Benton County Jail

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Benton County Jail Information

Located in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, the Benton County Jail is a 669-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 479-271-1008.

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 Benton County Jail at 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

Phone: 479-271-1008

Physical Address:
1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Smart Communications – Benton County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9118
Seminole, FL 33775-9118

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Benton County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Benton County Jail, 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 479-271-1008 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Benton County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Benton County Jail Inmate Search

The Benton County Jail maintains an average of 669 offenders in custody on any given day. The Benton County Jail 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 Benton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,780 offenders.

The following charts of Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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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About the Benton County Jail

Benton County Jail is a 100,355 square foot facility with an inmate capacity of 669. The jail has a design capacity of that many beds, but due to the need to segregate certain inmates, and the actual level of capacity is around 550 inmates. The jail is currently facing overcrowding and there is an ongoing discussion of expanding its size, especially since the county continues to add more population.

The facility is located at 1300 SW 14th St. Bentonville, AR 72712 and can be contacted by phone at 479-271-1011. Inmates have access to both on-site and remote video visitations.

The Benton County Jail, due to people mailing inmates letters soaked in drugs, moved to a new system where inmate mail gets sent to a third party company, which in turn scans them into a digital format and then forwards them to the jail.  Legal mail still may be sent directly to the jail, as are books, newspapers and magazines, but all personal mail is handled as if it's toxic.

If an inmates wants to use the phone, they are you need to purchase prepaid phone cards. They can purchase them on commissary with money you send them. You can also send them snacks or hygeine products directly from a third party online service.

All of the details can be found below, with links to all of the inmate services, as well as more detailed instructions that will answer all of your questions.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Benton County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Benton County Jail 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 Benton County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

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 479-271-1008.

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Directions / Map to the Benton County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Benton County

Once someone is booked at Benton County Jail in Bentonville 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 479-271-1008 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Benton County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Benton County, Arkansas, see the Benton County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Benton County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Benton County Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-271-1008

  • First, you must register with Smart Communications. Your inmate must have already approved you as a visitor.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.
  • Each inmate is allowed two visits per week.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY No Visitation
MONDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SATURDAY No Visitation


Benton County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY / INMATES TIMES
SUNDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SUNDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
MONDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
MONDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
TUESDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
THURSDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
FRIDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SATURDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM

Benton County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?

Benton County Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-271-1008

  • First, you must register with Smart Communications. Your inmate must have already approved you as a visitor.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.
  • Each inmate is allowed two visits per week.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY No Visitation
MONDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SATURDAY No Visitation


Benton County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY / INMATES TIMES
SUNDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SUNDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
MONDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
MONDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
TUESDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
THURSDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
FRIDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY
GEN. POPULATION
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 1:15PM
6:00PM - 7:15PM
SATURDAY
TRUSTEES
5:00AM - 5:15AM
8:00AM - 10:15AM
12:00PM - 5:15PM
6:15PM - 11:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Benton County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Benton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Benton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Arkansas, then select Benton County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Benton County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Benton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Benton County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

  • Benton County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Benton County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's phone account..

For all the information regarding phone calls with Benton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Benton County Jail, and what can I send them?

Benton County Jail Inmate Mail Types

Postcards
The Benton County Jail 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.

Envelopes
The Benton County Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Smart Communications – Benton County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9118
Seminole, FL 33775-9118


Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Benton County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Benton County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
1300 SW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Benton County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Benton County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Benton County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Benton County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Benton County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Benton County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Benton County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Benton County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Arkansas.
3. Select Benton County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Benton County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Benton County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Benton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Benton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Arkansas, then select Benton County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Benton County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Benton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Benton County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Benton County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Benton County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Benton County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Benton County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Benton County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Benton County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Benton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Benton County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Benton County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Benton County Jail at 479-271-1008 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Benton County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Benton County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Benton County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Benton County Jail at 479-271-1008 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Benton County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-271-1008 for further assistance.

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