Desha County Jail

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Desha County Jail

The Desha County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to neighboring jails, specifically the one at the Dumas Police Station, for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Phone: 870-877-2327

Physical Address:
Desha County Jail
Arkansas City, AR

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How Do You Find Someone in the Desha County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Desha County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 870-877-2327 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Desha County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Desha County Jail Inmate Search

The Desha County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Desha County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Desha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.

The following charts of Desha County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Desha County Corrections Department, the state of Arkansas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Desha County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Desha County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Desha County Jail

The Desha County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to neighboring jails for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Desha County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Desha County Jail 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 Desha County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 870-877-2327.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Desha County

If someone has been booked at Desha County Jail in , 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 870-877-2327.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Desha County.
  • Property within Desha County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Desha County, Arkansas, visit the Desha County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Desha County?

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Search for an Inmate in Desha County

This facility, known as "Desha County Jail" is also known as Desha County Jail & Sheriff, Desha County Inmate Search, Desha County Arrests, Dumas/McGhee Jail, Desha County Jail & Sheriff .

The Desha County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Desha County: Arkansas City, Dumas and McGehee.