and list charges. The basic booking data is public the moment the booking is done.

The VINELink service tracks custody across most Arkansas jails. The tool sends free alerts when a person is booked, moved, or released.

The lead-in image below shows the VINELink search page.

VINELink is run for victim and family notice. It does not post mugshots or bond amounts. For full Perry County booking info, call the sheriff.

The Arkansas CourtConnect tool covers case filings for many counties. When a case is filed by the prosecutor, it shows up the next business day. If Perry County cases are not on the list for a given time range, the Circuit Clerk in Perryville holds the full file.

Perry County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit with Van Buren, Faulkner, and Searcy counties. The circuit judge rotates between the courthouses in the district.

Request Perry County Booking Records

Arkansas FOIA gives state citizens the right to ask for booking records. The law is in Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. The Arkansas FOIA Handbook is the official guide. It is issued by the state Attorney General.

The Handbook puts the rule plainly. A citizen can make a verbal or written request for a public record. No reason needed. The custodian has three business days to respond under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105. The same rule caps copy fees at 25 cents per page. Agencies cannot charge for staff time.

Your request should list the full name of the person, the date of birth, and the booking date. A booking number helps when you have one. State the records you want. Keep the request clear and short. Email, fax, and mail are all fine. A verbal request in person works too.

The Attorney General FOIA page has sample letters and a FOIA hotline at (501) 682-2007. If the sheriff denies your request or does not respond in three business days, you can file suit in circuit court under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-107. The judge can rule in a few days. If you win, the agency may have to pay your fees.

Contents of a Perry County Booking Record

A Perry County 24 hour booking record holds the same core data as any Arkansas jail. The sheet lists the full name, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, and address of the person booked. The booking number and booking date are included. The name of the arresting agency shows up. Charges are listed with the Arkansas Code cite for each. Bond type and amount are set. A mugshot is in the file.

Arkansas bond types are cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. The first appearance judge or a local bond schedule sets the amount. Most people post bond within a day or two and go home. Those who cannot stay in jail until the case moves forward.

A booking sheet may also list a hold. A hold means another agency wants custody of the person. Federal holds, state parole holds, and warrants from other counties all count. The jail cannot release the person until the hold is cleared.

Some parts of the booking file are not public. Medical screens, mental health notes, and social security numbers are closed or redacted. The basic adult booking info stays open, even when the case is still active.

Perryville Police and Area Agencies

The Perryville Police Department is the only city force in Perry County. Perryville is the county seat. The PD main phone is (501) 889-2331. The department handles arrests in the town for traffic, drugs, public intox, and other local charges. Bookings go to the county jail.

The Arkansas State Police also work the county, mostly on Highway 10 and Highway 60. Troopers respond to wrecks, traffic stops, and calls in rural areas. Those arrests are booked at the county jail.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officers also have arrest authority in the county. Perry County has a good amount of state land and hunting areas, so wildlife officers are active. Their bookings also go to the county jail.

The county's circuit court is in Perryville. Felony cases out of 24 hour bookings go there. District court handles misdemeanors. The Circuit Clerk in Perryville has the full case file for every filing.

Statewide Tools for Perry County

State tools add data to what you can get from the sheriff.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers state prison. Once a person is sentenced to prison, they move out of the county jail and into ADC custody.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs a $22 name based check. ACIC is the central criminal history file for the state. It shows arrests, charges, and final case outcomes. It does not include mugshots or current jail rosters.

The Arkansas Division of Community Correction parolee search covers people on parole or probation. A Perry County case that ends in probation may show up there.

The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is public. It shows names, photos, and prior offenses for people who must register under state law.

For a directory of every sheriff in the state, visit the Arkansas Counties Association site. Perry County borders Pulaski, Saline, Yell, Conway, and Faulkner counties. The site links to each neighbor sheriff page.