Who to Call at Independence County Jail (and When to Use Each Number)

At a Glance

• ✓ Independence County Jail (main line for visitation questions): 870-612-6880
• ✓ Independence County Jail (fax for visitation-related paperwork): 870-698-2461
• ✓ Independence County Sheriff’s Office (main line): 870-698-8838

Independence County Jail is located at 569 West Main Street, Batesville, AR 72503. The jail's official website has current contact details and general facility information.

Call the jail directly when your question involves visitation. Independence County Jail lists 870-612-6880 for visitation guidelines. They also accept visitation-related faxes at 870-698-2461. For broader Sheriff's Office matters unrelated to jail visitation, use the Independence County Sheriff's Office main line at 870-698-8838. Not sure which office handles your question? Start with the jail number. You'll get routed to the right place faster.

• ✓ Visitation guidelines or what you need to do before a visit: 870-612-6880 (Jail)
• ✓ Sending visitation-related paperwork by fax: 870-698-2461 (Jail fax)
• ✓ Sheriff’s Office administrative questions not specific to jail visitation: 870-698-8838 (Sheriff’s Office)
• ✓ General law enforcement questions for the Sheriff’s Office: 870-698-8838 (Sheriff’s Office)

Need to submit something in writing for visitation? Use the Independence County Jail fax number: 870-698-2461. The jail's official website is also worth checking before you call to confirm you have the right contact point.

1. Check the jail’s official website first. It is a good place to confirm you are using the current contact information for Independence County Jail.
2. Call the jail main line for visitation details. Use 870-612-6880 when you need visitation guidelines or want to confirm what to do before you show up.
3. Use the Sheriff’s Office line for Sheriff’s Office matters. Call 870-698-8838 for questions that belong to the Sheriff’s Office rather than visitation at the jail.