What to Do When the Crawford County Detention Website Is Down
If the Crawford County Sheriff's detention page won't load and you're getting an "Access to this page is forbidden" message, don't panic. You can still get what you need by calling the jail directly and using the public inmate roster pages.
Sometimes you pull up the Crawford County Sheriff's detention page and hit a dead end. The most common version? An error that reads, "Access to this page is forbidden." When that happens, you're cut off from urgent details like who to call, where to go, or what to do next.
That "forbidden" message means the page isn't accessible from your end, and refreshing won't fix it. Don't waste time guessing. Switch to sources that still work, especially if you're trying to confirm custody status, plan a visit, or send money.
- Call the detention center. Use the Crawford County Detention Center’s main line at 479-474-2261 and ask for the exact information you need (visiting, mail, deposits, or booking questions).
- Use the public inmate roster pages. The county’s inmate roster pages are often still available even when the main detention page is not, and they can help you confirm basic facility contact details.
Note: When you call or check the roster pages, ask about current visiting hours, visitor rules, and whether you need an appointment before showing up.
The inmate roster site's detail pages also display facility contact info, so you can cross-check what you're seeing. The Crawford County Detention Center is at 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956. The main phone number is 479-474-2261, and the fax is 479-471-3264.
Trying to send money while the detention page is down? Go straight to the source. Call 479-474-2261 and ask which deposit vendor to use and how to send funds. You might also come across a deposits page branded JailATM (JailATM ©2026 Tech Friends, Inc.). Treat that as a lead, not a guarantee, and confirm with the jail before sending any money.
- ✓ Call 479-474-2261 to confirm the correct deposit vendor before you send money.
- ✓ Ask the staff member for the vendor’s official website name and the vendor’s customer-service phone number.
- ✓ Save your receipt and write down any confirmation code or transaction ID right away.
If a deposit looks like it went through but never shows up, contact the money transmitter (the company that processed the transaction). They're the ones with the transaction records. The Division of Banking doesn't have access to your transaction details and can't look it up for you.
- Get the right vendor information. Call 479-474-2261 and ask which company processed the deposit and how to reach their support team.
- Contact the money transmitter with your details. Provide the inmate’s information, the date and amount, and any transaction or confirmation ID you received.
- Ask about next steps if it is not resolved. Have the vendor explain their escalation process and, if needed, their refund or reversal procedures.
Verify Before Travel
- ✓ Because the detention page can return “Access to this page is forbidden,” call 479-474-2261 to confirm visiting hours and any paperwork or approval steps before you travel.
- ✓ Confirm you have the correct facility address: 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956.
- ✓ If you are planning to bring money or handle an account issue, confirm the correct deposit vendor and what information you will need (such as an inmate ID or booking details).
Warning: Since the detention page returned an access-forbidden error, don't rely on cached pages or old screenshots for rules or schedules. Call to verify before you make the trip.
Crawford County Detention Center: 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956. Phone: 479-474-2261. Fax: 479-471-3264.
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