About the Independence County Jail
The Independence County Jail, also known as the Independence County Detention Center, is a local county jail in Batesville, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Independence County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Shawn Stephens, with Jennifer Sanders listed as jail administrator. The jail has an official capacity of 118 inmates and houses male and female holds, ICE holds, and CID holds.
The Independence County Jail serves Independence County and is used by the Independence County Sheriff's Office, Southside Police Department, and Arkansas State Police. The jail roster is an administrative custody record, not a court judgment, and users should confirm custody, bail, and release information with the facility before acting.
- Facility
- Independence County Jail / Independence County Detention Center
- Address
- 569 W Main St, Batesville, AR 72501
- Mailing Address
- 569 West Main St, Batesville, AR 72501
- Main Phone
- (870) 612-6880
- Operated By
- Independence County Sheriff's Office
How the Independence County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Independence County inmate search tool. Users can search or narrow the roster by inmate name, and the official roster navigation supports category filters for Current Inmates, New Inmates, and Recent Releases. The roster also supports sorting by Arrested Date or Name, a Select Name dropdown, and page-size display options of 10, 20, or 30 records.
Independence County roster records may show an inmate mugshot, full name, race, sex, age, city and state of residence, arrest date and time, arresting agency, charges, scheduled court date, and court name. The recent-release view may also show release date and time for inmates released within the last 48 hours.
The jail roster is not the court docket and is not a court records search. Jail data is managed by the Sheriff's Office and reflects administrative booking information such as arresting agency, temporary booking charges, and custody status. Court records are managed through the Contexte case management system and may include prosecutor filings, motions, judicial orders, dispositions, future events, and public record filings available through Search ARCourts.
Some booking records may change after intake as charges, court dates, bond amounts, or release status are updated. Call the jail at (870) 612-6880 before relying on roster information for bail, charges, case numbers, custody, or release decisions.
Posting Bail at Independence County Jail
Bail for an Independence County Jail inmate is set by the court, not by the jail. Before coming to the facility, call (870) 612-6880 to confirm the inmate's current custody status, bail amount, case number, and release paperwork status.
The county data confirms that Standing No Contact Orders are automatically issued as a condition of release or bail for domestic violence offenses. Accepted payment methods, payment location, after-hours bail procedures, and surety bond acceptance are not confirmed in the provided county data, so verify payment instructions with the jail before arriving.
Bail information can change after a hearing, new filing, warrant, hold, or court order. Users should confirm the current amount directly before arranging payment.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Independence County confirms online deposit options through Tiger Commissary under facility code "independ" and RegentPay under Facility ID 24091. Use the confirmed facility code or Facility ID when setting up a deposit for Independence County Jail.
The county data does not confirm lobby kiosk availability, cash drop-off rules, money order rules, deposit processing times, or deposit fees. Call the jail at (870) 612-6880 to confirm current approved deposit methods before sending money.
A $40 booking and administrative fee is assessed on individuals convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor. Because fees and account balances may affect available commissary funds, users should confirm current inmate account rules with the facility before making a deposit.
Inmate Communication
The county data does not confirm the current phone provider, messaging provider, voicemail option, or video calling platform for Independence County Jail. For current phone account setup instructions and inmate call rules, contact the jail at (870) 612-6880.
Mail for inmates should be addressed to Independence County Jail, 569 West Main St, Batesville, AR 72501, with the inmate's full name included on the mailing label. Jail calls and mail may be monitored except confidential legal communication, and users should follow facility instructions for addressing, content, and prohibited items.
Visitation at Independence County Jail
Visitation schedules and formats at Independence County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call (870) 612-6880 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.
Visitor rules generally require users to follow jail security procedures. Confirm all current requirements before traveling to the facility.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Minors may need a parent or legal guardian present.
- Follow jail dress code and conduct rules.
- Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.
Independence County Court Information
Criminal cases in Independence County are handled by different courts depending on the charge type. Misdemeanor cases and traffic offenses are handled by Independence County District Court. Felony criminal cases are handled by the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Division Four.
The court handles arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencing, and other case proceedings. Hearing notices control the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance, even when a jail roster record lists a scheduled court date.
District Court calendar information is confirmed through the District Court and Clerk's Offices, with general sessions listed for Wednesdays except holidays at 9:00 a.m., criminal and traffic trials at 1:00 p.m., DWI court from noon to 1:00 p.m., small claims and civil trials on the last Wednesday of each month, and Order of Protection hearings every other Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Circuit future court events are searchable case-by-case through Search ARCourts.
Search ARCourts provides public case information and filings for participating circuit and district courts using the Contexte Case Management System. Available search methods include case or citation number searches, participant searches, and filters such as county name, case type, court location, date range, person name, organization name, case description, date of birth, and driver's license. Electronic records may exclude personal data, Social Security numbers, bank accounts, medical records, minor files, sealed cases, and expunged cases under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19.
Independence County District Court
- Court
- Independence County District Court
- Address
- 549 W. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501
- Phone
- 870-793-8817
- Clerk
- Tammy Gregory
16th Judicial Circuit Court, Division Four
- Court
- 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Division Four
- Address
- County Courthouse, 192 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501
- Phone
- 870-793-8833
- Judicial District / Circuit
- 16th Judicial Circuit
- Clerk
- Greg Wallis