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Independence County Jail, AR Inmate Roster

Updated on: April 7, 2024
Independence County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Independence County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Independence County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR, 72503
Phone
870-612-6880
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected] [email protected]
Offender Gender
Male & Female
Security Level
Medium
City
Batesville
Postal Code
72503
State
Arkansas
County
Independence County
Official Website
Website

Independence County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Shawn Stephens
Address
1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, Arkansas, 72501
Phone
870-698-8838
Fax
870-612-6849

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It can be difficult to find out a friend or family member has been arrested. Not only is it a difficult situation, but you may not know where to go, what to do, or who to talk to about the inmate.

If an inmate is arrested in Independence County, Arkansas, they will most likely be at the Independence County Jail awaiting their court date. This guide will help you navigate an inmate search, learn about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About Independence County Jail

The Independence County Jail is also the sheriff’s office. It is one of the largest jail in Arkansas. The Independence County Jail employs sworn, merit, civil, an special deputies. It also employs communications, correctional, and civilian personnel.

They also have a large contingent of unpaid reserve deputies that volunteer their time to serve Independence County.

For more information about the jail, you can call 870-612-6880.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in finding out a friend or relative has been incarcerated is to find out which jail they are in. You can easily find out if a friend or loved one is at Independence County Jail in Arkansas through an online database.

You will want to visit the Independence County Jail homepage. Click on search for inmates. You will be redirected to a page where you will click on the inmate lookup tool.

From there, you can type in the person’s first and last name to verify they are in fact at Independence County Jail. Once you find the person you are looking for, click on their name and write down pertinent information such as:

  • Date of birth

  • Booking number

  • Permanent ID number

  • All housing information (this is needed to send mail)

How to Keep in Contact

Research suggests that those inmates who remain in contact with positive friends and family are more easily rehabilitated and tend to not end up back in jail. Therefore, Independence County Jail offers several ways for you to stay in contact with an inmate.

Send them mail: Inmates look forward to getting letters in the mail. This is a great way to send love, support, and guidance. There are certain ways mail must be send to an inmate to ensure they receive their mail.

  • Each page needs to have the inmate’s name and gallery number.

  • One page must have a return address.

  • The envelope must be formatted in the following way:

Inmates Name/Jail ID number

Cell Housing Number

Independence County Jail

569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR, 72503

Inmates who do not have money in their account for commissary will be provided envelopes, paper, and postcards each week. Inmates must make a request for such items by Wednesday in order to receive these items.

Keep in mind that all mail will be opened and inspected for contraband.

Talk on the phone: Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. However, they can make collect calls to friends and family. Be sure to send your phone number in a letter if they don’t know it by heart.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at Independence County Jail, you must schedule a visitation appointment. To do this, you can call 870-612-6880 seven days a week from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Before scheduling a visit, you will want to look at the visitation guidelines and times. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • Inmates are only allowed 2 visits per month.

  • Only 1 child is permitted to visit at a time.

  • You must bring proper forms of identification for yourself and your child (birth certificate).

  • Attorneys can visit inmates as many times as needed.

  • You must cancel a scheduled visit two hours prior.

  • If you do not show up for a visit more than twice in 30 days or 3 consecutive times, your visitation may be suspended.

All About the Commissary

Let’s talk about a Commissary with the Independence County Jail in Arkansas. Every county jail has a commissary. This is where the inmates can buy extras that they may want, but don’t get on a daily basis in the jail. Items can be bought with money that is put into each inmate’s account. Some of those items include:

  • Paper

  • Pencils

  • Food

  • Clothing items

  • Some electronics

  • Stamps

Keep in mind that inmates get everything that they need and this is just extra. If you find yourself wanting to give money to an inmate, just know that they can only buy certain items that are approved by the jail.

How to Send Money

Inmates in Independence County Jail are able to purchase additional items they may need at a store located in the jail. This store is called commissary. In order for inmates to purchase additional items from commissary, they must have money in their account.

If you wish to put money on an inmate’s commissary account, there are several ways you can do so.

  • You can deposit money into Kiosks located at the Independence County Jail.

  • Call 800-483-8314 to make a deposit over the phone.

  • Register for an online account at GTL’s ConnectNetwork online.

  • You can also download the GTL’s iPhone app to transfer money.

  • If you prefer to send money the old-fashioned way, you can send money through the mail with a money order. Keep the following in mind when choosing this option:

    • Money orders should be made payable to Independence County Jail Commissary

    • The inmate’s name, cell housing unit, date of birth, and gallery number must be on the money order.

    • Use the following format on envelopes when sending money to the jail:

Inmate Account Manager

Inmate’s Name/Gallery number

Cell Housing Number

Independence County Jail

569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR, 72503

It is important to keep in mind that all rules, regulations, and procedures are necessary to ensure the jail is run smoothly. They also keep inmates, visitors, the community and staff safe.

Independence County Prison Statistics

Independence County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 9
Latino Jail Population 3
White Jail Population 77

Independence County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 100
Male Jail Population 69
Female Jail Population 20
Total Jail Admissions -

Independence County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 54
Male Pretrial Jail Population 39
Female Pretrial Jail Population 15

Independence County Prison Admissions

Male Prison Admissions 101
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 33
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 122
Total Prison Admissions 134
Other Prison Admissions 5
Black Prison Admissions 7
Native Prison Admissions -

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