How to Check If Someone Is Still in Hempstead County Jail (Online Roster)

On the Hempstead County Detention Center inmate roster page, look for the option labeled “Current Inmates.” That’s the link the sheriff’s site provides for viewing people who are currently at the Hempstead County Detention Center, and it’s the best first stop when you’re trying to see if someone is still in custody there.

If you don’t see the person you’re looking for under “Current Inmates,” use the “48 Hour Release” option on the same roster page. That list is meant to show all people released from the Hempstead County Detention Center within the last 48 hours, which can be helpful when someone was just released and no longer appears as a current inmate. Keep in mind that the roster also warns that charges and bail amounts may change after court appearances and may not be current. So even if you find a recent release listing, treat the charge/bond details as a snapshot - not a guaranteed up-to-the-minute court update.

When you click into an individual listing, the detail page is where you’ll usually find the key dates and money information families ask about. The roster shows a booking date and a release date when applicable. For example, one detail page shows a booking date of 01-27-2026 at 4:56 pm and a release date of 01-28-2026 at 11:46 am. You may also see bond and court scheduling information. On that same example detail page, the bond is listed as $2500, and the “Original Court Date” is shown as 03-10-2026 at 9:00 am. Those fields can be useful for getting your bearings quickly - especially if you’re trying to figure out whether someone is still housed there, recently released, or what a listed bond amount is.

The sheriff’s roster includes a clear disclaimer: the information is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the site visitor/reader, and the Hempstead County Detention Center cannot certify the accuracy and/or authenticity of any information. In plain terms, the roster is a helpful tool - but it’s not a certified record. If you’re making time-sensitive decisions (like arranging bail, planning travel, or confirming release), use the online roster as your starting point and then get confirmation directly from the detention center.

Who to Call

• ✓ Call Hempstead County Detention Center staff at 870-777-7850 to confirm the correct bail amount, charges, and case numbers.
• ✓ Call if you’re working with a bond company and need the jail’s confirmed figures.
• ✓ Call if you’re posting bail and want to avoid delays caused by an incorrect amount or missing case number.