Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility (PCRDF)

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Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility (PCRDF) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 501-340-7000

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility (PCRDF) is a medium-security detention center located at 3201 W Roosevelt Rd Little Rock, AR which is operated locally by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Pulaski County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Little Rock Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The PCRDF is the largest county detention facility in Arkansas, housing more than 1,200 detainees daily. They hold a unique place in the criminal justice system in Pulaski County. This is the only long-term detention facility in Pulaski County and therefore support twelve law enforcement agencies and thirty-three state and local courts. This is a facility that utilizes the “Direct Supervision” concept of inmate management, which allows us to maintain security and order in a cost-effective manner. Running a facility of this size requires multiple divisions and sections specializing in the various aspects of maintaining a constitutionally sound operation.

Housing and Security – Housing and Security personnel are responsible for the immediate care and supervision of inmates within PCRDF. Each unit is operated in a constitutional, safe and secure manner within the guidelines set forth in the US Constitution and all Federal, State and Local Laws. Unit deputies are charged with providing clean, safe, environmentally healthy living conditions, maintaining an orderly routine, ensuring the safety of the staff and inmates and preventing the escape of those offenders remanded to custody, awaiting trial or serving sentences.

Intake Section – The Intake Section is tasked with the safe and efficient admissions of persons to the PCRDF in compliance with Arkansas Jail Standards and all applicable State and Federal Laws. Intake must prevent the wrongful confinement of an individual by not accepting custody of any individual without documented legal authority.

Inmate Services – The Inmate Services Section coordinates with community-based programs in order to bring self-help programs to the inmates. The programs are designed to integrate community support and control the recidivism rate of the inmates, through a classroom setting and instructional media. The Inmate Services Section also coordinates with the court system to provide intervention classes to the inmates during their incarceration. In addition to self-help programs, the Inmate Services Section provides the opportunity for inmates to get haircuts, phone calling cards and indigent supplies. They also operate the inmate barbershop.

visitation Info

Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility (PCRDF) – Visitation

Persons wishing to schedule a visit with an inmate must notify the visitation section and schedule a visitation time twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Visiting hours for the inmates will be allowed from 0900 hours to 1900 hours. All visitation periods will start on the hour. Inmates are allowed one thirty-minute visit per week, with no more than three visitors during this thirty-minute period. NOTE: Visitation will be closed during county observed holidays, inclement weather, a facility code and instances beyond our facility’s control. In the event of visitation closing for any reason, visits scheduled that day will have to reschedule the following week.

Inmates whose last name begins with A-M will be afforded visits on Monday or Saturday.
Inmates whose last name begins with N-Z will be afforded visits on Tuesday or Sunday.
Inmates housed in A, B, and W Units will be allowed visits on Wednesday or Thursday.

VISITATION FOR SATELLITE UNIT – Satellite Unit inmates are allowed one, thirty-minute visit per week. The visit will be scheduled 48 hours in advance and will not be scheduled during the inmates work time. The inmates will not be held in from work for a visit. The visitors will report to the main building (visitation section) and obtain visitors pass and directions to the Satellite Unit. Only three visitors may visit at one time.

All social visits will be limited to thirty minutes and will take place in the visiting areas located in each housing unit. If you are late for your visit (10 minutes or more), you will not be allowed your visit and will need to reschedule the following week. NOTE: Attorneys and clergy will be given priority provided they can establish that a need exists to see the inmate immediately – provided they have proper identification.

PROFESSIONAL VISITS – Persons wishing to schedule a visit with an inmate must notify the visitation section and schedule a visitation time twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Visiting hours for the inmates will be allowed from 0900 hours to 1900 hours. All visitation periods will start on the hour. Inmates are allowed one thirty-minute visit per week, with no more than three visitors during this thirty-minute period. NOTE: Visitation will be closed during county observed holidays, inclement weather, a facility code and instances beyond our facility’s control. In the event of visitation closing for any reason, visits scheduled that day will have to reschedule the following week.

Inmates whose last name begins with A-M will be afforded visits on Monday or Saturday.
Inmates whose last name begins with N-Z will be afforded visits on Tuesday or Sunday.
Inmates housed in A, B, and W Units will be allowed visits on Wednesday or Thursday.

PROFESSIONAL VISITS – Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officers, Private Investigators, Religious or Program Volunteers

Professional visitors will be allowed to visit inmates any day during the week, provided the visit does not jeopardize the security of the facility or interferes with the normal operations of the facility (e.g., the visitor arrives at a time when headcounts are being conducted, meals being served, etc.). Professional visitors may not give anything to the inmate. Exceptions are: Attorney’s may leave documents with his client. Approved religious volunteers may leave religious pamphlets with the facility Chaplain, who in turn, will distribute them to the inmates. Bibles must be softbound and must be left within the visitation lobby for the inmate. The facility Chaplain will deliver the bibles to the inmates. Approved clergy will be permitted to visit anytime during the normal business hours in the visitation booth with inmates who are members of their congregation. If you are clergy and are related to the inmate, you must be on their visitation list and you will need to make an appointment. Private investigators will be allowed a non-contact visit as a professional visit. If they wish to have a contact visit, this will have to be approved by a Lieutenant or above.

FACILITY ENTRANCE FOR ALL VISITORS – All visitors will be required to enter the facility through the visitor’s entrance and will be required to secure their belongings in the lockers located in the visitor's lobby. Visitors will not be allowed to take any items back with them during their visit. This will include clothing items, notebooks, pens, pencils, money, food items, keys, cell phones, etc. Attorneys may take legal documents to their client (this will not include legal pads and pencils). Approved religious volunteers will leave all religious material with the facility Chaplain. Law enforcement must secure their weapon in the lockers provided but may take their cell phones with them.

All visitors, other than law enforcement, must clear the metal detector. Anyone that does not clear the detector will be searched and cleared by the visitation deputy. Failure to accommodate these requirements will be sufficient justification for refusing entry into the facility.

SPECIAL VISIT – Visits approved by the Watch Commander (501-340-7001 ext. 408) or higher authority for inmates who have a special set of circumstances (i.e.; death or serious illness of a close family member), or the visitor (s) have traveled over one hundred (100) miles – one way.

PROPER IDENTIFICATION – All visitors must show proper photo identification such as driver’s license, military ID, school ID, law enforcement ID, prior to their visit. Children under the age of 18 will not be required to produce identification; however, an adult who does have a valid form of identification must accompany them.

TERMINATION, SUSPENSION or DENIAL of VISITING PRIVILEGES:

Falsification of ID by a visitor to obtain entry into the facility for visiting purposes.
Unruly or disruptive behavior before or during a visit.
Any attempt, successful or otherwise, to bring contraband to an inmate.
Any attempt to visit an inmate while appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Any other type of behavior or incident that would threaten the security and order of the facility or is in direct conflict with the rules or orders given to the visitors.

Special visits may be approved if the visitor has traveled 100 miles or more for a visit. You will be asked for proof of distance, such as a driver’s license with your address.

Visitation will not accept property for inmates.