About the White County Jail
The White County Detention Center is a county jail in Searcy, Arkansas, operated by the White County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Phillip Miller leads the agency, and Captain Clayton Edwards serves as jail administrator. The facility has an official capacity of approximately 380 people.
The detention center houses pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, municipal holds, inmates awaiting Arkansas Division of Correction placement, other agency or county holds, and federal detainees held for the U.S. Marshals Service. The jail is also used by municipal police departments within White County, surrounding county law enforcement agencies, and Arkansas State Police.
- Facility
- White County Detention Center
- Address
- 1600 E Booth St, Suite 200, Searcy, AR 72143
- Mailing Address
- White County Detention Center, Attention: Inmate Name and ID Number, PO Box 9141, Seminole, FL 33775-9141
- Main Phone
- 501-278-8050
- Operated By
- White County Sheriff's Office
How the White County Inmate Search Works
The White County jail roster at the top of this page serves as the White County inmate search. Users may search by name or unique ID number and use the Sort or Filter, Load more results, and Back to top controls. Searches may include current inmates, newly booked inmates, and released inmates.
Roster entries may show a mugshot, name, unique ID number, arrest date and time, age, and arresting agency.
The roster is not a court docket or court-record search. The White County Sheriff's Office maintains custody information, while court clerks maintain records showing the legal progression of criminal cases. Public case information from participating Arkansas Circuit and District Courts is available through Search ARCourts.
Posting Bail at White County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by the White County Detention Center. Before coming to the facility, call 501-278-8050 to confirm the current bail amount, case number, accepted payment methods, and release requirements.
Detainees may contact a professional bail bondsman during intake and booking. The White County Circuit Clerk records surety bonds. Under Arkansas law, professional bail bond companies must collect the full 10% premium upfront before the defendant is released.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Tiger Deposit is the designated online platform for depositing money into an inmate's trust account. A physical payment kiosk is also available in the White County Detention Center lobby.
The kiosk's operating hours are not officially published. Call 501-278-8050 before visiting the facility to confirm lobby access and current deposit requirements.
Inmate Communication
Correct Solutions and RegentPay provide inmate phone service at the White County Detention Center. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls and may place only inmate-initiated outgoing calls. Family members may create a phone account through RegentPay or call RegentPay customer service at 877-618-3516.
SmartJailMail provides electronic messaging, including email and text communication, as well as video calls and video visits.
Address inmate mail as follows:
- White County Detention Center
- Attention: Inmate Name and ID Number
- PO Box 9141
- Seminole, FL 33775-9141
Visitation at White County Jail
Visits must be scheduled in advance through SmartJailMail. One free on-site video visit per week is available through lobby terminals, and paid remote video visits are available online.
Call 501-278-8050 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, visit length, identification requirements, lobby-terminal availability, 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.
White County Court Information
Felony cases in White County are handled by the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, Division 2. Misdemeanors, traffic violations, minor offenses, and first appearances are handled by the Twenty-Third State District Court through Searcy Division 2 and Beebe Division 1.
These courts handle first appearances, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencing, and other case proceedings based on the charge and assigned court. A defendant's hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of the appearance.
In-custody defendants appear for first appearances on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in a courtroom within the White County Detention Center. Appearances may occur physically or through video conference or ITV.
Search ARCourts allows public searches by case number, citation number, person name, organization name, or case description. Public case information may include parties, the assigned judge, filings, charges and dispositions, future events, judgments, and publicly accessible case-file PDF documents. Electronic access is subject to Administrative Order No. 19, and certain protected or sealed records are not published online.
- Court
- Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, Division 2
- Official/Mailing Address
- 300 North Spruce, Searcy, AR 72143
- Felony Proceeding Locations
- 2121 Benton Street, Searcy, AR 72143, or 1600 East Booth, Searcy, AR 72143
- Circuit Clerk
- Sara Brown-Carlton
- Circuit Clerk Phone
- 501-279-6203
- Judicial Circuit
- Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
- Court
- Twenty-Third State District Court, Searcy Division 2
- Address
- 1600 East Booth Road, #600, Searcy, AR 72143
- Phone
- 501-268-7622
- Judge
- Hon. Eric Kennedy
- Clerk
- Grace West
- Court
- Twenty-Third State District Court, Beebe Division 1
- Address
- 201 West Illinois Street, Beebe, AR 72012
- Phone
- 501-882-8110
- Judge
- Hon. Justin Mercer
- Clerk
- Anastacia Skerratt