Ouachita County Detention Center
Ouachita County Detention Center
You can reach the 150-bed Ouachita County Detention Center day or night at 870-231-5300 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call Ouachita County Detention Center at 870-231-5300.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate at the Ouachita County Detention Center. The roster includes criminal charges, bond information, visitation eligibility, and mugshots. Questions? Call the jail at 870-231-5300. To see an offender’s court case, search the Ouachita County Criminal Court Case records, which also cover every other case in Arkansas.
Checking for a warrant in Ouachita County or another Arkansas city or town? Search the same Criminal Court Case page the state sponsors, then read the case’s docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, reach out to your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you’ll be assigned an attorney after you’re arrested, booked, and processed.
Ouachita County Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers are the best place to learn how to find an inmate in the Ouachita County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Still unsure? Reach the Ouachita County Detention Center at 870-231-5300.
The Ouachita County Detention Center’s licensed capacity is 150 inmates, but it often has to take in many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their population each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Those cases take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in Ouachita County remain at one of the Ouachita County facilities much longer.
In Arkansas, the constitution provides that all persons are bailable before conviction, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For any other charge, judges in Ouachita County can release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions, or set bail.
Approximately 3,000 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Ouachita County law enforcement agencies.
The Ouachita County Detention Center in Camden is run by the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff David Norwood. The jail and the Sheriff’s Office share one address: 109 Goodgame Street, Camden, AR 71701. Call (870) 231-5300 for general questions, bond information or to reach detention staff. The detention center holds adult men and women. Most are being held before trial, while others are serving county sentences or are state inmates waiting for a bed with the Arkansas Division of Correction.
To find out who is in custody, use the Sheriff’s roster page at ouachitacountysheriff.org. It links to the current roster, a name search, and lists of everyone booked in or released over the past 24 or 72 hours. The same portal includes warrant information. If you find a warrant for yourself or a relative, it is usually wise to call the Sheriff’s Office or an attorney before going in. Court cases from Ouachita County, part of the 13th Judicial Circuit, can be looked up on Search ARCourts.
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. Article 2, Section 8 of the Arkansas Constitution says all persons are bailable before conviction, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. Judges follow Rules 9.1 and 9.2, which favor release on the person’s own recognizance or with conditions and allow money bail only when no other conditions will reasonably ensure the person comes back to court. If you use a bail bondsman, state law (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 state fees. The Sheriff’s bail bonds page links to the state Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board’s list of licensed bondsmen who serve Ouachita County.
Visits take place two ways. On-site kiosk visits at the detention center are free and run Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The inmate schedules these visits; same-day visits are not allowed. Check in five minutes before your scheduled time, because late visitors are turned away. Every visitor needs an ID or driver’s license. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent, court-appointed guardian or other adult with legal custody who has valid photo ID. Dress modestly: no tank tops, crop tops or other clothing that shows a lot of skin. Remote video calls from home go through City Tele Coin (citytelecoin.com), carry a fee and are monitored.
There are three ways to put money on an inmate’s account. A money order made out to the inmate can be mailed at no charge to Inmate Banking, 109 Goodgame St., Camden, AR 71701. Online deposits through City Tele Coin and cash deposits at the kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office lobby, open 24 hours a day, both carry a fee. Personal letters should be addressed with the person’s full name and inmate ID number, Ouachita County Detention Center, 109 Goodgame St., Camden, AR 71701. Staff open mail to check for contraband, and books or magazines must ship directly from the publisher; hardcovers are not accepted. For release times and property pickup, call (870) 231-5300.
Camden has no public bus route to the detention center, so most visitors drive, and the Sheriff’s Office posts a map link on its website. Two fuel stops are right on Goodgame Street: Littlefield Express at 100 Goodgame St SW and the Exxon/Express Lane at 179 South St SW. For a quick bite, Andy’s at 715 California Ave SW and Sonic Drive-In at 670 Cash Rd SW are a few minutes away.
- Jail (Main): 870-231-5300
- Camden Police: 870-836-5755
- Sheriff: 870-231-5300
Booking process details at Ouachita County Detention Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 870-231-5300.
How to post bail for a loved one in Ouachita County
Once booked at Ouachita County Detention Center in Camden, 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 870-231-5300.
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 870-231-5300.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Ouachita 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 Ouachita County, Arkansas, visit the Ouachita County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Ouachita County Detention Center ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
109 Goodgame Street
Camden, AR 71701
870-231-5300
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 870-231-5300 #3 to set the appointment.and get your inmate's times.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
- Remote video visits are with City Telecoin. More options for days and times.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-231-5300 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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Ouachita County Detention Center Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 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
Ouachita County Detention Center 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 870-231-5300 first to ask Ouachita County Detention Center if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Ouachita County
To deposit money in an Ouachita County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Ouachita County Detention Center
- 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Ouachita County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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Ouachita County Detention Center 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 Ouachita County Detention Center
- 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
Ouachita County Detention Center 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 Ouachita County
To deposit money in an Ouachita County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Ouachita County Detention Center
- 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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Ouachita 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 Ouachita County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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Ouachita 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
Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-231-5300 for further assistance.
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