Yell County Arrest Records
Yell County recent arrests go through Sheriff Nick Gault and his staff in Danville. The county has two seats, Dardanelle and Danville, and the jail is at 201 East 5th Street in Danville. Yell County recent arrests can be tracked through the state court site, VINE alerts, and the sheriff's social media posts. The sheriff runs weekly arrest posts with names, charges, and mugshots. This page shows the main tools for jail info, court records, and FOIA. It also covers VINE alerts for victims and family. Use the links below to go right to each source.
Yell County Recent Arrests Overview
Yell County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
Sheriff Nick Gault leads the Yell County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Wilson Short works under the sheriff and can be reached at (479) 264-5180. The main office is at 201 East 5th St., Danville, AR 72833. The mailing address is PO Box 99, Danville, AR 72833. The main phone is 479-495-4881. The fax is 479-495-4891. The sheriff can be emailed at sheriffngault@arkwest.com.
Yell County is unique in that it has two county seats, Dardanelle and Danville. The Arkansas River cuts across the county and splits the court work between the two towns. The sheriff jail in Danville is the main holding site for adult arrests. The sheriff staff handles patrol, civil process, court security, and the jail across 949 square miles.
Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, a deputy may arrest with or without a warrant if there is probable cause for a felony. The same rule covers misdemeanor arrests done in the officer's view. This is the legal base for all Yell County recent arrests.
Yell County Jail Roster and Inmate Info
The Yell County Jail in Danville handles adult intake for the whole county. For current inmate info, call the jail at 479-495-4881. Data also shows up on the third-party portal at arkansasjailroster.com Yell County. That site posts booking info when shared by the county. The sheriff's Facebook page is another source, with weekly arrest posts that list names, charges, and mugshots.
Booking takes prints, a photo, and a charge sheet. A magistrate sets the first bond. Many people bond out the same day. Others stay in custody until the first court hearing. The jail also holds some state prison transfers when ADC beds are tight. Yell County feels the pinch of a large area with a small staff.
Commissary runs online through a third-party portal. To place a commissary order, visit the commissary site, pick Arkansas, then Yell County Jail Danville, then the inmate. Visitation uses CitiTeleCoin video. Set up an account, pick Arkansas, then Yell County, then the inmate name. Video visits have replaced most in-person visits.
Note: Booking files must be kept at least five years per Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. Older files are held by the sheriff records unit and must be pulled on request.
Yell County Court Records and Recent Arrests Cases
Yell County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court hears felonies, civil cases, and probate. Because the county has two seats, court work splits between Dardanelle and Danville. District court handles misdemeanors and small cases in both towns. After a booking, cases move fast through the system.
Search court records at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Pick Yell County. You can search by name, case number, or date. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, and the judge. Document images are not always posted. Call the circuit clerk for copies of filed papers.
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal above covers every circuit in the state, including Yell. Use it as the first stop to check a case after a booking. Data posts the day after the clerk enters the file. The site is free to use and needs no login.
Yell County FOIA and Recent Arrests Record Requests
Yell County arrest records are public under the state FOIA at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff has three work days to reply. Send the request in person, by mail, email, or fax. Include the full name, date of birth, and date range if known. The small printing fee covers copy costs only.
A Yell County arrest record will show full name, date of birth, charges, booking date, and bond. Mugshots are public. The arrest report from the deputy or trooper is open in most cases. Some data may be held back, such as ongoing case info.
For a statewide name check, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org. The online check is at cbc.ark.org. The fee rules are in Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. Form rules are in § 12-12-1008. Challenges to content go through ACIC under § 12-12-1013. The state Attorney General FOIA guide is at ag.arkansas.gov.
Sealing, State Inmate Search, and VINE
Sealing and expungement in Arkansas follow Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Most non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after the wait time. Some non-violent felonies qualify too. Class Y felonies, sex crimes against minors, and Class A or B felonies other than drug cases cannot be sealed. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard.
For state prison inmates after sentencing, search the Arkansas DOC at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. That covers Yell County inmates who move to state custody. The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association site at arkansassheriffsassociation.com links each county sheriff in the state.
Victims and family can track a Yell County inmate through VINE at vinelink.com. Pick Arkansas, then Yell County. VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text when the inmate bonds out, moves, or is let go. The service is free and runs all day and night.
Cities and Towns in Yell County
Dardanelle is the largest city in Yell County and sits on the Arkansas River. Danville is the second seat and the home of the sheriff office. Other small towns include Ola, Plainview, Havana, and Belleville. None of these cities have populations over the qualifying threshold for a dedicated page on this site.
Dardanelle Police and Danville Police handle most city-limit arrests. After booking at the county jail in Danville, cases move to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court. Misdemeanors stay in district court. All cases show up in the state CourtConnect system within a few days.
Yell County Court and Arrest Outcomes
Yell County recent arrests end with a court date. Most first dates happen within a day or two of booking. The judge sets bond and a next hearing. Misdemeanors stay in district court. Felonies pass through district court for arraignment, then move to circuit court. Yell County has two judicial districts, one in Dardanelle and one in Danville. Dockets post on CourtConnect.
Outcomes vary. A plea deal may end in a fine, probation, or jail time. A dropped case ends with no conviction. A not-guilty verdict clears the charge. Most cases take months to close. The CourtConnect docket gets updates after each hearing. The Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 law makes most court papers open to the public. Some active case items may be sealed for a short time.
Bond amounts follow a set schedule for most counts. The judge can raise or lower bond at the first hearing. For warrant stops, call the sheriff to check if a person is held. Attorney calls are free and not recorded. The Arkansas state bar has a referral line for those without counsel. Legal aid serves low-income residents across Yell County.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Yell County borders several counties in west central Arkansas. Each has its own sheriff and jail. Many families need to check more than one county when a booking happens near a county line.