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Pawnee County Jail

Address:
500 Harrison Street
Pawnee, OK 74058

Phone:

918-762-2565

Send an Email or Text to an Inmate in the Pawnee County Jail

Sending an Email, Text or Secure Electronic Message to an Inmate

The Pawnee County Jail provides a service which allows secure electronic messaging for their inmates.

The email service they use is called NCIC.

NCIC is not directly connected to the internet like normal email, but instead each correspondence is first intercepted by the jail's servers. This gives the staff an opportunity to review the messages before delivering them to both inmates and the people that the inmates are communicating with.

Electronic messages received by the inmates are read either on kiosks within the inmate's unit, or or on tablets provided by the third party service that oversees the program.

Allowing inmates access to email has many upsides:

  • It is less expensive than regular mail.
  • It allows for faster turnaround of communication.
  • It allows the jail to monitor inmate communication in real time.
  • Because the jail receives a portion of the revenue, it brings the jail revenue they wouldn't have otherwise.
  • It is an inmate privilege that they don't want to have taken away, and thus can be used as a way to control behavior.
  • It keeps unwanted contraband from entering the facility in the physical mail.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about NCIC inmate emailing and texting, scroll down for more information about it or call the jail at 918-762-2565.

Secure electronic messaging with Pawnee County Jail inmates

Tiger Commissary Comunications -  Visitation (and Phone & Secure messaging)



There are two ways to fund your inmate's communication while he/she is incarcerated at the Pawnee County Jail.

1. Purchase Through Web Deposits - The recommended way to purchase communications services such as phone time or video time is to deposit money directly to the inmate's trust account so they can buy and use these services as they need to with the benefit of being able to use those funds for other products such as commissary.

2. Phone CommunicationsPurchase Directly - If you wish to purchase communications products directly for an inmate you have that option. Unlike the Web Deposits option, the inmate will ONLY be able to use this purchase for communications products such as phone time or video time.

Email with an Inmate who is in the Pawnee County Jail

Frequently Asked Questions about Inmate Email and Texting


Can inmates send and receive texts and emails?

How much does it cost for an inmate to use a text or email service?

Can inmates send and receive photos through their messaging system?

Can I send an inmate a link to a video to watch?

Can I send an inmate a video?

What device does an inmate use for texting and emailing?

What is the inmate text and email system used in the Pawnee County Jail?

What are the companies that provide electronic messaging services to jails and prisons?

How do I fund the inmate’s messaging system?

How often can an inmate text and email?

Can inmates text or email any time of the day or night?

Can an inmate email or text inmates in other jails or prisons?


 

 

Can inmates send and receive texts and emails?

Almost all jails and prisons have adopted a messaging system which allows inmates to communicate with their friends and family using an electronic messaging system. It’s neither email nor text, it’s something in between.

The inmate and their contacts do not use their regular email accounts or phone numbers, but account numbers that are set up with the company providing the service.
All communication goes through them. Think of them as a middleman.

Once a contact of the inmate is approved, like the approval process a visitor goes through, an account is set up, using a credit or debit card to fund the account. 

To start, the inmate’s contact can send a message that has a limit of so many characters, usually about one page of text. 

The message is then reviewed by a computer that scans the message for certain keywords or phrases that are not allowed, almost like a censoring service. If the machine scanner finds problems with the message it sends the message to the Pawnee County Jail staff to review, and if they find no issues, will then forward it to the inmate’s account so that they can read it.

If there are problems with the message, it is possible the message will not be sent. The sender will be notified of the decision and will not get a refund.

Once the inmate receives the message, should the account holder have funded the account allowing replies, the inmate can respond with a similar length message.


 

 

How much does it cost for an inmate to use a text or email service?

The cost to use the electronic messaging service, which is like texting or emailing, costs between $0.50 and $1.00 per page; a page being about 500 characters.


 

 

Can inmates send and receive photos through their messaging system?

Photos can be sent by the inmate’s contact that is not incarcerated, but not by the inmate due to security concerns. There is an extra cost, usually about $0.50 for each photo attached. 

The photos must go through a security screening where nudity, violence and other things are checked before the photo can be delivered. If the photo is rejected, the sender will be notified, but no refund will be given.

The inmate does not have the ability to print out the photos that make it past the screening, but the photos will stay in their account so that they can view them at their leisure. 


 

 

Can I send an inmate a link to a video to watch?

