Use the Correct Crittenden County Roster View Before You Pay, Visit or Assume Someone Is Still in Jail
The Crittenden County Sheriff’s public roster separates current inmates from people booked or released during a recent window. For present custody, start with All Current Inmates; use New Inmates or Recent Releases only when you are checking a recent booking or release event.
This page covers Crittenden County, Arkansas and the Detention Center at 350 Afco Road in West Memphis. It explains the live roster, the Sheriff’s older 24-hour app wording versus the current web roster’s 48-hour views, bond hours, court routing, visits, phone service, commissary, mail, records, property, state custody and the Memphis/Tennessee cross-border problem.
Crittenden County Official Source Router
The jail roster, court case search, bonds, commissary, phone service and released-person records are separate. Use the source that owns the question instead of trying to solve every task from the inmate profile.
Why the Web Roster Says 48 Hours but the Sheriff App Page Says 24 Hours
The Sheriff’s jail-roster app page still describes app views for people booked in the last 24 hours and released in the last 24 hours. The live web roster currently labels its recent-booking and recent-release pages as last 48 hours.
| Official view | Best use | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| All Current Inmates | Answering “Is this person shown in Crittenden County custody now?” | A new release, transfer or court action can change after the page loads. |
| New Inmates | Checking the live web list of bookings shown within the last 48 hours. | A recent booking can already show a later release time. |
| Recent Releases | Checking releases shown within the last 48 hours. | A release entry does not prove the person went home; transfer is possible. |
| Sheriff mobile app guidance | App-based current/new/released navigation. | The Sheriff app page still uses 24-hour wording, so use the period displayed by the live tool you are actually viewing. |
How to Search the Crittenden County Jail Roster
Choose the view before searching the name
Use Current Inmates for present custody, New Inmates for recent bookings and Recent Releases for recent release events. Starting on the wrong list is one of the easiest ways to think a valid record is missing.
Use the live roster’s controls
The public RPS roster currently provides sorting, a name selector and page-size controls. Use those controls instead of assuming the first screen contains the full population.
Match more than the legal name
Compare age, city or address context, arrest date, arresting agency, charges and bond information. A common name by itself is not enough to safely identify a person.
Read all charges, bonds and hold wording
One displayed bond does not necessarily resolve another charge or an outside-agency hold. Review the complete entry before calling a bondsman or traveling to the lobby.
Refresh before taking action
Reopen Current Inmates before posting bond, adding money, scheduling a visit or arranging transportation. Booking and release status can change quickly.
How to Read Crittenden County Booking Fields
| Roster field | What it can help confirm | What still needs verification |
|---|---|---|
| Name / photo / age | Identity clues for the person booked. | Identity when similar names or outdated address information exist. |
| Arrest date | The local arrest/booking event shown in the roster. | Later court action, release or transfer. |
| Arresting agency | Which agency is tied to the arrest entry. | Which court or agency controls a later hold or transfer. |
| Charge | The allegation or custody reason shown by the jail system. | Filed charge, amendment, dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence. |
| Bond | Displayed bond information connected with a listed charge. | Every other charge, no-bond condition and outside hold. |
| Released | A local release event when a release time is shown. | Whether the person went home or transferred into another agency’s custody. |
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
The arrest happened recently
Possible explanation
Identification, medical screening, paperwork and booking may still be in progress.
Next action
Check New Inmates again and call non-emergency dispatch or the detention center when current custody must be confirmed. The Sheriff does not publish one fixed booking-time promise.
The person may already have been released
Check Recent Releases. If the release is older than the public 48-hour web window, contact the Detention Records Department at 870-702-2055, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The person may be under a different legal name
Try the full surname, maiden or former surname, hyphenated form, suffix or likely spelling variation. Then compare other booking details rather than treating the name as conclusive.
The record shows a case or warrant but no current custody
A criminal case or warrant can exist without current jail custody. Search ARCourts for the court case and contact the issuing court or law-enforcement agency for a warrant question.
The arrest may have happened across the river in Memphis
West Memphis sits directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee. If the arresting agency, court or address points to Memphis or Shelby County, switch to the Tennessee custody source instead of searching Arkansas repeatedly.
The person may have transferred to state or federal custody
Search Arkansas DOC after a confirmed state correctional transfer. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator when federal prison custody is plausible. A local release entry can represent transfer rather than release into the community.
