About the Drew County Jail
Drew County Jail is officially known as the Drew County Detention Center, and it is also referred to as the Drew County Detention Facility. The jail is a county detention center in Drew County, Arkansas, located in Monticello and operated by the Drew County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Nichols oversees the agency, and Courtney Hale is listed as the jail administrator, warden, or division commander.
The Drew County Detention Center has an official facility capacity of 42. The facility houses pretrial detainees, state “309” work inmates, state waiting list or state bed wait detainees, municipal holds, and out-of-state fugitives awaiting extradition. Law enforcement agencies using the jail include the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police Department, and Arkansas State Police.
The live roster on this page provides the Drew County inmate lookup for current custody records, booking dates, charges, bond information when available, and custody status. Use the roster first to check current booking information, then use the sections below for practical next steps involving bail, inmate communication, commissary funds, visitation, and court records.
- Facility
- Drew County Detention Center
- Address
- 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655
- Mailing Address
- 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655
- Main Phone
- (870) 367-6211
- Inmate Information Line
- (870) 460-6215
- Operated By
- Drew County Sheriff’s Office
How the Drew County Inmate Search Works
The Drew County inmate search tool is the live roster at the top of this page. It displays current inmate records and is synced directly from official booking data. Review available roster fields such as name, booking date, charges, bond details when shown, and custody status.
The roster may include expanded profile information through “View Details” when additional details are available. Charge entries can include warrants, holds, sentenced status, traffic charges, or other booking-related descriptions. Confirm time-sensitive information with Drew County Jail before acting on custody, bail, or release details.
The Drew County jail roster is not the court docket and is not a court records search. Jail records are administrative custody records that may involve booking numbers, housing information, phone accounts, and commissary matters. Court records are formal judicial case files, legal briefs, dockets, judgments, and other records managed by court clerks through Arkansas court systems.
Drew County court records are handled through Arkansas court-record systems, including ARCourts, for searches by party name, case number, case type, judgment, filing date, and docket filing date. Court-record results may include case ID, case status, filing date, party listings, docket summaries, event schedules, charges, dispositions, judgments, and balances due. Access may be limited by Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, state FOIA, sealed records, and electronic docket availability.
Posting Bail at Drew County Jail
Bail for an inmate at Drew County Jail is set by the court, not by the jail. Bail amounts, case numbers, release eligibility, and hold status can change after a hearing, warrant update, new charge, or court order. Before coming to the Drew County Detention Center or contacting a bondsman, call the jail at (870) 367-6211 to confirm the current bail amount, case number, custody status, and accepted payment methods.
Licensed surety bond agencies may be used for Drew County bail. Confirmed licensed surety bond agencies in the Drew County information include Bail Bond Financing, Inc., Bob Cole Bail Bonds, Inc., First Arkansas Bail Bonds, Inc., and Triple R Bail Bonds. Verify the current bond amount and case number before making payment arrangements.
The jail roster may show bond information when available, but the roster is not a court order and does not replace confirmation from the jail or the court. If a person has multiple charges, warrants, holds, or pending court actions, release may depend on more than one case or agency.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Drew County Jail uses Tiger Commissary for commissary payments and direct commissary orders. Family members and friends should verify that the inmate is still in custody before sending commissary funds or placing an order.
Inmate phone accounts for Drew County Jail are funded separately through the NCIC Customer Portal. Commissary deposits and phone-account funds are different account types, so make sure the payment is going to the correct service before submitting funds.
This page confirms Tiger Commissary for commissary funds and NCIC for phone-account funding. For other deposit options, fees, kiosk availability, money orders, or processing times, call Drew County Jail at (870) 367-6211.
Inmate Communication
Drew County Jail uses NCIC, also known as National Communications Information Center, for inmate phone service. Family members can set up a prepaid phone account through the NCIC portal and add funds online for inmate phone use.
For message availability, incoming-call rules, call-rate questions, voicemail options, or current account setup instructions, call Drew County Jail at (870) 367-6211. NCIC is the confirmed phone service provider, but this page does not list call rates, messaging rules, video calling options, or voicemail availability.
Mail for inmates should be addressed to the Drew County Detention Center at 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655. Inmate mail and phone communication may be monitored except for confidential legal communication, and users should contact the jail before sending restricted, sensitive, or time-sensitive materials.
Visitation at Drew County Jail
Visitation schedules and formats at Drew County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call (870) 367-6211 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether your visit will be in-person or video, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
Because Drew County visitation details may depend on housing status, court transport, discipline, classification, and facility operations, verify the visit format before arriving. A full weekly visitation schedule, visit duration, visitor limit, and video visitation platform are not confirmed here.
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Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
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Minors may need a parent or legal guardian present.
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Follow jail dress code and conduct rules.
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Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.
Drew County Court Information
Drew County criminal cases are handled through different courts depending on the case type. Felony cases are heard in Drew County Circuit Court in the Tenth Judicial District. Misdemeanor and traffic cases are heard in the 28th State District Court, Monticello Division, District Four.
The court handles arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencing, traffic matters, and other case proceedings depending on the charge and court level. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. In-custody defendants may appear electronically by video screen or interactive television from the housing facility to the courtroom.
Drew County court records may cover felonies, misdemeanors, civil lawsuits, small claims, traffic violations, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases. Electronic access is limited by Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, state FOIA, sealed records, and possible limits for paper-sheet reporting courts.
- Court
- Drew County Circuit Court
- Address
- 210 South Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655
- Phone
- (870) 460-6250
- Judicial District / Circuit
- Tenth Judicial District
- Clerk
- Beverly Burks
- Court
- 28th State District Court, Monticello Division, District Four
- Address
- 107 East Jackson Street, Monticello, AR 71655
- Phone
- (870) 367-4420
- Clerk
- Julie Watkins