To search for an inmate in the Dawson 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 806-872-7560 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Dawson County and anywhere in Texas.

Dawson County Jail Inmate Search

The Dawson County Jail maintains an average of 54 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dawson 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 Dawson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,080 offenders.

Paying bail for someone in Dawson County

After being arrested and booked into Dawson County Jail in Lamesa, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 806-872-7560 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 806-872-7560.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Dawson County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Dawson County, Texas, visit the Dawson County Jail Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Dawson County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

401 S 2nd Street
Lamesa, TX 79331
806-872-7560

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.

Dawson County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Dawson 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.

Ask Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

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

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 Dawson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail?

NCIC Remote Video Visitation

Provider: NCIC Inmate Communications

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NCIC Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and loved ones to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated individuals from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors can connect directly without traveling to the facility.

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Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required

Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit

• Visit account.ncic.com and sign into your account.
• Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
• Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
• Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
• Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
• Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or terminal. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.

Official Provider: NCIC Official Website

Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189

Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications

In addition to Remote Video Visitation, NCIC provides calling and digital messaging services at participating facilities:

• Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
  • Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Prepaid Calling
• Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit terminal.
  • Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail?

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

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
Dawson 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 Dawson 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 payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Dawson County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Dawson County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Dawson County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Texas, then choose Dawson County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Dawson County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Dawson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dawson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail?

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

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

Dawson 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 Texas.
• Choose Dawson County Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

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 Dawson County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• 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
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail, and what can I send them?

Dawson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Dawson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Dawson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

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 Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

Dawson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Dawson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Dawson 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#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

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 Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dawson County Jail
P.O. Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331-1268

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dawson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Dawson 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 Dawson 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

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

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

Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dawson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Dawson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ask Dawson County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

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

Ask Dawson County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask Dawson 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 Dawson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-872-7560 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dawson County?