Craighead County Jail Roster and Inmate Search

Search the Craighead County Jail Roster by Name

Most users come here to find a name fast, confirm the right person, and check what appears on the current roster. In Craighead County, booking details and charge information usually make the match clearer than the name alone.

Search Steps

1. Search by inmate last name: Use the last name first to narrow results quickly, especially for recent bookings or common names.
2. Review booking date and charges: If multiple results appear, compare the booking date and listed charges shown on the roster.
3. How to confirm the correct inmate: Match more than the name. Booking date and charge details help confirm the right record when similar names appear in the roster at the same time.

Can't Find Someone on the Craighead County Roster?

A missing name on the current roster does not always mean the person is no longer in custody. In Craighead County, very recent bookings may take time to appear, and some records may leave the current list after release or transfer.

Next Checks

• Recent bookings: If the arrest happened recently, allow more time for the booking to appear in the current inmate list.
• Released or transferred inmates: A person may no longer appear on the current roster after release, bond processing, or transfer to another facility.
• When to call the jail directly: Call the jail if the arrest was very recent, the roster details look incomplete, or you need to confirm bond or release status before taking action. If the person is no longer in county custody, use the Arkansas search tools below as the next step.

What to Do After Finding an Inmate

• After you find the right record, the most useful immediate step is usually to confirm the person's current status with the jail before you act on bond, visitation, or deposit details.

Immediate Follow-Up

• Confirm status with the jail: For time-sensitive checks, call the automated inmate information line at 870-933-4556 or the Booking Department at 870-933-7719.

Bond and Release Information

Bond is one of the most common follow-up questions after an inmate search. Craighead County publishes payment options and release-related details that are worth checking before you make a trip or submit funds.

Bond Details

• How to post bond: Craighead County says bond payments can be made online through its published bond payment link, at the lobby bond kiosk, or by debit or credit card at the sheriff's office terminal.
• Accepted payment methods: The bond kiosk accepts only $100, $20, $10, and $5 bills and does not give change. Debit or credit card payments may include a 7% service fee. Personal checks are not accepted. Money orders and cashier's checks must be made payable to Craighead County.
• Release-related status changes: Custody status can change quickly after bond payment, release processing, or transfer. Call the jail before making a trip or sending funds based on a recent roster update.

Visitation and Phone Calls

Once custody is confirmed, many users need to know how to make contact. Craighead County separates visitation and inmate phone services, so it helps to check the jail's current instructions before setting anything up.

Contact Options

• Visitation information: Craighead County says in-person visitation is no longer available. Users must schedule online visitation through JailATM.
• Video visitation details: The official jail page lists JailATM video visitation at $0.35 per minute, or $10.50 for a 30-minute visit. JailATM messaging is also available at $0.50 per message.
• Inmate phone call information: Inmates can only place collect calls. For inmate phone questions, Craighead County directs users to 1-877-618-3516 and references RegentPay for phone account support.

Money, Mail, and Commissary

Families often need payment, mail, and commissary instructions soon after finding an inmate. Craighead County publishes these details separately, but keeping them here makes the roster page more useful.

Money, Mail, and Commissary Details

• How to send money: Use the county's Tiger Correctional Services deposit and commissary system or the commissary kiosk in the sheriff's office lobby. The county notes that the kiosk machines do not give change.
• Inmate mail rules: Craighead County publishes this inmate mail address: JailATM.com - Craighead County Detention Center, Inmate Name, PO Box 16367, Jonesboro, AR 72401. No packages are allowed, only letters may be sent, and the return address should include your full name.
• Commissary and account services: Tiger Correctional Services handles commissary ordering. Inmates can place commissary orders on Monday and Thursday, and the county says orders are delivered on Tuesday and Friday.

Understanding Booking Dates and Custody Status

Roster entries are easier to use when you know what the dates and status details actually mean. These fields help confirm identity, but they can also change quickly after a booking, bond payment, or transfer.

Status Details

• What booking dates mean: Booking dates help confirm identity and show when the inmate entered county custody. They are especially useful when more than one person with a similar name appears in the roster.
• Why custody status can change quickly: Roster status can change because of bond payment, release processing, transport, or transfer to another facility.
• Why the roster may not be real-time: The roster is updated regularly, but booking, release, and transfer changes may not appear immediately. If timing matters, call the jail directly.

If the Jail Confirms the Person Is Not in Craighead County Custody

If the jail confirms that the person is not in county custody, the next step is usually a statewide custody search, release tracking, or a check with the arresting agency.

Next Search Options

• Arkansas statewide inmate search: Use the Arkansas Division of Correction inmate search if the person may have moved into state custody.
• When to use VINELink: Use VINELink for custody tracking, notifications, and release updates. Arkansas VINE publishes 1-800-510-0415 as its toll-free phone line.
• Other custody search options: If the person is not in Craighead County custody, check the arresting agency, nearby counties, or federal custody search tools depending on the case.