Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff

Address:
402 Cedar Street
P.O. Box 279
Palo Pinto, TX 76484

Phone:

(940) 659-1293

New Visitation Policies in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff in Palo Pinto, Texas, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call (940) 659-1293 for updates.

Video Visitation at Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call (940) 659-1293 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Palo Pinto County, the state of Texas and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to visit an inmate in Palo Pinto County Texas using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Palo Pinto County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff uses a video visitation service called IC Solutions.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Palo Pinto County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with IC Solutions.
  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff.
  • Then select your Palo Pinto County Inmate.
  • Then fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Lastly, schedule a visit.
  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Palo Pinto County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Palo Pinto County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Palo Pinto County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Palo Pinto County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Palo Pinto County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Palo Pinto County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Palo Pinto County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Palo Pinto County.


 

How Do Inmates in Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Palo Pinto County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Palo Pinto County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Palo Pinto County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Palo Pinto County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Palo Pinto County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.