McGehee Jail Inmate Search

December 2024

McGehee Jail is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of McGehee, AR. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at McGehee Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. McGehee Jail provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

2512 Highway 65 North
McGehee, Arkansas 71654

County

Desha County

Phone Number

(870) 222-3636

Facility Type

City Jail

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at McGehee Jail?

  • McGehee Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit McGehee Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the McGehee police department at (870) 222-3636 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in McGehee Jail?

  • It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Arkansas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Arkansas.

Q. What are the visitation rules of McGehee Jail?

  • Any individual with valid government ID and who isnā€™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) 222-3636.

McGehee Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Map & Directions for McGehee Jail

More Information

McGehee Jail is home to hundreds of detainees serving different jail terms. The detainee must be of 18years and above. They must also have committed crimes protected by the Arkansas state law. The facility, which is located at 2512 Hwy 65 North in McGehee serves multiple cities in the Desha County area. The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) is responsible for the maintenance and the daily operations of the prison.

Initially, the low-security city jail was a small single-story brick building built in 1908. It continued to serve as a jail until 1935 when it fell vacant. However, despite being vacant for what seems like decades, it has survived a replacement. The jail showcases a historical architectural look. As it is with many other prisons, the openings of McGehee Jail are made of heavy metal bars. This is in addition to concrete roofing and three cells.

Each of the three cells has a separate door to the outside. The jailā€™s pod design accommodates a common area, which has tables pinned to the floor and seats attached to them. More often than not, the three cells host the detainees awaiting trial, sentence or pending plea. They also house intimates sentenced for less than a year. This means it is a jail for less serious crimes or repeat nuisance criminals.

However, there are those inmates lucky enough to qualify for bail especially if they are not condemned to any punishment. Some of those who get instant bails include the drunkards or those arrested for small fights. Nonetheless, they may stay in jail for a day or two as they await their release after a judgment from a court proceeding.

Even though McGehee has a prescribed a schedule of visiting hours, security remains tight, and the inmates must stay in the cells more often. Nevertheless, once in a while, they are allowed into the ā€˜podsā€™ from where they can play games, watch television or eat. However, there is tight supervision carried out by the guards in case any of them needs to leave the pod for whatever destination; say the library or the commissary.