Lafayette County Jail
Lafayette County Jail
At any hour, you can call the 55-bed Lafayette County Jail at 870-921-4258 for information about an inmate.
Offenders arrested in the county for misdemeanors or felonies are transported here for booking and processing. When their charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the conclusion of their trial.
View the list of inmates currently in custody using the inmate search tool.
Inmates convicted and sentenced to under one year serve that time at this facility. Those sentenced to over one year are transferred to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides everything you need to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services, including visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Once you have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, keep it for future communication. If you can’t find it online, call Lafayette County Jail at 870-921-4258.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Need to look someone up in the Lafayette County Jail? Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see their charges, bond amount, when they can have visitors, and their mugshot, or call the jail at 870-921-4258. An offender’s criminal court case in Lafayette County, or any other case in Arkansas, can also be looked up online.
If you think you or someone you know may have a warrant in Lafayette County or elsewhere in Arkansas, search the Criminal Court Case page sponsored by the state. Look at the docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If a warrant is listed, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, one will be assigned to you after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Lafayette County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve answered the most common questions about finding an inmate in the Lafayette County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
Still unsure? Reach the Lafayette County Jail at 870-921-4258.
The Lafayette County Jail is licensed for 55 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas see at least 40% turnover every month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. Roughly 8-9% remain incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates 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 Lafayette County remain in one of the Lafayette County facilities much longer.
The Arkansas Constitution makes all persons bailable before conviction, except for capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. Judges in Lafayette County can set bail or release conditions for any other charge, or release defendants on their own recognizance.
Lafayette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,100 offenders each year.
When someone is arrested in Lafayette County, in the far southwest corner of Arkansas, they are booked into the Lafayette County Jail in Lewisville. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office runs the jail; Sheriff Jeff Black was elected in 2023. The sheriff’s office is at 5 Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845, and the jail can be reached at (870) 921-4258. It is a small jail of roughly 60 beds that holds both men and women. Most people inside are awaiting trial, while others are serving county sentences or waiting to be picked up by the Arkansas Division of Correction after a state prison sentence.
After booking, Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1 requires that the person be brought before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours of arrest. Lafayette County belongs to the Eighth Judicial Circuit–South, which it shares with Miller County. At that first appearance the judge looks at release. Under Article 2, Section 8 of the Arkansas Constitution, everyone is bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and Rules 9.1 and 9.2 direct judges to consider release on recognizance or on conditions first, setting money bail only when nothing else will reasonably make sure the person returns to court. The jail takes bond payments by cash, money order or card; call ahead to ask what is accepted at the time you plan to come. If you use a bail bondsman, Arkansas Code §17-19-301 sets the premium at 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid in full before release, plus small state-required nonrefundable fees.
To find out whether a person is in custody, call the jail; the sheriff’s website at lafcoso.us also offers an inmate search. Court dates and case filings are on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. If you think there is a warrant out for you, talk to the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before you turn yourself in so you know what bond to expect.
Phone calls, messaging and video visits go through City Tele Coin ((318) 746-1114). You can set up an account at citytelecoin.com and visit by video from home, or use the free kiosk in the sheriff’s office lobby. Remote video visits are limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Because visiting days and times can change, call the jail at (870) 921-4258 to confirm current visiting times before you drive over, and bring a government-issued photo ID.
Mail goes to the person’s full name and ID number, Lafayette County Jail, 5 Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845. Books and magazines must come straight from the publisher, and hardcover books are refused. Money for commissary can be deposited online through CommissaryDeposit.com or at the kiosk in the jail lobby, which takes cash, debit and credit cards.
No public bus serves Lewisville, so most visitors drive. If you need fuel, M & M Quick Stop is at 1406 Spruce St. and Tim’s Food Store, which also sells gas, is at 1109 Spruce St. For a quick meal, Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams at 526 Spruce St. serves burgers and its well-known smoked turkey, and Mi Familia Tejana Food Shack at 107 Cherry St. serves street tacos.
- Jail (Main): 870-921-4258
- Circuit Court: 870-921-4878
- Prosecutor: 870-774-1002
- Sheriff: 870-921-4252
What should you know about the booking process at Lafayette County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Lafayette County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Lafayette County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Lafayette County Jail at 870-921-4258.
Steps to pay bail in Lafayette County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Lafayette County Jail in Lewisville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 870-921-4258.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 870-921-4258).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Lafayette County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Lafayette County, Arkansas, visit the Lafayette County Jail Bail Page.
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Lafayette County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULING
Lafayette County Jail
1140 US-82
Lewisville, AR 71845
870-921-4252
Visiting an inmate at the Lafayette County Jail in Lewisville requires that the incarcerated individual explicitly names you on their official visitor list. Once submitted, call the sheriff's jail office at 870-921-4252 to learn the inmate's designated visiting slot.
Sessions depend on whether the inmate is in male or female holding, their specific cell block, and the first letter of their last name.
The usual schedule at the Lewisville Jail is:
They have isitation hours on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month. Visits are 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Last name begins with A-M - Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Last name begins with N-Z - Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Adults must show valid government photo identification upon arrival. Proper attire is required; provocative clothing, muscle shirts, and short shorts are strictly prohibited. Leave mobile phones, keys, and purses locked in your vehicle.
Minors must be accompanied by an approved adult guardian at all times during the visit.
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
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Lafayette County Jail Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 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
Lafayette County Jail 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 870-921-4258 first to ask Lafayette County Jail if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Lafayette County
To deposit money in an Lafayette County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Lafayette County Jail
- 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Lafayette County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
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Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette County Jail
- 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
Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette County
To deposit money in an Lafayette County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Lafayette County Jail
- 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
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Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
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Lafayette County Jail 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
Lafayette County Jail 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 Lafayette County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-921-4258 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lafayette County?
The Lafayette County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Lafayette County: Lewisville and Stamps.