You can call 870-578-5411 24 hours a day to reach the 136-bed Poinsett County Detention Center for inmate information.
This jail is where the county books and processes people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates whose charges require it stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides the current roster of people in custody.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year stays at this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is transferred to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services including the visitation schedule, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number once you find it. If it isn’t online, call Poinsett County Detention Center at 870-578-5411 and ask.
Phone: 870-578-5411
Physical Address:
1500 Justice Drive
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications / Poinsett County Detention Center
PO Box 9201
Seminole, FL 33775-9201
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Poinsett County Detention Center
1500 Justice Drive
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Other Jails and Prisons
Look up any inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center on the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Search results show criminal charges, bond amounts, when visits are allowed, and mugshots. You can also call the jail at 870-578-5411. Court records are available too: search an offender’s criminal court case in Poinsett County or any other case in Arkansas.
To look for a warrant in Poinsett County or any other city or town in Arkansas, search the same Criminal Court Case page sponsored by the state. Check the case’s docket entries for any bench warrant, failure to appear, or active charges. If you find a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be assigned to you after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Poinsett County Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers have everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
For questions the FAQs don’t answer, call the Poinsett County Detention Center at 870-578-5411.
The Poinsett County Detention Center is licensed to house 136 inmates, but it is often forced to hold many more, particularly on weekends. Across most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of inmates turn over within a month, another 30% within 90 days, and another 20% within six months, and about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. When an inmate is held longer than twelve months, it’s usually because they face a serious charge like rape or murder. Those cases take time to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in Poinsett County remain in one of the Poinsett County facilities much longer.
The Arkansas Constitution guarantees bail before conviction for all offenses except capital crimes where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. In Poinsett County, judges consider the charge and the defendant’s circumstances when deciding whether to set bail, impose conditions, or release the person on their own recognizance.
Every year, Poinsett County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,720 offenders.
The 136-bed Poinsett County Detention Center is situated just outside of downtown Harrisburg, and the large, sprawling red brick building is one story tall. The entire back of the jail is surrounded by high fencing with a recreation yard and empty field outside of that. It is well landscaped, provides ample parking, and is found on Justice Lane. Note that there are several bail bonds businesses nearby.
When someone is arrested anywhere in Poinsett County, from Trumann to Marked Tree, they are usually booked into the Poinsett County Detention Center at 1500 Justice Drive, Harrisburg, AR 72432. The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Kevin Molder, runs the 136-bed jail, and Jail Administrator Byron J. Carter Jr. oversees daily operations. It holds men and women who are awaiting trial or held on warrants, people serving county sentences, people on parole or probation holds, and people waiting for a bed in the state prison system. Reach the jail through dispatch at (870) 578-2116, booking at (870) 578-4444, or the sheriff’s office at (870) 578-5411. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Search the current roster at poinsettsheriffar.gov. The same site has the sheriff’s warrants list and most wanted page; if you find your own name or a loved one’s, call the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before turning yourself in. Arkansas Rule 8.1 requires a first appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours. Poinsett County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit, and court cases can be looked up on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad.
Bail follows state law. Every person is bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great (Ark. Const. art. 2, §8). Judges consider release on recognizance or with conditions first and use money bail only when no other conditions will bring the person back to court (Rules 9.1–9.2). If you use a bondsman, Arkansas Code §17-19-301 sets the premium at 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 and paid in full, plus small required state fees.
Personal mail goes through Smart Communications’ MailGuard system, which scans letters and photos so the person can read them on a kiosk. Address it to the inmate’s full name and ID number, Smart Communications / Poinsett County Detention Center, PO Box 9201, Seminole, FL 33775-9201. You can track mail at mailguardtracker.com. Up to two softback books may be mailed directly to 1500 Justice Drive. Deposits can be made online at csgpay.com (facility ID 24082) or at the lobby kiosk, and the money can go toward phone time or commissary.
On-site video visits are free, Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., booked at least 24 hours ahead. Remote video visits through Smart Communications run daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. at about $0.50 a minute. Call the jail to confirm before you go. Medications, Bibles and eyeglasses can be dropped off any time. Released property is picked up weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a photo ID and a signed property release form.
No public transit serves Harrisburg; most visitors drive. On North Illinois Avenue, Exxon is at 210 N Illinois Ave and Shell is at 600 N Illinois Ave. For a quick meal, try Subway at 1104 N Illinois Ave or Sonic Drive-In at 207 W Jackson St.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Poinsett County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Poinsett County Detention Center include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Poinsett County Detention Center at 870-578-5411.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 870-578-5411.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Poinsett County, Arkansas, visit the Poinsett County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1500 Justice Drive
Harrisburg, AR 72432
870-578-5411
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE- Call 870-578-5411 to confirm on site schedule changes
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Poinsett County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center?
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Poinsett County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center?
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 Poinsett 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 Poinsett County Detention Center at 870-578-5411.
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 Poinsett County Detention Center at 870-578-5411 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 870-578-5411 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Poinsett County follow these instructions:
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 Poinsett County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Poinsett County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Poinsett County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Poinsett County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Poinsett 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 Poinsett 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#
Smart Communications / Poinsett County Detention Center
PO Box 9201
Seminole, FL 33775-9201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Poinsett County Detention Center
1500 Justice Drive
Harrisburg, AR 72432
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 Poinsett 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 Poinsett County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Poinsett County Detention Center
1500 Justice Drive
Harrisburg, AR 72432
To communicate by text or email with an Poinsett County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Poinsett County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Poinsett County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Poinsett County follow these instructions:
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 Poinsett County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Poinsett County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Poinsett County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Poinsett County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Poinsett County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Poinsett County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Poinsett County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Poinsett County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Poinsett County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Poinsett County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Poinsett County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-578-5411 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Poinsett County?
This facility, known as "Poinsett County Detention Center" is also known as Poinsett County Sheriff, Poinsett County Criminal Court, Poinsett County Jail & Detention Center , Poinsett County Jail & Detention Center , Arkansas, Poinsett.
