You can call the 110-bed Sharp County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 870-994-7329.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 870-994-7329, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sharp County Detention Center at 870-994-7329 to get it.
Phone: 870-994-7329
Physical Address:
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Sharp County Detention Center
PO Box 157
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Sharp County Detention Center
PO Box 157
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is the fastest way to find an inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center, check their charges and bond amount, see when they are eligible for visits, or view their mugshot. Prefer to talk to someone? Call the jail at 870-994-7329. It’s also possible to search an offender’s Criminal Court Case in Sharp County, as well as any other case in Arkansas.
Want to know if you or someone you know has a warrant for arrest in Sharp County or another city or town in Arkansas? Search the state-sponsored Criminal Court Case page and check the docket entries for a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there’s a warrant, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, an attorney will be assigned after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Sharp County Detention Center Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers answer the most common questions about finding an inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Have more questions? Contact the Sharp County Detention Center at 870-994-7329.
The Sharp County Detention Center is licensed for 110 inmates, but weekends in particular often bring in more offenders than that. At most city and county jails in Arkansas, at least 40% of the population turns over monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with about 8-9% remaining six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because it takes time to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in Sharp County remain in one of the Sharp County facilities much longer.
Under Arkansas law, bail may be denied only for capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For any other charge, judges in Sharp County may set bail, impose release conditions, or release the defendant on their own recognizance.
Approximately 2,200 offenders are arrested and detained by Sharp County law enforcement agencies every year.
Sharp County’s jail is run by the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office at 84 Arnhart Street in Ash Flat, AR 72513. The jail’s direct line is (870) 994-7329. The sheriff’s administrative office, open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., is at (870) 994-7356. The jail has about 110 beds and holds men and women, including people arrested by local police departments such as Hardy and Cherokee Village as well as by deputies. Most are awaiting court; others are serving short sentences.
The sheriff’s office keeps an online jail roster listing current inmates, new bookings and recent releases. Many entries show charges, bond amounts and upcoming court dates. A link to it is on the sheriff’s roster page at sharpcountysheriff.com/roster. The sheriff’s website also has a Most Wanted page.
After an arrest, a person kept in jail must see a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours (Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1). Bail follows statewide rules. The Arkansas Constitution makes everyone bailable before conviction except capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Under Rules 9.1–9.2, judges consider release on recognizance or with conditions first and set money bail only when needed to make sure the person returns to court. A bail bondsman’s premium is 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees (Ark. Code §17-19-301). Call the jail for amounts and payment options. You can track the court case on Search ARCourts. If there may be a warrant, speak with the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before turning yourself in.
Phones, messaging and video visits run through NCIC (ncic.com). Commissary money can be deposited through Tiger Commissary online or at the Tiger kiosk in the lobby. Mail goes to the sheriff’s post office box:
Inmate’s Full Name
Sharp County Jail
P.O. Box 157
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Mail rules can be strict, so call (870) 994-7329 before writing to check whether letters in envelopes are accepted. Call that number too for current visiting days.
There’s no public bus in Ash Flat, so visitors drive. U.S. 62/412 has the closest services: Murphy USA at 105 US-62 and Citgo at 50 US-62 for fuel, and Sonic Drive-In at 150 US-62 and Road Hawgz BBQ at 127 Hwy 62/412 W. for a meal.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Sharp County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Sharp County Detention Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 870-994-7329.
If someone has been booked at Sharp County Detention Center in Ash Flat, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 870-994-7329.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Sharp County, Arkansas, visit the Sharp County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
870-994-7329
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 870-994-7329 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is 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 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 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 Sharp County Detention Center?
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 Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is 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 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sharp 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 Sharp 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 Sharp County Detention Center at 870-994-7329.
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 Sharp County Detention Center at 870-994-7329 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 870-994-7329 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Sharp 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Sharp County follow these instructions:
Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center, 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 Sharp 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sharp County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Sharp County Detention Center
PO Box 157
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Sharp County Detention Center
PO Box 157
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Sharp County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Sharp County Detention Center 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Sharp County Detention Center
PO Box 157
84 Arnhart Street
Ash Flat, AR 72513
For inmates receiving mail in the Sharp County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sharp County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sharp 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 Sharp 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sharp County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Sharp County Detention Center 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Sharp County Detention Center follow these steps:
Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Sharp County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sharp County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sharp County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Sharp County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Sharp County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Sharp County Detention Center 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 Sharp County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-994-7329 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sharp County?
