Headed by Capt. Mel Steed, the Adult Detention section of the Garland County Sheriff's Department employs 34 Deputies, Clergy, a full time nurse, 4 cooks and houses approximately 180 inmates. Listed below is information that may be useful to you if visiting or bringing items to the Detention Center for friends or relatives.

• Automated Phone System - The Adult Detention Center has an automated phone system that allows callers to check on the status of an inmate. Callers who dial the Detention Center's main number, 622-3683, will be switched to the system. This system will allow you to get information on a inmate's charges, court date, bond, visitation times, directions to the Detention Center and courthouse as well as information on inmate commissary.

• Visitation - A separate phone number has been set up for visitation requests. Persons wishing to schedule a visit MUST call 501-321-9621 between the hours listed. Inmates with last names falling between "A" and "H" may have one (1) 30 minute visit on Sunday from between the hours of Noon and 5:00 p.m. These visitors may ONLY call on Wednesday after 5:30 p.m.. Inmates with last names falling between "I" and "Z" may have one (1) 30 minute visit on Wednesday from between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. These visitors may ONLY call on Sunday after 11:30 a.m.. NO inmate property will be released during visitation hours.

• Clothing Items - Departing inmate property or clothing that is left over 30 days after departure will be destroyed. All clothing items must be purchased on the detention commissary.  We no longer accept any personal items at the jail other than approved Prescription medications or items approved by the jail administrator. 

• Commissary - Inmates who have money deposited into their accounts may purchase personal hygiene items, snacks and the following clothing items through our phone system. a) socks, b) t-shirt and c) undergarments. Inmates can also purchase thermal undergarments through the commissary system. These items will be delivered on Tuesday of each week. Inmates who do not have monies in their accounts, will be provided basic hygiene items at no cost. Money can be left on an inmates account between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m..

• Medication - Medication for incarcerated persons should be brought to the Sheriff's Department as soon as possible! Medication must be in a prescription bottle, prescribed to the particular inmate and have the original label with the prescribing physicians name and contact number, for verification. Required medications will be accepted 24 hours a day.

        If you have any questions about a Adult Detention matter, you may contact Lt. Radley at 501-622-3683 or by email at; rradley@garlandcounty.org or Sgt. Dunn at; rjdunn1970@yahoo.com.