About the Crawford County Jail
Crawford County Jail is officially the Crawford County Detention Center in Van Buren, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Daniel Perry and serves as a county jail and adult detention facility for Crawford County.
The Crawford County Detention Center has an official capacity of 307 inmates. It houses pre-trial and post-conviction detainees, including state, city, and local detainees, as well as federal pre-trial detainees. Law enforcement agencies using the jail include the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas State Police, and the United States Marshals Service.
- Facility
- Crawford County Detention Center
- Address
- 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Main Phone
- (479) 474-1721
- Operated By
- Crawford County Sheriff's Office
How the Crawford County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Crawford County inmate search for current custody records. Crawford County's public custody records are commonly presented as inmate search and bond information, and this page helps users look up Crawford County jail records in Arkansas.
Confirmed public roster fields include last name, first name, race, and gender. The live roster on this page may also show booking-related fields served through the booking feed, such as name, booked date, charges, status, and expanded "View Details" charge information when available. Some records may not show complete charge details. Confirm charges, bond amounts, case numbers, custody status, or release details before taking action.
The Crawford County jail roster is not the same as a court docket or court records search. Jail roster data is maintained by the Sheriff's Office for administrative tracking, facility security, and housing purposes. Court records are separate legal records that include official filings, case proceedings, judgments, and court-controlled case information through the Arkansas court system.
Posting Bail at Crawford County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by Crawford County Jail. Before paying online or coming to the facility, confirm the current bond amount, case number, custody status, and release conditions with Crawford County Detention Center at (479) 474-1721.
Bonds may be posted 24 hours a day. Online bail payment is available through AllPaid for in-custody detainees only, and online payment requires the case number and bond amount; service fees apply. Physical cash-only bonds must be paid at the facility in cash or cashier's checks.
Accepted bail payment methods are cash, cashier's checks, and major credit or debit cards through AllPaid. Personal checks are strictly prohibited. Surety bonds are accepted, and professional surety bonds require a licensed professional bonds agent. Common release conditions include satisfaction of all court-ordered conditions, and GPS electronic monitoring units must be fully installed and functional before release when that condition applies.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Crawford County Detention Center uses City Telecoin for online inmate deposits. Family and friends can use City Telecoin or the City Telecoin mobile app to add funds to an inmate account when the inmate is eligible to receive deposits.
Deposited funds may be transferred by detainees between phone, media, and commissary accounts. Available jail information does not confirm specific deposit fees, processing times, lobby kiosk rules, cash drop-off rules, or money order rules. Before sending money, confirm approved deposit methods, fees, and account restrictions with Crawford County Detention Center.
Inmate Communication
Crawford County Detention Center uses City Telecoin as the inmate phone service provider. Family members can set up a phone account by registering with City Telecoin or downloading the City Telecoin mobile application for iOS or Android.
Available jail information does not confirm whether inmates can receive incoming calls, voicemail, or electronic messages. Confirm current phone rules with the jail, including whether inmates can receive messages or only place outgoing calls. Non-legal calls and mail may be monitored, so case-sensitive matters should be handled through appropriate legal communication.
The confirmed facility address is Crawford County Detention Center, 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956. Available jail information does not confirm mail formatting rules, prohibited items, or whether additional inmate identifiers are required, so confirm current mail instructions with the jail before sending anything.
Visitation at Crawford County Jail
Crawford County Detention Center provides free video visitation through terminals in the facility's main lobby. Visits are available daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and lobby video visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis without advance scheduling.
| Visit Type | Confirmed Schedule | Scheduling | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby video visitation | Daily, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | First-come, first-served | Free |
Visitor rules may change based on facility operations, staffing, inmate classification, court movement, or discipline status. Before visiting, confirm that the inmate is eligible for visitation and that lobby video terminals are available.
Visitor checklist:
Crawford County Court Information
Criminal cases in Crawford County are handled through two confirmed court levels. Circuit Court Criminal Division handles felony cases, major civil matters, and appeals from lower courts within the 21st Judicial Circuit. State District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and preliminary felony proceedings within the 5th State Judicial District.
The court controls arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencing, and other case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. The roster can help identify custody status, but it should not be treated as the official source for court dates, filings, judgments, or final case outcomes.
Public court record access for Crawford County is associated with Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect. Public records may include criminal, civil, family law, and probate matters, but juvenile records, adoption records, and other restricted court documents are not publicly accessible. Electronic access is limited by Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Orders 19 and 21, and Public CourtConnect generally shows Security Level 1 case information and available scanned documents.
- Court
- Crawford County Circuit Court / Crawford County State District Court
- Circuit Clerk Address
- P.O. Box 608, 317 Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72957
- Circuit Clerk Phone
- 479-474-1821
- District Court Address
- 301 Mount Vista Blvd, Van Buren, AR 72956
- District Court Phone
- 479-474-1671
- Judicial District / Circuit
- 21st Judicial Circuit; 5th State Judicial District
- Clerk
- Circuit Clerk Sharon Blount-Baker; District Court Clerk - Van Buren Department Whitney Woodward