Garland County, AR Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records
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How To Search Garland County Arrest Records
Of the over 110,000 arrests made in Arkansas annually, about 1,600 are made in Garland County. Per the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, the county's arrest records are accessible to the public, and copies of arrest records may be obtained at a cost ranging from $0.50 to $75.
However, certain arrest records are restricted from public access for security, sensitivity, or privacy reasons. These records include juvenile arrest records, sealed records, medical records, and records involving active investigations. Only authorized entities such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, the 18th Judicial District East Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and persons named on the records may access these records.
How To Look Up Garland County Arrest Records
Garland County arrest records may be accessed through multiple government agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, county courts, local police departments, and the state police.
Sheriff Arrest Records
Interested persons may obtain Garland County's arrest records from the Garland County Sheriff's Office by submitting their requests by mail or in person to the Sheriff's Office's Records Section at:
County Sheriff's Department
525Ouachita Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 622-3660
The Sheriff's Office also provides arrest information on the Inmate Roster portal. In addition, the public can use the Records Request portal to request arrest records from the Sheriff's Office.
Police Arrest Records
Anyone can contact the local Police Department in charge of the city or municipality where an arrest was made to access the County's arrest records. They will typically be required to provide details about the arrest, such as the arrestee's name, location of the arrest, and date of the arrest. They might also be required to pay a nominal fee to obtain copies of the arrest records.
In addition, some police departments in the County provide online platforms for viewing their arrest logs. Major police departments in the county include the following:
- Hot Springs Police Department
- Mountain Pine Police Department
Arkansas State Police
The Arkansas State Police's Identification Bureau keeps track of all the state's law enforcement agencies' criminal records, including those of Garland County. Only specific organizations, including law enforcement agencies, employers, professional licensing organizations, and individuals listed on the records, are allowed access to Arkansas's criminal history records.
Eligible entities can use both fingerprint and name to conduct criminal history checks on the ASP's Information Network Arkansas (INA) interface. To access the INA, requestors need to register and pay a $75 annual subscription charge. Additionally, each search costs a nominal fee. Alternatively, anyone wishing to check criminal information may complete the required form online and submit it by mail or in person at:
Arkansas State Police
Identification Bureau
1 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
Criminal Court Records
Garland County criminal records contain records of arrests that led to formal charges, and the County Circuit Clerk maintains these records. Persons interested in obtaining the county's criminal court records can call the Clerk's Office at (501) 622-3630 or visit the Clerk's office at:
Circuit Clerk
501 Ouachita Avenue
Rm 207
Hot Springs, AR 71901
They can also search for criminal court records on the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search platform. Alternatively, record seekers may use trustworthy third-party websites like InfoTracer to access the county's arrest records.
Garland County Arrest Statistics
Garland County has an arrest rate of 16.6 per 1,000 population. Below are some arrest figures recorded in the County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 4 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Forcible Rape | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 145 |
| Simple Assault | 252 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 53 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 |
| Larceny | 470 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 1659 |
Source: Arkansas State Police
Garland County Jail
- Agency Name: Garland County Adult Detention Center
- State: AR
- City: Hot Springs National Park
- Type: County
- Address: 3564 Albert Pike Road
- Phone Number: 501-651-7801
- Fax: 501-321-4212
- Email: adult@garlandcountysheriff.com
- Website: http://garlandcountysheriff.com/
Prisons and Jails in Garland County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Garland County Juvenile Detention Center | 222 Woodbine Street | 501-622-3643 |