Find Recent Arrests in Franklin County
Franklin County recent arrests go through the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the detention center in Ozark. Sheriff Anthony Boen runs the office. The jail handles bookings for the whole county. You can check Franklin County recent arrests by calling the sheriff at (479) 667-4127. The detention center has its own info portal and supports inmate lookup by name. Ozark is the county seat and the main base for the sheriff. Franklin County covers both the Ozark side and the Charleston side, split by the Arkansas River.
Franklin County Recent Arrests Overview
Franklin County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is at 248 Airport Rd, Ozark, AR 72949. The mailing address is P O Box 233, Ozark, AR 72949. The office phone is (479) 667-4127 and the fax is (479) 667-1857. Sheriff Anthony Boen leads the office. The sheriff email is jcrocker.fcso@outlook.com. The Arkansas Sheriff's Association page for Franklin County has the full contact list.
The sheriff covers patrol, investigations, civil process, court security, and the jail. Deputies work across both halves of Franklin County. In Ozark and Charleston, city police make most arrests. But the county jail still handles the booking for adult cases. Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, an officer can arrest with or without a warrant based on probable cause. Once booked, the person is held at the Franklin County Detention Center.
Note: Franklin County has two judicial districts. Ozark is the seat for the northern district. Charleston is the seat for the southern district. Some court papers file in each one.
Franklin County Detention Center Recent Arrests
The Franklin County Detention Center is at 2749 Airport Rd, Ozark, AR 72949. The official phone is 479-667-4127. The center page lives at franklincountydetentionar.org. The facility houses adult male and female inmates. Staff handle intake, booking, and housing. Booking includes fingerprinting, a photo, and charge entry. Bond may be set at the jail for minor charges.
Arkansas Prisons also hosts info on the Franklin County Detention Center at arkansasprisons.org/franklin-county-detention-center. That page lists visitation rules, messaging services, video visit options, and electronic mail for inmates. Families can deposit funds for commissary and phone time.
For the broad inmate search in Arkansas, use the state DOC tool. It covers people in state prison after sentencing. County jail holds are not in this search. Look up names at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. The tool is run by the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
The state DOC search shown above lets you filter by first and last name or ADC number. It will show current housing unit, intake date, and projected release. If your person is not on the state search but was just arrested, check the county jail directly.
Franklin County Circuit Clerk
The Franklin County Circuit Clerk is at 211 West Commercial Street, Ozark, AR 72949. The phone is (479) 667-3371. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk keeps files for felony, civil, and probate cases filed in circuit court. After a booking, felony cases move to circuit court for arraignment and later hearings.
Court records also post online through Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. The tool covers both the Ozark district and the Charleston district of Franklin County. Data fields include case type, charges, hearings, and disposition. Actual document images are not always online, so a clerk visit may be needed.
Record sealing falls under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors are eligible after five years. Some non-violent felonies also qualify. Class Y, Class A, and Class B felonies (other than drug offenses) cannot be sealed. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard. Once granted, the order goes to ACIC at acic.org for processing.
Franklin County FOIA and Public Records
Franklin County arrest records are public under the Arkansas FOIA at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff has three business days to respond to a written request. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests at the sheriff office. Email requests can also be sent.
A Franklin County arrest record will usually show the person name, date of birth, arresting agency, charge, bond info, and mugshot. Juvenile records are closed. Sealed records come off public view after court order. Fees under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009 cover ACIC data.
For statewide criminal history, the Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check is at cbc.ark.org. Under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008, the state sets standard forms for history requests. Under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013, a person can challenge info in their record at ACIC. Sheriff booking data must be kept at least five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. For victim alerts on custody changes, sign up at VINELink.
Franklin County Local Resources
Franklin County sits in northwest Arkansas along the Arkansas River. The county splits into two judicial districts, north and south. Ozark is the seat for the north. Charleston is the seat for the south. Both have clerk offices. City police in Ozark, Charleston, Altus, and Branch all route arrests to the county jail.
Other helpful sites include the Arkansas Sheriff's Association for the sheriff directory. The Arkansas Department of Corrections site has state prison info. For state police data, visit dps.arkansas.gov. The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the state record system.
Note: File FOIA requests in writing when possible. A written record helps track response time. Email to the sheriff counts as a valid written request.
Tips for Franklin County Recent Arrests Lookup
When you look up Franklin County recent arrests, start with the sheriff. A quick call to (479) 667-4127 can confirm whether a person is at the detention center. Staff can give basic info like booking date and current status. Detailed records need a written FOIA request.
Be ready with the full legal name and approximate date of arrest. A nickname or middle name alone may not pull the right record. Date of birth helps if you have it. If the person was arrested in Charleston, check if the case filed in the southern district. If arrested near Ozark, check the northern district. Some cases transfer between districts for venue reasons.
If a person was just arrested, they may still be in booking. Intake can take a few hours. The roster view may not show the name right away. Check again in a few hours if the first search comes up empty. For cases that moved to state prison, use the Arkansas DOC inmate search. For federal cases, check the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The county jail only holds pre-trial and short sentences.
Mugshots from Franklin County bookings are public under FOIA but may cost extra. Call the sheriff for current fees. Most offices charge $5 to $10 per photo. The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org is a paid statewide tool that pulls records from multiple county sources.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Franklin County borders several other counties in northwest Arkansas. Each has its own sheriff and jail. If you are not sure where a person was booked, check each nearby county roster. The counties to check are Crawford, Sebastian, Logan, and Johnson.