Coronavirus Updates
June 1, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
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The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time
May 12, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time
May 5, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
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The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time
May 1, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time
April 28, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time.
April 24, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
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The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time.
April 21, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time.
April 17, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates/Residents (Inmates reside in State Prison Units. Residents reside in our Community Correction Centers and
Supervision Sanction Programs.);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time.
April 16, 2020
FACE MASKS HELP SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings (masks) to help slow the spread of COVID-19.They offer a great online resource with helpful information on the wear and care of cloth face coverings, as well as how to make them (even if you can’t sew).
Check it out here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
April 15, 2020
INMATE VISITATION SUSPENSION EXTENDED TO JUNE 1, 2020
Our continuing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 within our facilities has called for the Arkansas Department of Corrections to extend the suspension of inmate visitation until June 1, 2020. The suspension includes all prisons and community correction centers, and it applies to regular and special visits.
LOWER RATES FOR PHONE CALLS, VIDEO VISITS, AND EMAILS REMAIN IN EFFECT
Because we want you to remain in touch with your loved one during this time, lower rates for phone calls, video visitation and emails will remain in effect until June 1 as well.
Click Image to Enlarge Information from the ADH Guidance for Correctional Facilities: - Dated 4/15/2020:
April 14, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
The groups referred to in the above chart are broken down as follows:
• Inmates (Includes Residents in our Community Correction Centers and Supervision Sanction Programs);
• Facility Security Staff;
• Facility Non-Security Staff; and
• Non-Facility Staff (Includes Central Office Staff, Parole & Probation Officers, Teachers, etc.)
Each update will likely vary based on the number of positives under quarantine at that time.
Click Image to Enlarge Info from Arkansas Department of Corrections on Adjusted Phone and Video Visitation Rates - Extended to June 1, 2020
April 13, 2020
Notice of the Suspension of a Statue to Allow of the Division Community Correction to Respond to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Citizens of Arkansas
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-06, the Division of Community Correction is suspending the following statutory provisions for an extended period until the emergency subsides:
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-104(a)(1)
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-306(d)(3)(E)(i)
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-712(d)(3)(E)(i)
April 10, 2020
Effective April 10, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Office hours will be 8:00am-5:00pm
April 10, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
April 7, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
April 3, 2020
In an effort to provide timely and accurate information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, the numbers of positive DOC-related COVID-19 cases under quarantine will be posted here each Tuesday and Friday:
March 27, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge Information from the ADH Guidance for Correctional Facilities: - Dated 3/27/2020:
March 20, 2020
Effective March 20, 2020 - April 10, 2020
Office hours will be 8:00am-5:00pm
Notice of the Suspension of a Statue to Allow of the Division Community Correction to Respond to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Citizens of Arkansas
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-06, the Division of Community Correction is suspending the following statutory provisions for a period of 30 days from March 17, 2020:
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-104(a)(1)
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-306(d)(3)(E)(i)
Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-93-712(d)(3)(E)(i)
March 18, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge Info from Arkansas Department of Corrections on Adjusted Phone and Video Visitation Rates - Dated 3/18/2020:
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL WEB LINKS FOR OUR INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES:
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Division of Community Correction - Video Visitation
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Division of Community Correction - Phone
March 17, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge FAQs from Arkansas Department of Emergency Management on Preparing Your Home and Children - Dated 3/17/2020:
March 16, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge News Release from Arkansas Department of Corrections on Suspension of Inmate Visitation - Dated 3/16/2020:
March 15, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge Information on Health Care Resources - Dated 3/15/2020:
March 14, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge Media Alert from the Arkansas National Guard - Dated 3/14/2020:
March 13, 2020
Click Image to Enlarge Information on COVID-19 Precautions Being Taken in Our Facilities - Dated 3/13/2020:
Click Image to Check Out Details Regarding VIDEO VISITATION here:
March 11, 2020
Click Image for Message from Secretary Wendy Kelley Dated 3/11/2020:
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