No.  Because this is a closed system, the inmate has no access to the internet, thus the inmate will have no access to any links that you send them.


 

 

Can I send an inmate a video?

Yes, just as you can send text and photos, you can send a video message, or if not a message, then a video of your children or yourself. Every company has a limit on the length of the video, usually no more than one minute, and at a cost of approximately $2.00 to $3.00 per video.

The video will first be screened for any nudity, excessive vulgarity, violence, etc. If it is rejected on any of the grounds the sender will not be given a refund.

As with the policy of photos, the inmate cannot reciprocate. They cannot send videos of themselves or anything in jail.


 

 

What device does an inmate use for texting and emailing?

The jails that contract with the electronic messaging service is given a certain number of kiosks within each unit for inmate use. Inmates can log on as they might with a public computer terminal. 

In addition to the public terminal kiosks, inmates are given (or can rent) access to individual tablets like a bulky, almost indestructible ipad. These allow an inmate to use them to access your messages, photos and videos in a more private manner. 

Should the inmate damage the tablet, they will be responsible for replacing it. The money will be deducted from their commissary account.


 

 

What is the inmate text and email system used in the Pawnee County Jail?

The electronic messaging system used by Pawnee County Jail, if there is one, can be found at the top of this page. If there is no information about the ability to text or email with an inmate, it is possible that the facility has recently changed companies or does not have this service available. Call 918-762-2565 to confirm.


 

 

What are the companies that provide electronic messaging services to jails and prisons?

This is a list of all the companies in the United States that work with jails and prisons, providing text and email messaging between inmates and their friends and families:

Access Corrections
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Correct Pay
Corrlinks
Ctel
Edevo
Express Account
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Canteen
Inmate Sales
JailATM
J Pay
NCIC
Paytel
Pigeonly
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
TBE
Visitel


 

 

How do I fund the inmate’s messaging system?

You fund the messaging service with credit and debit cards. All of them take Visa and MasterCard, most also take Discover, and just some take America Express.


 

 

How often can an inmate text and email?

There is no limit to the amount of texting and email that an inmate can have with their family and friends.


 

 

Can inmates text or email any time of the day or night?

If an inmate has their own tablet, then they can text any time of the day or night, however if the must use the wall mounted kiosk terminal in their unit, they are limited to using it only during the hours they are allowed off their bunks; usually 7:00AM to 10:00PM, excluding meals, head counts and shift changes.


 

 

Can an inmate email or text inmates in other jails or prisons?

No, inmates are not allowed to communicate with each other, nor with inmates in other institutions. There is always a way to get around it, for example if one of the inmates has access to a phone with an internet connection, but this would be the only way.

Pawnee County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Pawnee County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Pawnee County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Pawnee County Jail
500 Harrison Street
Pawnee, OK 74058


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Pawnee County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pawnee County Jail follow these steps:

Pawnee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Pawnee County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Pawnee County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pawnee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pawnee County.


 

How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the Pawnee County Jail to Purchase Phone Cards?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Pawnee County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Pawnee County Jail uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.  Mail it to the Pawnee County Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Pawnee County Jail
500 Harrison Street
Pawnee, OK 74058

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189

For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Pawnee County Jail

Pawnee County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.


 

Pawnee County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 Harrison Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
918-762-2565

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Pawnee County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

 

How to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Pawnee County Jail

  • To deposit money online go the NCIC website
  • To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189
  • To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Pawnee County Jail lobby.
  • Call the jail at 918-762-2565 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.


 

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Pawnee County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Pawnee County follow these instructions:

Pawnee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Choose Pawnee County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Pawnee County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Oklahoma to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Oklahoma to Oklahoma) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Pawnee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How Do Visit an Inmate in Pawnee County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Pawnee County you need to do the following:

Pawnee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the Pawnee County Jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Pawnee County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the Pawnee County Jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

For all the information you need to know, whether it be 'in person' at-the-jail visitation or remote video visitation with your Pawnee County inmate, go to our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How to Set Up and Receive Phone Calls, Messages, and Do Remote Video Visitation from an Inmate in Pawnee County Jail

To set up and receive phone calls and have remote video visits from an inmate in Pawnee County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Select Pawnee County Jail.
  • Click on the Phone Service/Visitation link.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Pawnee County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts, Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Pawnee County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Pawnee County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Select Pawnee County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Pawnee County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.


 

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