Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit Inmate Search and Prison Information
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Ark. State Prison – Ouachita River Unit houses over 632 adult inmates, and it is nestled in Malvern, Arkansas. It is a Arkansas state prison that is located at 100 Walco Lane, Malvern, AR, 72104. The Ark. State Prison – Ouachita River Unit is part of the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Inmates at Ark. State Prison – Ouachita River Unit who are eligible can participate in work details that offer labor support for the surrounding counties. Inmates at Ark. State Prison – Ouachita River Unit are encouraged to participate in courses to learn to read, earn an adult basic education and get a GED.
Vocational skills taught at Ark. State Prison – Ouachita River Unit include culinary arts, wastewater treatment, custodial and building maintenance, landscaping, auto repair, forklift operator, and basic computer courses.

- Facility Name
- Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit
- Facility Type
- State Prison
- Authority
- Arkansas Department of Corrections
- Address
- 100 Walco Lane, Malvern, AR, 72104
- Phone
- 501-467-3400
- Capacity
- 632
- Date Established
- 2003
- Employees
- 448
- City
- Malvern
- Postal Code
- 72104
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- Hot Spring County
- Official Website
- Website

Visitation Hours
- Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Holiday Closed
Inmate Search
You can use the offender locator at the Arkansas Department of Corrections to find an inmate. It can be found here, and it is called the Inmate Locator.
You also should keep in mind that there are situations in which inmates are moved. If you do not have this information, you can locate an inmate using their seven-digit Offender ID #.
Sending a Mail
Inmates that are incarcerated in Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit can receive letters from anyone. However, the mail cannot contain jewelry and/or contraband. In addition, if a sticker is placed on either the envelope or letter, the mail will be completely rejected. This is certainly an aspect to consider before the mail or package is sent.
The inmate mailing address is as follows:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit
100 Walco Lane, Malvern, AR, 72104
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Sending Money
Those who are housed in Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit must receive money through JPAY. This can be done in a variety of ways.
You can also deposit money over the phone by calling this number 501-467-3400 .
There is also an instant mail option available through JPAY, as well. Any correspondence might be rejected for mail modification (glitter, stickers, etc). Obscene language should not be used.
Phone Calls
Inmates at Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit can only make outgoing calls. Inmates must submit a list of phone numbers that will be approved by the facility. Inmates can also purchase phone minutes through commissary, as well.
GTL is the phone provider in order to speak on the phone with Arkansas prison state inmates. You can set up a prepaid account online.
Visiting Rules
There are set hours for inmate visitors at Ark. State Prison - Ouachita River Unit, and it depends largely on whether you are placed in general population, protective custody, or maximum custody. The only days that are available for visiting are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Call the facility at 501-467-3400 to get more information.
Directions
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