Division of Correction

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Assistant Director, Work Release

Gaylon Lay – (870) 267-6319

The Assistant Director of Work Release is responsible for overseeing the Benton, Mississippi County, Northwest Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Texarkana Regional, and Tucker Work Release Centers along with the Act 309 Program and Industry Division.

Act 309:

  • Supervisor: D’Carlos Johnson – (870) 267-6279
  • Inmate Grievances
  • Inmate Records

The Work Release Centers currently overseen by the Superintendent of Work Release are:

  • Benton Work Release in Benton – (501) 315-2252
  • Hawkins Work Release in Wrightsville – (501) 897-2256
  • Mississippi County Work Release in Luxora – (870) 658-2214
  • Northwest Arkansas Work Release in Springdale – (479) 756-2037
  • Pine Bluff Work Release in Pine Bluff – (870) 267-6855
  • Texarkana Regional Work Release in Texarkana – (870) 779-3939
  • Tucker Work Release in Tucker – (501) 842-1565

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