How Crittenden County Bond and Payment Hours Work
The Sheriff lists the public lobby as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for supported payments and bonds. Its Administrative Services page adds a narrower rule: payments for Circuit Court payment plans and misdemeanor bonds may be handled at the front window 24/7, while felonies can only be bonded between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Before anyone travels with money
- Confirm the person is still in custody.
- Review every listed charge and bond.
- Ask whether any charge is no-bond.
- Ask whether another agency has a hold.
- Confirm whether the matter is misdemeanor or felony.
- Confirm the payment or bond type accepted for that case.
- Keep every receipt and signed bond agreement.
Signature / citation / own-recognizance warning
The current Sheriff FAQ lists several disqualifying circumstances for its published signature, citation or own-recognizance qualifications: violent charges, more than three arrests within the previous three years, drug-related charges and DWI charges.
That public FAQ is not a promise of release. Final eligibility is case-specific and can depend on the court, charge and other holds.
Using a professional bondsman
The Sheriff’s FAQ points people to professional bail-bond resources but does not recommend a specific company. Verify the current Arkansas license, then get the premium, collateral, co-signer obligations and refund terms in writing before signing.
Which Crittenden County Court Should You Check?
Crittenden County circuit cases are in Arkansas’s Second Judicial Circuit. Crittenden County District Court is a state district court in the 21st Judicial District with departments that include West Memphis, Marion, Earle, Gilmore, Jericho and Turrell. The arresting agency alone does not tell you which court will control the case.
| Situation | Best starting source | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Felony / circuit-court case | Search ARCourts + Crittenden County Circuit Clerk | 100 Court Square, Marion • 870-739-3248 |
| West Memphis district-court matter | Crittenden County District Court — West Memphis | 317 W. Tyler Ave. • 870-732-7560 |
| Marion district-court matter | Crittenden County District Court — Marion | 14 Military Rd. • 870-739-5411 |
| Other Crittenden district department | Arkansas Judiciary District Courts directory | Confirm Earle, Gilmore, Jericho or Turrell department from the official directory. |
Search ARCourts after you find the booking
Arkansas Judiciary’s Search ARCourts can show public case information including parties, judge, filings, charges and dispositions, future events and judgments for participating courts. Some case information is not public online, so contact the court where the case is filed when a hearing or deadline must be confirmed.
Crittenden County Jail Visitation
The Sheriff website links a dedicated visitation page and the existing county guidance identifies appointment-based, no-contact/video visiting. The visitation page itself returned an access error in this research browser, so the safest publication approach is to preserve the currently published appointment details while telling visitors to confirm them directly before traveling.
Current planning details to confirm
- Visitation appointment line: 870-702-2052.
- Visits are described as no-contact/video visits.
- The existing Sheriff guidance describes visits Monday through Saturday.
- One visit per inmate per week.
- 15-minute visit length.
- Appointments are made each week and availability is first-come, first-served.
Before leaving home
- Confirm the person is still on Current Inmates.
- Ask for the exact visit date and time.
- Ask what photo ID is accepted.
- Ask about minor visitors and required documents.
- Ask about current device, dress and property restrictions.
- Do not assume an old third-party weekday schedule still applies.
How Inmate Phone Calls Work
The current Sheriff FAQ says inmates call home collect through City Tele-Coin. Family or friends who need account help are directed to 800-682-0707.
- Confirm the detainee remains in Crittenden County custody before adding funds.
- Use the receiving telephone number that will actually accept the call.
- Keep payment and support confirmation numbers.
- Do not deposit commissary money when the problem is a phone account.
- Assume ordinary inmate calls are not confidential; do not discuss witnesses, evidence or legal strategy.
Open City Tele-Coin only after confirming the person is still housed at Crittenden County.
How to Put Money on a Crittenden County Detainee Account
The Sheriff publishes three commissary deposit methods: online through Tiger Commissary, the detention-center lobby kiosk, or a mailed money order.
| Method | Official instruction | Before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Use the county-linked Tiger Commissary service; major credit cards are accepted. | You must have the detainee name and should confirm current custody. |
| Lobby kiosk | The lobby kiosk accepts major credit cards and cash. | Review the displayed identity and vendor fee before confirming. |
| U.S. Mail | Money orders are accepted; personal checks are not. Write the detainee’s name on the money order. | Use the Sheriff’s current address and do not mail cash. |
Crittenden County Sheriff Dept.
