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
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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 479-783-3532.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Sebastian County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Sebastian County and other Arkansas and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Sebastian County allows bail.
Sebastian County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds:
1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer.
2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met.
3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.
A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance.
It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court.
Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
801 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-783-3532
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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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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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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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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
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 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 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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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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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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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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What are the other City and County Jails in Sebastian County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sebastian County?
