Inmate Search 🔍 | McPherson Unit (DOC)

McPherson Unit (DOC) is a high security prison which is managed and operated by state of Arkansas. It falls under the jurisdiction of Arkansas Department of Corrections. Offenders from Police/City and county jails are transferred to McPherson Unit (DOC) for serving their sentence. It houses adult inmates serving long sentence usually more than a year. Most of the inmates are convicted for serious offenses like murder, assault etc. McPherson Unit (DOC) provides number of amenities to the inmates like TV viewing area, 3 time meals, internet and other correctional facilities.

Location

302 Corrections Drive
Newport, Arkansas 72112

County

Jackson County

Phone Number

870-523-2639

Facility Type

State Prison

Inmate Capacity

971

Website

adc.arkansas.gov

Fax Number

870-523-6202

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at McPherson Unit (DOC)?

Arkansas Department of Corrections maintains database of all offenders serving jail time at McPherson Unit (DOC). To search for an inmate visit Arkansas DOC inmate search page and follow the instructions.

Note: The database is updated weekly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in McPherson Unit (DOC)?

It means the inmate is transferred to another prison or is released from jail. Visit Nationwide State prison search page for more information.

Q. What are the visitation rules of McPherson Unit (DOC)?

One must be in approved visitors list to be able to visit the inmate in McPherson Unit (DOC). One must fill the Inmate Visitation Application form and submit it to the Prison authority. It can take up to 30 days for the application to be processed. Once the application is processed one can visit the inmate.
Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 870-523-2639.