Dickens County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Dickens 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 806-623-5533 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Dickens County and anywhere in Texas.

Dickens County Jail Inmate Search

The Dickens County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dickens 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 Dickens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 161 offenders.

How do you post bail in Dickens County?

If someone is taken to Dickens County Jail in Dickens for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 806-623-5533.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 806-623-5533.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Dickens County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Dickens County, Texas, visit the Dickens County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Dickens County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229
806-623-5533

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Call 806-623-5533 with questions, or to make an appointment.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 806-623-5533 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dickens County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Dickens County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 806-623-5533 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Dickens County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Dickens County Jail phone services, call 806-623-5533 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

Dickens County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Dickens County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Dickens 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#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Dickens County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dickens County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Dickens County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Dickens 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 Dickens County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dickens County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dickens County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Dickens County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickens County Jail
819 5th Street
Dickens, TX 79229

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 806-623-5533 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickens County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-623-5533 for further assistance.

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