Inmate Search 🔍 | Woodruff County Jail

Woodruff County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Woodruff, AR. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Woodruff County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Woodruff County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

500 North 3rd Street PO Box 555
Augusta, Arkansas 72006

Fax Number

870-347-2915

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Woodruff County 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 Woodruff County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Augusta police department at 870-347-2583 and find out about the inmate directly.

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

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 870-347-2583.

Woodruff County 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.

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More Information

The Woodruff County, Arkansas Jail, located in Augusta, has seen many changes over the century and a half there has been a county. The county itself was created during the Civil War in 1862, but was not officially recognized until 1865. Woodruff County has not been a hotbed of crime, except during Reconstruction. 1868 and 1869 were bad years, with the Clayton militias and the Ku Klux Klan fighting for control over the state. After that, the county became a quiet place that had little crime of note.

One positive for the county was the fact that two of the courthouses and jails were designed by noted architect Charles Louis Thompson. The two buildings were built around the turn of the century and the one built in 1901 is on the National Historic Registry, while the first was demolished to have land to build it. Thompson was born in Illinois, but moved south and made his mark with his firm in Arkansas. He helped design fifteen of the courthouses around the state and was noted for his ability to keep up with trends.

The Militia Wars of 1868 to 1869 were notable in the many crimes committed by both sides. The Clayton militias were started in support of the Republican governor and former Union officer Powell Clayton. He was trying to exert his control over the counties by appointing his own people to many offices. His people in Woodruff were known for arresting people and ransoming them for trumped up charges. The KKK fought against them, while still trying to exert their control. The whole thing was concluded when federal forces moved in. Many leaders of the KKK in Woodruff were arrested and held.

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