Archer County Jail
Archer County Jail
About the Archer County Jail in Archer City
Every adult arrested in Archer County, by a deputy or by a town police department such as Archer City’s, is booked into the Sheriff’s 48-bed jail at 100 Law Enforcement Way, Archer City, TX 76351 (jail line 940-574-2571). Sheriff Jack Curd runs it, felonies go to the 97th District Court, which also serves Clay and Montague counties, and bail is set at magistration within two days. Inmates who need non-routine medical care are taken to Wichita Falls.
Two things surprise families here. Nearly everything runs through vendors rather than the front desk: calls, texts and video calls go through City Tele Coin on tablets shared about one for every three inmates, and money goes on through CommissaryDeposit.com. And letters go to the Sheriff’s post office box, not the street address: inmate’s full name, Archer County Jail, P.O. Box 517, Archer City, TX 76351.
- Phone calls: outgoing only, paid through a City Tele Coin DirectPay account by debit card, Visa, Mastercard or Discover, or by money order to 4501 Marlena St., Bossier City, LA 71111 (support 318-746-1114, 7 AM–7 PM Central) (phone setup).
- Visits and video: City Tele Coin video calls on the tablets; see the visiting page and video guide.
- Money: card deposits at CommissaryDeposit.com, which lists the Archer County Jail; fees run $3.25 to $7.50 by amount plus 3% (deposit steps).
- Commissary: families can order snacks and hygiene items for an inmate at CommissaryOrder.com (commissary).
- Finding someone: the Sheriff’s Citizen Connect “Inmate Confinements” search and Current Jail Roster (inmate search).
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Archer County’s Sheriff runs a Citizen Connect “Inmate Confinements” search that answers who is in the Archer County Jail by name; the Current Jail Roster link on the Sheriff’s page lists everyone held.
Archer County Jail Inmate Search
Archer City deputies at 100 Law Enforcement Way (940-574-2571) confirm custody first, then that inmate’s visiting slot, the bond on file and how Archer accepts it, and the deposit and P.O. box mail rules. What Archer City families need:
- Visits: video calls on the jail’s City Tele Coin tablets, set up through a City Tele Coin account (318-746-1114); see the visiting page.
- Bail: one of Archer County’s four justices of the peace magistrates each arrest within 48 hours; cash bonds and bonding-company surety bonds are both filed with the jail (bail steps).
- Money: card deposits at CommissaryDeposit.com (fees $3.25–$7.50 plus 3%); phone money through City Tele Coin DirectPay; commissary orders at CommissaryOrder.com.
- Mail: Archer letters use the full name over Archer County Jail, P.O. Box 517, Archer City, TX 76351.
For the court case, Archer County’s Odyssey portal for 97th District Court and County Court filings is linked from the District Clerk’s page.
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Archer City, the county seat, is home to Sheriff Jack Curd's jail at 100 Law Enforcement Way, Archer City, TX 76351. His office and the jail share the number 940-574-2571, and P.O. Box 517 is the postal box shared by the Sheriff and his lockup.
State inspectors at the Texas Commission on Jail Standards list a 48-bed capacity for this building. People arrested anywhere in Archer County are booked here, and most stay only until a bond is posted or a court decides their case.
Is someone in the Archer County Jail?
The Sheriff's page carries a Current Jail Roster link, and the Sheriff's Office also has an Inmate Confinements search on its Citizen Connect site. Jail line: 940-574-2571. State prison, Bureau of Prisons and ICE searches sit on our lookup page.
Within two days of arrest, a Texas magistrate must see each new prisoner, read out the accusations, name a bond and note any plea for appointed counsel.
Bonds, Warrants and Judges for Archer County Cases
Bond figures per charge, and accepted forms of cash payment, come from the jail desk at 940-574-2571. Our Archer County bail guide explains cash, surety and personal bonds. Felonies are heard by the 97th District Court, which serves Archer, Clay and Montague counties; Judge Trish Coleman Byars sits in Archer City on court days (940-574-4940). County Judge Randall C. Jackson's County Court takes misdemeanor cases. Archer County warrants are served, and surrenders arranged, by the Sheriff's Office at 100 Law Enforcement Way; calling 940-574-2571 first lets deputies have the paperwork ready. Phone numbers for both clerks, the prosecutors and the justices of the peace are on our court process page.
Staying in Touch from Outside the Walls
- Phones and tablets: the Sheriff's Office contracts with City Tele Coin, and inmates use tablets under that contract. See calls, messages, video visits and tablets.
- Letters: envelopes go to Box 517 in Archer City, headed with the prisoner's booking name and number; attorneys phone ahead about privileged papers (mail rules).
- Visits: slots vary by cell block, so ring the front desk before making the drive (visiting).
- Money and commissary: CommissaryDeposit.com takes card deposits for the jail, and CommissaryOrder.com handles commissary orders (deposits, commissary).
Towns and agencies
Deputies bring in arrests from Megargel, Scotland, Windthorst and the ranch roads between, and police in Archer City, Holliday and Lakeside City book their prisoners here too. Archer City's own police force, led from 206 E. Walnut St., is run by the city, not the Sheriff (city hall 940-574-4570). Youth cases go to Archer County Juvenile Probation, part of the 97th District juvenile services based in Montague. After a prison or state jail sentence, the transfer goes to TDCJ, whose state prisoner lookup takes over.
