Independence County, AR INMATE LOOKUP, JAILS, SHERIFF and Police Departments

The Arkansas Department of Corrections is responsible for all the prisons and jails within Independence County. The unit offers several inmate search methods to find offenders in custody, including through the state site and the Independence county inmate roster page.

The official state website is accessible and prompt with results, unlike calling or writing a letter to the office for assistance. The following steps will guide the proper usage of the inmate search system.

Step 1 

Go to the ADOC inmate search site.

Step 2 

Fill the inmate’s details in the blank boxes, including;

• Age
• Facility Name
• Last and First name
• Offense
• Race
• Sex
• ADC PIN

Step 3 

Tick the ‘Agree’ disclaimer box.

Step 4

Kick-start this process by clicking the ‘Search’ button. 

The Independence County Inmate Roster is another simple way to search for inmates. Look for inmates using these steps.

Step 1

Go to the inmate list site. 

Step 2

Fill in the search bar with the inmate’s last and first name. 

Step 3

A list of similar names will pop up with additional details like the booking number, time, and date. Click on the correct inmate name to display more information. 

The department also allows interested persons to download inmate records through the ADOC site for further reference.

About Independence County Jail and Other Jails/Prisons

Independence ranks 51 out of 75 counties in Arkansas State, with several jails and prisons managed under the County Sheriff’s Department.

Main County Jail

Independence County Detention Unit serves from West Main Street in Batesville City. It has been the central county jail housing sentenced offenders, probation violators, and those awaiting trial since 1986. The medium security level facility has a 99-bed capacity; today, it admits over 1600 offenders yearly.

Friends and families can access the jail’s public records stored and maintained by the sheriff’s office, such as:

• Arrests
• Court documents
• Release date
• Location and inmate address
• Bookings and date
• Mugshots
• Bond
• Criminal records
• Ruling records, among others.

The correctional facility only allows pre-approved persons to visit the inmates at scheduled intervals. For example, all misdemeanor inmates will receive visitors on Sundays from 8.30 to 11.30 and 12.30 to 1.45 pm. The felony inmate guests will visit on Saturdays using similar timings.

However, before requesting to appear on the visitors’ list, perform an Independence County Offender Search by contacting the jail administrator. Email, call 870-612-6880, or fax 870-612-6890 to the jail administrator for assistance.   

Other Jails and Prisons

The following are other jails and prisons supervised and operated by the Independence County Sheriff’s Department.

• White River Juvenile Detention Facility

It is designed to detain about 24 juvenile offenders at once. The White River Jail serves from 105 County Yard Road in Batesville City. Contact the jail office at 870-612-6814 or fax 501-612-3472 for further information.

• Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

The jail detains and houses over 35 inmates serving different sentences or awaiting trial. Visit the facility at 615 Second Street in Newport City for information concerning inmates or its services. Alternatively, call 870-523-5842 for assistance.

• Izard County Detention Facility

The adult male jail can accommodate about 38 inmates serving their term or offenders awaiting trial. For more details, visit the jail on 300 Circle Drive in Melbourne City or call 870-368-4203.

• Stone County Jail and Sheriff

The correctional facility operates from Mountain View town and accommodates over 30 offenders serving their sentence awaiting trial. For questions and comments, call 870-269-3825 or fax 870-269-2299.

About County Sheriff’s Office and Police 

The Independence County sheriff’s department has over 28 officers led by Sheriff Shawn Stephens. The unit’s principal duty is to ensure every citizen follows the state, local, and federal laws. Other functions include: 

• Executing and supervising to the latter all court orders
• Promoting public safety and serving the public as per the region’s security-related laws
• Patrolling areas not covered by municipal police or unincorporated areas
• Maintaining and storing records on who is in prison or jail
• Implement legal orders from the taxing section or courts

For further questions and comments, email or call +1 870-793-8838 for assistance. Also, you can drop a mail at the Independence County Sheriff’s Office, 1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, Arkansas 72501.

About Independence County

Independence was the ninth county of the Arkansas State, formed from Lawrence County in 1820. Batesville serves as its capital city and county seat. The 2020 census shows the region had a population of about 34,233, with whites topping the race percentage. Poultry and cattle rearing are the county’s principal financial sources.  

County Judge Robert Griffin is the executive head of court matters, supervises most state agencies, interprets the law, and rules on civil disputes. His office operates from 192 E. Main Street, Batesville, 72501, by telephone at 870-793-8800 and fax at 870-793-8803.  

Independence County Sheriffs Office

Address

1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, Arkansas, 72501

Phone

870-698-8838

Fax

870-612-6849

County Jails in Independence County, AR

Independence County, AR Incarceration Statistics

Independence County, AR Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years

Independence County, AR Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Independence County, AR Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Independence County, AR Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years