Lamar County Jail
Lamar County Jail
Reach the 164-bed Lamar County Jail for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 903-737-2400.
Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.
Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Lamar County Jail at 903-737-2400.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lamar 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 903-737-2400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Lamar County and anywhere in Texas.
Lamar County Jail Inmate Search
The Lamar County Jail maintains an average of 164 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lamar 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 Lamar County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,280 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Lamar County Jail, located at the corner of Brown Ave. and 1st Street SW in Paris, Texas, was constructed approximately 20 years ago, and based on the recent Lamar County Comprehensive Plan, there is a pressing need to significantly expand the current jail facilities within the next two decades. The facility requires additional deputies and an increase of 110 beds to accommodate the projected growth.
To find information on a Lamar County inmate, call 903-737-2400 24 hours a day.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Lamar 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.
The concrete tilt-up jail was initially built in 2001 through a bond measure, which was fully paid off in three years. However, with Lamar County's current population standing at approximately 63,490 residents, it is expected to grow to a range of 78,560 to 82,250 residents by 2039. According to estimates from the comprehensive plan, this population growth will necessitate an increase in the number of jail deputies from 35 to 59, as well as a rise in jail bed capacity from its current 164 beds, to 274.
If you wish to contact an inmate at the Lamar County Jail with email or phone, you can set up an account online. To deposit money into an inmate's account, you have two options. Firstly, you can visit the lobby of the Lamar County Sheriff's Office at any time, day or night, and use the freestanding kiosk. The kiosk accepts both cash and credit/debit cards. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to add funds to the inmate's commissary account, or you can deposit money for them online.
- Jail (Main): 903-737-2400
The booking process explained for Lamar County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Lamar County Jail. 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 Lamar County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 903-737-2400.
What are the bail options in Lamar County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Lamar County Jail in Paris 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 903-737-2400 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 903-737-2400.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Lamar County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Lamar County, Texas, see the Lamar County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lamar County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
125 Brown Ave.
Paris, TX 75460
903-737-2400
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times depend on the inmate's gender. Call 903-737-2400 to confirm your inmate's times.
- Inmates are allowed two visits 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.
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Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail?
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Lamar County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Lamar County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Texas, then select Lamar County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Lamar County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Lamar County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Lamar County follow these instructions:
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail, and what can I send them?
Lamar County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Lamar County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lamar 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#
Lamar County Jail
125 Brown Ave.
Paris, TX 75460
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
125 Brown Ave.
Paris, TX 75460
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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lamar County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
125 Brown Ave.
Paris, TX 75460
Lamar County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
125 Brown Ave.
Paris, TX 75460
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 Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Purchasing a Lamar County Jail Inmate Commissary
Lamar County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 903-737-2400 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lamar County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lamar County Jail follow these steps:
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lamar County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lamar County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Lamar County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Lamar County Jail
Ask Lamar County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-737-2400 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lamar County?
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