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Arkansas's correctional system, overseen by the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC), aims to safeguard the public, its employees, and the inmates while providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for its residents. They strive to offer a variety of programs that help the incarcerated to reintegrate into society. The ADC has a commitment to enhancing the inmates' lives by providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
There are multiple types of correctional facilities within Arkansas, including state prisons, county jails, and city jails. Arkansas also hosts federal prisons.
State prisons are operated by the ADC and house inmates who have been convicted of state-level crimes. Arkansas's prison system includes several types of facilities, including:
Notable state prisons include the Varner Unit, the Cummins Unit, and the Tucker Unit.
County jails are managed by the sheriff's office of each county. They typically hold inmates awaiting trial or those serving short sentences for misdemeanors. Some of the major county jails in Arkansas include the Pulaski County Jail, the Benton County Jail, and the Washington County Detention Center.
City jails are managed by the city's local law enforcement agency and are primarily used to hold individuals arrested for minor offenses or who are awaiting trial. Examples of city jails in Arkansas include the Little Rock City Jail and the Fort Smith City Jail.
Federal prisons are managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and house inmates who have been convicted of federal crimes. The Federal Correctional Institution, Forrest City is an example of a federal prison in Arkansas.
Finding an inmate in the Arkansas correctional system can be accomplished through both online and offline methods, depending on the institution.
The Arkansas Department of Correction provides an online Inmate Population Information Search tool, allowing anyone to search for an inmate in the state prison system. You can search by name, ADC number, gender, race, and age. For offline searches, you can contact the ADC via telephone or mail.
Inmate information for county jails is typically available on the website of the county sheriff's office. For example, you can search for inmates in Pulaski County Jail through the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office website. If online information is not available, you can contact the sheriff's office directly.
Inmate searches for city jails can often be conducted through the city's police department website. If this option is unavailable, you can contact the city jail directly. For instance, for the Little Rock City Jail, you can use the Little Rock Police Department's online portal or make a direct phone call.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons provides an online Inmate Locator that allows you to search for inmates in federal prisons. The tool allows searches by name, age, and register number. For offline searches, you can contact the BOP directly via telephone or mail.
Remember, while these tools are useful, they might not always provide real-time information, especially in cases of recent arrests or transfers. Also, privacy rules may restrict access to some information.
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