Pike County Jail Mugshots
Pike County jail mugshots are posted on the sheriff's official inmate search page in Murfreesboro. The roster shows the booking photo, the date, and the charges for each person held at the Pike County Jail. A name or booking number search pulls back the mugshot in seconds. This page walks you through the local tools for a Pike County jail mugshots lookup, the FOIA steps for a photo not yet online, and the state tools that back up a county search after a person leaves custody.
Pike County Jail Mugshots Overview
Pike County Sheriff's Office and Jail Mugshots
The Pike County Sheriff's Office is the custodian for every booking photo taken in the county. The main jail sits in Murfreesboro, the county seat. The jail phone is (870) 285-3413. The sheriff's office is the source of every Pike County jail mugshots record on file, and the main launch point for a name search online.
The sheriff's home page at pikecso.com was built to improve communication with county residents. The site allows residents to submit tips, reach emergency management tools, and pull up the latest public safety news including the Inmate Roster and the local sex offenders map. A view of the home page is below.
Under Article 7 of the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, the county sheriff is the chief law officer and the custodian of the county jail. That rule is the legal base for every Pike County booking photo being held by the sheriff's office.
Pike County Inmate Search Online
The live inmate search tool lives at pikecso.com/inmateSearch. The page shows the names and booked dates of people in current custody. Each entry opens a profile that includes the booking photo. The roster is part of the official sheriff's app, so the data is the same as the data the jail uses internally.
Search tips for the Pike County inmate page:
- Try the last name first to cast a wider net
- Add a first initial if the list is long
- Use the booking date to sort by newest entries
- Click a name to see the full profile and mugshot
- Note the booking number for any follow-up FOIA
Note: If a name drops off the live list, the person has been released or transferred, and the photo must be pulled by FOIA request to the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
Pike County Detainee Information
The sheriff's office also runs a Detainee Information page at pikecso.com/detainee-information. The page lists inmate services, visit rules, and the commissary vendor. Pike County uses Citi Tele Coin for commissary, card time, kiosk messages, and video calls. The Detainee page links out to the vendor site so family can add funds or schedule a call.
The Detainee page is a good second stop when a family member is booked. It explains the rules for deposits, visit slots, and mail. The mugshot itself is on the inmate search page, but the case context and the support tools come from the Detainee section.
FOIA Requests for Pike County Jail Mugshots
When a mugshot or report is not on the roster, file a FOIA request with the sheriff. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101, the sheriff has three business days to reply. Most Pike County jail mugshots are public. Juvenile files, active cases, and records that could put a victim or witness at risk are the main exemptions.
Copy fees are capped at 25 cents per page. Digital files sent by email are usually free. A clean request carries the full legal name, a date or date range, the arresting agency if known, and the records you want such as the mugshot, the booking log, and the arrest report.
If the sheriff denies the request, you have 30 days to appeal to the Arkansas Attorney General. The FOIA hotline is (501) 682-2007. The AG has 30 business days to rule. A ruling in your favor forces the office to hand over the record within 10 business days.
Court Records Linked to Pike County Arrests
Every booking in Pike County sets a case on a court docket. Use Arkansas CourtConnect to track the case by name, case number, or ticket. Results show the charges, the bond, the next hearing, and the full docket. Pike County court work runs through the 9th Judicial Circuit South.
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts at 625 Marshall Street in Little Rock runs CourtConnect. The help desk is at (501) 410-1900. Court records are the best second source when a jail mugshot is pulled offline because the case file cites the arrest date and the booking number.
State Tools and Pike County Jail Mugshots
For alerts on release, sign up with VINELink. The alert fires on release, transfer, or escape. The Arkansas VINE support line is 1-800-510-0415. Text, email, and phone alerts are all free.
For state-sentenced cases, use the ADC inmate search or the ark.org offender search. Both show ADC number, unit, parole date, and release date. The state photo is the intake photo from ADC, not the county mugshot.
The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is a solid cross-check. A map search centered on Murfreesboro pulls every registered offender in a set radius. Each profile shows a photo, the offense, and any alias on file. The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association directory lists the Pike County Sheriff and confirms that mugshots are on file.
Pike County Jail Mugshots Visit and Commissary
Visit time at the Pike County Jail in Murfreesboro runs on a set schedule. Call the jail at (870) 285-3413 to confirm the next slot. Each inmate has a set visit day. Bring a state photo ID. A driver's license or a state ID card both work at the desk. Children must be with a parent or legal guardian. Bags may get a short search. Cell phones stay in the car.
The jail uses Citi Tele Coin for commissary, phone time, video calls, and kiosk messages. You can add funds on the vendor site or at the lobby kiosk. Pick the inmate by full legal name and booking number. The money sits on the inmate's account until it is spent. Video calls can run from home, which saves a long drive for out-of-town family.
Mail to an inmate at the Pike County Jail must list the full legal name and the booking number. Send plain letters and money orders for the best odds of a clean delivery. Books and magazines may be held for staff review. Photos must be small and plain. Nothing with glue, foil, or glitter clears the desk.
A short call to the jail is the fastest way to check custody and grab the current court date. Ask the desk for the bond, the charge, and the next hearing. Pair that call with a CourtConnect search to pull the full case file. The sheriff is the custodian of the record under Article 7 of the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, so the jail desk is the source of truth for each Pike County jail mugshots file. A free VINELink alert on the same name will fire on release, transfer, or escape, which helps when the roster drops a recent entry fast after a quick bond.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Pike County sits in southwest Arkansas. Nearby counties run their own rosters and booking photos.