Logan County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Logan County bail and bond: the back door in Paris and two courthouses to know
After a Logan County arrest, adults go to the Logan County Detention Center, 201 South Lowder Street, Paris. It is part of the sheriff's office, and the 24-hour desk is 479-963-3271. To bond someone out, use the door at the back of the building. The county has two court seats, Paris and Booneville, so the right clerk depends on the town and the charge.The sheriff's office runs the jail. Check custody first with Logan County Inmate Search.
Paris jail or another lockup: where is he?
Search the name through the inmate search above, then call the 24-hour desk at 479-963-3271. Logan County is split in two. The jail is in Paris, but Booneville has a small city jail for misdemeanor arrests, and Magazine officers work with the sheriff's dispatch. If the jail has no record, ask the deputy whether a city officer still has the person.
Which door do I use to pay?
Families who come to bond someone out, or to pick up a released person, use the door at the back of the building, not the front lobby. Park in the lot beside that door at 201 South Lowder Street. Call 479-963-3271 on the way so staff expect you.
Where do I learn the dollar figure?
The jail desk reads it from the booking record at 479-963-3271. Many Paris district court sessions are held inside the detention center, so a judge may set or change the number in the same building. Ask for the amount on each charge, not only a total.
Can I bond him out after dark or on Sunday?
The desk answers around the clock. The administrative office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Whether a cash bond is taken after those hours is a question for the shift supervisor. A bondsman can often handle the paperwork when the office is closed.
What payment will they take?
The county publishes no list. Cash and a cashier's check are the safest choices, and a money order is usually accepted. Ask whether the desk takes cards and what fee applies.A phone or video account for the person inside is separate and will not release anyone.
Is a bondsman worth the money?
A licensed Arkansas bondsman charges 10 percent of the bond, set by law, and keeps it even if charges are dropped. A $5,000 bond costs $500. The company may not add mileage or phone fees. When a deposit bond is allowed, 10 percent goes to the court, and once the case closes, 90 percent of that deposit is returned. Compare both.
Will the judge accept a house or land?
A secured bond may rest on property, but the judge must agree. Bring the deed, a tax statement, and a payoff letter if a mortgage exists. Every owner signs. Ask the circuit clerk at 479-963-2164 whether land outside Logan County is welcome and how long approval takes.
What does the state say about the right to bail?
Article 2, Section 8 of the Arkansas Constitution makes almost every charge bailable, with an exception for a capital charge when the proof is evident. Rule 9.2 says cash is a last resort, used when no other condition will get the person to court. Under Rule 9.3, conditions like no contact with a victim can be added.
When do the Paris and Booneville judges sit?
Rule 8.1 says the first hearing should not be put off without cause. In Logan County, district court meets in Paris on most Tuesdays and in Booneville on most Thursdays, except the first Thursday of the month. Someone arrested right after a session may wait several days. Ask the jail for the next date.
Which court is hearing this case?
A misdemeanor or traffic charge goes to Logan County District Court The Booneville clerk is at 479-675-4929, and the Paris clerk is at 479-963-3792. Magazine has its own department, 479-969-8550. Felonies go to circuit court, which also serves Scott, Yell, and Conway counties. The circuit clerk is at 479-963-2164 in Paris or 479-675-2894 in Booneville.
Why would the jail refuse to let him walk out?
A hold stops release even after bond is paid. Common holds come from a probation officer, another county, or a federal agency. Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 9.6 also lets a judge keep someone charged with a new felony while free on a felony bond. Ask the desk to read every hold aloud before you hand over money.
Does it matter which police arrested him?
Sheriff's deputies, city police, and Magazine officers all bring adults to the county system. The arresting agency decides which district court department hears a misdemeanor. The desk at 479-963-3271 can tell you who made the arrest. A short stay in the Booneville city jail may come first.
Can Logan County give him a free lawyer?
Speak up at the first appearance. Logan County is part of the 15th Judicial District, and a public defender from that district can be appointed. The circuit clerk at 479-963-2164 can tell you which lawyer was assigned. Asking for a smaller bond is a job for a lawyer.
Our son is under 18. Where will Logan County hold him?
Juvenile cases are heard in Division 3 of circuit court, and the records sit with the circuit clerk at 479-963-2164. The county does not run a youth lockup, so a juvenile who has to be locked up may be sent to a regional center outside Logan County. Ask the clerk which one holds your child. Minors never show up on the adult roster.
What happens if he skipped his Logan County court date?
Skipping a date puts both a warrant and the bond money at risk. Call the clerk the same day: 479-963-3792 for district court, 479-963-2164 for circuit court. When a bondsman wrote the bond, phone that company as well, since it may surrender the person.
Will the money come back?
A cash bond held by the court returns once the case is closed, less any fines or costs the judge takes. Ask the clerk to start the refund. The bondsman's 10 percent never returns. Write the case number on each receipt and save them all.
What scams happen in Logan County?
Callers who say they are a deputy and demand gift cards or a wire to clear a warrant are scammers. Hang up and call the jail at 479-963-3271.To check a bondsman, ask the state bail bond licensing board.
Which Logan County offices handle a bond, and in which town?
Logan County splits its courts between Paris in the north and Booneville in the south, while every adult is jailed in Paris:
- Logan County Detention Center: 201 South Lowder Street, Paris, AR 72855 · 479-963-3271
- Circuit Clerk, Northern District: first floor, Logan County Courthouse, 25 West Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855 · 479-963-2164
- Circuit Clerk, Southern District: first floor, Logan County Courthouse, Booneville · 479-675-2894
- District Court, Paris department: second floor, 25 West Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855 · 479-963-3792
- District Court, Booneville department: 461 East 5th Street, Booneville, AR 72927 · 479-675-4929
- District Court, Magazine department: P.O. Box 367, Magazine, AR 72943 · 479-969-8550
Most Paris hearings now take place in the courtroom inside the sheriff's building on Lowder Street. The old Paris courthouse is used mainly for jury trials.
