Pulaski Co Detention is a county detention facility at 3201 W Roosevelt Rd, operated by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. Most people here are awaiting trial or serving a sentence under one year. This is not a prison - stays are typically days or months, not years. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
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If you are not certain they are there, the fastest way to confirm is the Pulaski County inmate search or InmateAid's inmate locator, which searches by name across Arkansas facilities.
Booking takes time - sometimes several hours after arrest. If the search comes back empty, wait a few hours and try again before assuming they are somewhere else. You can also pull their arrest record and booking details to confirm the charges and facility assignment. For the most direct answer, call Pulaski Co Detention at 501-340-7000.
Most people booked at Pulaski Co Detention appear before a judge within 24 to 48 hours. At that first appearance the judge sets bail - or denies it - based on the charges, history, and flight risk.
If bail is set, your family member can be released by paying the full amount or through a bail bondsman who typically charges 10 percent as a non-refundable fee. If bail is denied or unaffordable, they remain at Pulaski Co Detention until the case resolves. InmateAid's bail and bond guide covers every option including what to do when you cannot afford a bondsman.
Right after arrest your family member goes through intake - identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, and classification. Classification places them in a housing unit based on charges, prior record, and intake behavior. It is not a punishment. It is how the facility manages a population that ranges from people on minor warrants to individuals facing serious charges.
Phone access and visitation are typically unavailable during the first 24 to 48 hours while booking completes. Once they are assigned to a housing unit those channels open. InmateAid's what happens in jail guide walks through the full intake process step by step.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them.
Calls from Pulaski Co Detention go through the facility's contracted phone provider. Visit InmateAid's jail calls page to find the current provider for this facility and get your account set up before the first call.
Phone contact is more important than most people realize going into this. A regular call - even a short one - makes a measurable difference in how someone holds up inside.
Visitation at Pulaski Co Detention is subject to the facility's current schedule, which can change without notice. Before making the trip, call 501-340-7000 to confirm current hours, any registration requirements, and what you can bring. Showing up without confirming first is the most common mistake families make - it results in a wasted trip and a missed visit.
General rules across most Arkansas county jails: dress conservatively, avoid colors that resemble inmate uniforms, leave your phone in your car, bring valid government-issued ID. Children may be permitted with specific requirements. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a full pre-visit checklist.
The Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility ensures that inmates have the opportunity to maintain ties with family, friends, and the community through designated visitation times. For additional information, visitors may call (501) 340-7001 and select option #1.
In compliance with state and national standards, the facility offers both in-person and video visitation, which may be restricted based on administrative needs or security concerns. Inmates are allowed one 30-minute visit per week, with up to three visitors during that time.
Video and In-Person Visitation:
- Visitors can create an account for online video visitation through City Tele Coin.
- In-person visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by contacting the visitation section. Visits are available from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with sessions starting on the hour, except for 4:30 p.m.
- Inmates with last names beginning A-M can schedule visits on Mondays or Saturdays, while those with last names N-Z can schedule on Tuesdays or Sundays. Inmates in Units A, B, and W are allowed visits on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
- Trusty Units (W-1, W-2, W-3) have specific visitation rules and schedules based on work assignments.
Professional Visits:
- Attorneys, law enforcement officers, private investigators, and religious volunteers may visit inmates any day, provided the visit does not interfere with facility operations or security. Professional visitors cannot give items to inmates, except for legal documents or religious materials.
Facility Entry and Rules:
- All visitors must enter through the visitors' entrance, secure personal items in provided lockers, and clear a metal detector. Proper identification is required for all visitors, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Unruly behavior, attempts to bring contraband, or visiting under the influence of drugs or alcohol may result in termination or suspension of visiting privileges.
For special circumstances, such as traveling over 100 miles for a visit or a family emergency, special visits may be approved by the Watch Commander or higher authority. Proof of distance may be required.
Money on the books - also called the commissary or trust account - gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. It directly affects their daily comfort and ability to stay connected.
Steps to send money to Pulaski Co Detention:
1. Go to InmateAid's send money page to find the approved deposit method for this facility
2. Have your family member's full legal name and booking number ready
3. Choose online deposit, phone deposit, or facility kiosk
4. Use the name and number exactly as they appear in the jail's system - any error will delay or reject the deposit
A letter or a printed photo costs almost nothing to send and means far more than most people on the outside appreciate.
Pulaski Co Detention accepts mail addressed to your family member at 3201 W Roosevelt Rd. Include their full legal name and booking number on every piece. Standard rules at most Arkansas county jails: plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Standard print-size photos only, nothing written on the back. Mail that does not meet the facility's standards will be rejected - and they may not notify you. Keep it simple.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer. Formatting rejection is not a risk.
Books and magazines must be ordered new from the publisher or an online retailer - not shipped from your home address. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything from a personal address will be rejected.
Visitation rules, phone access, bail processes, inmate search tools, and what happens at release all vary by state. InmateAid's Arkansas prison resources hub covers all of it - written specifically for families navigating the Arkansas system.
Have a specific question from someone who has been through it? Browse questions and answers at InmateAid Arkansas Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pulaski Co Detention
How long does county jail booking take?
Booking at a county jail typically takes between 2 and 8 hours depending on how many people are being processed at the same time. During that window your family member may not appear in the inmate search system and phone and visitation access will not yet be available.
What is the difference between county jail and state prison?
County jails are short-term facilities operated by the county sheriff, holding people awaiting trial or serving sentences under one year. State prisons are operated by the Arkansas Department of Corrections for sentences of one year or more. Pulaski Co Detention is a county jail - your family member may not have been convicted yet and could be released before trial if bail is posted.
Can I receive calls from someone in county jail?
No. Calls from county jail are outbound only - your family member calls you from the facility phone. You cannot call them directly. Set up an account with the phone provider before the first call so it connects immediately.
How long can someone be held in county jail without being charged?
In most states police have 48 to 72 hours to formally charge someone or they must be released. After charges are filed your family member remains in custody until bail is posted or the case resolves. Timelines vary by state and charge - InmateAid's bail and bond guide has state-specific information.
What can I bring when visiting someone in county jail?
Most county jails permit only valid government-issued photo ID for visitors. Leave your phone, wallet, keys, and personal items in your car or facility lockers. Call Pulaski Co Detention at 501-340-7000 before your visit to confirm current rules - they vary by facility and change without notice.
County jail time is hard in a specific way. The uncertainty - not knowing how long, not knowing what comes next - is its own kind of weight. What you can control is the connection. Calls, letters, visits, money on the books. Every one of those things tells your family member that someone out here is paying attention and is not going anywhere.
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