City Jails in Arkansas

All City Jails in Arkansas

Browse 263 city jails across 74 counties in Arkansas

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This page lists all 263 city jails in Arkansas. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.

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About City Jails in Arkansas

Understanding city jails in the Arkansas

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Arkansas. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Arkansas, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Arkansas, everything you need is available right here.

City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?

City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:

  • City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
  • County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Arkansas's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.

How to Find Someone in a City Jail

When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Arkansas, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.

Booking & Intake Process

The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.

Getting Bail

Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.

Hiring a Lawyer

Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling an Inmate

Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.

Sending Money

Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.

Visitation

Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active city jails in Arkansas is 263. This count is updated regularly to reflect any changes in facility status across Arkansas.

Use the directory list on this page to find the city jail in the area where the arrest took place, then use the facility's inmate search tool to locate the person.

Yes. This page includes a built-in county filter that instantly narrows the list to show only city jails in a specific county within Arkansas. Select your county from the dropdown above the list, and the results will update in real time.

Yes. Use the state selector tool on this page to switch to a complete directory of city jails in any other US state. Our database covers local jail facilities across all 50 states.

The length of time depends on the charges, bail status, and court scheduling. Pretrial detainees may be held for days, weeks, or even months as their cases move through the court system. Those serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions typically serve less than one year.

City jails in Arkansas are operated by municipal authorities such as a city police department and typically serve a single city or town. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office and serve a broader geographic area. Both hold similar populations — pretrial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates — but differ in jurisdiction and operational oversight.

City Jails by County in Arkansas

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Filter City Jails by County

Arkansas has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Arkansas. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

All City Jails in Arkansas

Complete listing of city jails

Browse Every City Jails in Arkansas

The full list of city jails in Arkansas is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.

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DeWitt Jail 120 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042
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Gillett Jail 209 West Main St, Gillett, AR 72055
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Humphrey Jail PO Box 128, Humphrey, AR 72073
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St. Charles Jail PO Box 44, St. Charles, AR 72140
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Stuttgart Jail 514 South Main St, Stuttgart, AR 72160
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Crossett Jail 307 Main St, Crossett, AR 71635
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Hamburg Jail 305 East Adams St, Hamburg, AR 71646
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Montrose Jail 305 East 2nd St, Montrose, AR 71658
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Portland Jail 227 North Main St, Portland, AR 71663
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Wilmot Jail 116 North West Main St, Wilmot, AR 71676
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Gassville Jail 137 East Sanford St PO Box 28, Gassville, AR 72635
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Lakeview Jail 14 Skyles Lane, Lakeview, AR 72642
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Bentonville Jail 908 Southeast 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712
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Bethel Heights Jail 675 Sunrise Drive, Bethel Heights, AR 72764
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Cave Springs Jail PO Box 65, Cave Springs, AR 72718
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Centerton Jail 753 West Centerton Blvd PO Box 100, Centerton, AR 72719
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Decatur Jail 310 Maple Ave, Decatur, AR 72722
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Gentry Jail 100 East Main St, Gentry, AR 72734
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Gravette Jail 606 First Ave Southeast, Gravette, AR 72736
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Lonoke Jail 203 West Front St, Lonoke, AR 72086
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Lowell Jail 214 North Lincoln St, Lowell, AR 72745
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Pea Ridge Jail PO Box 10, Pea Ridge, AR 72751
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Rogers Jail 1905 South Dixieland, Rogers, AR 72758
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Siloam Springs Jail 410 North Broadway St PO Box 80, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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Springdale Jail - Benton 201 Spring St, Springdale, AR 72764
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