The 144-bed St. Francis County Detention Center can be contacted at 870-633-2611 for inmate information at any time of day.
This is the county’s booking facility. Anyone arrested here on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought in for booking and processing, and may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial ends.
Use the inmate search tool to view a list of inmates currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their sentence in this county. Inmates sentenced to more are sent to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find the visitation schedule and policies, plus how to put money on an inmate’s account, send mail, take phone calls from an inmate, leave voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and buy commissary.
Keep the jail ID or booking number somewhere safe. It’s required for many communication services. If it’s not online, call St. Francis County Detention Center at 870-633-2611.
Phone: 870-633-2611
Physical Address:
2124 S. Washington
Forrest City, AR 72336
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Francis County Detention Center
PO Box 1817
Forrest City, AR 72335
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Francis County Detention Center
PO Box 1817
Forrest City, AR 72335
Other Jails and Prisons
Anyone held at the St. Francis County Detention Center can be looked up on the Official Jail Inmate Roster, which shows charges, bond amounts, when visits are permitted, and mugshots. You can also call the jail at 870-633-2611. In addition, you can look up an offender’s St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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.
St. Francis County Detention Center Inmate Search
See our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
For anything else, call the St. Francis County Detention Center at 870-633-2611.
The St. Francis County Detention Center is licensed for 144 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Typical turnover at city and county jails is at least 40% of the inmate population each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months usually face serious charges such as rape or murder. Because it takes longer to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in St. Francis County remain in one of the St. Francis 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 St. Francis County can release a defendant on their own recognizance, set conditions of release, or set a bail amount.
Every year, St. Francis County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.
The St. Francis County Detention Center is at 2124 South Washington Street in Forrest City, AR 72335. The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office runs it, and the 24-hour phone number is (870) 633-2611. The jail was designed for 144 people: 124 men and 20 women. Besides people arrested in the county and awaiting court, it holds Arkansas state prison inmates waiting for a bed in the state system and federal inmates waiting to be extradited to other states. Booking is tied into the AFIS fingerprint system and the Arkansas VINE notification program. Through a work release program, people held on misdemeanors can work off fines by cleaning county roadways.
The sheriff’s office posts a public inmate roster with names, booking dates, charges and bond amounts, plus a separate list of people released in the past 48 hours. You’ll need to accept a short disclaimer first. Court records are on Search ARCourts. The sheriff also keeps a Most Wanted list on the same site. If you think a warrant has been issued, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
A person who stays in custody after booking must see a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours of arrest under Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1. Arkansas’s constitution makes everyone bailable before conviction except capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and Rules 9.1–9.2 have judges consider release on recognizance or with conditions before money bail. Licensed bondsmen charge 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees (Ark. Code §17-19-301). Call the jail for a bond amount and how to pay it.
Visiting here is by video, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During those same hours you can put money on an inmate’s books for commissary at the detention center. Call ahead to confirm registration and any fees. Send letters to the jail’s post office box:
Inmate’s Full Name
St. Francis County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1817
Forrest City, AR 72335
No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. On South Washington, Sunoco at 1236 S. Washington St. is the closest gas, and SuperStop at 105 E. Broadway St. is another option. Burger King at 2080 N. Washington St. and Sonic Drive-In at 1811 N. Division St. are nearby for a quick meal.
After arrest, individuals are processed at St. Francis County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at St. Francis County Detention Center:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 870-633-2611.
If someone is taken to St. Francis County Detention Center in Forrest City for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 870-633-2611.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in St. Francis County, Arkansas, visit the St. Francis County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2124 S. Washington
Forrest City, AR 72336
870-633-2611
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 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 St. Francis County Detention Center?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
St. Francis 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 870-633-2611 first to ask St. Francis County Detention Center if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an St. Francis County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your St. Francis County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Francis County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
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
St. Francis 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:
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)
To deposit money in an St. Francis County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the St. Francis County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your St. Francis County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the St. Francis County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Francis County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 870-633-2611 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding St. Francis County?
This facility, known as "St. Francis County Detention Center" is also known as St. Francis County Sheriff, St. Francis County Criminal Court, Forrest City Jail, St. Francis County Jail , St. Francis County Sheriff, Arkansas, St. Francis.
