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
Murfreesboro Jail PO Box 251, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
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Bridsong Jail 261 North 308 Drive, Tyronza, AR 72386
Poinsett View Details
Harrisburg Jail 202 East St, Harrisburg, AR 72432
Poinsett View Details
Lepanto Jail 113 Greenwood Ave PO Box 610, Lepanto, AR 72354
Poinsett View Details
Marked Tree Jail One Elm St, Marked Tree, AR 72365
Poinsett View Details
Trumann Jail 100 South Melton Ave, Trumann, AR 72472
Poinsett View Details
Tyronza Jail 114 Junction St, Tyronza, AR 72386
Poinsett View Details
Waldenburg Jail PO Box 102, Waldenburg, AR 72475
Poinsett View Details
Weiner Jail 123 Washington, Weiner, AR 72479
Poinsett View Details
Grannis Jail 8571 Hwy 71 South PO Box 298, Grannis, AR 71944
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Atkins Jail 310 Northeast First St, Atkins, AR 72823
Pope View Details
Dover Jail 9686 Market St, Dover, AR 72837
Pope View Details
Hector Jail 11356 State Road 27, Hector, AR 72843
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London Jail 3734 State Road 333, London, AR 72847
Pope View Details
Pottsville Jail 37 South 2nd St, Pottsville, AR 72858-8997
Pope View Details
Russellville Jail 115 West H St, Russellville, AR 72801
Pope View Details
Biscoe Jail PO Box 61, Biscoe, AR 72017
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Alexander Jail 15605 Alexander Road PO Box 610, Alexander, AR 72002
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Cammack Village Jail 2710 North McKinley, Little Rock, AR 72201
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Jacksonville Jail 1412 West Main St, Jacksonville, AR 72078
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Little Rock Jail 700 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201
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Maumelle Jail 100 Millwood Circle, Maumelle, AR 72113
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North Little Rock Jail 200 West Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72114
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Sherwood Jail 2201 East Kiehl Ave, Sherwood, AR 72120
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Biggers Jail PO Box 83, Biggers, AR 72413
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