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.

Facility Name County Action
Sulphur Springs Jail PO Box 145, Sulphur Springs, AR 72768
Benton View Details
Diamond Jail 232 Grand Ave, Diamond CIty, AR 72630
Boone View Details
Harrison Jail 114 South Spring St PO Box 1715, Harrison, AR 72602
Boone View Details
Lead Hill Jail 118 Hwy 14, Lead Hill, AR 72644
Boone View Details
Omaha Jail PO Box 51, Omaha, AR 72662
Boone View Details
Hermitage Jail 200 South Walnut St, Hermitage, AR 71647
Bradley View Details
Warren Jail 200 Alabama St, Warren, AR 71671
Bradley View Details
Hampton Municipal Jail 121 North Second St, Hampton, AR 71744
Calhoun View Details
Thorton Jail Route 1 Box 160, Thorton, AR 71760
Calhoun View Details
Eureka Springs Jail 147 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Carroll View Details
Dermott Jail 112 North Freeman St, Dermott, AR 71638
Chicot View Details
Eudora Jail 225 South Main St, Eudora, AR 71640
Chicot View Details
Lake Village Jail 514 Church St, Lake Village, AR 71653
Chicot View Details
Arkadelphia Jail 514 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Clark View Details
Caddo Valley Jail 137 Malvern Road, Caddo Valley, AR 71923
Clark View Details
Corning Jail 408 West Main St, Corning, AR 72422
Clay View Details
Piggott Jail 194 West Court St, Piggott, AR 72454
Clay View Details
Rector Jail 407 South Stewart St, Rector, AR 72461
Clay View Details
Greers Ferry Jail 8739 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry, AR 72067
Cleburne View Details
Heber Springs Jail 1001 West Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543
Cleburne View Details
Quitman Jail 5 Second St, Quitman, AR 72131
Cleburne View Details
Kingsland City Jail PO Box 67, Kingsland, AR 71652
Cleveland View Details
Rison Jail 405 Main St PO Box 405, Rison, AR 71665
Cleveland View Details
Emerson City Jail PO Box 275, Emerson, AR 71740
Columbia View Details
Magnolia Jail PO Box 1126 206 North Jackson St, Magnolia, AR 71754
Columbia View Details
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