Information about inmates at the 346-bed Craighead County Detention Center is available by calling 870-933-4556 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Craighead County Detention Center at 870-933-4556.
Phone: 870-933-4556
Physical Address:
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Craighead County Detention Center, AR
PO Box 16367
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Craighead County Detention Center
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is the official source for finding an inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center and viewing their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. You can also call the jail at 870-933-4556. To see an offender’s court case, search the Craighead County Criminal Court Case records, which also cover every other case in Arkansas.
Checking for a warrant in Craighead 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.
Craighead County Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers are the best place to learn how to find an inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
For further assistance, contact the Craighead County Detention Center at 870-933-4556.
The Craighead County Detention Center’s license allows for 346 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 Craighead County remain in custody at one of the Craighead 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 Craighead County can release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions, or set bail.
Craighead County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,160 offenders every year.
The Craighead County Detention Center (CCDC), built in 1989 and replacing the old jail that was constructed in 1939, is a medium-security correctional facility located at 901 Willett Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The old jail, an Art-Deco style yellow brick structure, was built in 1939 and connected to the Craighead County Courthouse.
It has a capacity of 381 adults, 62 juveniles, and a total of 68 employees. Inmates are separated by felon status male, misdemeanor status male, and special needs male.
The Craighead County Detention Center has been housing inmates since 1989 and is run by the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Marty Boyd. It can hold up to 360 adults, housed by classification: felony and misdemeanor men, men with special needs, and women charged with felonies or misdemeanors. The county added a $1.8 million expansion of the booking area in 2007. Most of the people here are awaiting trial; others are serving county sentences or waiting to move to the Arkansas Division of Correction. A separate juvenile facility operates on its own.
Three phone numbers are worth saving. The automated information line is (870) 933-4556, booking is (870) 933-7719, and general jail questions go to (870) 933-4526. The sheriff’s 24-hour non-emergency number is (870) 933-4551. To see who is in custody, along with arrest date, arresting agency, and charges, use the sheriff’s inmate roster at craigheadso.org/roster. The sheriff also keeps a Most Wanted list at craigheadso.org/most-wanted. If you think you have a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before you turn yourself in. Court filings and hearing dates are on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad.
Everyone arrested goes through booking first. Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1 then requires a first appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours of arrest. The Arkansas Constitution (Article 2, §8) makes every person bailable before conviction except for capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and Rules 9.1–9.2 direct judges to consider release on recognizance or with conditions before money bail. Once a bond is set, you can pay it online through the county’s nCourt bond page, or at the bond kiosk in the sheriff’s office lobby, which takes $100, $20, $10, and $5 bills and gives no change. A debit/credit card terminal is also available with a 7% service fee, and money orders or cashier’s checks should be made out to Craighead County. A licensed bondsman charges a premium of 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees.
The jail does not offer in-person visits. Instead, families visit by video through JailATM.com from a phone or computer. Video calls cost $0.35 a minute, or $10.50 for 30 minutes, and JailATM electronic messages are $0.50 each. Collect calls on the inmate phones run through RegentPay; set up an account at regentpay.com or call (877) 618-3516.
Letters only (no packages) should be addressed to: JailATM.com – Craighead County Detention Center, the resident’s full name, PO Box 16367, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Commissary comes from Tiger: people inside order hygiene items and snacks on Mondays and Thursdays and receive them on Tuesdays and Fridays, and family can fund or order online at Tiger Commissary. When someone is released, the jail hands over small property to approved people Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the inmate’s permission and a photo ID.
Jonesboro has a city bus system, Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET); check its current routes for service near Willett Road, though most visitors drive. Nearby gas stations include CITGO at 500 S Gee Street and Exxon at 207 N Main Street. Sonic Drive-In is at 724 S Gee Street, and Jack in the Box at 1207 W Parker Road is open around the clock.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Craighead County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Craighead County Detention Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 870-933-4556.
If someone has been booked at Craighead County Detention Center in Jonesboro, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 870-933-4556.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Craighead County, Arkansas, visit the Craighead County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
ALL VISITS ARE DONE BY VIDEO.
901 Willett Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4556
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Craighead County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 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 Craighead County Detention Center?
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Craighead County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Craighead County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
Customer Support: 877-810-0914.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center?
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 Craighead 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 Craighead County Detention Center at 870-933-4556.
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 Craighead County Detention Center at 870-933-4556 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 870-933-4556 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Craighead County follow these instructions:
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 Craighead County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center?
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:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Craighead County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Other than regular mail, which must be sent to a third party that creates digital copies of your mail for the inmate to read, Craighead County Detention Center allows the following:
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 Craighead 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 Craighead County Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 870-933-4556.
Care Packages
You can send Commissary Packages purchased online from Tiger Commissary
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Craighead County follow these instructions:
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 Craighead County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Craighead County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Craighead County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Craighead County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Craighead County Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Craighead County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-933-4556 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Craighead County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Craighead County?
