Arkansas prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from Arkansas DOC, using only fees Arkansas DOC publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess. Call rate: See details.
Sending money
Options Arkansas DOC names: Access Corrections (DOC-named) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
- Deposit online, by phone at (501) 474-6460, through Access Corrections, or with cash at some stores. Minimums: $10 to the trust account, $25 to the phone account. Max $100 a day per card and per person. A processing fee applies.
Other official notes
- Money orders sent to ADC ended Jan. 1, 2025, except phone-account deposits with a deposit slip. Never use Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or similar apps; ADC calls it illegal.
Source: official Arkansas DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options Arkansas DOC names: Securus (DOC-named) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
- Fund calls with a Securus AdvanceConnect account (up to $50 per deposit) or Inmate Debit, online or at 1-800-844-6591. Video visits cost $5 per 30 minutes; book 48 hours ahead.
Other official notes
- You must be approved first. The person mails you a Visitation/Telephone Contact Request form; you can't get it online or from staff. Calls are capped at 30 minutes; no three-way calls.
Source: official Arkansas DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If Arkansas DOC lists a free option (often a mailed money order), it says so above.
- Fees often step up with the amount; a vendor's checkout screen shows the exact fee before you pay.
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