Sheridan Detention Center

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Sheridan Detention Center

Sheridan Detention Center is a 111-bed jail based in the city of Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 870-942-5512.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Sheridan Detention Center at 870-942-5512 for help.

Phone: 870-942-5512

Physical Address:
304 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 72150

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Sheridan Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center, 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 870-942-5512 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Grant County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas. 

Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Search

The Sheridan Detention Center maintains an average of 111 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sheridan Detention Center 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 Grant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,220 offenders.

The following charts of Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Sheridan Detention Center

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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 870-942-5512.

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Directions / Map to the Sheridan Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Grant County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Grant County, Arkansas, visit the Sheridan Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are 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 sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

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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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center?

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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are 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 sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

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 870-942-5512 to ask any questions about this.

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the Sheridan Detention Center

  • To deposit money online go the NCIC website
  • To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189
  • To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Sheridan Detention Center lobby.
  • Call the jail at 870-942-5512 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.

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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center?

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. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Arkansas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Arkansas to Arkansas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Sheridan Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sheridan 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. 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
The Sheridan Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


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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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sheridan Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sheridan Detention Center
1511 Gatzke Drive
Sheridan, AR 7210

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 870-942-5512 to ask any questions about this.

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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Sheridan Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $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 {Grant County 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Sheridan Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $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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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sheridan Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Sheridan Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Sheridan Detention Center

Sheridan Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

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.

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Other Jails Nearby

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Search for an Inmate in Grant County

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