350 Afco Rd.
West Memphis, AR 72301
Commissary assistance: 870-702-2096, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
How to Send a Letter, Medication or Prescription Glasses
Letter address
c/o Crittenden County Sheriff Dept.
350 Afco Rd.
West Memphis, AR 72301
The Sheriff FAQ requires a complete return address that includes the sender’s first and last name. Use the exact detainee name shown in the live roster.
- Include the sender’s complete return mailing address.
- Do not place a personal check in a commissary mailing.
- Call before sending books, packages, unusual enclosures or time-sensitive legal documents.
- Arkansas detention standards require written mail procedures and allow inspection for contraband; privileged/legal correspondence follows different protections.
Medication and eyeglasses
The Sheriff FAQ says prescription glasses and medication may be brought only after pre-approval by medical staff. Call before traveling; do not hand medication directly to a detainee or place it in ordinary personal mail.
Property Pickup and Older Released-Person Records
Pick up personal property
The Sheriff FAQ says the person collecting property needs photo identification and authorization from the detainee.
- Confirm the detainee has completed the authorization.
- Bring valid photo ID.
- Confirm pickup timing before traveling.
- The FAQ says ordinary clothing is not released unless the detainee has been sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
Get an older jail record
The public Recent Releases list is a short-window tool, not a permanent archive. For someone no longer visible there, contact the Detention Records Department.
870-702-2055
Monday–Friday
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Prepare the full legal name, approximate booking or release date, arresting agency and any booking/case number before calling.
How to Request a Crittenden County Sheriff Incident or Accident Report
The Sheriff’s Administrative Services page says accident and incident report copies may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and lists a published fee of $10. The Sheriff’s Contact page directs report-copy questions to 870-702-2029.
Use Sheriff Records for
- Sheriff-created incident reports.
- Sheriff-created accident reports.
- Questions about obtaining the Sheriff’s releasable copy.
Use another custodian for
- West Memphis Police reports.
- Marion or another city police report.
- Circuit or district court filings.
- Certified court copies.
- Arkansas state criminal-history checks.
Arkansas VINE Can Reduce Repeated Roster Checks
Arkansas VINE is a free information and notification service covering supported county-jail, Arkansas DOC, court and supervision information. The state’s published VINE factsheet lists county-jail data transfers every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Useful search identifiers
- Name.
- Offender or booking number.
- Court case number.
- ADC number.
- Probation/parole identifier when applicable.
Telephone access
1-800-510-0415
The Arkansas materials describe VINE information as available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
When to Check Arkansas DOC, Federal Custody or Tennessee
Arkansas DOC
Use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search after sentencing or transfer when the person may be in state correctional custody. The official search can use name, ADC number, county, facility and other filters.
Federal custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when federal prison custody is plausible. A federal charge or detainer does not automatically mean the person is already housed in a BOP facility.
Memphis / Shelby County, Tennessee
If the arrest occurred in Memphis, the warrant is from Tennessee or the receiving agency is in Shelby County, do not keep searching Crittenden County simply because West Memphis is nearby. Verify the arresting agency and state first.
Juvenile custody is separate
The Sheriff’s Detention Center page says juvenile detainees are housed in an associated facility that is physically and functionally separated from the adult facility. Do not use the adult roster to identify or publicize juvenile information.
Related Jail-Roster.org Arkansas guides
- Craighead County Jail Roster — Jonesboro-area custody and 48-hour booking/release workflow.
- Poinsett County Jail Roster — Harrisburg custody, releases and Arkansas DOC transfer issues.
- Randolph County Jail Roster — Pocahontas custody and Arkansas court routing.
Crittenden County Jail, Court and Records Contacts
| Need | Office / service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Jail / Sheriff administration | Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office | 870-702-2010 • 350 Afco Rd. |
| Non-emergency law-enforcement help | Dispatch | 870-702-2000 |
| Visit appointment | Detention visitation | 870-702-2052 |
| Commissary help | Detention commissary | 870-702-2096 • M–F 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Older released-person record | Detention Records Department | 870-702-2055 • M–F 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Sheriff report copy | Report-copy contact | 870-702-2029 • published copy fee $10 |
| Circuit-court record | Crittenden County Circuit Clerk | 870-739-3248 • 100 Court Square, Marion |
| West Memphis district court | Crittenden County District Court — West Memphis | 870-732-7560 • 317 W. Tyler Ave. |
Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office & Detention Center
350 Afco RoadWest Memphis, AR 72301
Administration: 870-702-2010
Dispatch: 870-702-2000
Administrative offices are listed Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The public lobby is listed 24/7 for supported payments and bonds; felony bond hours are narrower.
