Polk County Jail

Polk County Jail, AR Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 10, 2024

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Location 507 Church Avenue, Mena, AR, 71953

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Polk County County can be found in the Arkansas area. Mena – is the county seat. Polk County has a total population of 20118 and was formed in 1844.

Polk County County has a total area of 857 square miles. The zip codes in Polk County County are 71932, 71937, 71944, 71945, 71946, 71953, 71972, 71973.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office:

The Polk County Sheriff, Scott Sawyer, is the head law enforcement officer in the Polk County county. You can reach him by calling 479-394-2511.

Address: 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas, 71953, 71932, 71937, 71944, 71945, 71946, 71953, 71972, 71973.

Fax: 479-394-1975

Phone: 479-394-2511

 

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Polk County Jail is located in Polk County County, Arkansas state. The specific address of the Polk County Jail is 507 Church Avenue, Mena, AR, 71953. The Polk County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Polk County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 479-394-2511, the Polk County Jail information line, or fax at or fax479-394-1975.

Jail History and Structure

In 1979, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Mena. The justice center houses the Polk County county sheriff, Mena police department offices, and the Polk County Jail. The Polk County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Polk County Jail. Originally, the Polk County Jail could house approximately 1650 inmates.

Over the years, the Polk County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Polk County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Polk County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Polk County Jail has a 143-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Polk County Jail.

The Polk County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Polk County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Polk County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Polk County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Polk County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Polk County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Polk County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Polk County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Polk County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Polk County Sheriffs Office

Address 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas, 71953
Phone 479-394-2511
Fax 479-394-1975

Polk County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Polk County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 507 Church Avenue, Mena, AR, 71953
Facility Type Adult
City Mena
Postal Code 71953
State Arkansas
County Polk County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Polk County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Polk County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Polk County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Polk County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Polk County Jail.

The Polk County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Polk County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Polk County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Polk County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Mena, Polk County , AR Overview

mottos:
"Where good things happen!"
Coordinates:
34.58611°N 94.23972°W
Country:
United States
State:
Arkansas
County:
Polk
Government:
Mayor:
Seth Smith
Area:
Total:
6.93 sq mi (17.96 km2)
Land:
6.89 sq mi (17.84 km2)
Water:
0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation:
1,171 ft (357 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,737
Estimate (2019):
5,490
Density:
796.92/sq mi (307.71/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code:
71953
Area code(s):
479
FIPS code:
05-45170

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