Poinsett County Jail Roster & Inmate Search

About the Poinsett County Jail

Poinsett County Detention Center is the official county detention facility for Poinsett County, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Kevin Molder, with Jail Administrator Byron J. Carter, Jr. listed as the confirmed jail administrator. The facility type is County Detention Center, and the official capacity is 136.

Poinsett County Detention Center houses pretrial detainees awaiting trial, warrant arrests, sentenced county inmates, probation and parole holds, state prison system or Community Corrections bed waits, municipal court commitments, and other-agency holds. Jail custody information is separate from court case information because the roster reflects detention and intake records, not final court action.

Facility

Poinsett County Detention Center

Address

1500 Justice Drive, Harrisburg, AR 72432

Main Phone

870-578-2116

Operated By

Poinsett County Sheriff's Office

How the Poinsett County Inmate Search Works

The roster at the top of this page is the Poinsett County inmate search tool for people listed in county custody. Users can search by name using the Search and Show All controls, review current and released entries, and use roster navigation options such as Name, Date, Current, and Released filters.

Confirmed roster fields include inmate full name, booking number or booking #, age, booking date and time, and charges. Profile detail pages may include booking photographs or mugshots. Released entries may include an exact release date and time, and the 48 Hour Release view shows people released from Poinsett County Detention Center within the last 48 hours.

The roster is not a court docket and is not the same as a court records search. Jail roster data reflects physical custody and preliminary arrest information, while Search ARCourts is the confirmed court-record system for formal case records, filings, scheduled hearings, orders, and judgments.

The roster disclaimer states that online information is provided for convenience and is not certified by the Detention Center for accuracy or authenticity. Before relying on roster details for bail, charges, case numbers, custody status, or release decisions, confirm the information directly with Poinsett County Detention Center.

Posting Bail at Poinsett County Jail

Bail is set through the court process, not by Poinsett County Detention Center. Before coming to the facility or contacting a bond company, call 870-578-2116 to confirm the current bail amount, active charges, and case numbers.

Surety bonds are accepted for Poinsett County cases. Arkansas Professional Bail Bonds Licensing Board-approved companies are listed, and bail bonds are accepted as a valid method.

The confirmed data does not provide a cash bail window, online bail option, after-hours procedure, or direct payment method for bail. Confirm accepted payment methods with the jail before coming to the facility.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Family members can use CSG Pay for phone and commissary account deposits. Deposits can also be made in person at the front-lobby kiosk using Facility ID 24082 and the inmate's ID.

A lobby kiosk is confirmed at Poinsett County Detention Center, but official kiosk hours are not listed in the confirmed data. Families may also send outside food packages through Tiger Commissary. The confirmed data does not list approved product limits, processing times, deposit fees, or booking fees.

Inmate Communication

Phone account setup and deposits can be completed through CSG Pay or at the front-lobby kiosk using Facility ID 24082 and the inmate's ID. The confirmed data does not provide call rates, video call rates, voicemail rules, or whether inmates can receive incoming calls. Call 870-578-2116 to confirm current inmate phone rules and account setup details before adding funds.

Inbound mail, including letters, cards, and photos, is digitized through MailGuard / Smart Communications and viewed by inmates on housing kiosks. Inmate mail must be addressed to Smart Communications / Poinsett County Detention Center, the inmate name and ID number, PO Box 9201, Seminole, FL 33775-9201. Mail and communication may be subject to facility rules, except confidential legal communication.

Visitation at Poinsett County Jail

A confirmed visitation schedule, visit duration, visitor limit, and visit format were not provided for Poinsett County Detention Center. Visitation schedules and formats at Poinsett County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call 870-578-2116 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.

• 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.

Poinsett County Court Information

Felony criminal cases in Poinsett County are handled by Poinsett County Circuit Court in the Second Judicial Circuit of Arkansas, Divisions 1, 4, and 9. Misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations are handled by Poinsett County District Court, District 20, through municipal departments in Harrisburg, Marked Tree, Trumann, Lepanto, and Tyronza.

The court process may include arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trial, sentencing, and later case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. In-custody defendants may appear by video or ITV conference, and Poinsett County Detention Center also has short court sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, with Fridays reserved for jail-based preliminary first appearances or probable-cause hearings.

Search ARCourts is the confirmed public court-record system. Case information may include parties, presiding judge, filings or docket entries, charges, dispositions, future events, scheduled hearings, judgments, and public electronic document image links where uploaded. Search options include case number, citation number, person name, organization name, case description, date range, case type, county name, court location, participant date of birth, and driver's license number.

Remote appearances may be permitted by Zoom or telephone at the discretion of the presiding judge. In criminal cases, remote appearance requires prosecutor authorization or written court approval in advance. Without proper approval, failure to appear may result in a warrant.

Electronic access is limited by Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, and some sealed, confidential, safety-sensitive, or restricted records may not be available online. Full document images are not always uploaded.

Court

Poinsett County Circuit Court; Poinsett County District Court, District 20

Address

Circuit Court: 401 Market St, Harrisburg, AR 72432; Harrisburg District Court: 202 N. East St, Harrisburg, AR 72432; Marked Tree District Court: #1 Elm St, Marked Tree, AR 72365; Trumann District Court: 221 S. Melton Ave, Trumann, AR 72472; Lepanto District Court: 117 Greenwood Ave, Lepanto, AR 72354; Tyronza District Court: 143 S. Main St, Tyronza, AR 72386

Phone

Circuit Clerk: 870-578-4420; Harrisburg District Court: 870-578-4110; Marked Tree District Court: 870-358-4580; Trumann District Court: 870-483-7771; Lepanto District Court: 870-475-2415; Tyronza District Court: 870-487-2168

Judicial District / Circuit

Second Judicial Circuit of Arkansas; District Court District 20

Clerk

Circuit Clerk Misty Russell; Harrisburg District Clerk Holly Henderson; Marked Tree District Clerk Janice Gilley; Trumann District Clerk Tasha Jamison; Lepanto District Clerk Regina Gipson