Sheridan Detention Center
Sheridan Detention Center
The 100-bed Sheridan Detention Center answers calls about inmates 24 hours a day at 870-942-5512.
All misdemeanor and felony arrests in this county end up here for booking and processing. From there, an inmate may be released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or held until the outcome of their trial, depending on the charges.
The inmate search tool lists everyone who has been arrested and is still being held.
Sentences shorter than one year are served locally. Sentences of a year or more are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Here you can learn how to search the jail roster, get directions to the facility, and use inmate services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messages, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Before you send anything, get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID. If it doesn’t show up online, the staff at Sheridan Detention Center can give it to you at 870-942-5512.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is the fastest way to find an inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center, check their charges and bond amount, see when they are eligible for visits, or view their mugshot. Prefer to talk to someone? Call the jail at 870-942-5512. It’s also possible to search an offender’s Criminal Court Case in Grant County, as well as any other case in Arkansas.
Want to know if you or someone you know has a warrant for arrest in Grant County or another city or town in Arkansas? Search the state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page and check the docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there’s a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, an attorney will be assigned after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers answer the most common questions about finding an inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Have more questions? Contact the Sheridan Detention Center at 870-942-5512.
The Sheridan Detention Center is licensed for 100 inmates, but weekends in particular often bring in more offenders than that. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of the population turns over monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with about 8-9% remaining six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because it takes time to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in Grant County remain in one of the Grant County facilities much longer.
Under Arkansas law, bail may be denied only for capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For any other charge, judges in Grant County may set bail, impose release conditions, or release the defendant on their own recognizance.
Approximately 2,000 offenders are arrested and detained by Grant County law enforcement agencies every year.
The Sheridan Detention Center in Arkansas is a medium security jail with a capacity of around 111 inmates. It is located at 101 West Center Street, Sheridan, AR, 72150, and its phone number is 870-942-5512. It houses male and female inmates for local, state, and federal agencies and is staffed by sixteen employees.
The Sheridan Detention Center is a city managed jail that is located within Grant County and houses inmates arrested throughout the county. In addition to the city of Sheridan the cities and towns that use the jail are: Leola, Prattsville, Poyen, Tull, Calvert, Darysaw, Davis, Franklin, Madison, Merry Green, Simpson and Washington.
First built in 1998 and financed through a local 1% sales tax, the facility at that time was just 36 beds, but expanded over time to its current size. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system and closed circuit cameras and is managed by the city of Sheridan. Visitation hours are 10am to 2pm on Monday to Saturday, with inmates allowed one hour of free visitation.
Approximately 2000 bookings are made per year with a daily average of 100 inmates. Bail is offered as a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Grant County Court.
- Jail (Main): 870-942-5512
- Grant County Sheriff: 870-942-2101
- Sheridan Police: 870-942-4642
What happens during booking at Sheridan Detention Center?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Sheridan 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 Sheridan Detention Center:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 870-942-5512.
How do you post bail in Grant County?
If someone is taken to Sheridan Detention Center in Sheridan 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 870-942-5512.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 870-942-5512.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Grant County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Grant County, Arkansas, visit the Sheridan Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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Sheridan Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
304 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 72150
870-942-5512
- Visits are 60 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 870-942-5512 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 870-942-5512 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Sheridan Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Sheridan Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Grant County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Sheridan Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Arkansas, then select Sheridan Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Sheridan Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Sheridan Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Grant County follow these instructions:
Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Arkansas.
- Choose Sheridan Detention Center
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Sheridan Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Grant County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Sheridan Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Sheridan Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Sheridan Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Sheridan Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Sheridan Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210
Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Sheridan Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Sheridan Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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Purchasing a Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Commissary
Sheridan Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 870-942-5512 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Grant County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Sheridan Detention Center follow these steps:
Sheridan Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Sheridan Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Grant County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
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Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Sheridan Detention Center
Ask Sheridan Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Sheridan Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-942-5512 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grant County?
The Sheridan Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Grant County: Prattsville and Sheridan.