Need information about an inmate? Call the 148-bed Cherokee County Jail at 903-683-6365 any time, day or night, or look them up with the inmate search tool.
This jail is where people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are taken for booking and processing. Some are released after posting bond or on their own recognizance. Others are held until their trial is decided.
If convicted and sentenced to less than a year, an inmate serves the time here. A sentence longer than a year means a transfer to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Use this page to find the visitation schedule and policies, send money to an inmate, write a letter, set up inmate phone calls and voicemail, email or text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, or buy commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID once you have it, as it’s required for most correspondence. If the online roster doesn’t show it, call Cherokee County Jail at 903-683-6365.
Phone: 903-683-6365
Physical Address:
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Jail
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Jail
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cherokee County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 903-683-6365 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cherokee County and anywhere in Texas.
Cherokee County Jail Inmate Search
The Cherokee County Jail maintains an average of 148 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cherokee County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cherokee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,960 offenders.
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The total number of beds in the Cherokee County Jail now stands at 148. A modern one-story facility located in Rusk, Texas, sharing a building with the county Sheriff and the Law Enforcement Center, and it serves the cities and towns of: Alto, Cuney, Gallatin, Jacksonville, New Summerfield, Rusk and Wells.
Inmates are offenders arrested in Cherokee County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
If you have questions or concerns about an inmate they can be directed to the staff by calling 903-683-6365, and to find out a quick update on their status the online look up is updated frequently.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls. Remote Video Visitation Schedule is also available for viewing and registration.
Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30
Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25
Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Cost Per Video Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
Visits are provided for male inmates on Tuesday 7:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm, with female inmates on Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm and Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Phones found in the housing units and common areas allow for inmates to contact their friends and family, lawyers, and other contacts during the daytime hours when they are not engaged in an activity, program, or treatment.
Any mail should be addressed to the inmate at the facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Jail
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
... and any paperback books or magazines are sent to this address directly from the publisher only.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Cherokee County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Cherokee County Jail typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 903-683-6365.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Cherokee County Jail in Rusk for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 903-683-6365 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Cherokee County, Texas, visit the Cherokee County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail? What is the Schedule?
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
903-683-6365
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-683-6365 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Males:
Tuesdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Saturdays 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Females:
Tuesdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Saturdays 1:00PM -3:00PM
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.
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail?
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
903-683-6365
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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 |
| 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 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Cherokee County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company 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. Call the Cherokee County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Jail
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Cherokee County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Cherokee County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cherokee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cherokee County follow these instructions:
Cherokee 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:
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 Cherokee County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Cherokee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Cherokee County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cherokee County Jail follow these steps:
Cherokee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your 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
• Ask Cherokee County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cherokee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cherokee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cherokee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cherokee County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-683-6365 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherokee County?
This facility, known as "Cherokee County Jail" is also known as Cherokee County Sheriff, Rusk Police Department, Cherokee County Jail & Sheriff , Cherokee County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, Cherokee.
The Cherokee County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Cherokee County: Alto, Jacksonville and Rusk.
