Lawrence County Detention Center
Lawrence County Detention Center
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 100-bed Lawrence County Detention Center at 870-886-2525.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Lawrence County Detention Center at 870-886-2525 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Phone
870-886-2525Mailing address (personal mail)
Lawrence County Detention Center
4506 Marlena Street - Unit 4
Bossier City, LA 71111
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Lawrence County Detention Center and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 870-886-2525. For court information, search an offender’s Criminal Court Case in Lawrence County or any other case in Arkansas.
You can also use the state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page to find out whether you or someone you know has a warrant in Lawrence County or any other city or town in Arkansas. Look up the case’s docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If a warrant turns up, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, an attorney will be assigned after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Lawrence County Detention Center Inmate Search
For answers about finding an inmate in the Lawrence County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking, see our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
Have more questions? Contact the Lawrence County Detention Center at 870-886-2525.
While licensed for 100 inmates, the Lawrence County Detention Center often exceeds that number, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their inmates each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated for six to twelve months. Those held longer than a year are typically facing serious charges such as rape or murder, which take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in Lawrence County on those charges stay in one of the Lawrence County facilities much longer.
In Arkansas, all persons charged with a crime are bailable before conviction, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. Judges in Lawrence County can release defendants on their own recognizance, set conditions of release, or set a bail amount for any other offense.
Every year, approximately 2,000 offenders are arrested and detained by Lawrence County law enforcement agencies.
The Lawrence County Detention Center at 501 West Elm Street in Walnut Ridge, AR 72476, is the county jail for Lawrence County in northeast Arkansas. It is operated by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, which answers at (870) 886-2525 and (870) 886-2922. Governor Asa Hutchinson attended its opening on March 6, 2018. Voters approved a sales tax in 2015 to pay for the $8.5 million building, which replaced a 1960s jail built for 42 people that regularly held around 70. The new detention center has 100 beds, a kitchen, medical space and an exercise area, with room to expand.
The jail holds men and women arrested by the sheriff’s office and other local agencies. Most are awaiting trial; others are serving county time or waiting for transfer to the Arkansas Division of Correction after a state prison sentence. The sheriff’s website posts a current inmate roster showing names, booking numbers, booking dates and charges, along with a warrants page. If your name might be on that list, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
After someone is booked, Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1 calls for a first appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours of arrest. Lawrence County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit, along with Jackson, Randolph and Sharp counties. The Arkansas Constitution (Article 2, Section 8) makes everyone bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Under Rules 9.1 and 9.2, the judge first considers release on the person’s own recognizance or with conditions, and sets money bail only when nothing less will reasonably ensure a return to court. When a bondsman is used, Arkansas Code §17-19-301 fixes the fee at 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 and paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees. Cases can be followed on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad.
Visiting is by appointment only. The sheriff’s office schedules visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 8:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.; each visit lasts ten minutes, there are no drop-in visits, and arriving late shortens your time. Call (870) 886-2525 to book, and bring a valid photo ID. Visitors under 18 must come with an approved parent or guardian. Remote video visits, phone calls and messaging run through City Tele Coin (citytelecoin.com, (318) 746-1114), where you create an account and add the person you want to reach.
Personal letters are processed through City Tele Coin’s mail center and should be addressed to the person’s full name and PIN number, Lawrence County Detention Center, 4506 Marlena Street, Unit 4, Bossier City, LA 71111. Legal mail and publisher-direct newspapers, magazines and paperback books go to the jail itself at 501 West Elm Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. Because mail procedures change, a quick call to confirm the address is worth it before you send anything. Money for commissary goes through Tiger Commissary, online or by kiosk, and family members can order snack and hygiene packages through Tiger as well.
No public bus serves Walnut Ridge, so plan to drive; the jail sits near the Lawrence County Courthouse. For gas, Casey’s at 401 W. Main St. and 24 Hour Fuel at 820 W. Main St. are both close by. For something quick to eat, there is a Sonic Drive-In at 425 NW 4th St. and a McDonald’s at 511 NW 4th St.
- Jail (Main): 870-886-2525
- Sheriff: 870-886-2525
- Walnut Ridge Police: 870-886-3568
How is booking conducted at Lawrence County Detention Center?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Lawrence County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Lawrence County Detention Center:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 870-886-2525.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Lawrence County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Lawrence County Detention Center in Walnut Ridge, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 870-886-2525 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 870-886-2525 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Lawrence County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Lawrence County, Arkansas, visit the Lawrence County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Lawrence County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
501 West Elm Street
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
870-886-2525
Onsite face to face visits are only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:15AM to 3:45PM.
One visit per week. Ten minutes maximum.
Video:
- Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
- Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
- All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
- Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
- Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
- Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
- A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
City Telecoin Remote Video Visits
- Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
- No scheduling needed.
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lawrence County 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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Lawrence County Detention Center Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lawrence County 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Lawrence County Detention Center to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Lawrence County Detention Center at 870-886-2525.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 3 - 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.
Call Lawrence County Detention Center at 870-886-2525 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 870-886-2525 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lawrence County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Lawrence County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Lawrence County Detention Center to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Lawrence County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lawrence County 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 Lawrence County 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Lawrence County 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.
Envelopes
The Lawrence County Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Lawrence County Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 870-886-2525 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lawrence County 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.
To confirm that the Lawrence County Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 870-886-2525.
Care Packages
You can send Commissary Packages purchased online from Tiger Commissary
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The Lawrence County Detention Center contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lawrence County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lawrence County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Lawrence County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Lawrence County Detention Center to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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Lawrence County 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 Lawrence County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lawrence County 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
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Lawrence County 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
Lawrence County 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 Lawrence County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-886-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lawrence County?
The Lawrence County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Lawrence County: Black Rock, Hoxie, Imboden, Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge.