The Jail is under the leadership and direction of Sheriff Mark Counts and Chief Deputy Aaron Presser. Our Jail Administrator, Serena Martin, took over  jail operations in February of 2020. She has a B.S. degree in HR Management.

We have nine full-time staff members and five part-time employees. Our facility also has a full-time Medical staff member, Stephen Davis, that handles the medical needs of our inmates. 

The Sharp County Detention Center is located directly behind the Sharp County Courthouse. In January of 2021, our new jail facility will be up and running. Currently, the physical address is 30 A Court Drive Ash Flat, AR. 72513 

Phone (870) 994-7329

INMATES

Approximately 1100 inmates were processed through the Detention Center last year. Average daily population is about 40 inmates.

Visitation for inmates is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.  For inmates working community service or work release, the time on Wednesdays is extended until 7:00 P.M.

Visitation WILL BE CANCELLED on days when court is in session. Please call in advance if in doubt. Visitors are reminded that while on premises, all persons and their vehicles are subject to search. Furnishing prohibited articles to inmates is a felony and will be aggressively prosecuted.

Mail may be sent to inmates at the following address:

Inmates Name, c/o Sharp County Detention Center, P.O. Box 157, Ash Flat, AR  72513

Inmates CURRENT prescription medication must be in ORIGINAL BOTTLE WITH DIRECTIONS.

Money for inmates commissary accounts must be in the form of cash, cashiers checks, or approved money orders. All monies are deposited in the inmate trust fund account and inmates will receive a check with their balance from this account upon release from incarceration.