About the Sharp County Jail
Sharp County Jail information on this page refers to the Sharp County Detention Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. The facility is operated by the Sharp County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Shane Russell, with Edith Elliot listed as jail administrator or division commander, also appearing as Edith Elliott in some state directories.
The Sharp County Detention Center has an official facility capacity of 110. The jail houses male and female pretrial detainees, sentenced individuals including weekenders, warrant arrests, probation and parole holds, and state-sentenced backup holds awaiting transfer to ADC or ACC. Agencies using the jail include the Sharp County Sheriff's Office, Cave City Police Department, Cherokee Village Police Department, Hardy Police Department, Highland Police Department, Arkansas State Police, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations.
Because the Sheriff's Office roster disclaimer says information may contain errors from improper reporting and may not be warranted for reliability, call the jail before acting on bail, charges, case numbers, custody status, or release information.
- Facility
- Sharp County Detention Center
- Address
- 84 Arnhart Street, Ash Flat, AR 72513
- Mailing Address
- Inmate Name, c/o Sharp County Detention Center, P.O. Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513
- Main Phone
- (870) 994-7329
- Operated By
- Sharp County Sheriff's Office
How the Sharp County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Sharp County inmate search tool for current custody information. The live roster is the place to start an inmate lookup Sharp County search by reviewing listed records and available details directly on this page.
The public roster data fields may include inmate name, race, sex, age, city and state of address, arrest date and time, arresting agency, charges, bond, tentative court date, court name, and release date and time if the person has been released. Roster navigation supports sorting by name or booking date in ascending or descending order, alphabetical grouping letters, direct dropdown inmate selection, and page size options of 10, 20, or 30 records.
Use "View Details" or expanded profile details when available to review more information for a listed inmate. Some records may not display every field, and users should call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm charges, custody status, current bail amount, and case number before traveling or making payment plans.
The Sharp County jail roster is not the court docket and is not a court records search. Court records are handled through Arkansas Judiciary's official Search ARCourts system, which covers active and historical civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases.
Posting Bail at Sharp County Jail
Bail for a Sharp County Jail inmate is set by the court, not by the jail. Before coming to the Sharp County Detention Center, call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm the person is still in custody, the current bail amount, the case number, and any court conditions that may affect release.
The roster may display bond information, tentative court date, and court name when those fields are available. Because bond information can change after court review, call the jail at (870) 994-7329 before acting on any bond amount shown in the roster.
Call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm accepted payment methods before coming to the facility. Confirmed release-related conditions include court-ordered electronic ankle monitoring and compliance with bond conditions. A bond condition violation may result in bond revocation.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Sharp County Detention Center uses Tiger Commissary for online commissary and trust account deposits. Approved commissary purchases include food, hygiene items, and clothing.
Medical and prescription costs may be deducted from an inmate's commissary account. The confirmed medical co-pay is $15 per doctor visit, and prescription medication costs are also deducted from the commissary account.
If you need to deposit money for an inmate, use only the approved method confirmed for the jail and verify the inmate's identity before making a deposit. Call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm current approved deposit methods if you are unsure whether a deposit option is active for the inmate.
Inmate Communication
Sharp County Detention Center uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate phone service, video visitation, messaging, and media accounts. Family members can create a prepaid phone account through the NCIC portal, and messaging or texting options are available through NCIC.
Video calls are available through NCIC Inmate Communications. The facility also confirms video visitation through terminal kiosks in the Sheriff's Office lobby and remote access.
Call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm current inmate phone rules and whether inmates can receive messages or only place outgoing calls. Mail should be addressed to Inmate Name, c/o Sharp County Detention Center, P.O. Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513. Call the jail at (870) 994-7329 to confirm current mail, messaging, and phone monitoring rules, especially for legal communication.
Visitation at Sharp County Jail
Sharp County Jail visitation is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., excluding holidays. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Video visitation is available through terminal kiosks in the Sheriff's Office lobby and through remote access using NCIC Inmate Communications.
| Visitation Type | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Days | Monday through Friday |
| Hours | 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. |
| Holidays | Excluding holidays |
| Advance Scheduling | At least 24 hours in advance |
| Video Visitation | Sheriff's Office lobby kiosks and remote access |
| Platform | NCIC Inmate Communications |
Visitor Rules
- 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.
- Call (870) 994-7329 before visiting to confirm the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
Sharp County Court Information
Sharp County criminal cases may be handled by more than one court depending on the charge level. Misdemeanor, traffic, and local ordinance cases are handled by Sharp County District Court. Felony cases are handled by Sharp County Circuit Court.
Sharp County District Court is part of the Local District Court, 11th Judicial District, Division 1 and Division 2. Sharp County Circuit Court is part of the Third Judicial Circuit, Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3. Court proceedings may include arraignment, bail hearing, pretrial settings, trial, sentencing, and other case proceedings.
Hearing notices control the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. Arkansas Judiciary's Search ARCourts system may show parties, presiding judges, filings, motions, charges, dispositions, future hearing dates, final judgments, docket entries, and case status. Electronic court records may exclude information restricted under Administrative Order No. 19, including Social Security numbers, financial accounts, expunged records, juvenile files, deliberative judicial materials, and domestic protection petitioner addresses.
- Court
- Sharp County District Court and Sharp County Circuit Court
- Address
- Sharp County Courthouse, 718 Ash Flat Drive / 718 Ash Flat Drive North, Ash Flat, AR 72513
- Judicial District / Circuit
- Local District Court, 11th Judicial District, Division 1 & 2; Third Judicial Circuit, Division 1, 2 & 3
- Clerk
- Circuit Clerk Alisa Black; District Court Ash Flat Chief Clerk Amanda Brewer; District Court Cherokee Village Chief Clerk Sandy Elliott