Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 165-bed Baxter County Detention Center can be reached 24 hours a day at 870-425-7000.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Baxter County Detention Center at 870-425-7000.
Phone: 870-425-7000
Physical Address:
904 Hwy 62 West
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
904 Hwy 62 W.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
904 Hwy 62 W.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Other Jails and Prisons
Need to know an inmate’s charges, their bond amount, when they can have visitors, or what their mugshot looks like? Search the Baxter County Detention Center’s Official Jail Inmate Roster or call the jail at 870-425-7000. You can also view an offender’s Baxter County Criminal Court Case or search for any other case in the state of Arkansas.
The same state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page can help you find out whether you or someone you know has a warrant in Baxter County or any other city or town in Arkansas. Search the case and review its docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If you find a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, one will be assigned to you after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Baxter County Detention Center Inmate Search
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Can’t find your answer? Call the Baxter County Detention Center at 870-425-7000.
The Baxter County Detention Center is licensed to hold 165 inmates, though it frequently has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas see a monthly turnover of at least 40% of inmates, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who remain longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Since those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Baxter County remain in custody at one of the Baxter County facilities much longer.
Arkansas’s constitution gives everyone charged with a crime the right to bail before trial, except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. Judges in Baxter County can set bail for any other offense, or release the defendant on their own recognizance or with conditions.
Approximately 3,300 offenders are arrested and detained by Baxter County law enforcement agencies every year.
The Baxter County Detention Center in Mountain Home holds everyone arrested in Baxter County, whether by the sheriff’s deputies, Mountain Home police or smaller town departments. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff John Montgomery, runs the jail at 904 Highway 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653. The main number, (870) 425-7000, is answered 24 hours a day. Lt. Tabitha Maze is the jail administrator. A 2018–2019 expansion added 50 beds, and the November 2025 state inspection put capacity at 172, with an average daily count of about 90. The facility has separate housing for low- and medium-risk men, high-risk men and women, plus an in-house medical unit with a nurse practitioner. In 2025 the jail booked 2,008 people, and about three in four were booked on misdemeanors.
The sheriff posts a searchable inmate roster at baxtercountysheriff.com/inmate-roster. Accept the disclaimer, then search current inmates or people released in the last 48 hours. Listings usually show charges and bond amounts. A newly booked person gets one free call, to a lawyer or about bond. People who are arrested must see a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours (Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1).
Under the Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, Section 8, everyone is bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Judges follow Rules 9.1 and 9.2: they consider recognizance or conditional release first and set money bail only when nothing less will reasonably make sure the person returns. Baxter County takes cash bonds and surety bonds written by licensed bail bond companies. The sheriff’s office says property bonds and release on recognizance are rarely approved at the jail. A bondsman charges 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, and you must pay it in full before release (Arkansas Code §17-19-301), plus small nonrefundable state fees. Call (870) 425-7000 to ask when bonds can be posted.
Visits are in person, assigned by last name. Men with last names A–I visit Tuesday, J–R Wednesday and S–Z Saturday. All women visit Friday. Each visiting day has three windows: 7:00–9:30 a.m., 1:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:30–9:30 p.m. There are no visits Sunday, Monday or Thursday. Every visitor needs valid government-issued photo ID and is screened for warrants. No more than two visitors may come at once. Children under 6 cannot visit, and visitors 7 to 17 must come with an adult. Leave phones and cameras in the car, and dress conservatively. People with a pending felony case, an active no-contact order, or a felony conviction (unless they are pre-approved immediate family) are turned away.
Phones work differently here than at most jails: the sheriff ended the inmate phone system on March 30, 2025, and the jail doesn’t take incoming calls except to pass along emergency messages. Mail and visits are the main ways to stay in touch, so call the jail to ask about current options. Address mail with the person’s full name and booking number, Baxter County Detention Center, 904 Hwy 62 W, Mountain Home, AR 72653, and call to confirm current mail rules before sending. The lobby has a commissary kiosk that is open around the clock, including nights and holidays. It doesn’t currently take credit or debit cards. Medical co-pays come out of the person’s commissary balance.
Court cases can be looked up on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. The sheriff also posts warrant and most-wanted lists on baxtercountysheriff.com. If your name might be on one, talk to an attorney or the sheriff’s office first and plan for bond before you turn yourself in.
Mountain Home has no fixed-route bus to the jail, so most families drive. The jail is just west of downtown. Casey’s at 220 Highway 5 and Exxon at 101 Highway 5 are both open 24 hours. For a quick bite, Dairy Queen is at 140 S. Main St. and Hardee’s at 500 E. North St.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Baxter County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Baxter County Detention Center:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 870-425-7000.
If someone is taken to Baxter County Detention Center in Mountain Home for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 870-425-7000.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Baxter County, Arkansas, visit the Baxter County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
904 Hwy 62 West
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-425-7000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-425-7000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS |
| TUESDAY Males A-I |
7:00 AM to 9:30 AM 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY Males J-R |
7:00 AM to 9:30 AM 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | NO VISITS |
| FRIDAY Females |
7:00 AM to 9:30 AM 1:00 PM to4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY Males S-Z |
7:00 AM to 9:30 AM 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 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 Baxter County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Baxter County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
904 Hwy 62 W.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 870-425-7000 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Baxter County Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 870-425-7000 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.
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
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 Baxter 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.
To confirm that the Baxter County Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 870-425-7000.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Baxter County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Baxter County Detention Center
904 Hwy 62 W.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 870-425-7000 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baxter County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baxter County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-425-7000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Baxter County?
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