The Marion County Detention and Dispatch divisions are located at the Marion County Sheriff's Department, at 221 Randolph Road, in Yellville, Arkansas. Both the Jail and Dispatch divisions are in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year.
Dispatch/Communications
The dispatch division is responsible for answering all emergency 911 calls; all other incoming phone calls; handling radio communications for the Marion County Sheriff's Department, as well as other law enforcement agencies such as: Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Game and Fish, National Park Service, Flippin Police Department, and the Bull Shoals Police Department; handling radio traffic for all Marion County Volunteer Fire Departments and Marion County Search and Rescue; entering and maintaining accurate records, warrants, stolen property reports, missing persons reports and served orders of protection; handling all inquiries and entries into the NCIC / ACIC system; and coordinating sheriff's department operations with other law enforcement agencies. All dispatchers must be certified through the Arkansas Crime Information Center.
Jail/Detention
All persons who are arrested and taken into custody are transported to the Detention Center for booking and incarceration. The jail houses both pre-trial detainees and post-conviction inmates who are serving sentences or awaiting transport to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Inmates are segregated from one another based on gender, previous convictions, and other safety considerations. The inmates are not allowed to use any type of tobacco products. The Detention Center addresses medical issues and all meals have been created and approved by a qualified dietitian. All detention officers are responsible for the safety and security of the inmates and jail; and are required to complete an Arkansas Jail Standards training program.
Visiting Hours
Cell A1 Tuesday 8AM-9AM
Cell A2 Tuesday 9AM-10AM
Cell A3 Tuesday 10AM-11AM
Cell A4 Tuesday 1PM-2PM
Cell A5 Tuesday 2PM-3PM
Cell A6 Tuesday 3PM-4PM
Cell A7 Thursday 8AM-9AM
Cell A8 Thursday 9AM-10AM
Cell A9 Thursday 10AM-11AM
Cell A10 Thursday 1PM-2PM
Cell A11 Thursday 2PM-3PM
Visitation Schedule for Pods B and C:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8AM-11AM and 1PM-4PM
Visitors must call ahead to see if an inmate is locked down for 23/1 to be given a time frame for visitation. Visitor can also use our remote video visitation.
• This schedule may be subject to change, due to any overlap and other unforeseen events. Please call the jail in advance to determine what time you will be able to visit a particular inmate.
• Each inmate only gets 15 minutes total time per visitation day. No matter how many visitors they have, they only get 15 minutes.
• Visitors with felony convictions on their records will not be allowed to visit inmates. Unless you are immediate family. This only applies to parents, children, brothers, sisters, and spouses. Anyone else with felony convictions on their records will not be allowed to visit inmates.
• In order to get all visitors in the allotted 15 minutes, as many visitors that can comfortably fit in the visitation room are allowed
• All visitors must show a valid picture identification and are subject to ACIC / NCIC criminal check.
• All visitors are responsible for cleaning up their trash, personal items, etc. from the visitation room.
• Anyone attempting to smuggle contraband, will be criminally charged and prosecuted.
Inmates are allowed to purchase commissary items and money can be added at the Sheriff’s Office or online at:
http://deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/default.aspx
Written Communication & Letter Policy
The Marion County Sheriff's Department will supply each inmate with two stamped envelopes and sufficient writing paper each week. All incoming and outgoing inmate mail must be clearly marked with both addresses.
All legal mail envelopes must be clearly marked and identified as “legal mail” and must be addressed appropriately. Incoming envelopes from those sources must be pre-printed with the return name and address of the court, attorney, officer of the court, or government agency.
Phone Calls
Inmates will have access to a phone system which allows the inmates to call out. All calls made are billed to the person receiving the call. These calls are arranged and paid for through a company that specializes in correctional billing services. Further information may be obtained by contacting the jail at 870-449-4236.
