Garland County AR Adult Detention Center

Garland County AR Adult Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 501-760-4820

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Garland County AR Adult Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 3564 Albert Pike Rd in Hot Springs, AR. This county jail is operated locally by the Garland County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Garland County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Hot Springs Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Garland County AR Adult Detention Center has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Garland County AR Adult Detention Center – Visitation

You are encouraged to visit your family or friends while they are housed in the Garland County Detention Center. This Visitor Information Sheet will be a useful guide in helping to make your visit a positive experience. The following applies to each visitor wishing to visit an inmate currently housed in the Garland County Detention Center.

1. What you need to know before your initial visit.

•  Anyone who would like to visit an inmate must first set up an account through the video visitation vendor.
• Onsite visits will need to be scheduled through the video visitation vendor 24 hours in advance. Visitors must have an appointment scheduled to visit.
• Onsite visits are free, Thursday through Sunday, starting at noon and end at 8:40 p.m. Duration of onsite visits are forty (40) minutes.
• Visitors must arrive at the Detention Center fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of a visit (i.e. arrive at 1145 for a 1200 visit); however, late arrivals may be allowed a partial visit if space is available.
• Two (2) people are allowed per visit. Children under the age of five (5) do not count towards the two (2). You are responsible for maintaining control of your children.
• Inmates will be allowed two (2) visits per week; one on a weekday and another on a weekend.
• The Garland County Detention Center is a Tobacco-free facility.
• Juveniles – Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent, adult family member or legal guardian.
• Valid Identification.
  • 1 ) Adult Visitors (18 years and older) must have a government-issued photo ID.
• Driver's License,
• State Photo I.D. with the date of birth,
• US passport,
• Military ID,
• Alien Card (green card),
• Paper driver’s license with another photo ID card, and
• School ID with Birth Certificate (juveniles only).
• 2 ) If the staff cannot validate the identification of a visitor, that person will be turned away and asked to return with a valid identification.

2. What you need to know before coming to visit an inmate at the Detention Center.

• Have available valid identification prior to arriving at the Detention Center. County Jail Booking Sheets, County Jail Armbands, Photocopies of Driver’s License or State I.D., Oaklawn I.D.’s and ADC I.D.’s, even with your picture on them are not acceptable forms of I.D. for visitation.
• Visitors will leave personal belongings in their vehicle if possible. If not possible, visitors will be required to place all personal property in the provided locker.
• Examples of items that can be taken to the visitation are: 1 ) Eyeglasses and/or false teeth 2 ) Pictures and schoolwork a) Items will be shown through the glass or the video screen only. b) All items will have to first be cleared by a Detention Staff. 3 ) Necessary items to care for a baby 4 ) Medically necessary items
• Examples of items that will not be permitted in the visitation area: 1 ) Medications/chemicals 2 ) Food/drink 3 ) Tobacco products 4 ) Cellular phones – for the fact that they can take pictures 5 ) Weapons 6 ) Purses, bags, backpacks, or other similar items
• You will be denied access to the Detention Center if the following articles of clothing are worn: 1 ) Sleeveless shirts / Halter tops / Exposed midriffs 2 ) Revealing attire i.e. low-cut necklines, see-through clothing 3 ) T-shirts or other clothing bearing offensive or profane logos or messages. 4 ) Clothing items that advocate alcohol, drugs, violence or anti-government sentiment or gang affiliation. 5 ) Appropriate footwear is mandatory; boots, shoes, or sandals.
• You will be denied access to the Detention Center or your visit may be suspended if the following were to occur. 1 ) If it is perceived that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2 ) If there is an emergency situation in the Garland County Detention Center during the visit. 3 ) If there is an incident of indecent exposure or sexual acts. 4 ) Violations of rules during the visit by the visitor or by the inmate.

3. What you need to know during the visit. a. Gang signs shall not be made at any time in the Garland County Detention Center. b. The video screen shall not be struck at any time with either your hand or with any other object. You will not be loud, disrespectful, disorderly, or unruly. c. There shall be no statements or gestures posing a threat to any person or the security of the Garland County Detention Center. d. You will only visit with the person that you came to visit. e. You must sit on the chair provided and remain seated throughout the visiting period (Excluding individuals that are disabled and in a wheelchair). f. Children may remain standing at the parents/guardian’s side. Do not sit, climb, or stand on the counter or stand on the chair. g. You are not allowed to smoke, eat, or drink during the visit. h. When visitation is over you will leave promptly. If you have further inquiries move into the lobby area after your visit and wait for our staff to assist you. Failure to abide by the above guidelines may result in your visit being terminated.

4. What you need to know about picking up inmate property. a. An inmate may request the release of his personal property by filling out an Inmate Request Form specifying the first and last name of the family member or friend. b. Property will be released during business hours at the Detention Center. The Detention Center requires that if the property is released, it will be released in its entirety with the exception of clothing and shoes to be worn upon release from our facility. The exception to this is if an inmate is to be transferred to another facility. c. Inmates shall make arrangements to have all personal property picked up within 30 days after being transported. Property not picked up within 30 days of release will be destroyed.

5. Visitation Processing. a. Those visitors that will be visiting inmates at the Garland County Detention Center will proceed to 3564 Albert Pike Road/HWY 270 W., Hot Springs, AR 71913. b. Upon arrival, inform the receptionist that you are here for a visit and provide the name of the inmate. c. You will be treated professionally during the screening and are expected to be respectful of the staff. Disrespectful or inappropriate comments will result in a denied visit. d. You are responsible for children you are accompanying during the time you are at the Garland County Detention Center. Do not leave small children unattended in your vehicle, the Public Lobby, parking lot, etc.