Craighead County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

Craighead County Detention Center

Address:
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Phone:

870-933-4556

How do Bail Bonds work at Craighead County Detention Center

Craighead County makes it easy to pay an Inmate's Bond. 

Using a credit or debit card you can pay by phone by calling 877-685-4446.

You can also pay online by clicking the image below:

There is also a bond kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office.

This kiosk only accepts denominations of $100, $20, $10, and $5, and it does not give change.

If you need to use a debit/credit card, we do have a terminal that will process your payment for a 7% service fee.

No personal checks will be accepted; Money Orders or Cashier's Checks are to be made to Craighead County.
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Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Craighead County Court in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.

At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount. This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 870-933-4556 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Craighead County Detention Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Craighead County

BOND - What is bond and how is bond posted?

The terms “Bond” and “Bail” are often used interchangeably, although there are technical differences.

The purpose of requiring the posting of a bond is to ensure that an arrested person will appear in court to answer his or her charges after release from custody.

Generally speaking, judges determine the amount of bond, while the sheriff determines the sufficiency of the bond, Arkansas Code 16-84-105 and 16-84-110.

Arkansas Code 16-81-109.  Bail:  “When any sheriff or other law enforcement officer makes an arrest, he or she is authorized to take and to approve bail in the manner provided by law wherever he or she makes the arrest.”

Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 8 and Rule 9:  These rules govern first appearances in court and the setting of bond/bail if the arrested person is still in custody.

Type of Arrest:  If a person is arrested with a warrant, the warrant will generally have the bond amount listed.  

If a person is arrested without a warrant, bond may be set in the manner prescribed above.

Type of Bond:  There are several forms of bond that are authorized by law.

CASH: An arrested person, or someone acting on his behalf, may post the entire bond amount in cash, which will be held by the sheriff or the court pending disposition of the criminal case.

SURETY: An arrested person may secure his release through the utilization of a professional licensed bail bonding company. This is known as a “surety bond”. The bonding company will charge the arrested person certain “fees” for the service of posting a surety bond to secure the release from custody. Those fees are non-refundable and are not applied to any fines, costs, or restitution that may later be ordered by the court. Note: A law enforcement officer is prohibited from recommending the services or any particular bonding company or bondsman.

SHERIFF’S BOND: The sheriff is authorized to accept collateral as bond to secure the release of the arrested person from custody. Note: The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office does NOT authorize or accept so-called “Sheriff’s Bonds”.

OWN RECOGNIZANCE: A court will sometimes authorize a person in custody to be released on his “own recognizance”, which is nothing more than a promise to re-appear at a later date for further judicial proceedings. These are rarely authorized for other than very minor offenses.

RULE 5.2 PRE-TRIAL RELEASE: The ranking person on duty at the jail or detention center may authorize the release of a person from custody by utilizing a citation to appear as authorized by Rule 5.2 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure. With respect to misdemeanor offenses, this authorization falls exclusively within the discretion of the Office of Sheriff. With respect to felony offenses, a recommendation from the Prosecuting Attorney is needed in order for a Rule 5.2 release to occur. Note: Rule 5.2 releases are rarely authorized by the Sheriff’s Office, generally only in cases of severe overcrowding or emergency situations. This release option is available only prior to an appearance before a judge, after which the sheriff’s office must follow the orders of the court.

Standard conditions of pre-trial release or “conditions of bond” may apply in all instances, and failure to abide by those terms and conditions may result in the bond being revoked and the person being returned to custody.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Craighead County Detention Center?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Arkansas state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Craighead County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Craighead County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Craighead County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Craighead County Detention Center

To deposit money in an inmate's account in Craighead County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Arkansas.
  • Select Craighead County Detention Center.
  • Click on Web Deposits.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Craighead County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.


 

How Do Inmates in Craighead County 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 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.


 

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Craighead County 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 Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications - Craighead County, Arkansas
1490 Union Avenue # 606
Memphis, TN38104


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Craighead County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Craighead County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Craighead County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Craighead County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Craighead County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Craighead County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.


 

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Craighead County Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Craighead County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Arkansas.
  • Select Craighead County Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Craighead County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.


 

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