Washington County Detention Center – Fayetteville, AR

Washington County Detention Center is located in Union County and is the main correctional facility for the county. Looking for someone locked up at Washington County Detention Center? This guide tells you information about anything a person needs to know about Washington County Detention Centersuch as the following: Find out who’s in jail at Washington County Detention Center? Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. How to post bail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information. And more…

The chance of going to jail is a daunting and scary idea, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also that person’s family and friends. The goal of this guide is to offer information and tips that you’ll need to make helping someone get out of jail less stressful. If you have a question, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and any comments or feedback that could be beneficial to other people in the same situation is appreciated.

Do you have a friend or family member in jail and need to contact them?

Do you know someone who’s been arrested and you don’t know how to find out what jail they’re in?

In order to see who is in jail at Washington County Detention Center you will need to go to their website and do an inmate search.

The Washington County Detention Center Inmate List is a list of people who have been arrested and are in jail, which includes custody status, bail amount, and visiting schedule. Also, you can get the same information on anyone who has been arrested or discharged in the past 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. You will be able to find their inmate information quicker if you have the arrestee’s name, birth date, or arrest number.

If the person you’re searching for may be locked up at a different jail you will want to check our Arkansas county jail guide: Arkansas County Jails Directory

A mugshot, or jail intake photograph, is the photograph that the police take when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually one and a side picture. Your full name and booking number will appear on the photos, and they are kept on file.

Mugshots of people who have been arrested can be viewed on the Washington County Detention Center website, or you can view them at the Washington County Detention Center. When you search for mugshots online you will need to input their full name, and the booking date, if you have one.

Need to know how to get your mugshot taken down from the Washington County Detention Center site? This will be difficult, because the mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot removed you need to file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that the record of your arrest would be sealed, and will not be accessible. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot removed, the many different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Obviously, once you’re arrested and put in jail, your only thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the booking process, bail is decided by a special judge called a magistrate. If there is no bail set this can mean that you will either be released on your ‘own recognizance’ until your court date, or you are kept in jail until your court date.

If you do bail out you must promise to go to your court date, and until that date you won’t be permitted to travel out of the county.

Typically, a prisoner will earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they respect the rules and act right while incarcerated.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you may be granted work release. Either you will have to stay the jail at the end of the day when you’re finished working, or you may be permitted to sleep in a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is money that you have to pay to the courts to be released from jail pending trial. The amount you will be required to pay depends on the seriousness of your crime. Someone will have to pay 10 percent of the total amount that was set so you can be released from jail. If you miss your court appearance, the person that paid your bail won’t get the bail money back.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail have to call the Washington County Detention Center. If you’ve got the person’s info, including name, address and date of birth, they will tell you how much their bail is. Also, you can check their bail amount and status online.

Posting bail to get out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but thankfully, its very simple to do. First of all, figure out if they have a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If so, you will not be able to use a Bail Bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – they won’t take checks. Once you have paid the bond, the person will be discharged. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get your money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you can’t afford it yourself, you might need to use a bail bondsman. They generally charge a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and sometimes charge a minimum fee of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and must be paid in cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bail bondsman might request to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

You can find a bail bondsman click here: Find a Bail Bondsman in Union County

Have you ever had to use a bondsman because you or someone you know got arrested? If you have, leave a comment below and tell your story, and let us know how it worked out for you.

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Released On House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure takes you through the following steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• You will have to answer some basic questions, like what is your legal name, your address, date of birth and contact person.
• You will also be asked about your mental and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will get taken away from you and stored until you are discharged.
• They will let you use the telephone so you can get in touch with a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, they will let you keep wearing street clothes, if not you will have to change into a jumpsuit.

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When you pay your bail, you will get released from jail. Getting discharged will take between 10 minutes to all day long. So, the faster you post bail, the faster you will get let go. Also, how fast you get released might depend on whether you have a cash bond or if a magistrate must determine how much to set your bail at. For minor charges, you will be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and know the discharge date, you should expect to be released in the morning.

If there is a, or if you have to begin your sentence in jail, it is highly advisable that you follow the rules and turn yourself in willingly. For a warrant, go down to the jail, in the reception area, and tell them that believe that there could be a warrant for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if so, they will ask that you surrender yourself and you will be taken into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, go down to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order lists. Be sure that you are not late. Be sure to only bring required items when you go to jail, for example a driver’s license or even ID, prescription medication, and the copy of the sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates need to give information about each visitor to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitor’s names will be put into a Visiting log for the requesting inmate. All visitors is required to provide acceptable photo identification. Visitors that gets to visitation or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be able to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures are always changing, so we suggest that you check the official site before you try to go to visitation.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. These phone calls are generally more expensive than phone calls made at home. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the rules and are disciplined, an inmate’s phone privileges could be reduced or forbidden.

