How to send messages, photos, and packages
Start by calling the jail at 870-612-6880 or the Independence County Sheriff's Office at 870-698-8838. The visitation fax number is 870-698-2461. To check custody status or locate someone, use the Arkansas DOC online inmate search and the DOC public-information contact. For official correspondence or mail-related questions, write to the Independence County Sheriff's Office at 1750 Myers Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501. Phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging in Arkansas are often handled through third-party vendors, so you'll typically need to create a vendor account. Inmates usually can only place outgoing calls, and services often require funds and compatible devices. Verify rules and fees before scheduling anything.
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You'll usually need to create an account with the jail's approved communications vendor and add funds for phone or video services. Schedule video visits through the vendor platform and make sure your device or browser works before the appointment. Not sure which vendor the jail uses? Call 870-612-6880 for step-by-step instructions.
Typically, no. Most Arkansas facilities only allow inmates to place outgoing calls. Incoming calls to visitors are generally not permitted. For any exceptions or video messaging options, check with the jail or the approved vendor.
Use the Arkansas DOC online inmate search to check custody status, or contact the Sheriff’s Office at 870-698-8838 to verify.
If your loved one is at Independence County Jail, education and reading access can make a real difference in their daily life. Here's what the jail reportedly offers, plus what to ask when you call for current details.
Independence County Jail offers two educational programs—one for juveniles, one for adults—plus a library with a surprisingly large collection.
First, confirm where the person is being held. The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) has an online inmate search you can use, and you can also email ADC.Public.Information@doc.arkansas.gov for help. This is a state-level tool, though, so it may not show every county-jail booking the way a local roster would.
