Search Garland County Recent Bookings
Garland County recent bookings are posted by the Garland County Sheriff's Office through the online Garland County Detention Center inmate roster. The Garland County jail opened in 2015 and is the first and only jail in Arkansas fully compliant with DOJ PREA Standards. It is also accredited by the American Correctional Association. Hot Springs Police Department arrests are booked into the Garland County jail, so the Garland County booking roster covers most city and county arrests. Use the links below to reach the sheriff, the detention center, the HSPD Records Division, and the state court tools for any Garland County recent booking.
Garland County At a Glance
Garland County Sheriff and Recent Bookings
The Garland County Sheriff's Office is at 525 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Main phone is (501) 622-3660. The Detention Center line is (501) 651-7804. Jail Booking is (501) 651-7833. Jail Receptionist is (501) 651-7801. Deputies patrol Garland County and team with Hot Springs PD and the Arkansas State Police on city arrests. Every adult Garland County arrest is booked into the Garland County Detention Center by jail staff.
Garland County recent bookings are posted on the Detention Center page. The online roster is updated in near real time. Records show the inmate name with mugshot, booking date with exact time, current charges, bond info, court dates, days incarcerated, arresting agency, housing location, and the expected release date. No sign-up is needed to search the Garland County booking roster.
Below is the Garland County Detention Center page, which is the main public Garland County booking search tool. From the page, the public can open the full inmate roster and search by name. Source is garlandcounty.org/Detention-Center.
Search Garland County bookings by inmate name using last and first name, by booking number, or by date range. No registration is required for basic searches. Mugshot reproduction copies cost $5 to $10 per photo. The online Garland County inmate roster is free. Copy fees for documents run $0.25 per page standard. Certified copies are $5 per document.
Garland County Detention Center Booking Facility
The Garland County Detention Center is at 3564 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The facility opened in 2015 with 168,000 square feet on 57 acres. It has eight housing units plus an alternative sentencing unit. The facility is the first and only Arkansas jail fully compliant with DOJ PREA Standards. It is also accredited by the American Correctional Association, a status held by only 3% of jails in the country.
Garland County 2023 arrest data shows 444 total arrests. That includes 4 murder, 2 kidnapping, 3 rape, 137 aggravated assault, 233 simple assault, and 64 intimidation bookings. Each Garland County booking feeds the internal jail management system, which also drives the public online roster. Hours for in-person business are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays.
Note: Confirm bond amounts with Garland County Jail Booking at (501) 651-7833 before posting. Bond amounts on recent bookings can change after first appearance.
Hot Springs Police Department Records Division
The Hot Springs Police Department is the biggest city police agency in Garland County. HSPD is at 641 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Main phone is (501) 321-6789. Records Division is (501) 321-6789 Ext. 7006. Fax is 1-800-878-3167. Most Hot Springs Police arrests are booked into the Garland County Detention Center, so the Garland County booking roster covers those arrests.
The HSPD Records Division keeps Police Incident Reports, Arrest Records, Accident Reports, Case Reports, fingerprinting, and background check services. Incident and arrest reports are $5 per report. Accident Reports run $10 per report via BuyCrash and are available 3 to 5 days after the accident. FOIA requests move through the online portal with "Hot Springs Police Department" selected. CourtConnect is recommended first for civil and criminal court documents, which are free.
Below is the Hot Springs Police records page, which links the HSPD FOIA portal and report fee info. The page is useful for getting the original police report tied to a Garland County booking. Source is hotspringsar.gov/359/Police.
HSPD is the first fully accredited law enforcement agency in Arkansas, achieving accreditation on October 22, 2000. The department provides 24/7 law enforcement services. Records Division hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Garland County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Garland County Circuit Clerk is at the Garland County Courthouse, Room 207, 501 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone is (501) 622-3630. Fax is (501) 609-9043. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A second office in Room 107 is at (501) 622-3380 with hours Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk keeps the court file for every Garland County case, including cases that started with a jail booking.
Records at the Garland County Clerk include Civil Court Records, Criminal Court Records, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Court, Probate, Recorder's Office records, Warrants, and Court Dockets. Criminal Court covers all felony cases and district court appeals tied to a Garland County booking. E-Recording providers are CSC (1-855-200-1150), Simplifile (1-800-460-5657), ePN (1-888-325-3365), and Indecomm (1-877-272-5250).
Copy fees are $0.25 per page standard. Certified copies are $5 per document. Search fees are $5 per name for mailed requests. In-person accepts cash. Mailed requests need money orders only and must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Clerk's office is not the jail, but it is the court side of every Garland County booking case.
