Prairie County Jail
Prairie County Jail
You can get inmate information by calling the 64-bed Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138, any time of day or night.
Anyone taken into custody in this county on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought here for booking and processing. Based on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows the names of people currently held at this facility.
Sentences of less than a year are served at this jail. Sentences longer than that are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Find information on this page about the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate’s account, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Once you find the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, save it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
If you’re trying to find an inmate in the Prairie County Jail, see their charges or bond amount, learn when they can have visitors, or view their mugshot, the Official Jail Inmate Roster is the place to start. The jail can also be reached at 870-256-4138. To look up an offender’s Prairie County Criminal Court Case, or any other case in Arkansas, use the state’s court records search.
To see whether there is a warrant for you or someone you know in Prairie County or any other Arkansas city or town, search the same Criminal Court Case page that the state sponsors. On the case, look for docket entries showing a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If you find a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you will be assigned one after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Prairie County Jail Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers walk you through finding an inmate in the Prairie County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what to expect after booking.
Do you still have questions? Call the Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
The Prairie County Jail is licensed to hold 64 inmates at a time, but it often has to make room for more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of the inmate population turns over 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 a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take so long to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Prairie County on such charges remain in custody at one of the Prairie County facilities much longer.
Every defendant in Arkansas has a constitutional right to bail before conviction, except those charged with capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. Judges in Prairie County can set bail for any other charge, or release the defendant on their own recognizance or with conditions.
Each year, approximately 1,280 offenders are arrested and detained by Prairie County law enforcement agencies.
The Prairie County Jail in Des Arc serves the whole county, including Des Arc, Hazen and DeValls Bluff. It is run by the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Rick Parson, with Brook Cole as jail administrator. The jail has 64 beds and holds both men and women. Most are waiting for court, while others are serving county time or waiting for transfer to the Arkansas Division of Correction. The sheriff’s office is at 200 Court House Square, Suite 101, Des Arc, AR 72040. Call the jail at (870) 256-4138, any hour, or the sheriff’s office at (870) 256-4137.
Check the inmate roster at myr2m.com/PrairieCoRoster, which lists charges and bond amounts. People arrested in Arkansas must see a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours (Rule 8.1). Prairie County belongs to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit with White County, and court records can be searched on Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad.
Release may come on the person’s own recognizance, with conditions, or after bail is posted. Arkansas guarantees bail before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great (Ark. Const. art. 2, §8). Under Rules 9.1–9.2, money bail is set only when no other conditions will reasonably ensure a court appearance. A bondsman’s premium is 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5 and paid in full before release, plus small state fees (Ark. Code §17-19-301). Call the jail for the amount and accepted payment types. If there may be a warrant, talk with the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before coming in.
Visiting arrangements change from time to time. Call the jail at (870) 256-4138 to confirm current visiting times, how to book, and how to add money to an account.
Address mail with the person’s full name and ID number to Prairie County Jail, PO Box 1021, Des Arc, AR 72040. Use blue or black ink, and send books only in softcover from a retailer or publisher.
No public bus serves Des Arc; most visitors drive. Exxon is at 1905 Main St and Chunky Munky is at 1301 W Main St, which also has a Subway. For a local meal, Sno-White Dairy Bar is at 405 W Main St.
- Jail (Main): 870-256-4138
- Des Arc District Court: 870-256-9217
- Devalls Bluff Dist. Ct.: 870-998-2301
- Hazen District Court: 870-255-4514 ext. 3
- Northern Circuit Court: 870-256-4434
- Prosecutor: 870-256-3171
- Sheriff: 870-256-4137
- Southern Circuit Court: 870-998-2314
The booking process explained for Prairie County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Prairie County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Prairie County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 870-256-4138.
What are the bail options in Prairie County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Prairie County Jail in Des Arc for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 870-256-4138 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 870-256-4138.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Prairie County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Prairie County, Arkansas, see the Prairie County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Prairie County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
200 Court House Square
Des Arc, AR 72040
870-256-4138
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- Ask Prairie County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
- NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Ask Prairie County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
- Ask Prairie County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Prairie County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Prairie County Jail
- 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
On-Site Visitation Schedule at the Prairie County Jail
200 Court House Square
Des Arc, AR 72040
870-256-4138
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- Ask Prairie County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
- NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Ask Prairie County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
- Ask Prairie County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule
- All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prairie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail?
Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Prairie County Jail
- 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 Prairie County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail?
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 Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
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 Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138 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 870-256-4138 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 Prairie County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Prairie County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Prairie County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Prairie County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Prairie County follow these instructions:
Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail
- 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 Prairie County Jail, 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 Prairie 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 Prairie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Prairie County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Prairie County Jail may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Prairie County Jail still allows letters in envelopes call 870-256-4138 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Prairie County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
To confirm that the Prairie County Jail continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 870-256-4138.
Care Packages
You can send Commissary Packages purchased online from Tiger Commissary
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prairie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Prairie County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Arkansas.
- Select Prairie County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Prairie County Jail follow these steps:
Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Prairie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prairie County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Prairie County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Prairie County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Prairie County Jail
Ask Prairie County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Prairie County Jail 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 Prairie County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-256-4138 for further assistance.
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