Union County Jail Mugshots

Union County jail mugshots are held by the sheriff's office in El Dorado and posted on the online Inmate Roster. The Union County Detention Center at 250 American Road books arrests from El Dorado Police, Smackover Police, Junction City Police, and the sheriff's patrol. You can run a Union County jail mugshots search by name on the sheriff's site or the Southern Software booking portal. Use this page to find the roster link, the FOIA steps, and the full list of search tools for Union County arrests.

Union County Sheriff's Office and Jail Mugshots

The Union County Sheriff's Office is the custodian for every booking photo taken in the county. Sheriff Charlie Phillips leads the department. The Union County Detention Center is at 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. The main jail line is (870) 864-1970. The general sheriff line rings at 870-864-2220.

The sheriff's main site at unioncountysheriff.net is the launch point for each Union County jail mugshots search. Quick Links on the page include Warrants and Inmate Roster. A view of the site is below.

Under Article 7 of the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, the sheriff is the chief law officer and jail custodian. That rule is the legal base for why each Union County booking photo lives with the sheriff. The department also handles court security, civil process, and warrants.

Inside the Union County Detention Center

The Union County Detention Center sits at 250 American Road in El Dorado. The facility holds adults arrested anywhere in the county. El Dorado Police, Smackover Police, Junction City Police, Norphlet Police, and Arkansas State Police all bring arrestees here for booking.

The county government page at unioncountyar.com links to the sheriff's office from the main county site. A view of the county sheriff page is below. The page holds the same phone and address as the direct sheriff domain.

The main county government page is shown below for reference. El Dorado is the county seat and the base for the sheriff, the jail, the circuit clerk, and the county judge.

Union County sits on the state's southern border with Louisiana. That border draws in some federal work. El Dorado is the largest city in the county and the main feeder of arrests to the detention center.

Where to Search Union County Jail Mugshots Online

The Union County Inmate Roster is posted at unioncountysheriff.net. The page shows current inmates with booking numbers, age, sex, race, and booking date. Mugshots appear in the roster display.

A second search tool lives on the Southern Software vendor site at cc.southernsoftware.com. This portal supports search fields for First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Charge, and Arresting Agency. Southern Software is used by several sheriffs in south Arkansas.

Tips for a good Union County jail mugshots search:

• Start with the last name on the sheriff's roster
• Try the Southern Software portal for a charge-based search
• Filter by arresting agency if you know which agency made the arrest
• Test an alias if the legal name draws no hit
• Clear the form between each new search

Booking, Bond, and Release in Union County

When an El Dorado officer or a deputy brings a person in, intake staff takes prints, takes the mugshot, and logs the charges. A judge sets the bond. Cash bonds can be posted at the jail cashier. Surety bonds run through a licensed bail bond agent.

Release happens in three ways. The person posts bond. The person is released on their own recognizance by a judge. Or the person is sent to the Arkansas Department of Correction after a plea or verdict. The Union County mugshot stays on file for each case. A second photo is taken at state intake if the person is sent to prison, so the ADC inmate search may show a newer image than the county file.

FOIA Requests for Union County Jail Mugshots

When a photo or report is not online, file a FOIA request with the Union County Sheriff's Office. Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101), the sheriff has three business days to reply. Most Union County jail mugshots are public under FOIA. Copy fees are capped at 25 cents per page. Email delivery is often free.

Mail or drop off your FOIA request at the Union County Detention Center, 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Or call (870) 864-1970 for the current FOIA contact. The sheriff may deny a file that ties to an open case, a juvenile record, or a victim safety issue.

If the sheriff denies the request, you have 30 days to appeal to the Arkansas Attorney General. The AG's FOIA hotline is (501) 682-2007. The AG has 30 business days to rule.

Court Records Linked to Union County Arrests

Every booking in Union County sets a case on a court docket. You can track that case on Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by party name, case number, or ticket number.

Union County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit. The Union County Circuit Clerk is the filing office for felony and civil court cases. District court cases and traffic tickets run in the El Dorado District Court. Both feed data to CourtConnect every night. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts at 625 Marshall Street, Little Rock, runs CourtConnect. The help desk is (501) 410-1900.

Court records are the best second source when a Union County jail mugshot is pulled from the online roster. The court case often lists the arrest date, the arresting agency, and the booking number. Pair that info with a FOIA request to the sheriff to get the photo.

VINELink Alerts for Union County Jail Mugshots

Union County takes part in the VINELink network. Search for a current inmate by name. Sign up for free alerts. The alert fires when the person is released, moved, or escapes. Text, email, and phone alerts are all free. The Arkansas VINE support line is 1-800-510-0415.

More Union County Records Resources

The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is a good cross-check when you search Union County jail mugshots. The map tool lets you enter an El Dorado address and pull any registered offender within five miles.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center at 322 South Main Street, Suite 615, Little Rock, runs the state crime history database. Call (501) 682-2222 for help. For state-sentenced cases from Union County, use the ADC inmate search or the ark.org offender search.

Cities Served by Union County Jail

El Dorado is the largest city in Union County and the main feeder of arrests to the detention center. Pick the city below for local police info and city-specific booking details.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Union County sits on the state's southern border. Nearby counties also post their own sheriff's rosters and booking photos.