CourtConnect and Garland County Bookings
Arkansas CourtConnect is the statewide court search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Both the Garland County Circuit Court and District Court have full records on the portal. Each Garland County booking that reaches the charging stage ties back to a court file on CourtConnect.
Search Garland County cases by person name (first, middle, last), business or organization name, case number, driver's license number, date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY), case type, filing date range, judge, or docket filings by date. You can also search for judgments against a person or business. Juvenile records are not on the portal under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19. Expunged or sealed records do not appear. Garland County gives full data feeds, so partial info is rarely an issue here.
Basic case info is free on CourtConnect. No registration is needed. Document copies may require an account, with fees by court. Help is at acap.help@arcourts.gov. Help phone is (501) 410-1900 option 1 or (866) 823-5778. Maintenance runs Monday through Friday 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM and Saturday 10 PM to Sunday 12:00 PM.
Arkansas State Police Background Checks
The Arkansas State Police runs statewide criminal history background checks at cbc.ark.org. Mailing address is 1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209. Contact is (501) 618-8500. The tool pulls arrest records from all Arkansas agencies, including Garland County Sheriff and Hot Springs Police. It also lists conviction records, fingerprint checks, and name-based checks.
Below is the Arkansas State Police background check page, which is a parallel tool to the Garland County booking roster. The page is the official state resource under A.C.A. § 12-12-1501 for criminal history searches. Source is cbc.ark.org.
Pricing is $22 for an Arkansas state name-based check, $11 for volunteers, $13 for a National/FBI fingerprint-based check, $11 for volunteers, and $25 for mail-in requests. An Information Network of Arkansas (INA) account is required for online access. Signed written consent from the subject is required for all checks. National/FBI checks require specific access authorization under state or federal law. Misuse of criminal history info is a Class A misdemeanor under Arkansas law.
FOIA for Garland County Booking Records
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act covers Garland County booking records. The governing law is A.C.A. § 25-19-101 et seq. Garland County launched its public records portal at garlandcounty.org on April 19, 2023. Any Arkansas citizen can request records, except incarcerated felons or their representatives. No statement of purpose is required. No restrictions exist on the use of records.
For a Garland County Sheriff's Office FOIA, file in person at 525 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, attention Records Division. Mail to the same address. Email is available through the county portal. For a Hot Springs Police Department FOIA, use the online portal and select "Hot Springs Police Department" or visit in person at 641 Malvern Avenue. Records Division is (501) 321-6789 Ext. 7006. The Arkansas FOIA response window is up to 3 business days.
Standard fees include free inspection of records during business hours, $0.25 per page for photocopies, and $5 per document for certified copies. Search fees may apply for extensive staff time. Photographs cost actual out-of-pocket reproduction costs. Specialized formats are handled case-by-case. Fee waivers may apply for research, educational, or journalistic purposes in the public interest.
Below is the Garland County public records portal home page, which is the fastest way to file a Garland County FOIA. Source is garlandcounty.org.
Exempt records include state income tax records, medical and mental health records, adoption records, FERPA education records, grand jury minutes, ongoing law enforcement investigations, undercover officer identities, computer security info, personnel records if invasion of privacy, home contact info of non-elected staff, and records protected by court order. Denied Garland County requests can be appealed to Circuit Court or to the AG at ag.arkansas.gov/opinions.
VINE and ADC for Garland County Inmates
VINELink sends automated alerts when a Garland County inmate's custody status changes. Sign up at vinelink.com. The hotline is 1-800-510-0415. VINE covers the Garland County jail, the Arkansas Division of Correction, and the State Hospital. Pick calls, texts, or email for alerts. Notifications cover release, transfer, escape, court events, and parole status changes.
For sentenced Garland County inmates in state prison, search ADC at apps.ark.org/inmate_info. Filter by name, ADC number, or county, with Garland County selectable. The record shows current facility, offense, sentence length, and parole eligibility. ADC main office is at 6814 Princeton Pike, Pine Bluff, AR 71602, phone 870-267-6999.
Tip: Cross-check a Garland County booking against VINE and CourtConnect. If VINE shows a release but CourtConnect shows an active case, the person likely bonded out pending trial.
Nearby County Booking Rosters
If the person you need was not booked in Garland County, try a nearby county. These offices handle jail booking and recent bookings for towns next to Garland County and Hot Springs.
Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village arrests show on the Garland County jail roster. For city-level booking info in Garland County, check the city page.