Van Buren County Detention Center
Van Buren County Detention Center
You can call the 65-bed Van Buren County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 501-745-2112.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Van Buren County Detention Center at 501-745-2112 for help.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
An inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot are all available through the Van Buren County Detention Center’s Official Jail Inmate Roster. If you need more information, call the jail at 501-745-2112. You can also find an offender’s Van Buren County criminal court case, or any other case in Arkansas, through the state’s case search.
To check for an arrest warrant in Van Buren County or any other city or town in Arkansas, search the state’s Criminal Court Case page for your name or the name of someone you know. Docket entries on the case will show whether there is a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you’ll be assigned one after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Van Buren County Detention Center Inmate Search
Start with our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to learn how to find an inmate in the Van Buren County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Still need help? The Van Buren County Detention Center can be reached at 501-745-2112.
At any given time, the Van Buren County Detention Center is licensed to hold 65 inmates, but it is often forced to take in more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of inmates turn over every month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, and about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Inmates held more than twelve months are typically facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to get ready for trial, offenders arrested in Van Buren County remain at one of the Van Buren County facilities much longer.
Under Arkansas law, bail may be denied only in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For every other charge, a judge in Van Buren County decides whether the defendant is released on their own recognizance, released with conditions, or required to post bail.
Van Buren County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,300 offenders annually.
Van Buren County’s jail sits at 184 Detention Drive in Clinton, AR 72031, on the south side of town just off Highway 65. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office runs it and keeps its administrative offices in the same complex; the number is (501) 745-2112. The detention center holds men and women and has about 52 beds, though the count often runs higher, 65+. Most people inside are awaiting court, while others are serving county time or waiting to be transferred to the Arkansas Division of Correction.
The quickest way to confirm someone is there is the sheriff’s online jail roster at myr2m.com/vanburencoroster. It shows current inmates, new bookings and recent releases, along with charges, bond amounts and court dates.
After an arrest, the person is booked here. Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1 calls for a first appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours. Van Buren County belongs to the 20th Judicial Circuit, and case records are searchable on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. Article 2, Section 8 of the Arkansas Constitution makes all people bailable before conviction except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. Judges follow Rules 9.1 and 9.2, which favor release on recognizance or with conditions and allow money bail only when nothing else will reasonably ensure the person appears. A bondsman’s fee is set by Arkansas Code §17-19-301 at 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 and paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees. If you suspect a warrant, contact an attorney or the sheriff’s office before turning yourself in.
Visiting times are assigned by housing unit, so call (501) 745-2112 to find out when your loved one can have visitors and whether you can visit by video from home. Bring a government-issued photo ID, and plan for any minor to come with a parent or legal guardian.
Write to the inmate using their full name and inmate number at Van Buren County Detention Center, P.O. Box 451, Clinton, AR 72031. Use blue or black ink, and have books and magazines sent directly from the publisher or a retailer. Money can be added through Tiger Commissary, online or at the kiosk, and phone calls run through City Tele Coin. Ask the jail about release and property pickup when you call.
No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. Murphy USA at 1964 Hwy. 65 S. is the closest gas, with Shell at 4801 Hwy. 65 S. farther south. For food, Sonic Drive-In is at 1907 Hwy. 65 S. and Southern Hibachi Express is at 2143 Hwy. 65 S.
- Jail (Main): 501-745-2112
- Clinton Police: 501-745-4997
- Court: 501-745-4140
- Juvenile Probation: 501-745-2937
- Public Defender: 501-745-7540
- Sheriff: 501-745-2112
How booking works at Van Buren County Detention Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Van Buren County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Van Buren County Detention Center:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Van Buren County Detention Center at 501-745-2112.
Paying bail for someone in Van Buren County
After being arrested and booked into Van Buren County Detention Center in Clinton, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 501-745-2112 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 501-745-2112.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Van Buren County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Van Buren County, Arkansas, visit the Van Buren County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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Van Buren County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
184 Detention Drive
Clinton, AR 72031
501-745-2112
- Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
- Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
- All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
- Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
- Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
- Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
- A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
City Telecoin Remote Video Visits
- Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
- No scheduling needed.
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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City Tele-Coin Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and friends to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors can connect directly without traveling to the correctional facility.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.citytelecoin.com or launch the CTC Customer app.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID for background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: City Tele-Coin Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-682-0707
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by City Tele-Coin (CTC)
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, City Tele-Coin provides calling, messaging, and account services:
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Inmate Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Phone Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CTC Phone Calling -
Chirp Messaging Devices: Exchange digital text messages and photos directly with handheld units.
• Learn more on our website: Chirp Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CTC Chirp Devices -
Inmate Trust & Account Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent canteen shopping.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CTC Trust Deposits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Van Buren County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Van Buren County Detention Center to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Van Buren County Detention Center at 501-745-2112.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 3 - 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.
Call Van Buren County Detention Center at 501-745-2112 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 501-745-2112 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Van Buren County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Van Buren County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Van Buren County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Van Buren County Detention Center to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Van Buren County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Van Buren County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Van Buren County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Van Buren County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The Van Buren County Detention Center contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Van Buren County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Van Buren County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Van Buren County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Van Buren County Detention Center to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Van Buren County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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Van Buren 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 Van Buren County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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Van Buren 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
Van Buren 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 Van Buren County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-745-2112 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Van Buren County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Van Buren County: Clinton and Fairfield Bay.