About the Hot Spring County Jail
The Hot Spring County Jail, also listed as the Hot Spring County Detention Center, serves Hot Spring County, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Richard Tolleson and is classified as a county jail and detention center. The confirmed facility capacity is 50 beds.
The jail houses pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, warrant holds, probation or parole holds, other agency holds, Jefferson County holds, state inmates, and ADC 309 program inmates.
- Facility
- Hot Spring County Jail / Hot Spring County Detention Center
- Address
- 1 Detention Lane, Malvern, AR 72104
- Main Phone
- 501-332-7410
- Operated By
- Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office
How the Hot Spring County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Hot Spring County inmate search tool. Users can search current inmates, review booking details, and check recent release information when that information is available in the roster.
The confirmed public roster fields include inmate name, booking number, age, gender, race, arresting agency, booking date, release date, charges, and bond amount. Roster navigation includes "Current Inmates" and "48 Hour Release," with a name search field and sorting options for newest to oldest, oldest to newest, name ascending or descending, and release time ascending or descending.
The Hot Spring County jail roster is not the same as a court records search. Jail roster information is Sheriff's Office booking data, while court records are formal case records maintained through the Circuit and District Court systems. Search ARCourts is the confirmed official court-record system for Arkansas case information.
The Sheriff's Office and Detention Center do not guarantee the legal accuracy or authenticity of roster information, and charges or bond amounts may change after court appearances. Hot Spring County is also separate from the City of Hot Springs and Garland County, so Hot Spring County does not process Hot Springs or Garland County arrest inquiries or roster submissions.
Posting Bail at Hot Spring County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by the jail. Before making any bail arrangement, call Hot Spring County Jail at 501-332-7410 to confirm the current bond amount, charges, custody status, and any available case number information.
Private surety bonds are accepted for Hot Spring County Jail inmates. Bondsmen and bail bond companies should coordinate through 501-337-7738. Direct bail payment details are not confirmed, so users should verify payment requirements before coming to the facility.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Commissary deposits for Hot Spring County Jail inmates are handled through CityTeleCoin. Phone and media services are handled through NCIC, so users should treat commissary deposits and communication funding as separate services.
Other deposit details, including kiosk availability, fees, and processing times, are not confirmed for this facility. Users should confirm the current approved deposit method before sending funds.
Inmate Communication
Hot Spring County Jail uses National Communications Intelligence Corporation, also known as NCIC, for inmate phone service. NCIC is confirmed for online phone account setup, account funding, video calls, remote video visitation, media services, and messaging-related funding.
No separate inmate mailing address is confirmed. The confirmed facility address is 1 Detention Lane, Malvern, AR 72104, but users should verify the current mail format before mailing anything to an inmate. Current inmate phone and messaging rules should also be confirmed before funding an account.
Visitation at Hot Spring County Jail
Video visitation and remote video options are confirmed at Hot Spring County Jail through NCIC. A full visitation schedule, visit length, visitor limits, lobby visit rules, and facility-specific ID requirements are not confirmed.
Call 501-332-7410 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether the visit will be in-person or video, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Minors may need a parent or legal guardian present.
- Follow jail dress code and conduct rules.
- Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.
Hot Spring County Court Information
Hot Spring County criminal cases are handled through the 7th Judicial Circuit Court and the 33rd State District Court. Felony cases are handled by the 7th Judicial Circuit Court, while misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, local ordinance violations, and preliminary felony proceedings are handled by the 33rd State District Court through the Malvern and Rockport Departments.
The court, not the jail, controls arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, and case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance, including whether a matter is handled in person, by Zoom, by telephone, or through another approved remote method.
Search ARCourts is the confirmed official court-record system for Hot Spring County case information. Available case details may include parties, presiding judge, docket filings, charges, judicial dispositions, future setting dates, judgments, case status, and docket action summaries. Public online records are limited by Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19 and FOIA, and some records are prohibited from public access.
- Court
- Hot Spring County Circuit Court / 7th Judicial Circuit; 33rd State District Court, Malvern and Rockport Departments
- Address
- Circuit Court / Courthouse: 210 Locust Street, Malvern, AR 72104; District Court / Malvern Department: Malvern City Hall, 305 Locust Street, Room 201, Malvern, AR 72104; District Court / Rockport Department: 1472 Military Road, Rockport, AR 72104; PO Box 442, Rockport, AR 72104
- Phone
- Circuit Clerk Teresa Pilcher: 501-332-2281; Trial Court Assistant Karen Hicks, Division 1: 501-337-7651; Trial Court Assistant Tiffany Martin, Division 2: 870-942-7818; Malvern Chief Clerk Rebecca Smith: 501-332-7604; Rockport Chief Clerk Darlene Shockey: 501-332-8700; District Court Administrator Amber Davis: 501-332-7604
- Judicial District / Circuit
- 7th Judicial Circuit; 33rd State District Court
- Clerk
- Circuit Clerk Teresa Pilcher; Malvern Chief Clerk Rebecca Smith; Rockport Chief Clerk Darlene Shockey