Sebastian County Juvenile Detention

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Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Information

Built in 1982 the Sabastion County Juvenile Detention Center is operated by the Sheriff's Office for the county and houses all of the youth offenders from the county and surrounding communities. It houses close to 50 youth offenders at a time, and can access space with other counties if required, To ensure that youth do not fall behind their classes, teachers attend the facility and teach regular classes that are in line with the public school system. As part of caring for the mental health of the youth who are detained here, there is contact with immediate family permitted through phone calls and visits, and mail is allowed to be both sent and received. Counselling is available, as well as assistance with substance abuse, and classes are available to learn or develop new skills. Mail: Mail is permitted through the US Postal Service only and may not be hand delivered to the facility itself. Inmate Name and ID number, Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center, 800 South A Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901 Phones: Youth are allowed to call their immediate family each day from the facility but there are no incoming calls permitted. Visitation: To arrange a visit it is necessary to call the facility and arrange for a visit at 479-783-1051. Visits will be scheduled during approved visiting hours and based upon the schedule of the student, their classes, and any programs that they are attending.

Phone: 479-783-3532

Physical Address:
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention, 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 479-783-3532 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Sebastian County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Sebastian County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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 Sebastian County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,360 offenders.

The following charts of Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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 479-783-3532.

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

How to handle bail after an arrest in Sebastian County

If someone has been booked at Sebastian County Juvenile Detention in Fort Smith, 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 479-783-3532.

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 Sebastian County.
  • Property within Sebastian County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

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

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Inmate Visitation

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

Sebastian County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-783-3532

  • 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 479-783-3532 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 479-783-3532 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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:
Resident's Full Name
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901



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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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 Sebastian County Juvenile Detention 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:
Resident's Full Name
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sebastian County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-783-3532 for further assistance.

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

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

Sebastian County County Jails
Sebastian County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Sebastian Franklin Logan Crawford Scott Sequoyah Le Flore
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