Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center

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Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Information

The Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center provides 24 hour 7 day a week juvenile detention services to all surrounding counties for juveniles between the ages of 10 and 17 years of age. Because Craighead County has such a large facility, they are in demand by surrounding counties. They accept juveniles from all over the state as space is available. That said, youth in Craighead County will have first priority.

Juvenile or municipal courts, intake officers, and law enforcement agencies are all agencies that request bed space for juveniles in trouble with the law.

The Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center has 62 beds: enough for 32 males, 28 females and 2 isolation cells. Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center provides education for the juvenile offenders under the watchful eye of the Jonesboro Public School system, however the funding for it is provded by the state of Arkansas.

Information about visitation, mailing the juveniles, receiving phone calls from them and more, can be found by scrolling down to the sections below.

Phone: 870-933-4526

Physical Address:
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Name + Number
Smart Communications - Craighead County (Juvenile), Arkansas
1490 Union Avenue # 606
Memphis, TN 38104

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Name
Craighead County Juvenile Detention
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile 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 870-933-4526 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Craighead County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 62 offenders in custody on any given day. The Craighead County Juvenile 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 Craighead County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,160 offenders.

The following charts of Craighead 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 Craighead 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 Craighead 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 Craighead 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 870-933-4526.

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Directions / Map to the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Craighead County

If someone has been booked at Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center in Jonesboro, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 870-933-4526.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Craighead County.
  • Property within Craighead County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Craighead County, Arkansas, visit the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4526

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 870-933-4526 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-933-4526 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4526

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-933-4526 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

DAY TIME
SUNDAY Visits by appt. only
MONDAY Visits by appt. only
TUESDAY Visits by appt. only
WEDNESDAY Visits by appt. only
THURSDAY Visits by appt. only
FRIDAY Visits by appt. only
SATURDAY Visits by appt. only

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Craighead 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 Craighead 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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Craighead County Juvenile 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 Craighead County Juvenile 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:
Juvenile's Name + Number
Smart Communications - Craighead County (Juvenile), Arkansas
1490 Union Avenue # 606
Memphis, TN 38104



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Name
Craighead County Juvenile Detention
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401



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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Craighead County Juvenile 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:
Juvenile's Name
Craighead County Juvenile Detention
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Craighead County Juvenile 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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center:
Juvenile's Name + Number
Smart Communications - Craighead County (Juvenile), Arkansas
1490 Union Avenue # 606
Memphis, TN 38104


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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Craighead County Juvenile 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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Craighead County Juvenile 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 Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4526 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Craighead County

What are the other City and County Jails in Craighead County?

Craighead County County Jails
Craighead County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Craighead County?

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