This Kilgore building on Floyd Wingo Drive (No. 197, ZIP 75662) is run by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office, which lists it with its two Longview jails. Together with the Gregg County North Jail and South Jail, it makes up the county's three-building jail system. Mail, money and commissary follow the same Sheriff's rules in all three, while Kilgore keeps its own visiting schedule. One number, 903-236-1755, handles questions about inmates in any of the buildings. Gregg County's cities are Longview, Kilgore, Gladewater, White Oak, Clarksville City, Easton, Lakeport, Warren City and East Mountain, and arrests from all of them go into this system.
Phone: 903-236-1755
Physical Address:
197 Floyd Wingo Dr.
Kilgore, TX 75662
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Trust Fund
101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700
Longview, Texas 75601
(make money orders out to: Inmate Trust Fund
& put inmate's name & SO# in memo)
Other Jails and Prisons
Kilgore inmates are listed in the same countywide Odyssey jail records as the Longview jails. Search by name, then open the result for the booking or SO number. Because the listing may not name the building, phone 903-988-0609 (the Kilgore building) or 903-236-1755 before you drive to Floyd Wingo Drive for a visit.
Want to know when the person leaves Kilgore? The Texas IVSS-Counties service lets you look them up and sign up for automated calls, texts or emails on release or transfer.
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Kilgore's Marvin A. Smith Facility, 197 Floyd Wingo Drive, is the Gregg County Sheriff's Office's third jail building and the only one outside Longview. Local news has also referred to it as the Marvin A. Smith Criminal Justice Center. A Gregg County location list gives the building's own number as 903-988-0609; Captain Tony Monsivais (903-237-2540) supervises it, and Sheriff Maxey Cerliano's jail line, 903-236-1755, covers inmate questions. Kilgore runs its own visiting times, Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon, but shares mail, money and commissary rules with Longview. Gregg County's 916-bed TCJS capacity is a combined number; the Kilgore share isn't published.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Marvin A. Smith Facility. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Marvin A. Smith Facility include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 903-236-1755.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Marvin A. Smith Facility in Kilgore for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 903-236-1755 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Gregg County, Texas, see the Marvin A. Smith Facility Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility? What is the Schedule?
These two weekly windows are the county's posted visiting sessions, used in Kilgore under the rule that a new Gregg jail shares the county's visit schedule. Each visit lasts 20 minutes, and only the five relatives on the inmate's approved card may come. Before heading out Floyd Wingo Drive, phone the Kilgore desk at 903-988-0609 to make sure the session is on.
The Sheriff's visitation page lists the Kilgore building at 197 Floyd Wingo Dr. but doesn't post separate hours for it. JE uses the county's posted schedule (Thursday 7–10 p.m. and Saturday 1–4 p.m.) until the Sheriff says otherwise, so call 903-236-1755 or 903-988-0609 to confirm before you drive to Kilgore.
Kilgore visitors come only from the inmate's approved list: at most five close relatives (mother, father, brother, sister, child, or a spouse who can prove a legal marriage). The inmate requests that card, staff may need ten days to approve it, and names can be swapped only monthly. Bring original photo ID if you're 17 or older; a state driver's license, DPS ID card, passport or military ID all work. Visits last 20 minutes per group. The dress code turns away gang-related clothing and see-through or strapless tops, and former inmates have a six-month waiting period after release.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility?
Families who live far from Kilgore can schedule NCIC video visits, which the Sheriff offers for every Gregg County jail building. Each session lasts 20 minutes and is billed at $0.30 a minute; schedule at NCIC.com or in the NCIC app. There's no weekly cap on video visits. Test your camera and microphone before the visit, and call NCIC at 888-686-3699 if the connection drops.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Marvin A. Smith Facility to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Marvin A. Smith Facility at 903-236-1755.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility at 903-236-1755 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 903-236-1755 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Gregg County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Gregg County follow these instructions:
Marvin A. Smith Facility 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility, 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 Gregg 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Marvin A. Smith Facility'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 Marvin A. Smith Facility 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 Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Trust Fund
101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700
Longview, Texas 75601
(make money orders out to: Inmate Trust Fund
& put inmate's name & SO# in memo)
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 Marvin A. Smith Facility'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 Marvin A. Smith Facility standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Trust Fund
101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700
Longview, Texas 75601
(make money orders out to: Inmate Trust Fund
& put inmate's name & SO# in memo)
Postcards
Check the Marvin A. Smith Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Marvin A. Smith Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Trust Fund
101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700
Longview, Texas 75601
(make money orders out to: Inmate Trust Fund
& put inmate's name & SO# in memo)
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 Marvin A. Smith Facility'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 Marvin A. Smith Facility standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name, SO#
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Trust Fund
101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700
Longview, Texas 75601
(make money orders out to: Inmate Trust Fund
& put inmate's name & SO# in memo)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility, and what can I purchase?
Inmates in Kilgore use the same armband bar-code trust accounts as the rest of the Gregg County jail system, so commissary is bought from funds on deposit. Funding works the same two ways described on the Sheriff's commissary page: an online Tiger deposit or a mailed trust-fund money order. Kilgore inmates pay for commissary by armband bar code from a trust balance that starts with whatever cash was logged at booking. Money added through TigerDeposits.com, or mailed as a money order to the Longview trust office in Suite 700 of the courthouse, lands in that same balance. Call the jail line, 903-236-1755, for current commissary days at Kilgore.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Gregg County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marvin A. Smith Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Kilgore inmates read electronic messages on the same NCIC kiosks used in Longview. An NCIC.com account or the NCIC app lets you send unlimited messages ($0.25 each) and pictures ($0.35 each), including photos of letters or documents. The Sheriff describes delivery as instant. If a Kilgore inmate says a message never arrived, open a ticket with NCIC at 888-686-3699; the Sheriff's staff don't manage the messaging system.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Marvin A. Smith Facility follow these steps:
Marvin A. Smith Facility 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Gregg County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Marvin A. Smith Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The Kilgore facility is set up on JE with the same NCIC services as the Longview jails, including NCIC tablets, and the Sheriff's phone service page confirms NCIC as the communications vendor for Gregg County's jails. Inmates' NCIC messages and scanned mail are shown on in-cell kiosks, and video visits run from the housing unit, per the visitation page. Kilgore's NCIC devices aren't on the open internet; staff screen what comes through, and the outside party funds video and messaging. Call the Kilgore building at 903-988-0609 or the jail line, 903-236-1755, to confirm, and contact NCIC at 888-686-3699 for anything about your NCIC account.
Ask Marvin A. Smith Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Marvin A. Smith Facility 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 Marvin A. Smith Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-236-1755 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Gregg County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gregg County?
This facility, known as "Marvin A. Smith Facility" is also known as Marvin A. Smith Criminal Justice Center, Marvin A Smith Correctional Facility.
