Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Call the 64-bed Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138. Staff answer questions about inmates 24 hours a day.
Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in this county are brought here. Each person goes through booking and processing, and if the charges warrant it, is held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The current inmate roster can be searched using the inmate search tool.
Convictions carrying less than a year are served in this county. Convictions carrying more than a year are served in the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is your guide to inmate services: the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it to communicate with an inmate. If it’s not online, call Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138 to get it.
Phone: 870-256-4138
Physical Address:
200 Court House Square
Des Arc, AR 72040
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Prairie County Jail
PO Box 1021
Des Arc, Arkansas 72040
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Prairie County Jail
PO Box 1021
Des Arc, Arkansas 72040
Other Jails and Prisons
Locate an inmate in the Prairie County Jail by searching the Official Jail Inmate Roster, where you can view criminal charges, bond amounts, visiting eligibility, and mugshots. Or call the jail at 870-256-4138 to get the information over the phone. You can also look up an offender’s Prairie County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas.
If you’re wondering whether you or someone you know has an arrest warrant in Prairie County or another city or town in Arkansas, search the same state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page. Then check the docket entries on the case for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, one will be assigned to you after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Prairie County Jail Inmate Search
See our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Prairie County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
For questions the FAQs don’t answer, call the Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
The Prairie County Jail is licensed for 64 inmates at any given time, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of inmates turn over each month, another 30% every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% remain in custody between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Prairie County stay at one of the Prairie County facilities much longer.
Under the Arkansas Constitution, everyone charged with a crime is entitled to bail before trial, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For any other charge, judges in Prairie County can release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions of release, or set a bail amount.
Approximately 1,280 offenders are arrested and detained by Prairie County law enforcement agencies each year.
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.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Prairie County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Prairie County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
Once an individual is booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 870-256-4138 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Prairie County, Arkansas, visit the Prairie County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail? What is the Schedule?
200 Court House Square
Des Arc, AR 72040
870-256-4138
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
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.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
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.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail?
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.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
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.
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How 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
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Prairie County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Prairie County Jail at 870-256-4138.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Prairie County Jail and others often use a private company 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.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
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.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Prairie County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, 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 Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the 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:
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
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.
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How 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.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail, 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 Prairie County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, 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.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Prairie County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Prairie County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
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 {Prairie County 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
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Prairie County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $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.
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Do Inmates in the Prairie County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Prairie County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Prairie County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Prairie County?
This facility, known as "Prairie County Jail" is also known as Prairie County Sheriff, Prairie County Criminal Court, Prairie County Jail , Prairie County Jail , Arkansas, Prairie.
The Prairie County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Prairie County: DeValls Bluff, Des Arc and Hazen.
