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 380-bed White County Detention Center at 501-278-8050 for inmate information. Staff are available 24 hours a day.
When someone is arrested for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, they are brought here for booking and processing. The charges determine what comes next: release on bond, release on their own recognizance, or continued custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Anyone sentenced to less than a year serves the sentence here. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is a guide to:
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and other contact. If it’s not online, call White County Detention Center at 501-278-8050.
Phone: 501-278-8050
Physical Address:
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
White County Detention Center
PO Box 9141
Seminole, FL 33775-9141
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
White County Detention Center
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the White County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 501-278-8050 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's White County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas.
If you are wondering whether you or someone you know has a warrant for arrest in White County or other city or town in Arkansas, do a search on the same Criminal Court Case page sponsored by the state, then look up docket entries on the case indicating whether there is a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If there is a warrant, contact your attorney or if you can't afford one, you will be assigned one after you are arrested, booked and processed.
White County Detention Center Inmate Search
See our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the White County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Do you still have questions?... then call the White County Detention Center at 501-278-8050.
The White County Detention Center is licensed for 380 inmates at any given time, yet it is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their population monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay beyond twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in White County stay in custody at one of the White County facilities much longer.
Arkansas guarantees a right to bail before conviction for all charges except capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For everything else, judges in White County decide between release on recognizance, release with conditions, or a set bail amount.
Every year, White County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,600 offenders.
The White County Detention Center at 1600 E. Booth Road in Searcy, AR 72143 is part of the White County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement center. Its 380 beds are divided into four dorms for women and eleven pods for men. Most are waiting for their cases to move through court; others are serving county sentences or waiting to be transferred to the Arkansas Division of Correction. The jail is staffed around the clock at (501) 278-8050; the sheriff’s administrative line is (501) 279-6279.
Booking comes first: the person is searched, photographed, fingerprinted and checked for warrants. Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.1 requires a first appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay, generally within 48 hours, and in White County that judge sits in the 17th Judicial Circuit. Arkansas law leans toward release. The state constitution (Article 2, Section 8) says everyone is bailable before conviction except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Rules 9.1 and 9.2 direct judges to consider release on recognizance or with conditions, setting money bail only when no other conditions will reasonably ensure the person comes back to court. Bonds may be posted in cash, through a licensed bondsman or with property; call the jail for the amount and accepted payment. Under Arkansas Code §17-19-301, a bondsman’s premium is 10% of the bond, rounded up to the nearest $5, paid in full before release, plus small nonrefundable state fees.
To find out whether someone is in custody, check the inmate information pages on the sheriff’s website, wcso.cc, or call the jail. VINELink also tracks custody status for Arkansas jails and can send you an alert when the person is released. For charges and court dates, use Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. If you think you may have a warrant, contact an attorney or the sheriff’s office before turning yourself in.
Video visitation is provided by Smart Communications. Free on-site video visits run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 30-minute slots, and each inmate gets one free visit a week. There are no on-site visits on weekends. Remote visits from home are available every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. at $0.50 per minute. Schedule every visit at least 24 hours ahead. One adult and one child may share an on-site session, and adults need a government-issued photo ID. People released from jail within the past 180 days may not be allowed to visit.
Personal mail is scanned off site. Send letters and postcards to: Inmate’s Full Name & ID, White County Detention Center, P.O. Box 9141, Seminole, FL 33775-9141. Legal mail and publications (paperbacks only, up to three, sent from the publisher) go to the jail itself at 1600 E. Booth Rd., Searcy, AR 72143. Put your name and return address in the top left corner. Tiger Commissary handles deposits online, at the 24-hour lobby kiosk (cash, debit or credit) or by money order mailed to the jail. Phone accounts are set up with Correct Solutions Group at (877) 618-3516. Ask the jail about release and property pickup.
No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. Phillips 66 at 1010 E. Booth Rd. is just down the street, and Love’s Travel Stop is at 2505 Queensway St. For a quick meal, try Wendy’s at 1707 E. Race Ave. or Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 2812 E. Race Ave.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to White County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at White County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 501-278-8050.
Once booked at White County Detention Center in Searcy, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 501-278-8050.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in White County, Arkansas, visit the White County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the White County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
501-278-8050
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
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 White County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the White County Detention Center?
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
501-278-8050
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
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
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about White County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the White County Detention Center?
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
White County Detention Center 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 White County Detention Center at 501-278-8050.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
White County Detention Center 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 White County Detention Center at 501-278-8050 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 501-278-8050 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To deposit money in an inmate's account in White County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about White County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the White County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in White 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 White 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 White County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the White County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The White County Detention Center 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The White 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#
White County Detention Center
PO Box 9141
Seminole, FL 33775-9141
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
White County Detention Center
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
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
The White 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the White County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
White County Detention Center
1600 East Booth
Searcy, AR 72143
To communicate by text or email with an White 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 White 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 White County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the White County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about White County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the White 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 White 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 White 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 White County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the White County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at White 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 White County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at White 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 White 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 White County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 501-278-8050 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding White County?
This facility, known as "White County Detention Center" is also known as White County Sheriff, White County Criminal Court, White County Jail & Detention Center , White County Jail & Detention Center , Arkansas, White.
The White County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of White County: Bald Knob, Beebe, Kensett, Pangburn and Searcy.