Where to Mail Letters to Independence County Jail (Sorting Out the Address Confusion)

Two different Batesville addresses show up in published directories for Independence County's detention and sheriff's operations. One listing gives Independence County Jail as 569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR 72503. Another shows the Independence County Sheriff's Office at 1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501. Since both appear in public listings, don't assume either is correct for inmate mail - verify before dropping your letter in the mailbox.

The same directory information lists different phone numbers for each entry, which helps you confirm what you're looking at. The Sheriff's Office listing shows 870-698-8838. The jail listing shows 870-612-6880.

With two published addresses floating around - 569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR 72503 and 1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501 - sending mail to the wrong place is easy to do. That typically means your letter gets delayed while it's rerouted, or it never arrives at all. If you're sending anything time-sensitive (court paperwork, documents your loved one needs quickly), taking a minute to confirm the correct address can save you days of stress.

• ✓ Treat 569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR 72503 and 1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501 as “published leads,” not a guaranteed mailing address for inmate mail.
• ✓ Verify the mailing address with jail staff before you send anything you can’t afford to lose.
• ✓ Hold time-sensitive paperwork until you’ve confirmed exactly where it should be mailed.
• ✓ Once you have the correct address, use it consistently so your mail doesn’t bounce between offices.

1. Call the jail - Use 870-612-6880 and ask, “What address should I use for inmate mail?”
2. Confirm the full formatting - While you’re on the phone, ask how they want the envelope addressed (for example, the incarcerated person’s name and any required ID information).
3. If you still have doubts, call the Sheriff’s Office - Use 870-698-8838 and ask which address is currently used for mail that needs to reach someone housed at the jail.
4. Write down what you’re told - Note the address you were given and the date you called, so you can use the same verified details next time.

Can't reach anyone by phone? Check the official jail website (the Independence County Sheriff's Office jail page) for current mail instructions. Until you can confirm the correct address, hold off on sending anything urgent - you don't want it delayed or lost.