Sheridan Detention Center

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Sheridan Detention Center Information

Sheridan Detention Center is a 111-bed jail based in Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 870-942-5512.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Sheridan Detention Center at 870-942-5512 for help.

Phone: 870-942-5512

Physical Address:
304 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 72150

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Sheridan Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Sheridan 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 870-942-5512 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Grant County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Search

The Sheridan Detention Center maintains an average of 111 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sheridan 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 Grant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,220 offenders.

The following charts of Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Sheridan Detention Center

The Sheridan Detention Center in Arkansas is a medium security jail with a capacity of around 111 inmates. It is located at 101 West Center Street, Sheridan, AR, 72150, and its phone number is 870-942-5512. It houses male and female inmates for local, state, and federal agencies and is staffed by sixteen employees.

The Sheridan Detention Center is a city managed jail that is located within Grant County and houses inmates arrested throughout the county. In addition to the city of Sheridan the cities and towns that use the jail are: Leola, Prattsville, Poyen, Tull, Calvert, Darysaw, Davis, Franklin, Madison, Merry Green, Simpson and Washington.

First built in 1998 and financed through a local 1% sales tax, the facility at that time was just 36 beds, but expanded over time to its current size. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system and closed circuit cameras and is managed by the city of Sheridan. Visitation hours are 10am to 2pm on Monday to Saturday, with inmates allowed one hour of free visitation.

Approximately 2000 bookings are made per year with a daily average of 100 inmates. Bail is offered as a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Grant County Court.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Sheridan Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Sheridan Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Sheridan Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 870-942-5512.

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Directions / Map to the Sheridan Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Grant County?

If someone is taken to Sheridan Detention Center in Sheridan for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 870-942-5512.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Grant County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Grant County, Arkansas, visit the Sheridan Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Sheridan Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

304 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 72150
870-942-5512

  • Visits are 60 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 870-942-5512 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 870-942-5512 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
MONDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 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 Sheridan Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center?

You can deposit money four different ways:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Grant County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Sheridan Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Arkansas, then select Sheridan Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Sheridan Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Sheridan Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center?

Collect Calls

  • Almost every jail, including Sheridan Detention Center, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
  • Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

  • Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
  • To find out about Sheridan Detention Center phone services, call 870-942-5512 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
  • Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210



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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210


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 Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Grant County

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