What is different about a federal arrest in Logan County?
Only a federal judge can release someone on a federal charge, so a Paris or Booneville bondsman can't post it. Logan County falls under the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Fort Smith Division, at the federal building in Fort Smith, 30 South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901, 833-853-0345. The first stretch of the case often looks like this:
- A sworn complaint or an indictment starts the federal case.
- A magistrate judge tells the defendant about the charge and rights.
- A pretrial officer asks about home, work and past arrests.
- The prosecutor can file for detention until trial.
- A judge who releases someone writes out conditions to follow.
Defendants kept in custody are held through the U.S. Marshals: U.S. Marshals Service, 30 South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901, 479-289-7470 or 479-424-5000 (call either).
What happens with an ICE detainer at the Paris jail?
Under 8 CFR 287.7, ICE may ask the jail, through a detainer, to call ahead of any release and to keep the person another 48 hours at most, and weekends and holidays count. Arkansas lets jails honor it. The Logan County charge stays on its own course.
The ICE New Orleans Field Office, 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087, 504-318-2360 is responsible for Arkansas. Western Arkansas detainees are frequently sent south to Louisiana, for example to:
- LaSalle ICE Processing Center: 830 Pinehill Road, Jena, LA 71342 · 318-992-1600
- Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center: 1133 Hampton Dupre Road, Pine Prairie, LA 70576 · 337-599-2400
Look the person up in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) with an A-number. No A-number? Type the full name and the birth country.
What if the Logan County search doesn't list him?
He could be released, held by another county, or taken by state or federal officers. Since Logan County borders several others, a transfer is common. These searches can help:
- Logan County Detention Center: Logan County Inmate Search. Search the surname, then open the record to see each charge and bond.
- VINE: VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/). Pick Arkansas, search the name, and register for a free alert by phone or email.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/). Start with a register number if you have one. Someone held before a federal trial may not be in it; the Marshals answer at 479-289-7470 or 479-424-5000 (call either).
- Arkansas Division of Correction: Arkansas Division of Correction Inmate Search (https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/). An ADC number or last name shows which prison holds the person.
Who confirms the bond and the next Logan County court date before I drive to Paris or Booneville?
Two court seats mean two sets of clerks, so call the right one first. The jail at 479-963-3271 confirms custody and how bond is paid. District court usually meets Tuesdays in Paris and Thursdays in Booneville, except the first Thursday. For misdemeanor dates, call Paris at 479-963-3792, Booneville at 479-675-4929 or Magazine at 479-969-8550. For felony and juvenile dates, call the circuit clerk at 479-963-2164 in Paris or 479-675-2894 in Booneville.
Logan County bond contacts
- County jail: Logan County Detention Center, 201 South Lowder Street, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3271 (24 hours)
- How to post bond in Paris: Jail bail and bond instructions
- Sheriff: Logan County Sheriff's Office, 201 South Lowder Street, Paris; 479-963-3271
- Circuit clerk: Circuit clerk's office, 25 West Walnut, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-2164; Booneville 479-675-2894
- District court: Booneville clerk, 461 East Fifth Street, 479-675-4929; Paris clerk 479-963-3792; Magazine 479-969-8550
- Court days: Paris most Tuesdays; Booneville most Thursdays, except the first Thursday
- Public defender: 15th District public defender; ask the circuit clerk, 479-963-2164
- Juvenile: Circuit clerk, juvenile division, 479-963-2164
- Bondsman licenses: Arkansas bail bond licensing board
Because the two court seats and the jail follow different schedules, check with the jail or the correct clerk before paying anything. Read this page as background, since it is not legal advice.
Logan County Detention Center
Address:
201 South Lowder Street
Paris, AR 72855
Phone:
479-963-3271
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Logan County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Logan County?
Who can set bail in Logan County?
When is bail set in Logan County Arkansas?
Does Logan County have bail?
Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Logan County allows bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Logan County?
Logan County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds:
1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer.
2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met.
3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.
Who can set bail in Logan County?
A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance.
It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court.
Who can set bail in Logan County?
Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Logan County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Logan County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Logan County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Logan County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Logan County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Logan County have bail?
Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Logan County allows bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Logan County?
Logan County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds:
1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer.
2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met.
3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.
Who can set bail in Logan County?
A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance.
It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court.
When is bail set in Arkansas?
Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Logan County Arkansas?
Yes, your attorney can also request a bond reduction if a judge already set the initial bail.
In Logan County Arkansas, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Arkansas could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Logan County Arkansas?
Almost all counties in Arkansas accept online payments or payment by phone with an associated fee. It is important that you pay the correct officer or Logan County Clerk of Court and not pay a scammer.
What options are there to pay bail in Logan County Arkansas?
Cash is accepted in some counties and not others and it is dependent on the amount. Most all jails and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted.
Go to the Logan County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Logan County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Arkansas?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished.
There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount including an $80 minimal fee imposed by the court.
If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Logan County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Arkansas?
All professional bond companies must collect a 10% fee before the defendant is released from jail and there non-refundable are court fees in addition. The court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in Logan County.
If you have an attorney, it is a good idea to ask which has the best reputation or you can read reviews by others who have used them. It would be advisable to find out exactly how much they would charge, including extra costs.
You can call several bond companies and negotiate the best rate and conditions for you, although not all bond companies are obligated to execute a bond for you.