Marion County Detention Center
Marion County Detention Center
The 60-bed Marion County Detention Center provides 24-hour phone access for inmate information at 870-449-4236.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in the county, the person is brought to this jail for booking and processing. They may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is decided, depending on the seriousness of the charges.
Use the inmate search tool to check the list of people currently in custody.
Convicted inmates with less than a year to serve remain in this county. Those with longer sentences are transferred to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on searching the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number because it’s often required. If it’s not online, call Marion County Detention Center at 870-449-4236.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Want to see an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, or mugshot? Search for them on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Marion County Detention Center, or call the jail at 870-449-4236. The state’s online system also lets you look up an offender’s Marion County criminal court case or any other case in Arkansas.
Is there a warrant for you or someone you know in Marion County or another city or town in Arkansas? You can find out by searching the state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page and reviewing the docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, one will be assigned to you after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Marion County Detention Center Inmate Search
Get answers about finding an inmate in the Marion County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
Questions remaining? Call the Marion County Detention Center directly at 870-449-4236.
The Marion County Detention Center at a glance:
- Licensed for 60 inmates, but often forced to make room for more, especially on weekends
- At least 40% of inmates at most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over monthly
- Another 30% turn over every 90 days
- Another 20% turn over every six months
- About 8-9% stay six to twelve months
- Those held longer than a year usually face serious charges like rape or murder
Because serious cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Marion County on those charges remain in custody at one of the Marion County facilities much longer.
Arkansas guarantees a right to bail before conviction for all charges except capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For everything else, judges in Marion County decide between release on recognizance, release with conditions, or a set bail amount.
Marion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders per year.
Marion County’s jail is small and close-knit, tucked off Highway 62 at 221 Randolph Road in Yellville, AR 72687. It shares the building with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Voters approved a tax to build it, and the roughly $7 million project, finished around the end of 2018, replaced a cramped 20-bed jail with about 60 beds. Dorm-style pods hold people charged with misdemeanors and women, and separate cells hold people facing felonies. Staff keep it running 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and the number to call is (870) 449-4236. The jail holds people awaiting trial, people serving county sentences, and people sentenced to the Arkansas Division of Correction who are waiting to be transferred.
The Marion County inmate roster lists everyone currently in custody. Under Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1, a person who is arrested goes before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours. Bail is a right before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and judges must consider release on recognizance or with conditions before they set money bail (Rules 9.1–9.2). Call the jail for a bond amount. A licensed bondsman’s fee is 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, plus small state fees, and it is paid in full before release. Court records are on Search ARCourts. If you think there’s a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
In-person visits are on Tuesdays for Cells A and B and Thursdays for Cells C and D, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Each person gets 15 minutes of visiting time per visit day. Every visitor needs a valid photo ID and goes through a criminal background check. People with felony convictions can visit only if they are immediate family. Remote video visits are offered through NCIC for a fee, and video visits on the jail’s own kiosks are free.
Commissary runs through Tiger Commissary. You can order online or add money in person at the sheriff’s office. Calls go out collect or through a prepaid NCIC account, and inmates can’t receive incoming calls. Legal mail goes to the person’s name and inmate ID, Marion County Detention Center, P.O. Box 366, Yellville, AR 72687. Personal letters are processed through NCIC at P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606, so call the jail to confirm the current address before you mail anything.
Yellville has no public transit, so visitors drive. For gas, try the Shell/Conoco at 102 US-62 or Fisk Fuel Market at 353 US-62. For a quick bite, Sonic is at 404 Hwy 62 W and Breadeaux Pizza is at 202 Hwy 62 W.
- Jail (Main): 870-449-4236
- Criminal Court: 870-449-6226
- Dispatch: 870-449-4236
- Prosecutor: 870-449-4018
- Public Defender: 870-449-2323
- Sheriff: 870-449-4236
Booking process details at Marion County Detention Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Marion County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Marion County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 870-449-4236.
How to post bail for a loved one in Marion County
Once booked at Marion County Detention Center in Yellville, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 870-449-4236.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 870-449-4236.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Marion County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Marion County, Arkansas, visit the Marion County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Marion County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
870-449-4236
- Visits are 15 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.
- Call 870-449-4236 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 870-449-4236 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Visitation Schedule for Cells A and B:
Tuesday 8AM - 11AM
Tuesday 1PM - 4PM
Visitation Schedule for Cells C and D:
Thursday 8AM - 11AM
Thursday 1PM - 4PM
Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 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 Marion 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 Marion County Detention Center at 870-449-4236.
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 Marion County Detention Center at 870-449-4236 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 870-449-4236 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 Marion County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Marion County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Marion County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Marion 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Marion County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Marion County follow these instructions:
Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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Marion County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Marion County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Marion County 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#
Marion County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Detention Center
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
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
Check the Marion County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Marion County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Detention Center
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
Marion County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Marion County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Marion County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Detention Center
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
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
Check the Marion County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Marion County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Detention Center
221 Randolph Road
Yellville, AR 72687
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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The Marion 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 Marion County Detention Center
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Marion County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Marion County Detention Center.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Marion 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marion County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Marion County Detention Center follow these steps:
Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Marion County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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Ask Marion County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Marion County Detention Center
Ask Marion County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Marion County 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 Marion County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-449-4236 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Marion County Detention Center" is also known as Marion County Sheriff, Marion County Criminal Court, Marion County Jail & Sheriff , Marion County Jail & Sheriff , Arkansas, Marion.