Search Chicot County Recent Arrests

Chicot County recent arrests are booked into the Chicot County Jail at 513 Main Street in Lake Village. The Chicot County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and takes in arrests from deputies and from the Lake Village and Dermott city police. The jail does not run a public online roster, so most lookups happen by phone to (870) 265-8020. Use this page as a guide to reach the right office, file a FOIA request, or check state court files for a Chicot County case. Staff can help confirm if a person is in custody.

Chicot County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

The Chicot County Sheriff's Office is at 211 Main Street in Lake Village, AR 71653. The main phone line is (870) 265-8000. The jail is a short distance away at 513 Main Street with phone (870) 265-8020. Staff cover patrol, civil process, court security, and jail intake. The sheriff handles recent arrests made in the unincorporated county and books people arrested by city police.

Chief Deputy Paul Hale and Jail Administrator Elaine Patterson oversee day-to-day work. The jail email is chicotsheriff@yahoo.com. Patterson can be reached at elainepatterson51@gmail.com for jail-related questions. Records clerks help with FOIA and with general arrest log review. Call ahead if you plan to stop in.

City police in Lake Village and Dermott make arrests in their own limits. After a stop, the person goes to the county jail for booking. That means most recent arrests in those towns show up in the Chicot County files. The Arkansas Sheriff's Association at arkansassheriffsassociation.com also lists the Chicot County sheriff contact page.

Chicot County Jail Roster and Inmates

The Chicot County Jail is at 513 Main Street in Lake Village. It holds 72 inmates and takes in both men and women. The main jail phone is (870) 265-8020. Intake includes a photo, prints, and health screen. Bond is set based on the charge and past record. High-risk holds may be moved to another county.

The jail does not post a public online roster. To look up a Chicot County recent arrest, call the jail directly. Staff can confirm name, booking date, charge, and bond. For inmates sent to state prison, check the Arkansas DOC Inmate Search. That portal covers state-held inmates only and does not track Chicot County pretrial holds.

The state DOC search shown above picks up Chicot County inmates once they move to state custody after sentencing. You can search by last name, first name, or ADC number. County-level data for pretrial arrests is only held at the Chicot County Jail itself.

FOIA Requests for Chicot County Arrest Records

Chicot County arrest records are open to the public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The law is found at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff has three business days to respond to a written request. Send a mail request to 211 Main Street, Lake Village, AR 71653 or drop it off in person. A small copy fee may apply.

A typical Chicot County arrest record lists the name, date of birth, the arresting officer, charges, the bond, and a mugshot. Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106 an officer may arrest with a warrant or on probable cause. Booking data stays on file for at least five years, as set by Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. Some files may be sealed by court order.

For statewide court case review, use Arkansas CourtConnect. That portal covers Chicot County circuit court and most district courts. You can search by name, case number, or file date. Dispositions post as the case moves forward. Document images are often held at the clerk office only.

Chicot County Circuit Clerk

The Chicot County Circuit Clerk is at 108 Main Street in Lake Village. The main phone is (870) 265-8010 and the fax is (870) 245-8006. The email is chicotclerk@arkansasclerks.com. The clerk keeps case files for circuit court, district court, and juvenile court. That covers felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.

After a Chicot County recent arrest, most felony cases move to the 10th Judicial Circuit Court. Misdemeanors go to district court. You can view case files in person during business hours. Certified copies cost a set fee per page. The clerk also handles marriage licenses and land records.

Record sealing rules sit under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Some non-violent misdemeanors and a few lower-level felonies may be sealed after a waiting period. Violent crimes, Class Y felonies, sex offenses, and most Class A and B felonies do not qualify. A sealed file stays with ACIC for law enforcement use only.

Other Chicot County Arrest Tools

There are a few extra ways to track Chicot County recent arrests. The VINE victim notification system sends alerts when an inmate is moved or released. Sign-up is free and open to anyone. VINE covers most county jails in Arkansas and all state prisons.

For a full statewide criminal history, use the Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check portal. The State Police run that system. Fees and request rules come from Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. The results cover all counties, not just Chicot.

A Chicot County arrest moves through several stages before a final record is set. Here are the main steps to know:

• Arrest by deputy or city officer
• Transport to the county jail at 513 Main Street
• Booking, prints, and mugshot
• Bond set or held for court
• First appearance in district or circuit court

Cities in Chicot County

The county seat is Lake Village, on the shore of Lake Chicot. Dermott is the other main town. Both have city police that work with the county sheriff. City arrest logs are open under state FOIA. Call the city police direct for a recent log or contact the sheriff for the county-wide picture.

No Chicot County city meets the size for a dedicated city page on this site. For city-level data, call Lake Village Police or Dermott Police during business hours. For county or state data, the sheriff and the state DOC portal are your main tools.

Other small towns in the county include Eudora and Dermott. All of them share the county jail in Lake Village for bookings. The county was set up in 1823 and is one of the oldest in Arkansas. It sits in the Delta region on the state's east side. Population is a little over 11,000. The county is 645 square miles in size.

Chicot County Recent Arrests Legal Framework

Chicot County follows Arkansas state law for every arrest. An officer must have a warrant or show probable cause to make an arrest. That rule comes from Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. After the arrest, the person is taken to the county jail for booking. A first court date is set within a short window.

Arrest records made in Chicot County are public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. That is the state FOIA law. It gives anyone the right to ask for an arrest log, booking sheet, or incident report. The sheriff can charge a small fee for copies. Some data may be held back if an active case would be harmed.

Booking data is kept on file for at least five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. After a case ends, sealing may be an option under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. A person can also challenge an inaccurate record under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Chicot County sits in the far southeast corner of the state along the Mississippi River. Border counties also handle their own recent arrests. Check nearby counties if you are not sure where a person was booked. The border counties are Ashley, Drew, Desha, and Bolivar (MS).