Find Recent Arrests in Nevada County
Nevada County recent arrests are handled by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office in Prescott. Sheriff Danny Martin runs the office and the county jail at 209 East 3rd Street South. You can find Nevada County recent arrests through the sheriff's online roster, by phone, or by filing a FOIA request. The jail posts a current inmate list with booking date and charges. A 48-hour release page also shows recent jail moves. Nevada County is small and rural, set in the southwest part of the state near I-30.
Nevada County Recent Arrests Overview
Nevada County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
Sheriff Danny Martin leads the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The main phone and crime tips line is (870) 887-2616. The jail is at 209 East 3rd Street South, Prescott, AR 71857. The sheriff's website is nevadasheriff.org. Deputies cover the unincorporated parts of the county and back up Prescott Police. The office handles court security, civil papers, and the county jail. Staff answer records questions by phone or in person.
Nevada County recent arrests post to the sheriff's online roster. The main roster page at nevadasheriff.org/roster.php has had connection errors at times, but the roster choose page works as a backup. You can filter by the first letter of the last name. The data shows name, booking date, and charges.
The sheriff's roster also has a 48-hour release feature. That view shows inmates who were released from Nevada County jail in the last two days. It is a useful tool if someone has been bonded out recently. For older records, FOIA the sheriff's office. The Arkansas Prisons site at arkansasprisons.org/nevada-county-jail has basic facility info.
Nevada County Jail Roster Details
The Nevada County jail takes intake from all arrests in the county. Booking covers fingerprints, mugshot, and a check of priors. Bond is set by bond schedule or by the judge. The jail holds pretrial detainees and some sentenced inmates. Long-term post-sentencing holds move to state DOC custody.
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal shown above covers Nevada County circuit and district court cases. For recent arrests, CourtConnect pairs with the jail roster. You can see the booking on the sheriff site and then track the case on CourtConnect. The portal shows hearing dates, charges, and outcomes.
The Arkansas Sheriffs Association profile for Nevada County is at arkansassheriffsassociation.com. The page has the jail address, phone, and map. For release alerts, use vinelink.com. VINE will call or text when the inmate changes custody status. Most Arkansas county jails are covered.
Note: The Nevada County roster can have brief downtime windows. If the main URL fails, try the roster_choose page or call the jail at (870) 887-2616 for an update.
Nevada County FOIA and Booking Data
Nevada County arrest records fall under the Arkansas FOIA law at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff has three business days to reply to a written request. Send the request by mail or drop it off at the jail at 209 East 3rd Street South. Copy fees are set by agency policy. Include the subject name, arrest date, and case number if known.
Booking data in Nevada County includes name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arresting officer. Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, Arkansas officers can arrest on probable cause with or without a warrant. The booking ties to the arrest report. Mugshots are public during custody. Arrest reports show the facts of the stop or the call.
Jails must keep booking records for at least five years per Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. Old records should be in the sheriff's archive. You can also check the statewide Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org for Nevada County arrest history. The fee structure is at Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009.
Nevada County Court Records and Recent Arrests
Nevada County is part of the 8th North Judicial Circuit. Circuit court sits at the Nevada County Courthouse at 215 East 2nd Street South, Prescott. Judge Mark Glass presides at 870-887-3115. The circuit clerk is at 870-887-2511. The county clerk is at 870-887-2710. Felony cases from Nevada County recent arrests file in circuit court. District court hears misdemeanors and traffic.
Case files post online through Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. Under Arkansas Code § 16-55-116, most court records are public. Document images may not show on CourtConnect. Visit the clerk in Prescott for copies.
Sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401 is open to many cases. Most non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after five years. Some felonies also qualify. Major violent felonies and sex offenses against minors are not eligible. The petition goes to the court that heard the case. After the order, ACIC updates state records within 30 days.
Prescott Police and Recent Arrests
Prescott is the Nevada County seat and the only town of note in the county. Prescott Police Chief Anne Jordan leads the city police. The main phone is 870-887-6779. Prescott City Hall is at 870-887-2210. Prescott Police handle calls inside city limits and book suspects into the Nevada County jail. Reports from city arrests are available through the Prescott Police records office.
Links to nearby qualifying cities and resources:
- Arkansas Sheriffs Association - statewide sheriff directory
- ACIC - Arkansas Crime Information Center
- cbc.ark.org - Online Criminal Background Check
Prescott is small, with a population under our city page threshold. That means there is no dedicated city page for Prescott on this site. But you can still get arrest info through the sheriff's office and the CourtConnect portal. For state prison records, the Arkansas DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers Nevada County offenders in state custody.
Note: Prescott Police and Nevada County Sheriff share info on major cases. Interstate 30 runs through the county, so state troopers often book into the local jail for I-30 stops.
Sealing Nevada County Arrest Records
Many people with a past Nevada County recent arrest want to clear the record. State law lets you seal some cases. The rules are in Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401 and the sections that follow. Most non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed right after the case ends. Minor drug and property felonies can be sealed after a five-year wait. Violent felonies and sex crimes against minors do not qualify.
File the petition in the court that heard the case. That means the Nevada County Circuit Court for felonies. For misdemeanors, file in the Nevada County District Court. The court will serve the prosecutor, who has 30 days to object. If the judge grants the order, the clerk sends a copy to ACIC. ACIC updates the state records within 30 days. Sealed records come off public view. Law enforcement still sees them.
If the case ended in a not-guilty verdict or the charges were dropped, the wait time is shorter. The petition may move fast in those cases. Court costs and filing fees still apply unless the judge waives them. The state bar has a self-help guide with forms for pro se filers. You can also hire a local attorney in Prescott to file the petition.
Outcomes from Nevada County recent arrests show up on CourtConnect over time. Wait a few days after court dates for updates. The docket lists pleas, sentences, and next hearings. For records access rules, see Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. That law sets the rules for what is open and what is exempt. Booking logs are open. Juvenile files and some active case items are closed.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Nevada County sits in southwest Arkansas. It borders several other counties with their own sheriffs and jails. Many people search more than one county for a person they think was arrested nearby. The main border counties are Ouachita, Hempstead, Clark, and Columbia.