Division of Correction

Providing fair, firm, consistent and superior correctional services for Arkansas

Superintendent, Work Release

Gaylon Lay – (870) 267-6319

The Superintendent of Work Release is responsible for overseeing the Benton, Mississippi County, Northwest Arkansas, and Texarkana Regional Work Release Centers along with the Act 309 Program.

  • 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

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