Pike County 24 Hour Booking Records

Pike County sits in southwest Arkansas, with Murfreesboro as the county seat. The Pike County Sheriff's Office holds the 24 hour booking records and runs the county jail. Arrests by the sheriff, the Murfreesboro Police Department, or state troopers in the county are booked at the county facility. This page shows how to get Pike County booking records, who to call at the sheriff, and what Arkansas law says about access to the files.

Pike County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Pike County Sheriff's Office is the main custodian of 24 hour booking records in the county. The office is at 301 W Commercial Street in Murfreesboro, AR 71958. The main phone is (870) 285-2311. The fax line is (870) 285-2196. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The jail itself runs around the clock. Record requests are best handled during business hours.

When a person is booked, the jail staff log the core facts. Name, date of birth, charge, and bond go into the jail system. That entry is public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103. A public record is any writing, photo, or data kept by a public agency. A booking sheet is a public record. A mugshot is too.

Murfreesboro is the only city in Pike County with its own police department. The Murfreesboro Police Department is at (870) 285-3312. The PD handles arrests in the town, and the bookings go to the county jail. The sheriff holds all booking records, whether the arrest was made by city, county, or state officers.

Find 24 Hour Booking in Pike County

A call to the sheriff's office is the fastest way to check on a new booking in Pike County. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody, list the charges, and give the bond amount. The basic booking data is public from the moment of the booking. No FOIA request needed for those facts.

For tracking custody across the state, use VINELink. The tool sends free alerts when a person is booked, moved, or released.

The lead-in image below shows the Arkansas CourtConnect case search page.

The Arkansas CourtConnect tool has case data for many counties. Cases show up the next business day after the prosecutor files. If Pike County cases are not on the site for your date range, the Circuit Clerk in Murfreesboro has the full file.

Pike County is part of the 9th East Judicial Circuit with Howard and Little River counties. The circuit judge rotates through the courthouses.

Arkansas FOIA and Pike County Booking Records

Arkansas FOIA is set out in Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 and the sections that follow. The law gives state citizens the right to ask for any public record, including jail booking sheets. The Arkansas FOIA Handbook is the official guide. It was 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. Staff time cannot be charged.

Your request should list the full name of the person, the date of birth, and the booking date. A booking number is helpful. State the records you want: booking sheet, mugshot, charges, bond info. Keep the request clear. You can send it by email, fax, or mail. A verbal request in person is fine too.

The Attorney General FOIA page has sample letters and a FOIA hotline at (501) 682-2007. If the sheriff denies your request, 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 court can make the agency pay your fees.

What's on a Pike County Booking Sheet

A Pike County 24 hour booking sheet has the same core fields 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 arresting agency is named. Charges are listed with the Arkansas Code cite. Bond type and amount are set. A mugshot is in the file.

Arkansas bond types are cash, surety, property, and own recognizance. A first appearance judge sets the bond, or a local bond schedule is used. Most folks post bond within a day or two. Those who cannot stay in the jail until the case moves ahead.

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

Some parts of the file are closed. Medical screens, mental health notes, and social security numbers get redacted. The basic adult booking info stays open, even when the case is still active. The FOIA Handbook is clear on that point.

Murfreesboro Police and Local Agencies

The Murfreesboro Police Department is the only city force in Pike County. Murfreesboro is the county seat. The PD main phone is (870) 285-3312. The department handles city arrests for traffic, drugs, and other local charges. Bookings go to the county jail.

The Arkansas State Police also work Pike County, mostly on state routes. Troopers respond to wrecks, traffic stops, and calls in rural areas. State trooper arrests go to the county jail.

Pike County is known for the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. Park rangers have arrest authority inside the park. AGFC officers also work wildlife and boating calls in the county. Those bookings also go to the county jail.

The county's circuit court is in Murfreesboro. Felony cases out of 24 hour bookings go there. District court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. The Circuit Clerk in Murfreesboro is the record keeper for all court files.

State Resources for Pike County Lookups

A few state tools help round out a Pike County booking search.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers state prison. Once a person is sentenced to prison, the ADC holds the record. County jail bookings are separate.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs a $22 name based check. ACIC is the central criminal history file. 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 Pike 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.

For a directory of every sheriff in the state, see the Arkansas Counties Association. Pike County borders Howard, Polk, Montgomery, Clark, and Hempstead counties. The site links to each neighbor sheriff page.