Who to Call at Hempstead County Jail — and Why You Shouldn't Email Sensitive Info

Working with a bond company or trying to post bail yourself? Call the Detention Center staff at 870-777-7850. Use this number to confirm the exact bail amount, charges, and case numbers before you pay anything or file paperwork. A quick call can save you from delays caused by outdated or incomplete information.

Email won't work for anything time-sensitive. The Hempstead County Sheriff's Office contact page states that their email account is not monitored 24/7. For urgent needs, call 911 (as applicable) or contact the office by phone. If the situation affects someone's immediate safety, medical needs, or release timing, pick up the phone.

The Sheriff's Office warns that they cannot guarantee the confidentiality or security of information sent by plain email. Once sensitive details land in an email, they can be exposed in ways you cannot control: forwarded, mishandled, or accessed during a security incident. Keep private data off email whenever possible, especially anything that could be used for identity theft or financial fraud.

If You Must Email

• ✓ Do not email Social Security numbers.
• ✓ Do not email driver’s license or state ID numbers.
• ✓ Do not email bank account numbers or credit/debit card numbers.
• ✓ Do not email medical information.
• ✓ If you need to identify someone, stick to minimal, non-sensitive details like their full name (and booking number if you have it).
• ✓ Expect email to be slower, since the account is not monitored 24/7.

For non-urgent questions, email can still be useful. Just plan for delays. Since the account isn't monitored around the clock, don't rely on it for anything that needs a same-day response. If your message is urgent, call 911 (as applicable) or contact the office by phone.