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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.
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City Jails by County in Arkansas
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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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Fordyce Jail
101 South Main St, Fordyce, AR 71742
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Dallas | View Details |
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Sparkman Jail
110 East Main St, Sparkman, AR 71763
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Dallas | View Details |
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Arkansas Jail
PO Box 369, Arkansas City, AR 71630
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Desha | View Details |
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Dumas Jail
149 East Waterman St
PO Box 157, Dumas, AR 71639
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Desha | View Details |
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McGehee Jail
2512 Hwy 65 North, McGehee, AR 71654
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Desha | View Details |
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Mitchellville Jail
PO Box 568, Mitchellville, AR 71639
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Desha | View Details |
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Monticello Jail
101 North Church St
PO Box 505, Monticello, AR 71655-4709
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Drew | View Details |
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Conway Jail
1105 Prairie St, Conway, AR 72032
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Greenbrier Jail
11 Wilson Farm Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Guy Jail
427 Hwy 25 North, Guy, AR 72061
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Mayflower Jail
2 Ashmore Drive, Mayflower, AR 72106
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Mount Vernon Jail
PO Box 126, Mount Vernon, AR 72111
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Vilonia Jail
18 Bise St, Vilonia, AR 72173
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Faulkner | View Details |
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Altus Jail
101 West Main Stree
PO Box 3, Altus, AR 72821
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Franklin | View Details |
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Charleston Jail
503 West Main St, Charleston, AR 72933
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Franklin | View Details |
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Cherokee Village Jail
Two Santee Drive
PO Box 129, Cherokee Village, AR 72525
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Fulton | View Details |
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Salem Jail
120 North Main St, Salem, AR 72576
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Fulton | View Details |
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Hot Springs Jail
641 Malven Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
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Garland | View Details |
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Mountain Pine Jail
405 Ouachita St, Mountain Pine, AR 71656
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Garland | View Details |
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Sheridan Detention Center
304 Gatzke Drive, Sheridan, AR 72150
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Grant | View Details |
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Tull Jail
8208 North Main St, Tull, AR 72015
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Grant | View Details |
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Marmaduke Jail
307 West Mill St, Marmaduke, AR 72443
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Greene | View Details |
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Oak Grove Heights Jail
85 Kimberly St, Oak Grove Heights, AR 72450
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Greene | View Details |
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Paragould Jail
101 North 3 1/2 St, Paragould, AR 72450
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Greene | View Details |
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Blevins Jail
PO Box 97, Blevins, AR 71825
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Hempstead | View Details |
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