Yell County Jail - Dardanelle
Yell County Jail - Dardanelle
Staff at the 24-bed Yell County Jail - Dardanelle provide inmate information by phone, 24 hours a day, at 479-229-4175.
Suspects arrested in this county for misdemeanors or felonies are brought to the jail for booking and processing. Where the charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches its conclusion.
You can see the jail’s roster of current inmates by using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this facility. Inmates sentenced to more than one year are sent to the Arkansas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, learn how to search the jail roster, find the facility, and use services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number to make communication easier. If it’s not listed online, call Yell County Jail - Dardanelle at 479-229-4175.
Inmate Services
Phone
479-229-4175Mailing address (personal mail)
Yell County Jail
106 Union Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Yell County Jail
106 Union Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834
Other Jails and Prisons
Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see if someone is being held at the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle, what they are charged with, how much their bond is, when they can get visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 479-229-4175. In addition, you can review an offender’s Yell County Criminal Court Case or any other court case across Arkansas.
If you need to know whether you or someone you know has a warrant in Yell County or another city or town in Arkansas, start with a search on the state’s Criminal Court Case page. The docket entries on the case will indicate a bench warrant, a failure to appear, or active charges. If a warrant exists, contact your attorney. If you can’t afford one, you’ll be assigned one after you are arrested, booked, and processed.
Yell County Jail - Dardanelle Inmate Search
Check our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for details on finding an inmate in the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking.
Need more help? Call the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle at 479-229-4175.
Licensed for 24 inmates, the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle is often forced to hold many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arkansas turn over at least 40% of their inmates monthly, with another 30% turning over every 90 days and another 20% every six months. About 8-9% stay between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder, which take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in Yell County on those charges remain in one of the Yell County facilities much longer.
The Arkansas Constitution gives anyone charged with a crime the right to bail before trial unless the charge is a capital offense and the proof is evident or the presumption is great. For all other charges, judges in Yell County can set bail, impose release conditions, or release the defendant on their own recognizance.
Yell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,600 offenders every year.
Within Yell County there are two Sheriff Offices, one located in Danville and the other in Dardanelle. It is in the Dardanelle Sheriff’s Office that the 24 bed Yell County Jail - Dardanelle is located and functions as one of two detention centers for the county in and around Dardanelle.
It is a small, temporary holding location that functions only for pretrial periods and sentenced inmates are transferred to a larger facility.
During any length of detention there are medical services and mental health services provided, full meals, access to recreational time, and both phone calls and visits with family members and friends who are approved to visit.
Phone calls are outgoing only and are made collect to the receiver.
Visits are arranged directly with the jail by calling 479-229-4175, which is also the contact number to discover which of the two locations an offender is being held.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name
Yell County Jail
106 Union Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name
Yell County Jail
106 Union Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834
- Dardanelle Jail: 479-229-4175
- Danville Court: 479-495-4850
- Dardanelle Court: 479-229-4404
- Sheriff: 479-495-4881
- Yell County Sheriff's Office: 479-495-4881
The booking procedure at Yell County Jail - Dardanelle
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 479-229-4175.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Yell County
If someone has been booked at Yell County Jail - Dardanelle in Dardanelle, 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 479-229-4175.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 479-229-4175 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Yell County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Yell County, Arkansas, visit the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle Bail Information Page.
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Yell County Jail - Dardanelle Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
106 Union Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834
479-229-4175
- Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
- Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
- All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
- Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
- Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
- Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
- A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.
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 |
City Telecoin Remote Video Visits
- Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
- No scheduling needed.
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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell 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 Yell 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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Yell County Jail - Dardanelle Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell 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 Yell 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Yell County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Yell County Jail - Dardanelle inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.

- City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Yell County Jail - Dardanelle call you and others.
- You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
- This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.
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 Yell 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle still allows letters in envelopes call 479-229-4175 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 479-229-4175.
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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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Yell County Jail - Dardanelle uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
- Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
- Choose Arkansas
- Choose Yell County Jail - Dardanelle
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
- Pay for the items.
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
Yell County Jail - Dardanelle only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
- Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
- Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
- Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
- Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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Yell County Jail - Dardanelle contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

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).
How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Yell County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Yell County Jail - Dardanelle inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
- City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Yell County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
- For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
- Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.
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 Yell 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 Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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Yell County Jail - Dardanelle now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
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:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
Yell County Jail - Dardanelle now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
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:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yell County Jail - Dardanelle’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-229-4175 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Yell County Jail - Dardanelle" is also known as Yell County Sheriff, Yell County Court, Yell County Jail - Union Street , Yell County Jail - Union Street , Arkansas, Yell.