The Desha County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to neighboring jails, specifically the one at the Dumas Police Station, for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Phone: 870-877-2327
Physical Address:
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Desha 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 870-877-2327 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Desha County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas.
Desha County Jail Inmate Search
The Desha County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Desha 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 Desha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
The following charts of Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to neighboring jails for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Desha County Jail 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 Desha County Jail includes the following steps:
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 870-877-2327.
If someone has been booked at Desha County Jail in , 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 870-877-2327.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Desha County, Arkansas, visit the Desha County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Desha County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR
870-877-2327
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-877-2327 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 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 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 Desha County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Desha County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Desha County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Desha County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Desha 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Desha County Jail 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:
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR
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 Desha County Jail 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 Desha County Jail 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:
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Desha County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Desha County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Desha County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Desha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-877-2327 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Desha County?
This facility, known as "Desha County Jail" is also known as Desha County Jail & Sheriff, Desha County Inmate Search, Desha County Arrests, Dumas/McGhee Jail, Desha County Jail & Sheriff .