Search Polk County Recent Bookings
Polk County recent bookings are posted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Mena. Sheriff Scott Sawyer runs the office, and Jail Administrator Craig Mohr handles daily Polk County jail operations. The Polk County jail holds 24 inmates, male and female, at 507 Church Ave. This page maps out the Polk County sheriff, the Polk County jail, the Polk County clerk, FOIA paths for Polk County booking records, and state tools that help track a Polk County inmate after release or transfer.
Polk County At a Glance
Polk County Sheriff and Recent Bookings
Sheriff Scott Sawyer runs the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 507 Church Ave, Mena, AR 71953. The main Polk County line is (479) 394-2511. The fax is (479) 394-1975. Email the sheriff at ssawyer@polkcountyar.org. The Polk County office site, via the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association, is at arsheriffs.org/sheriffs/polk-county-sheriff.
The Polk County sheriff profile page is the landing point for Polk County recent bookings contacts and jail info. Use it to reach Polk County staff by name, email, or phone. The jail and the sheriff share the same building, so a single call can answer most Polk County booking questions.
Chief Deputy Randy Jewell is reachable at rjewell@polkcountyar.org. The jail administrator, Craig Mohr, can be reached at cmohr@polkcountyar.org. Polk County deputies book all adults arrested in Polk County. Arrests come from Polk County patrol, Mena Police, and state troopers who cover Polk County highways.
Polk County Jail Booking Intake
The Polk County jail sits at 507 Church Ave, Mena, AR 71953. Capacity is 24, with male and female holds. Phone is (479) 394-2511. Jail Administrator Craig Mohr runs daily Polk County jail operations, including booking, housing, and release.
Booking intake at Polk County logs the name, date of birth, booking time, arresting agency, charges, and bond. Because Polk County holds only 24 people, turnover is high. Some Polk County bookings move out within hours on small bonds. Others transfer to bigger regional jails when Polk County fills up.
Call the Polk County jail for current custody status on a Polk County booking. Staff can confirm if the person is on-site, what bond has been set, and the expected release time. For ongoing alerts on Polk County jail activity, use VINELink at vinelink.com.
Note: Polk County space limits mean inmates can move fast. Confirm by phone before driving out to the Mena jail on a Polk County booking.
Polk County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Polk County Circuit Clerk keeps the formal court file for each Polk County booking that turns into a charge. The office is at the Polk County Courthouse in Mena, AR. The clerk phone is (479) 394-8100. Staff handle criminal, civil, and probate files, plus the booking paperwork filed with charges.
Records at the Polk County clerk include the complaint, the booking sheet, bond orders, hearing notes, and judgments. The Arkansas FOIA at § 25-19-101 keeps these Polk County case files open. Sealed and juvenile Polk County files are held back under separate rules.
For online Polk County case search, the Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the fastest path. Pick Polk County as the location. Results show charges from the booking, parties, judge, and hearing dates. Some Polk County records link to scanned filings.
Polk County Booking Records FOIA
Arkansas FOIA opens Polk County jail logs, booking sheets, arrest reports, incident reports, and mugshots to the public. The law runs § 25-19-101 through § 25-19-119. Polk County has 3 business days to reply.
Email the Polk County sheriff at ssawyer@polkcountyar.org or send a written letter to 507 Church Ave, Mena, AR 71953. Name the record, the date range, and the subject. Copies are billed at actual cost. Staff time is not billable. If the Polk County request will run over $25, the office can ask for pre-payment on the booking records.
Any Arkansas citizen can file. No reason needed. A Polk County FOIA denial can be appealed to circuit court. The Arkansas Attorney General tracks FOIA opinions at ag.arkansas.gov/opinions. Sex offender registry data for Polk County registrants falls under § 12-12-1501 and § 12-12-1503, with public levels set by the law.
State Booking Tools for Polk County
Several state tools help after a Polk County booking moves past the local jail. The Arkansas Division of Correction runs an inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php. Polk County transfers to state prison show up there.
VINELink alerts cover Polk County jail activity on a tracked person. Sign up free at vinelink.com for calls, texts, or email on any Polk County booking status change.
The Arkansas sex offender registry for Polk County registrants is at ark.org/offender-search. ARCH at arch.ark.org runs fuller criminal history checks on named people tied to Polk County arrests.
- Polk County sheriff line for booking questions
- CourtConnect for Polk County charge filings
- VINELink alerts on Polk County jail activity
- State inmate search for Polk County transfers
- PACER for federal Polk County case filings
Polk County Courts After the Booking
After a Polk County booking, the case lands in district or circuit court. District court hears misdemeanor Polk County bookings, traffic, and small claims. Circuit court hears felony Polk County bookings. Both courts meet at the Polk County Courthouse in Mena.
Bond on a Polk County booking is set by a judge soon after intake. The Polk County jail at (479) 394-2511 can confirm the current bond amount and types. Cash, surety, and professional bond are all common. Federal Polk County cases go to the Western District of Arkansas, searchable on PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.
Tip: With 24 beds, Polk County moves inmates often. Pair the Polk County phone line with VINELink and CourtConnect to stay current on a Polk County booking.
State Tools for Polk County Bookings
Several state tools help track Polk County recent bookings beyond the local sheriff's roster. The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry. Search by name, city, or jurisdiction to find Polk County registrants. Each record shows name, photo, address, employer, offense, and registration status. ACIC is at 322 South Main Street, Suite 615, Little Rock, AR 72201. The phone is (501) 682-2222. The registry is not a booking feed, but it helps when you want to verify a Polk County name from the jail roster.
For a name-based criminal history check, Polk County residents can use the ARCH system at arch.ark.org. ARCH runs $24 per search and returns a PDF. It shows Arkansas felony and misdemeanor convictions, open felony arrests under 3 years old, and sex offender status. ARCH was created by Act 1185 of 2015 under A.C.A. § 12-12-1501 et seq. Enter the subject's first name, last name, sex, and date of birth to run the search. The subject has to be over 18.
VINELink sends free alerts when a Polk County inmate's custody status changes. Sign up at vinelink.com. The tool covers jail transfers, releases, and new Polk County recent bookings. Pick calls, texts, or email. Most Arkansas jails, including the Polk County jail, update VINE in near real time. Smaller jails may update once a day.
For Polk County inmates who move to state prison, the Arkansas Division of Correction inmate search is the right tool. Search by name, ADC number, facility, offense category, or county of conviction. Each record shows the inmate's location, sentence, offense, and prospective release date.
Nearby County Booking Rosters
If the person you want is not on the Polk County roster, check a nearby county. These sheriff offices handle jail booking and recent bookings for areas around Mena and Polk County.
Each nearby county page lists the sheriff phone, jail roster link, and FOIA contact for recent booking records near Polk County.