Recent jail news from the Commissioners Court
In September 2023 the court amended the Sheriff's City Tele Coin contract so inmates can reach a law library on their tablets. A June 2023 Texas Attorney General opinion (JS-0005), requested by the County Attorney, found the Sheriff could likely use commissary funds for a vehicle dedicated to driving inmates to medical and mental health care in Wichita Falls. At an August 2025 budget workshop, Sheriff Curd told the court only two years of payments remained on the jail.
- Jail (Main): 940-574-2571
How is booking conducted at Archer County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Archer County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Archer County Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 940-574-2571.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Archer County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Archer County Jail in Archer City, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 940-574-2571 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 940-574-2571 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Archer County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Archer County, Texas, visit the Archer County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Visiting Someone at the Archer County Jail
Archer County Jail
100 Law Enforcement Way, Archer City, TX 76351
940-574-2571
Families keep face-to-face contact with someone in the Archer City jail mainly through video calls on the jail’s City Tele Coin tablets, which the county approved in 2021 at about one tablet for every three inmates; the same tablets carry texts, outgoing phone calls and jail rules. To set up a video call, create a City Tele Coin account on the web or in its App Store or Google Play app, choose the Video Call option, add the person as a contact and put funds on the account by debit card, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Video problems are handled by City Tele Coin’s support line, 318-746-1114 (7 AM–7 PM Central). To confirm the current on-site visiting day for a housing area, call the jail at 940-574-2571.
- A booking number speeds things up (lookup page).
- For a screen visit from home, see our City Tele Coin video guide.
- Commissary or phone money is handled on our deposits page.
Screen Visits Through City Tele Coin
Archer County's video visiting is handled by City Tele Coin. Sign up at its registration page or in the iPhone or Android app, attach the prisoner to your contact list and buy call time. Every visit runs through a City Tele Coin account on a smartphone, tablet or PC that belongs to you, so a visitor needs one of those to take part. Call the Sheriff's Office at 940-574-2571 to check whether the Archer City office has a visitor station.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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Video Call Times in Archer City
Archer County Jail, 100 Law Enforcement Way, Archer City, TX 76351, 940-574-2571.
Hours for screen visits shift with the daily jail routine. A phone call to the jail confirms today's video window and the in-person schedule together.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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Funding the Account or Shopping Directly
- Deposit: put dollars on the prisoner's balance at CommissaryDeposit.com and let them shop.
- Order: pick the snacks and hygiene items yourself at CommissaryOrder.com.
Card deposits go through CommissaryDeposit and City Tele Coin; mailed cash or personal checks are never accepted. Phone 940-574-2571 before mailing a money order, since Archer City sets its acceptance rules.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Archer County
To deposit money in an Archer County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Texas
- Choose Archer County Jail
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Archer County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Archer County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Archer County
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Archer County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
- City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Archer County Jail call you and others.
- You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
- This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Archer County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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Plain Letters Are the Safe Bet in Archer City
An ordinary envelope with handwritten or printed pages, mailed to Box 517, is what the jail mail officer expects. Anything bulkier, such as a newspaper, a book or a stack of photos, may come back marked refused, so a quick call to 940-574-2571 beforehand is worth the time, including the question of whether reading material must ship straight from a publisher.
Archer County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Archer County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Archer County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Archer County Jail
P.O. Box 517
Archer City, Texas 76351
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Archer County Jail
P.O. Box 517
Archer City, Texas 76351
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Archer County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Archer County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Archer County Jail
P.O. Box 517
Archer City, Texas 76351
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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Commissary Orders for the Archer County Jail
On CommissaryOrder.com, the ordering half of Cashless Systems, people outside can fill a cart for an Archer City prisoner and check out with a card. The delivery date and every fee appear on screen before payment.
Help comes by email through Support@CommissaryOrder.com; jail spending caps are a question for 940-574-2571.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Archer County
To deposit money in an Archer County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Texas
- Choose Archer County Jail
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Archer County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Archer County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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Messaging an Archer County Inmate Through City Tele Coin
Regular email addresses do not reach anyone in the Archer County Jail. Written notes travel through City Tele Coin, the same company behind the jail phones, and land on the prisoner's tablet. After registering at City Tele Coin or in its app, go to Manage Contacts and add the prisoner. Each message has a price, so look at it before you start typing.
How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Archer County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Archer County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
- City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Archer County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
- For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
- Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Archer County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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City Tele Coin Tablets at the Archer County Jail
Speaking to the Commissioners Court in 2021, the Sheriff described a ratio of roughly one City Tele Coin tablet for every three prisoners. On those screens inmates read jail paperwork and rules, trade text messages, take video calls and watch movies. A contract amendment the court approved in September 2023 added law library access.
Families can use City Tele Coin's Tablet Time feature to load funds for games or films, and prices are listed in your account or available at 318-746-1114.
Archer County Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Archer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-574-2571 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Archer County Jail" is also known as Archer County Sheriff.