Find Recent Arrests in Jacksonville
Jacksonville recent arrests are handled by the Jacksonville Police Department and booked into the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility. The city sits in Pulaski County, just north of Little Rock, near Little Rock Air Force Base. To find Jacksonville recent arrests, check the Pulaski County sheriff jail roster online, call the city records unit, or file a FOIA with the police. Each path covers a piece of the arrest record. The city site is at cityofjacksonville.net.
Jacksonville Recent Arrests Overview
Jacksonville Police and Recent Arrests
The Jacksonville Police Department is the main agency that makes the arrests that show up on the Jacksonville recent arrests log. The department runs patrol, detective, and records units. The city site is cityofjacksonville.net/169/Police. You can get a police report by mail, in person, or through a written FOIA request.
The image above shows the Jacksonville Police page on the city site. The page lists the contact info and the records unit. Officers respond across the city limits, and they work close with the Pulaski County Sheriff and with the security force at Little Rock Air Force Base. Arrest cases that cross onto base land may involve federal records, but most city arrests stay in the Pulaski County system.
Arrest authority falls under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. A Jacksonville officer may arrest with a warrant or on probable cause without one. Booking then happens at Pulaski County, not at the city police station. A city holding cell is used only for the short window before transport.
Pulaski County Jail and Jacksonville Recent Arrests
After a Jacksonville arrest, the person is taken to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility at 3201 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock. The jail is the largest county facility in Arkansas. The main phone is (501) 340-7001. The sheriff is Eric S. Higgins. The Pulaski County Sheriff runs booking, fingerprinting, and housing for Jacksonville recent arrests.
The inmate roster is online through the Zuercher portal at pulaski-so-ar.zuercherportal.com. Search by first name, last name, or booking number. The result shows charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. The portal is free and updates in real time. The Pulaski County Sheriff site at pcso.org covers visit rules, bond details, and program info.
For the full county-level view, see Pulaski County Recent Arrests. That page breaks down each step from arrest to release across the whole county.
Note: A Jacksonville arrest shows up on the Pulaski County jail roster right after booking. The roster shows current inmates only, so entries drop off after release.
Jacksonville FOIA Requests
Jacksonville arrest records fall under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The city has three business days to respond. A written FOIA goes to the police records unit. Include the person name, the incident date, and any report number you have. The fee covers per-page copies.
The Arkansas Attorney General office has a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The hotline is (800) 482-8982. The AG also issues opinions on FOIA questions, which help the police and the public read the law in the same way.
Criminal history requests go to the Arkansas State Police under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008. The fee rules are at Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. Challenges to wrong records go through Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. These tools matter when a case was dropped, dismissed, or ended without a conviction.
State Tools for Jacksonville Recent Arrests
Beyond the city and county, three state tools help you track a Jacksonville arrest. The Arkansas CourtConnect site at caseinfo.arcourts.gov shows court cases in Pulaski County and other counties. Search by person name, case number, or date range.
The Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers people sent to state prison. If a Jacksonville case ends with a prison term, the person shows up here after intake. The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org pulls a state-wide criminal history. See the FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html for fees.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the state data repository. ACIC runs the sex offender registry and handles record sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. The office is at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, phone (501) 682-2222.
Jacksonville Courts and Arrest Cases
A Jacksonville arrest case moves through two courts. Misdemeanors and traffic go to the Jacksonville District Court. Felonies head to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock. Both post data to CourtConnect. Each step, from first appearance to final ruling, creates a record.
The circuit court sits at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Case records cover the charge, motions, hearings, and the ruling. Under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 most case records are public. Some files are sealed, and juvenile cases get a stronger shield. The clerk can give you certified copies at a per-page fee.
Record sealing is an option in some cases. Non-violent misdemeanors are often eligible after five years. Some non-violent felonies also qualify. Sex offenses against minors, Class Y felonies, and most Class A or B felonies are not eligible. The ACIC has 30 days to update after the Order to Seal is entered.
Booking Records After Jacksonville Recent Arrests
Every Jacksonville arrest produces a booking record at the Pulaski County jail. The record shows the person's full name, any aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and address. It also lists the arresting agency, the charges, the statute for each charge, and the booking time. A mugshot is taken at intake.
Booking records are public under Arkansas law. You can see them on the roster or get them through a FOIA to the sheriff. Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 jail booking records have a five-year retention. Dispatch records follow a similar retention schedule.
Bond info sits next to the charges. A Jacksonville arrest may get a cash bond, a surety bond, or release on own recognizance at first appearance. A higher bond often means more serious charges or a prior record. The bond amount is public and shows on the roster.
VINELink at vinelink.com covers Pulaski County inmates. You can sign up for phone or email alerts when a person is moved or released. The Arkansas hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Registration is free and private.
Note: Mugshots are public records in Arkansas. The Pulaski County roster usually has them online for free, and the Jacksonville police will release them on FOIA.
Legal Aid and Victim Resources
Crime victims tied to a Jacksonville case have state and local tools. The Pulaski County prosecutor has a victim-witness coordinator who tracks each felony case. The coordinator sends notice of hearings, plea deals, and sentencing. The Arkansas VINE system at vinelink.com covers jail release alerts.
People who face charges can get a court-appointed public defender if they cannot pay for a lawyer. The public defender office for Pulaski County covers Jacksonville cases. Free legal help on civil cases is through Legal Aid of Arkansas. Court-based self-help info is online through the Arkansas Judiciary site.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Jacksonville sits in central Arkansas, just north of Little Rock. Several nearby cities use the same Pulaski County jail for booking after a city arrest. Check these pages for each city police department and arrest info.