The Washington County Detention Center phone number is: 479-444-5830

All mail has to be mailed using the actual US Postal Service. You must not use any other type of delivery. You must write or type the inmate’s name, inmate ID number, and jail address on the letter that you send. Don’t mail a package, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail gets opened and reviewed by the jail staff, and the mail will be sent back if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Washington County Detention Center, use this address:

Washington County Detention Center
1155 W. Clydesdale Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Washington County Detention Center
1155 W. Clydesdale Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701

The mail policy at Washington County Detention Center changes, so be sure to double check the official website when send a letter to someone in jail there.

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When you get arrested, you have particular rights, one of these being that you have the right to request an attorney. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so it is important to get a friend or relative to find a lawyer when you call. You might be asking yourself ‘do I really need an attorney?’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal lawyer will make sure you know your rights, look after your best interests and help you find your way through the court system in your county. The sooner you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your case, the better.

For more information about the benefits of hiring a lawyer, go to: How to Find a Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. In addition, the Public Defender Office has access to independent investigators, crime scene and forensics experts and case workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are real attorneys that are members of the Arkansas State Bar and are fully licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.

Have you or someone you know had to use the services of a Public Defender? How did they do?

Union County court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. They have a file containing a docket sheet and every documents filed in the course of your case. You can access court records using the online service, or by going to the Clerk’s office of the Court.

The Clerk of Court is an official part of the court that manages access to court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and read the jury’s verdict. All records and documents from your case are available at Clerk of Court.

Court fees are the charges from your case, for example filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees and won’t have to pay them.

The Union County magistrate is the person who presides on your case. Magistrates are judges that do many different things, which include determining how much your bail will be, writing arrest warrants, and presiding over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

Your pre-sentencing report is put together with your background information and details of the arrestee’s life and public history, which the magistrate judge will review and take into account when deciding on the sentence. Information will be gathered from the defendant, their family, and in some cases the victim of the crime. Don’t forget that you can request to see a copy of the pre-sentencing report before sentencing, and make sure that you go over it and correct any mistakes in it.

If you get convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, which include community service to probation, to even incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you will either be taken into custody immediately, or you could be given a date that you are supposed to go to jail to serve your jail term according to your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if some you know is incarcerated in jail, or has ever been in jail?

This is pretty simple to do, just you need to visit the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• The inmate’s name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can call the jail get confirmation.

If you believe you have a warrant out for your arrest, you can check the arrest warrants inquiry on the Union County court website or you are able to call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. You should be clear that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Union County jail, either by phone, in person, or check online. An arrest is in the public record and the information is accessible by the public.

Civil processes are when you get served with legal papers, which can be court orders. You can access civil process orders by contacting the Union County Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders are required to be listed and registered on both a national and state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You can access these offenders online, but bear in mind that you can’t see the street address, rather the address block that they live on.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. These records include a court case file that contains a docket and any of the filings and documents filed in your case. You are able to access the court records on the internet, or at Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

Each state maintains a record of someone’s criminal background. These online databases are linked together so you can track criminal backgrounds from other states. You can go to the courthouse and check in person or you can check the website. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and if the crime was in a different state, you might have to pay for a more comprehensive search.

When you look up a person’s criminal records you will be able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for crimes, which include:

• DUI or DWI.
• Drug offenses.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

When you do a criminal history search, you generally will not be able to see if they had:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Accidents.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this information, you have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever searched for criminal records? How hard was it? Did you do your search online or did you have to call the local courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that folks look up criminal backgrounds and records, and your feedback may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI has a listing of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Union County, the Union County Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

Union County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of being incarcerated in the Union County jail is no fun, eventually you will settle into the routine that is set for you. You should expect an alarm to wake up at 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. Following breakfast participate in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Washington County Detention Center, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Washington County Detention Center uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending funds to inmates at Washington County Detention Center changes, so be sure to double check the the Washington County Detention Center website when you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Washington County Detention Center

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Washington County Detention Center, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Washington County Detention Center

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate in this jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is an inmate there? Have you ever been to visit a prisoner at Washington County Detention Center?

If so, then we would like you to leave a comment below about it. Tell us about your experience so others can learn what to expect.

Things you could put in the review:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Guards and jail staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Gang activity
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has at least one story to tell about it. Why’d you get arrested? Did you get fair treatment? What was it like in jail? Were the other inmates cool? How did going to jail affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Trying to say wassup to an inmate you met while you were incarcerated? Post a message to them below.

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Links and Resources

Main Washington County Detention Center Link
Washington County Detention Center Inmate Search
View Washington County Detention Center Mugshots
Washington County Detention Center Bail Link

Washington County Detention Center Visitation Policy Link
Washington County Detention Center Mail Policy
Washington County Detention Center Inmate Inquiry Link
Union County Warrants
Washington County Detention Center Arrest Inquiry
Send Funds to an Inmate at Washington County Detention Center
Washington County Detention Center Jobs


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