Hempstead County Recent Arrests

Hempstead County recent arrests are booked by the Hempstead County Sheriff's Office into the county detention center in Hope. The roster page splits into current inmates and those released in the last 48 hours. You can look up names, charges, booking time, and mugshots online. The county seat is Hope. Most adult arrests in the county, both city and rural, come through this same jail. The sheriff keeps a most wanted list as well, which can help confirm if a subject is still at large or now in custody.

Hempstead County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

The Hempstead County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff James Singleton. The office address is 312 South Washington, Hope, AR 71801. The main phone is 870-777-6727 and the line stays open 24 hours. The chief deputy is Mickey Atkinson. Admin hours for the front office run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For email, use sheriff@hempsteadcountysheriff.org. The site at hempsteadcountysheriff.org is the main starting point to check recent arrests.

The sheriff handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and the county jail. Booking for new arrests takes place at the Hempstead County Detention Center. City police in Hope and other towns bring adult arrests to the same jail. That makes the sheriff site the single best place to look for new bookings in the area.

The image above shows the roster choice page. From there you pick current inmates or the 48-hour release list. Each record shows the name, charges, arrest time, and a photo.

Hempstead County Detention Center Roster

The Hempstead County Detention Center has 100 beds. Jail Administrator Captain Johnny Godbolt runs daily ops with Lt. James Wise as second in command. Housing is split across low and medium security males, high security males, and female inmates. Intake happens 24 hours a day. Each new booking logs a photo, fingerprints, and the charge list.

The roster is updated on a rolling basis. You can see all current inmates and also those released in the past 48 hours. That short release window is helpful when a person was booked and then bonded out fast. If the case is too old to show on the jail roster, you will need to check court records or file a FOIA request.

Bond is set at booking for most misdemeanor arrests under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. For felony arrests a judge sets bond at a first appearance. The detention center holds inmates through trial or until they post bond. After a state prison sentence, inmates move to the Arkansas DOC.

Hempstead County Video Visits and Contact

Hempstead County runs remote video visits through CityTeleCoin. Visits are available from 8 AM to 8 PM every day. You schedule and pay for a visit through the provider site. This lets family from far away stay in touch without a trip to Hope. It also saves jail staff time.

The image shows the CityTeleCoin login and signup page for Hempstead County. New users must create an account before they can book a slot. The site handles billing too.

The sheriff office also offers an app for Android and iPhone. The app gives news, jail contact info, and links to the roster. It is a handy way to get alerts on recent arrests and wanted subjects.

Hempstead County FOIA and Recent Arrests Records

Arkansas FOIA at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 covers arrest records in Hempstead County. You can send a written request to the sheriff office. The agency has three business days to respond. Fees run around $0.25 per page for copies. Bring a photo ID for in-person pickup. Some items may be held back while a case is still open.

For a full criminal history, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org. The Online Criminal Background Check from the state is at cbc.ark.org. That pulls from the ACIC database and shows conviction info. Under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008, the state sets out how criminal history requests work.

If you need to correct or challenge a record, Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013 lays out the process. You must file a written challenge with the agency that holds the record. The booking data from the jail must be kept five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404.

Hempstead County Court Records Search

The Hempstead County Circuit Clerk is at 400 S Washington Street, Hope, AR 71801. The phone is (870) 777-2381. The clerk keeps court case files for the circuit court. That is where felony cases land after the jail booking. Misdemeanor cases go to district court in most instances.

For online case search, use Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The portal covers most circuit courts across the state, and Hempstead is on the system. You can search by party name, case number, or date. CourtConnect shows the docket and hearings but not the actual filed papers. For paper copies visit the clerk.

Record sealing is possible under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after a set wait. Some non-violent felonies qualify as well. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard. Once the judge grants the order, ACIC updates the record within about 30 days.

State Resources for Hempstead County Recent Arrests

After a state prison sentence, inmates from Hempstead County move to state custody. Use the Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php. You can look by name or ADC number. The DOC site shows facility, charge, sentence length, and parole eligibility.

For victim alerts when an inmate is released or moved, register with VINE at vinelink.com. VINE sends phone, text, and email alerts. The Arkansas Sheriff's Association site at arkansassheriffsassociation.com also links to county jail rosters for the whole state.

For police records from Hope city police, contact the city directly. Crash reports can be ordered after the 8-hour hold. Most incident reports are public under FOIA. The city police handle arrests inside Hope city limits, while the sheriff covers the rest of the county.

How to Search Hempstead County Recent Arrests

Start at the sheriff roster. Open hempsteadcountysheriff.org/roster_choose.php. Pick current inmates or the 48-hour release list. Each entry has a name, photo, charge list, and booking time. Click a name for the full page. If the person just bonded out, the release list is the place to look first.

If the name is not on either list, call the jail at 870-777-6727. Staff can confirm if the person is in custody. They can give the charge and bond amount. They will not read full reports over the phone. For full reports, file a FOIA request under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. The sheriff has three business days to reply. Copy fees are $0.25 per page.

For older cases, use the court system. Open caseinfo.arcourts.gov and search by name or case number. Court copy fees follow Arkansas Code § 21-6-402. For paper filings, visit the circuit clerk at 400 S Washington Street in Hope during work hours.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Hempstead County borders several other counties in southwest Arkansas. Each has its own sheriff and jail. If the person you seek was picked up across a county line, try the next county over. The main border counties are Nevada, Howard, Miller, and Lafayette.