About the Searcy County Jail
The Searcy County Jail, also listed as the Searcy County Detention Center, is a county jail and county detention center located in Marshall, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Searcy County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Kenny Cassell. The jail administrator is documented as Hattie Parker, also appearing as Hettie Parker in some official materials.
The Searcy County Detention Center has an official facility capacity of 30. The jail houses adult males and females, including pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates serving under one year, and state backup holds or ADC-DCC list inmates. Because roster, charge, bond, and custody information can change, users should call the jail before acting on bail, charges, case numbers, custody, or release information.
- Facility
- Searcy County Detention Center / Searcy County Jail
- Address
- 301 Factory Road, PO Box 812, Marshall, AR 72650
- Main Phone
- 870-448-2340
- Administrative Office Hours
- 8:00am - 4:00pm M-F
- Operated By
- Searcy County Sheriff's Office
How the Searcy County Inmate Search Works
The Searcy County inmate search tool is the live roster at the top of this page. The public roster is identified as the Jail Roster and is accessed through the RPS/Inmate app, with records displayed for people currently in custody when data is available. Users can search by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge when those fields are supported on the roster.
The roster may show fields such as name, booking date, charges, and custody status, with expanded record details available through "View Details" when the page supports additional profile information. Some records may not display every charge or case detail, so users should call the jail at 870-448-2340 to confirm current charges, custody status, bond, and case number before posting money or making travel plans.
The Searcy County jail roster is not the court docket and is not a court records search. Felony, misdemeanor, and traffic case details must be confirmed through the appropriate Arkansas court system listed below.
Posting Bail at Searcy County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by the Searcy County Jail. A judge may set bond, and some cases may have "no bond." Before coming to the facility, call the jail at 870-448-2340 to confirm the current bail amount, custody status, case number, and whether the person is eligible for release.
The county data does not confirm accepted bail payment methods for Searcy County Jail. Call the jail at 870-448-2340 to confirm accepted payment methods before coming to the facility. Do not rely only on a roster entry for a bond decision, because bond information can change after a court hearing, warrant review, or case update.
Confirmed release-condition information includes judicial no-contact orders issued directly following violent crimes to protect the victim for the duration of the court case. Arkansas law also sets a $40 booking and administration fee for a person convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor; no separate Searcy-specific local booking fee amount was posted. This fee is separate from bail and should not be treated as the amount required for release.
Sending Money to an Inmate
The county data does not confirm a commissary provider, deposit platform, lobby kiosk, cash drop-off procedure, money order rule, deposit processing time, or deposit fee for Searcy County Jail. Call the jail at 870-448-2340 to confirm current approved deposit methods before sending money or visiting the facility.
Before sending funds, ask the jail whether the inmate is eligible for commissary, whether deposits are accepted in person, by mail, or through an approved service, and whether any fees or holds may affect the balance. Do not mail cash or use an unconfirmed payment service unless the jail confirms that method directly.
Inmate Communication
The county data does not confirm the current inmate phone service provider for Searcy County Jail. Call the jail at 870-448-2340 to confirm the current phone service provider, account setup instructions, message rules, and whether inmates can receive messages or only place outgoing calls.
Mail should be addressed to the Searcy County Detention Center / Searcy County Jail at 301 Factory Road, PO Box 812, Marshall, AR 72650. Include the inmate's full name when sending approved mail. Calls and mail may be monitored except confidential legal communication, so attorneys and legal representatives should follow the jail's confirmed legal mail and attorney-contact procedures.
Visitation at Searcy County Jail
Visitation schedules and formats at Searcy County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call 870-448-2340 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.
Before visiting, follow these basic jail-visit precautions unless the facility gives different instructions:
- 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.
Searcy County Court Information
Searcy County criminal court matters are split by case type. Felony cases are handled by the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Arkansas. Misdemeanor and traffic offenses are processed by the Fourth Judicial District Court of Arkansas, Marshall Department, formerly known as the Searcy County District Court.
The court handles proceedings such as arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trial, sentencing, and case proceedings. The hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. In-custody Rule 8.1 video first appearances are conducted for all departments, including the Marshall Department, through a regional arrangement with the Harrison Department at 9:00 a.m.
For court records, Search ARCourts provides public case information for courts using the Contexte Case Management System. Users may search by participant name, case number, or citation number, and available details may include charges, docket entries, dispositions, future events, judgments, and public electronic court documents. Under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 19, confidential or excluded information is not available online, including sealed records, records exempt by statute, and personal identifying details such as full Social Security numbers or driver's license numbers.
- Court
- Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Arkansas
- Address
- 200 AR-27, Marshall, AR 72650
- Judicial District / Circuit
- Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Arkansas
- Clerk
- Cassie Ward, Circuit Clerk; Phone: (870) 448-3807; Fax: (870) 448-5005; P.O. Box 998, Marshall, AR 72650
- Court
- Fourth Judicial District Court of Arkansas, Marshall Department
- Address
- Courthouse: 200 South Highway 27, Marshall, AR 72650; administrative office: 110 College Street / 110 W. College Street, Marshall, AR 72650
- Phone
- 870-448-5411
- Judicial District / Circuit
- Fourth Judicial District Court of Arkansas
- Clerk
- Jodi De Mars, District Court Chief Clerk; Fax: 870-448-5927; P.O. Box 885, Marshall, AR 72650