Ashley County Detention Center
Ashley County Detention Center
Twenty-four hours a day, the 56-bed Ashley County Detention Center provides inmate information at 870-853-2040.
This facility serves as the booking center for the county. People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing, and those who are detained stay until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until their trial concludes.
You can view the current jail roster with the inmate search tool.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year serves the sentence in this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is moved to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, sending money, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Record the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for future use. If you can’t find it online, call Ashley County Detention Center at 870-853-2040 and staff can help.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is the official source for finding an inmate in the Ashley County Detention Center and viewing their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. You can also call the jail at 870-853-2040. To see an offender’s court case, search the Ashley County Criminal Court Case records, which also cover every other case in Arkansas.
Checking for a warrant in Ashley County or another Arkansas city or town? Search the same Criminal Court Case page the state sponsors, then read the case’s docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, reach out to your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you’ll be assigned an attorney after you’re arrested, booked, and processed.
Ashley County Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers are the best place to learn how to find an inmate in the Ashley County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
For further assistance, contact the Ashley County Detention Center at 870-853-2040.
The Ashley County Detention Center’s license allows for 56 inmates, but the jail often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their inmate population each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Those held longer than twelve months usually face serious charges like murder or rape, and since those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Ashley County remain in custody at one of the Ashley County facilities much longer.
In Arkansas, the constitution provides that all persons are bailable before conviction, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For any other charge, judges in Ashley County can release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions, or set bail.
Ashley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,120 offenders every year.
The Ashley County Detention Center is on the west edge of Hamburg at 842 Ashley Road 12 West, Hamburg, AR 71646. It shares the property with the Ashley County Sheriff’s Office, which runs the jail under Sheriff Tommy Sturgeon. For anything about a person in custody, call (870) 853-2040. The jail holds men and women arrested anywhere in the county, from Crossett and Hamburg to Fountain Hill, Montrose and Wilmot. Most are waiting for a court date. Others are serving county time or waiting for transfer to state prison.
Searching for someone? The quickest way is to call the jail. You can also look the person up on VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com, which shows custody status for Arkansas jails and lets you sign up for release alerts. After booking, the person goes before a judge without unnecessary delay, usually within 48 hours of arrest (Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1).
Bail in Arkansas begins with the state constitution: everyone is bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Rules 9.1 and 9.2 tell the judge to consider release on recognizance or with conditions first, and to set money bail only when those won’t reasonably make sure the person returns to court. Once bail is set, call (870) 853-2040 for the amount and how to pay. A licensed bail bondsman charges 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 (Arkansas Code §17-19-301), paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees.
Visits are scheduled by housing unit, and each visit lasts 30 minutes. Segregation visits on Friday from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Women visit Saturday from 9:00–11:00 a.m., and Housing 1 visits Saturday from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Housing 2 has Sunday from 1:00–3:00 p.m., and the misdemeanor unit has Sunday from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Trustees get one-hour visits on Saturday from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Two adults may visit at a time. Staff can end a visit for safety reasons or rule violations. Bring photo ID and dress modestly, and call ahead to confirm the day for your person’s unit.
Inmate phones and tablets go through City Tele Coin. Call (800) 682-0707 or (318) 746-1114 to set up an account. Address mail with the person’s complete name, inmate number and the jail’s street address, and put your full name and return address on it. Magazines and sexually explicit material are not allowed. Money can be dropped off or mailed as cash, a cashier’s check, a government check or a money order, but not a personal check. Online deposits are handled by CommissaryDeposit.com. During the first seven days, families may bring a small set of clothing for a new arrival: plain white socks, plain white T-shirts or bras, plain white underwear, eyeglasses and one softcover Bible. Call before bringing anything.
Court records are on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. If you’re worried about a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or a defense attorney before you go in.
There’s no public bus to the jail, so plan to drive. It’s about a mile west of downtown Hamburg. Gas is available at Exxon, 600 N. Main St., and J & A One Stop, 314 S. Main St. For food, Sonic Drive-In is at 404 N. Main St. and Krispy Krunchy Chicken at 705 N. Main St.
- Jail (Main): 870-853-2040
- Police: 870-853-8600
- Sheriff: 870-853-2040
How does the booking process work at Ashley County Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Ashley County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Ashley County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 870-853-2040.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Ashley County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Ashley County Detention Center in Hamburg for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 870-853-2040 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 870-853-2040).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Ashley County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Ashley County, Arkansas, visit the Ashley County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Ashley County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
842 Ashley 12 West
Hamburg, AR 71646
870-853-2040
- 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 870-853-2040 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 870-853-2040 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM | HOUSING 2 |
| SUNDAY | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | MISDEMEM. |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 5:00PM | SEG |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM | FEMALES |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 5:00PM | HOUSING 1 |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Ashley County Detention Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Ashley County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Ashley County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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Ashley County Detention Center Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Ashley County Detention Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Ashley County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Ashley County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Ashley County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 870-853-2040 first to ask Ashley County Detention Center if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Ashley County
To deposit money in an Ashley County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Ashley County Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Ashley County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Ashley County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Ashley County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Ashley County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
- City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Ashley County Detention Center call you and others.
- You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
- This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Ashley County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Ashley County 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.
Envelopes
The Ashley County Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Ashley County Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 870-853-2040 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Books
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ashley County 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Ashley County
To deposit money in an Ashley County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Ashley County Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Ashley County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Ashley County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ashley County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Ashley County Detention Center contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Ashley County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Ashley County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
- City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Ashley County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
- For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
- Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Ashley County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
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Ashley County Detention Center now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
Ashley County Detention Center now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashley County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-853-2040 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ashley County?
The Ashley County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Ashley County: Crossett, Hamburg, Montrose, Portland and Wilmot.