Pine Bluff Recent Bookings
Pine Bluff recent bookings are handled at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center, not a city jail. When the Pine Bluff Police Department makes an arrest, the person books into the Jefferson County facility. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office runs a public inmate roster. Search Pine Bluff booking records by name or booking date. Pine Bluff is the largest city in Jefferson County and the county seat. Use the links below for Pine Bluff jail roster data, arrest reports, and FOIA contacts.
Pine Bluff At a Glance
Pine Bluff Police and Recent Bookings
The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) covers the city of Pine Bluff. PBPD headquarters is at 200 East 8th Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The non-emergency phone is (870) 541-5300. The Detective Division is at (870) 730-2090. The tip line is (870) 730-2106. The public relations line is (870) 730-2086. See the city police page at cityofpinebluff-ar.gov/police-department. The PBPD site is at pbpd.org.
PBPD officers book arrested people into the Jefferson County W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. That means Pine Bluff arrests show on the county jail roster, not a city log. PBPD handles records requests through the Records Division. Arkansas FOIA applies under § 25-19-105. Written requests are standard. Fees may apply for copies and research time.
See the PBPD page at cityofpinebluff-ar.gov/police-department. The page lists the Records Division phone and Detective Division contact for Pine Bluff arrest record requests. The detective line is the best point for specific Pine Bluff booking questions on active cases.
Jefferson County Jail Roster for Pine Bluff
Every Pine Bluff booking routes to Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office runs the inmate roster at jeffcoso.org/roster.php. The main phone is 870-541-5351, available 24 hours. The sheriff's office address is P.O. Box 7837, 410 E. 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. leads the office. His email is sheriff.lwoods@jeffcoso.org.
The roster shows all current inmates at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center with real-time booking data. Each record shows the full legal name, booking number, precise booking date and time, and complete charge descriptions for both felonies and misdemeanors. The system sorts by booking date with newest first. Search by last name or browse the list. Click a name for charge detail and age.
The detention center sits at 300 E 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. It has a 310-bed modern capacity. Video visitation runs through HomeWAV at 1-844-394-6639 and costs $0.50 per minute. Commissary deposits go through TigerDeposit.com or the lobby kiosk. Mail runs through TextBehind and HomeWAV electronic scanning. The detention center phone is (870) 541-5340.
- Browse by booking date newest first
- Click inmate name for charge detail
- Sort by last name or booking date
- Public access 24 hours a day
- Full charge list with statute cites
Note: The roster shows current inmates only. Released Pine Bluff bookings drop off once they exit. Juvenile records are not displayed on the public roster.
Pine Bluff FOIA Process for Bookings
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act covers Pine Bluff booking records and PBPD arrest reports. The base law is A.C.A. § 25-19-101 et seq. Response time is 3 business days under § 25-19-105. You must be an Arkansas citizen. No purpose statement is required. The law does not limit use of obtained records.
PBPD handles written FOIA requests through the Records Division. Jefferson County Sheriff FOIA goes to P.O. Box 7837, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, email sheriff.lwoods@jeffcoso.org. Include a full description of the records, your name, and contact info. Reasonable costs for copying apply. Payment up front for requests over $25.
Active investigation records, personnel files, juvenile records, medical records, and undercover officer identities are exempt. Initial Pine Bluff arrest and booking info stays public. The Attorney General's opinions cover FOIA questions at ag.arkansas.gov/opinions.
State Tools for Pine Bluff Booking Search
State systems help track Pine Bluff recent bookings beyond the Jefferson County roster. The Arkansas Judiciary runs CourtConnect for case lookups. Jefferson County Circuit Court is fully integrated. Search by party name, case number, or date. Basic case search is free with no account.
The Arkansas Division of Correction runs a state inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. The search covers state prison, not county jail Pine Bluff bookings. Many people booked in Pine Bluff end up at an ADC unit once they are sentenced. The ADC central office sits at 6814 Princeton Pike, Pine Bluff, AR 71602.
For a name-based criminal history check, use the ARCH system. ARCH runs $24 per search. It shows Arkansas felony and misdemeanor convictions, open felony arrests under 3 years old, and sex offender status. Results come as a PDF.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center keeps the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry. Pine Bluff registrants show with address and offense data. VINELink at vinelink.com sends alerts on Pine Bluff booking and release status. Register for free by phone at 1-800-510-0415 or online.
Pine Bluff Court Records and Booking Files
The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk keeps the court file for every Pine Bluff booking that gets charged. The office is at 101 West Barraque Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The phone is (870) 541-5306. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See the clerk page at jeffersoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk.
The clerk keeps felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, domestic relations, and probate. District Court records cover Pine Bluff misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims under $25,000. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $0.50 each additional page. For court record requests, call (870) 541-5307 or see jeffersoncountyar.gov/obtain-court-records.
CourtConnect integration covers Jefferson County Circuit Court. Basic search is free. Document copies need a separate request to the clerk. Legal advice is not provided at the clerk counter. Sealed records require a court order. Juvenile records are restricted under § 25-19-105.
Federal Pine Bluff Recent Bookings
Some Pine Bluff arrests go federal, not state. Those run through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The Pine Bluff Division sits in the city. Federal Pine Bluff bookings do not show on the Jefferson County roster. They run through PACER, the federal court records system. The W.C. "Dub" Brassell facility also houses some U.S. Marshal's Service holds, which can appear on the county roster.
Search federal case data at pacer.uscourts.gov. Fees are $0.10 per page, capped at $3 per document. Under $30 per quarter is free. Court opinions are free. Register at pacer.gov/register.html or call (800) 676-6856. PACER covers filings, dockets, and orders for Pine Bluff federal cases.
VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/AR is a nationwide victim notification system. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office feeds the system. Free registration is available for victims and concerned citizens. Search by inmate name or booking number. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. The service sends alerts on release, transfer, or escape for any Pine Bluff booking at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. The system runs 24/7 automated info with a live operator option. Call 870-541-5351 or 1-800-510-0415 to use the service.
Nearby Cities in Arkansas
Other Arkansas cities near Pine Bluff route arrests through Jefferson County or a neighboring county jail. Use these links for booking info in nearby cities.
For the full Jefferson County roster with every city booking, see the Jefferson County page.