Located in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, the Baxter County Detention Center is a 165-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 870-425-7000.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Baxter County Detention Center at 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
Phone: 870-425-7000
Physical Address:
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 870-425-7000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Baxter County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas.
Baxter County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Baxter County Detention Center maintains an average of 165 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baxter County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Baxter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,300 offenders.
The following charts of Baxter County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Baxter County Corrections Department, the state of Arkansas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Baxter County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Baxter County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The 165-bed Baxter County Detention Center is located at 904 Hwy 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653. It was first built in 1971, has had multiple additions since then, and is run by 85 officers and support staff. The contact number is 870-425-7551, and the fax number is 870-424-4048.
The well fenced compound of the Baxter County Detention Center backs onto a row of trees shielding the view from the residential and businesses behind it. It is found in the business area near vets, detailers, and pawn shops. The facility includes several sections including housing pods, outdoor and indoor recreation, parking space, visitation area, food services, and security areas.
Detainees at this location are either waiting for their sentence or serving a sentence, or they may be waiting for a transfer to an alternative center with the state department, and they are facing either misdemeanor or felony charges. To determine if a detainee is still at Baxter County Detention Center or if they have been released or transferred, staff can be reached by calling 870-425-7000 and maintain an online lookup available around the clock.
The number of inmate beds in this jail is 90. There's a medical clinic on site so inmates don't need to be transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center.
Many of the meals are prepared by state inmate workers and often consist of oatmeal at breakfast, bologna at lunch, and beans and cornbread for dinner with locally sourced or grown onsite produce. A center control panel is used to monitor the cameras and control the doors throughout the building to manage the security of each area of the facility.
For sending mail, newspapers, magazines or care packages, the address is:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
The Sheriff maintains an online inmate roster.
Visitation hours for inmates vary depending on the last name. Male inmates with last names A-M can have visitors on Wednesdays from 11AM-6PM, and those with last names N-Z can have visits on Saturdays from 11AM-6PM.
Inmates are classified based on their risk level and criminal history. There are inmates at the jail serving sentences and others who are awaiting transport to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Inmates are able to have visits at the jail with male inmates last names A-M on Wednesday 11am-6pm, male inmates N- Z Saturday 11apm-6pm, and female visits on Friday 11am-6pm.
Each inmate will also have an account for their money to be accessed and this can be added to through the lobby kiosk, and it will be accessible for commissary orders.
Phones are available in housing units to allow inmates to make calls, and these are often made collect or can be funded from their commissary account through phone cards.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Baxter County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Baxter County Detention Center:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 870-425-7000.
Once someone is booked at Baxter County Detention Center in Mountain Home after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 870-425-7000 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Baxter County, Arkansas, see the Baxter County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-425-7000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-425-7000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY Males A-M |
11:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY Females |
11:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY Males N-Z |
11:00AM - 6:00PM |
VISITING HOURS AT BAXTER COUNTY JAIL
The Baxter County Jail Visiting Hours depend on the Inmate's last name.
You need to phone the jail directly at 870-425-7000, ask for the jail and give them the inmate's last name in order to know which day you are allowed to visit your inmate.
For example: Inmates with a last name that begins with 'A' or 'B' are Mondays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Baxter County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 870-425-7000 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Baxter County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Baxter County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Baxter County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Baxter County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Baxter County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Baxter County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
For inmates receiving mail in the Baxter County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Baxter County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Baxter County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
906 Elm Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 870-425-7000 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baxter County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Baxter County?
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