Drew County Jail and Detention Center
Drew County Jail and Detention Center
You can get inmate information by calling the 42-bed Drew County Jail and Detention Center at 870-460-6215, any time of day or night.
Anyone taken into custody in this county on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought here for booking and processing. Based on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows the names of people currently held at this facility.
Sentences of less than a year are served at this jail. Sentences longer than that are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Find information on this page about the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate’s account, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Once you find the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, save it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Drew County Jail and Detention Center at 870-460-6215.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Everything from an inmate’s criminal charges and bond amount to their visitation eligibility and mugshot can be found on the Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also call the jail at 870-460-6215. In addition, you can search for an offender’s criminal court case in Drew County or anywhere else in Arkansas.
Not sure whether you or someone you know has a warrant in Drew County or another city or town in Arkansas? Search the same Criminal Court Case page sponsored by the state and check the docket entries for 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 will be assigned one after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Drew County Jail and Detention Center Inmate Search
Common questions about finding an inmate in the Drew County Jail and Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
For further assistance, contact the Drew County Jail and Detention Center at 870-460-6215.
The Drew County Jail and Detention Center is licensed for 42 inmates, but it often has to take in many more offenders, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of inmates turn over each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while around 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Those held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Drew County remain at one of the Drew County facilities much longer.
The only charges for which bail can be denied in Arkansas are capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For all other offenses, Drew County judges may release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions of release, or set bail.
Every year, Drew County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 840 offenders.
If you are trying to reach someone arrested in Monticello or anywhere else in Drew County, start with a call to the jail at (870) 460-6215. The Drew County Jail is part of the sheriff’s office complex at 210 South Main Street in downtown Monticello, and it is operated by the Drew County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Tim Nichols; the sheriff’s main office line is (870) 367-6211. It is a small jail with room for about 42 people. Most are waiting on charges in local courts, and some have been sentenced and are waiting for a state prison bed.
The sheriff’s website, drewcountysheriff.com, links to the current inmate roster. Drew County belongs to the 10th Judicial Circuit, and its court filings are searchable on Search ARCourts. Before turning yourself in on a warrant, it helps to call the sheriff’s office or speak with a lawyer.
Everyone booked here should see a judge without unnecessary delay – generally within 48 hours, under Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1. Bail is a right before conviction for all but capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption great (Ark. Const. Art. 2, §8). Judges consider release on the person’s own recognizance or with conditions first and set money bail only when other conditions will not reasonably ensure a return to court (Rules 9.1–9.2). Bondsmen charge 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees (Ark. Code §17-19-301). The jail can tell you the bond amount and how to pay.
City Tele Coin provides phone calls and video visits. Video visits run about 10 minutes per visitor per day, either from home through City Tele Coin’s app or website or at a free kiosk in the sheriff’s office lobby. The jail has offered in-person visits on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons; call to confirm the current schedule, and bring a government-issued photo ID. Money for commissary can be added through CommissaryDeposit.com, or mailed as a money order (never cash).
Write to the person using their full name and ID number at Drew County Jail, 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. Use blue or black ink, and have magazines and paperback books sent directly by the publisher or retailer.
No public bus runs in Monticello; visitors drive. The E-Z Mart at 205 N. Hyatt St. and Monticello Exxon at 572 W. Gaines St. are just west of the square, near Breaker Drive-In at 523 W. Gaines St. Arby’s at 233 US-425 is another quick stop.
- Jail (Main): 870-460-6215
- Circuit Court Clerk: 870-460-6250
- County Judge: 870-460-6200
- Police: 870-367-3411
- Sheriff: 870-367-6211
The booking procedure at Drew County Jail and Detention Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Drew County Jail and 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center 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.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 870-460-6215.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Drew County
If someone has been booked at Drew County Jail and Detention Center in Monticello, 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 870-460-6215.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 870-460-6215 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Drew County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Drew County, Arkansas, visit the Drew County Jail and Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Drew County Jail and Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
210 South Main Street
Monticello, AR 71655
870-460-6215
- 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 870-460-6215 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 870-460-6215 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 3:00PM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 3:00PM - 6:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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Drew County Jail and Detention Center Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 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
Drew County Jail and 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 870-460-6215 first to ask Drew County Jail and Detention Center if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Drew County
To deposit money in an Drew County Jail and Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Drew County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Drew County Jail and 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 Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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Drew County Jail and Detention Center uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
- Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Drew County Jail and Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
- Pay for the items.
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Drew County Jail and Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
- Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
- Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
- Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
- Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Drew County
To deposit money in an Drew County Jail and Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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Drew County Jail and 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 Drew County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Drew County Jail and 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 Drew 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 Drew 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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Drew County Jail and 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
Drew County Jail and 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 Drew County Jail and Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-460-6215 for further assistance.
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