Montgomery County Jail
Montgomery County Jail
You can call the 12-bed Montgomery County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 870-867-3151.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Montgomery County Jail at 870-867-3151 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see if someone is being held at the Montgomery County Jail, what they are charged with, how much their bond is, when they can get visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 870-867-3151. In addition, you can review an offender’s Montgomery County Criminal Court Case or any other court case across Arkansas.
If you need to know whether you or someone you know has a warrant in Montgomery County or another city or town in Arkansas, start with a search on the state’s Criminal Court Case page. The docket entries on the case will indicate a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If a warrant exists, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you’ll be assigned one after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search
Check our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for details on finding an inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Need more help? Call the Montgomery County Jail at 870-867-3151.
Licensed for 12 inmates, the Montgomery County Jail is often forced to hold many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their inmates monthly, with another 30% turning over every 90 days and another 20% every six months. About 8-9% stay between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder, which take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in Montgomery County on those charges remain in one of the Montgomery County facilities much longer.
The Arkansas Constitution gives anyone charged with a crime the right to bail before trial unless the charge is a capital offense and the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For all other charges, judges in Montgomery County can set bail, impose release conditions, or release the defendant on their own recognizance.
Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders every year.
The Montgomery County Jail is a small lockup in Mount Ida run by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which works out of 225 Fairgrounds Road, Mount Ida, AR 71957. The main number, answered around the clock, is (870) 867-3151. With roughly a dozen beds, the jail holds people who have just been arrested, people waiting on their cases in court, and some serving short county sentences or waiting to be moved to the Arkansas Division of Correction. Because the jail is so small, call first to confirm your loved one is held here.
To check whether someone is in custody, search Arkansas VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com. Staff at (870) 867-3151 can confirm a booking, charges and bond. Court files are on the Arkansas Judiciary’s case search, Search ARCourts. Montgomery County is part of the 18th West Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Polk County. If you believe there is a warrant for you or a family member, call the Sheriff’s Office or talk with an attorney before you go in, so the surrender can be planned.
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. Under Article 2, Section 8 of the Arkansas Constitution, everyone is bailable before conviction except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. Rules 9.1 and 9.2 tell the judge to look first at release on the person’s own recognizance or with conditions, and to set money bail only when nothing else will reasonably make sure the person comes back to court. If you hire a bail bondsman, Arkansas Code §17-19-301 sets the premium at 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 and paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable fees required by the state.
Video visits and inmate phone calls go through City Tele Coin; set up an account at citytelecoin.com. Visiting days and times can change, so call the jail at (870) 867-3151 to confirm the current schedule before you plan a trip, and bring a government-issued photo ID. Money for commissary can be deposited online at CommissaryDeposit.com, and family members can order commissary packages through CommissaryOrder.com.
Address letters with the person’s full name, then Montgomery County Jail, 225 Fairgrounds Rd., Mt. Ida, AR 71957. Write in blue or black ink and include a return address. Books, magazines and newspapers must come straight from the publisher or a retailer, and hardcover books are turned away. Ask staff about release times and how to pick up personal property when the time comes.
No public bus serves Mount Ida, so most visitors drive in on U.S. Highway 270. For fuel, the Phillips 66 at 413 Hwy 270 E and the Exxon/Tiger Mart at 439 Hwy 270 E are both in town. For a quick meal, try Subway at 220 US-270 or the Dairyette at 717 Hwy 270 E.
- Jail (Main): 870-867-3151
- Sheriff: 870-867-3151
Understanding the booking process at Montgomery County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Montgomery County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Montgomery County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 870-867-3151.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Montgomery County
Once someone is booked at Montgomery County Jail in Mt. Ida after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 870-867-3151 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 870-867-3151 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Montgomery County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Montgomery County, Arkansas, see the Montgomery County Jail Bail FAQ.
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Montgomery County Jail ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
105 Highway 270 East
Mt. Ida, AR 71957
870-867-3151
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 870-867-3151 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 VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-867-3151 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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Montgomery County Jail Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 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
Montgomery 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 870-867-3151 first to ask Montgomery County Jail if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Montgomery County
To deposit money in an Montgomery County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Montgomery County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
To deposit money in an Montgomery County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-867-3151 for further assistance.
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