Marion County Recent Arrests
Marion County recent arrests are booked at the Marion County Detention Center on Randolph Road in Yellville. The Marion County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and posts an inmate search on the agency website. You can look up a person by name to see charges, bond, and intake date. The sheriff's office also keeps warrant info and a sex offender list. Marion County sits in north Arkansas near the White River. Most arrests in the county route through the sheriff's jail for booking and holding.
Marion County Recent Arrests Overview
Marion County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
Marion County Sheriff Greg Alexander leads the agency. The main office and jail sit at 221 Randolph Road, Yellville, AR 72687. The main phone is (870) 449-4236. Deputies patrol the unincorporated county and back up small town police. The sheriff's staff also runs court security, civil process, and the detention center. Jail intake runs around the clock. You can reach the records clerk during normal business hours by phone or by visiting the office in Yellville.
The sheriff's office posts an Inmate Search link on the home page at marionso.com. The search pulls back current bookings with names, charges, and intake date. A warrant search is on the same site. Both tools update as the jail logs new bookings and releases. For older Marion County recent arrests that no longer show on the roster, file a written Public Records Request through the website.
Patrol deputies in Marion County cover rural roads near Bull Shoals Lake and the Buffalo National River. Most arrests happen on traffic stops, domestic calls, or outstanding warrants. After an arrest, the person is taken to the jail at 221 Randolph Road for booking. Booking covers fingerprints, a mugshot, and a check of priors. Bond is set by the judge or by a pre-set bond schedule for minor counts.
The image above shows the Arkansas CourtConnect portal, which covers Marion County Circuit Court cases tied to recent arrests. You can search by name, case number, or date range to pull case history.
Marion County Detention Center Roster
The Marion County Detention Center is at 221 Randolph Road in Yellville. The jail is PREA compliant and offers video visitation along with in-person visits. Intake phone is (870) 449-4236. After booking, inmates stay at the jail while their case moves through court. Some inmates get moved to state custody if their case ends with a prison term.
Visit hours run all seven days of the week in three blocks. You can visit from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, or 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM. The jail also offers online inmate banking for commissary. Video visitation is set up through the jail's contracted provider. Rules on visit length, ID, and dress code are posted on the jail rules page.
The Marion County roster shows the current inmate list with name, intake date, and charge. It does not keep past bookings after release. To pull an old booking record, use FOIA. The Arkansas Sheriffs Association also has a page at arkansassheriffsassociation.com with basic jail info and maps.
Note: Some Marion County arrests may be booked at nearby jails when space is short. Check neighboring counties like Baxter or Boone if your search turns up empty.
Marion County FOIA and Public Records
Marion County arrest records fall under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff's office has three business days to reply to a written FOIA request. Send the request by mail, email, or in person at 221 Randolph Road. Include the person's name, date of arrest if known, and your contact info.
Booking data in Marion County covers the name, age, charges, bond, and arresting officer. Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, an officer may arrest with or without a warrant when there is probable cause. The booking log ties to the arrest report. Mugshots are public records in Arkansas and show on the roster during custody.
Jails must keep booking records for at least five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. After that, the records may be purged or moved to archive. That is why online rosters only show current inmates. For older Marion County recent arrests, the county circuit clerk often holds court filings that link to the arrest.
Marion County Court Records and Recent Arrests
Marion County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Felony cases from recent arrests file in the Marion County Circuit Court. District court handles misdemeanors and traffic. The county clerk and circuit clerk is Dawn Moffett. County Judge Jason Stumph runs the executive side. Circuit and district court hearings take place at the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville.
Court case files post online through the Arkansas CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by party name or case number. The portal shows the case type, hearing dates, and disposition. Under Arkansas Code § 16-55-116, most court records are open to the public.
Record sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401 is open to many non-violent cases. Most misdemeanors can be sealed after five years with a clean record. Some non-violent felonies also qualify. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard. Once granted, the order goes to ACIC for a 30-day update to the state records.
Other Marion County Recent Arrests Sources
If the sheriff's roster does not show the person, try the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers state prison inmates who came up through Marion County courts. Victim notification signups use VINE and send alerts on release or transfer.
The Arkansas DOC inmate search above lets you pull state prison records on Marion County offenders. Data includes ADC number, sentence length, and current housing facility.
For statewide background info, the Arkansas State Police run the Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org. Fees apply and requests go through under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. The check pulls from the ACIC database. The Arkansas Sheriffs Association at arkansassheriffsassociation.com keeps contact info for each sheriff.
Note: ACIC background checks show a full state criminal history but do not include sealed records. Under Arkansas law, sealed records are hidden from public view.
How to Search Marion County Recent Arrests Online
Start at the sheriff website. Open marionso.com and click the Inmate Search link. Type the name. The result shows the booking date, charge, and bond amount. Click a name for the full detail page. If the name does not show, call the jail at (870) 449-4236. Staff can confirm custody and share basic details.
For older Marion County recent arrests, use the court record system. Open CourtConnect and search by name or case number. Court filings stay long after the jail roster drops the entry. Court copy fees follow Arkansas Code § 21-6-402. For paper filings, visit the clerk in Yellville during normal hours.
To file a formal request for a full arrest report, use FOIA. Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 sets what records are public. Write a short letter to the sheriff with the person's name, the arrest date if known, and your contact info. The reply is due in three business days. Victims can set up VINE alerts for release or transfer updates.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Marion County borders several other counties in north Arkansas. Each has its own sheriff and jail. Many people search more than one county when they are not sure where a booking took place. The main border counties are Baxter, Boone, Searcy, and Newton.