Before driving
- Refresh Current Inmates.
- Confirm misdemeanor vs felony if posting bond.
- Confirm the correct court location.
- Schedule and reconfirm visitation.
- Bring required identification.
- Do not expect records staff to be available merely because the public lobby is open.
Use Crittenden County Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest is not a conviction.
- A booking charge can change in court.
- A bond line does not prove release eligibility.
- A warrant does not prove current incarceration.
- A release entry can represent transfer.
- A saved screenshot is not current custody proof.
- Do not republish residential address details casually.
- Do not expose victim, juvenile, medical or financial information.
- Do not use jail data to harass, threaten, shame or stalk.
- Use the court record when the legal outcome matters.
Crittenden County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Crittenden County jail roster?
Start with the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office Online Jail Roster page. The live RPS system separates All Current Inmates, New Inmates and Recent Releases.
Should I use Current Inmates or New Inmates?
Use Current Inmates when you need present custody. Use New Inmates for the recent booking view. A person can appear in the recent-booking list and already show a release time, so the two lists are not interchangeable.
Why does the Sheriff app say 24 hours while the web roster says 48 hours?
The Sheriff app instruction page still describes 24-hour booking and release views. The live web roster currently labels the recent booking and release lists as 48-hour views. Use the time period shown on the live tool you are actually using.
What does a hold for another agency mean?
Another law-enforcement, court, correctional or federal authority may want continued custody. Paying a Crittenden County bond may not result in release until the outside hold is resolved.
Can I post bond at any time?
The public lobby is listed open 24/7 for supported payments and bonds. The Sheriff’s Administrative Services page says misdemeanor bonds and Circuit Court payment-plan payments can be handled at the front window 24/7, while felony bonding is limited to 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
How do I schedule a visit?
Call the visitation appointment line at 870-702-2052 and confirm the current date, time, identification and visitor rules. The Sheriff visitation page did not render through the research browser during this update, so direct confirmation is especially important.
How can an inmate call home?
The Sheriff FAQ says inmates call collect through City Tele-Coin. Family and friends can contact City Tele-Coin at 800-682-0707 for account assistance.
How do I send commissary money?
The Sheriff lists Tiger Commissary online deposits, a lobby kiosk accepting cash and major cards, and mailed money orders. Personal checks are not accepted. Write the detainee’s name on the money order.
Where do I get an older released-person jail record?
Contact the Detention Records Department at 870-702-2055, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The public Recent Releases page is not a permanent archive.
How do I find the criminal court case?
Use Arkansas Judiciary’s Search ARCourts, then contact the specific court where the case is filed when a hearing, deadline or certified copy matters. Circuit cases are in the Second Judicial Circuit; Crittenden County’s state district court operates in the 21st Judicial District.
Final Crittenden County Verification Checklist
- You confirmed Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- You chose Current, New or Recent Releases for the right question.
- You matched more than the person’s name.
- You refreshed the roster before paying or traveling.
- You checked every charge, bond and outside hold.
- You confirmed felony vs misdemeanor bond hours.
- You searched ARCourts separately for the legal case.
- You reconfirmed visitation by phone.
- You kept City Tele-Coin and Tiger Commissary separate.
- You used a complete return address on letters.
- You obtained medical approval before bringing medication or glasses.
- You obtained detainee authorization before property pickup.
- You considered Tennessee, Arkansas DOC or federal custody only when the jurisdiction supports it.
- You did not treat a booking record as a conviction.
Crittenden County and Arkansas Sources
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Online Jail Roster
- Crittenden County Live Current-Inmate Roster
- Crittenden County New Inmates
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Jail Roster App
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Detention Center
- Crittenden County Sheriff — FAQs
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Administrative Services
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Commissary Deposits
- Crittenden County Sheriff — Contact Us
- Arkansas Judiciary — Search ARCourts
- Arkansas Judiciary — Circuit Judges
- Arkansas Judiciary — District Courts
- Arkansas Department of Corrections — Inmate Search
- Arkansas Statewide VINE Facts
- Arkansas Criminal Detention Facility Standards
Source review performed: October 4, 2026. Custody, bond, visitation, vendor, court and contact details can change; recheck the responsible official source immediately before action.