You can call the 140-bed Houston County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 936-544-2862.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862 for assistance.
Phone: 936-544-2862
Physical Address:
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Houston 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 936-544-2862 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Houston County and anywhere in Texas.
Houston County Jail Inmate Search
The Houston County Jail maintains an average of 140 offenders in custody on any given day. The Houston 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 Houston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,800 offenders.
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Inmates at the Houston County Jail are offenders who have been arrested in Houston County that were recently charged with 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.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
To receive a call from an inmate in the Houston County Jail, you can use the services provided by the Houston County Sheriff's Office, but you must register online. They offer The Visitor™ video visitation system, which allows friends, family members, and professionals to schedule and conduct video visits conveniently. This system eliminates the need for face-to-face visits through glass partitions and instead utilizes video kiosks, allowing inmates to stay in their housing units while visitors can choose to visit either on-site or off-site from anywhere.
For on-site visits, video terminals located in the facility's visitation center are used for video visitation. On the other hand, off-site visitation can be conducted from personal Windows computers, Android devices, or iOS devices. Note that off-site visitation will involve fees. It's important to be aware that any internet connectivity issues experienced during off-site visits will not be refunded.
On site personal visits are Saturdays and Sundays only, but you need to call the jail at 936-544-2862 to get the time as it is based on their dorm.
Fees for off-site visitation and digital messages:
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
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Houston County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Houston County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862.
Once an individual is booked at Houston County Jail in Crockett, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 936-544-2862 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Houston County, Texas, visit the Houston County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Houston County Jail? What is the Schedule?
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-2862
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 936-544-2862 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 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 Houston County Jail?
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-2862
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 Houston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail?
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 Houston County Jail 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 Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862.
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 Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862 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 936-544-2862 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Houston County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Houston County follow these instructions:
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Houston County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Houston 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#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Houston County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
For inmates receiving mail in the Houston 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 Houston County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Houston County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Houston 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 Houston County Jail follow these steps:
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Houston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Houston County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Houston County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Houston County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Houston County?
This facility, known as "Houston County Jail" is also known as Houston County Jail , Houston County Jail , Texas, Houston.
