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How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fort Bend County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility follow these steps:

Fort Bend County Detention Facility uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 

You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Fort Bend County.

1. Online payments
2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
3. MoneyGram
4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
   The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
   Walmart
   7-11
   CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
The Fort Bend County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Fort Bend County Detention Facility or  the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
            Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
           Fort Bend County Detention Facility address.

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Fort Bend County Detention Facility.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Fort Bend County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Fort Bend County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all Fort Bend County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Fort Bend County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Fort Bend County.
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• Choose Texas, then Fort Bend County Detention Facility, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fort Bend County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Fort Bend County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fort Bend County.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Fort Bend County Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fort Bend County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Fort Bend County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility

To send a text or email message to a Fort Bend County inmate, do the following:

Fort Bend County Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Fort Bend County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Fort Bend County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Fort Bend County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Fort Bend County Detention Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Fort Bend County Detention Facility, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Fort Bend County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.