Cross County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Cross Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 870-238-2365.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Cross County Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Cross Co Jail is a detention center located at 705 E Union Ave Wynne, AR which is operated locally by the Cross County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Cross County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Wynne Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Arkansas here.

All persons who are arrested and taken into custody are transported to the Detention Center for booking and incarceration. The Detention Center is divided into separate housing areas for low/medium security risk males, high-security risk males, and female inmates, as well as isolation and temporary holding cells. The Detention Center houses both pre-trial detainees and post-conviction inmates who are serving sentences or awaiting transport to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The inmates do not have access to television nor are they allowed to use any type of tobacco products. The Detention Center has a jail nurse on staff. The typical meals consist of cereal, milk and orange juice for breakfast; bologna sandwich for lunch, and a microwaveable meal for dinner.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Inmates may be allowed to have the following personal items:

• 1 Bible - paper or softback - not hardback (allowed in the cell)
• Paperback or softback books (only 2 allowed in the cell at a time)
• Legal documents (may be in either cell or personals)
• Envelopes and paper (kept in personals)
• Stamps (kept in personals)
• Eyeglasses (may have in the cell)
• Hearing aids (may have in the cell)
• Photographs of immediate family members (only 2 allowed in the cell)
• Medications (MUST be kept in personals and monitored by staff)
• 3 pair of "briefs" - no boxers! (kept in personals)
• 3 pair of socks (kept in personals)

Any other articles must be approved by the Sheriff or Jail Administrator.

The jail will not accept any foreign items or liquid substances, such as food, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc... Shaving cream, disposable razors, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, suitable towels and other items of personal hygiene are already furnished and there is no need to accept any of this from a civilian. This prevents the risk of the introduction of contraband, and is for "safety and security purposes". Also, we will no longer accept "boxers" - only briefs. We will allow no more than 3 pairs of "briefs" and socks, but they need to be labeled with the inmate's name. Do not bring or send any money, valuables, or any other abundance of items to an inmate.

For your information, the following items are the ONLY items that inmates are allowed to bring to the Department of Corrections:

• Notarized processing packet
• Necessary legal papers
• One bible or other religious text
• Prescriptions, medications & physicians orders
• Prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, case & cleaner
• Hearing aid(s)
• One wedding ring or set (under $50 value)
• One wristwatch (under $50)
• Five pre-stamped envelopes (purchased through postal channels)
• Five photographs
• One legal pad

Written Communication & Letter Policy - The Sheriff's Department will supply each inmate with two stamped envelopes and sufficient writing paper each week. All incoming and outgoing inmate mail must be clearly marked with both addresses.

All legal mail envelopes must be clearly marked and identified as “legal mail” and must be addressed appropriately. Incoming envelopes from those sources must be pre-printed with the return name and address of the court, attorney, officer of the court, or government agency.

PHONE CALLS - Most inmate's cells have a phone which allows the inmates to call out. All calls made are billed to the person receiving the call. These calls are arranged and paid for through a company that specializes in correctional billing services - to get the lowest rates they offer, click here. Further information may be obtained by contacting the jail at 870-449-4236.

Each member of the Detention Center staff is required to complete a minimum of forty hours of state-approved training to become certified Jailers. They also receive certified training in ACIC/NCIC terminal operations, Radio Dispatch Procedures, and BAC Datamaster Breathalyzer operations and procedures

While reporting for duty at the beginning of the shift, each Jailer/Matron is given a duty assignment for that shift. Each Jailer/Matron is responsible for the receiving and intake process for all prisoners. This includes computer book-in, fingerprinting, photographing, searching, change-out, and housing cell block assignment. This position is also responsible for the dispensing of prescription and non-prescription medications. The Jailer/Matron also deals personally with inmates in the housing areas. Responsible for electronically controlling all entrances and exit points to the facility, monitoring all security video surveillance systems, observing inmates in housing areas, communications with inmates and for maintaining all warrants of arrest and orders of protection.