Polk County, AR INMATE LOOKUP, JAILS, SHERIFF and Police Departments

There are many ways to look for inmates in Polk County, Arkansas. The most common way is through the Arkansas inmate search using the inmate’s full name and ADC Number.

The Arkansas inmate search website also allows you to narrow your search using the following:

• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Arrest Date
• Gender
• Race/Ethnicity
• County(Polk County)

Here is how to conduct a Polk County offender search:

Step 1. Go to the Arkansas DOC website and click on Inmate Search

Step 2. Type in the above information in their specific boxes and click search

Step 3. You will be directed to a page where you can see all the information about that particular inmate

County Inmate Roster

The Polk County inmate roster consists of inmates currently imprisoned within the prison. The inmate roster is compiled and maintained by the county Sheriff’s office. You can use this list to search for an inmate and get detailed information, including name, date of birth, race, sex, height/weight, Mugshots, and whether they have been convicted. The roster also includes any charges filed against them and their current location, making it easier to locate them. 

About County Jail and Other Prisons/Jails

There are two jails and prison facilities in the County. They include:

Polk County Jail & Sheriff

Polk County was built in 1953 and has a capacity for 1500 inmates. It is the biggest prison facility in the County. Inmates in Polk County Jails await a criminal trial for sentencing, while some serve relatively light sentences. At Polk County Prisons, inmates serve a sentence often lasting a year or more.

Programs Offered to the Inmates

The Polk County Jail offers various programs to help rehabilitate them and keep their minds active. Programs include:

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Bible Study Fellowship Group
• Books for Life Program
• Credit Counseling Program
• DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
• Escape Prevention/Escape Artist Program (Escape Prevention Officer)
• GED Classes (General Educational Development) – This program offers classes on various topics, including reading, math, writing, and science.

Mena Medium Security Prison

The prison is operated by the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC). The institution houses male inmates in two different security classifications: minimum and medium,

Operating since 1987, the facility houses approximately 85 inmates. It currently holds inmates from all over Arkansas and neighboring states such as Missouri and Oklahoma.

The prison’s physical layout consists of two main buildings connected by a central corridor. Several support buildings along this corridor contain various amenities for inmates, such as recreation rooms, dining halls, and medical facilities.

The jail is located at 3654 Arkansas 88, Mena, Arkansas, 71953, if you’d like to visit a loved one who is housed here. Call 479-394-7372 if you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment.

Inmates have access to the following services at Mena Prison:

• Meals
• Regular visits from family members
• Phone calls and letters from family members
• Recreation time (games, tv, exercise)
• Library books, magazines, and newspapers
• Occupational training in industrial arts, office skills, or computer literacy
• Medical and dental care
• Counseling services

About County Sheriff’s Office and Police

The Sheriff’s Office is the main law enforcement agency in this County. The sheriff’s office keeps records of criminal activity in the area. They then share this information with other law enforcement agencies so that they can keep an eye out for criminals and make arrests as soon as possible. The Sheriff’s Office currently employs 65 deputies who are responsible for the following:

• Patrolling the streets
• Enforcing traffic laws
• Making arrests
• Conducting criminal investigations
• Serving civil process
• The Police Department

The Polk County PD provides police coverage for all unincorporated areas. They patrol streets and highways to prevent crime, enforce laws and protect individuals from harm. Police officers are responsible for crime prevention, community policing efforts, and assisting those involved in accidents or medical emergencies.

Arrests

 Arrest records are available from any local jail. The most common way to find an inmate is by looking at the arrest file, which includes their arrest, charge, charge description, and sentence details.

If you are looking for an inmate who has not been convicted yet, you should be able to find their arrest record on the day they were arrested. Usually, this will include a mug shot and various other pictures of your suspect, such as fingerprints.

About the County

Polk County is divided into judicial districts. Each district has a district court and a district attorney. The sheriff also serves as the chief law enforcement officer in Polk.

There are three levels of criminal courts: Superior, trial, and County. Superior courts are presided over by a judge elected to a six-year term. Superior judges serve as both justices of the peace and as judges of the general sessions court.

Trial courts have limited jurisdiction and handle misdemeanors and felonies. County courts handle misdemeanors, traffic violations, petty crimes, infractions, and small claims cases that do not require immediate attention from a superior court judge or jury.

Polk County Sheriffs Office

Address

507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas, 71953

Phone

479-394-2511

Fax

479-394-1975

County Jails in Polk County, AR

Police Departments in Polk County, AR

Polk County, AR Incarceration Statistics

Polk County, AR Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years

Polk County, AR Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Polk County, AR Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Polk County, AR Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years