Presidio County Jail & Sheriff COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Presidio County Jail & Sheriff

Address:
320 N. Highland
PO Box V
Marfa, TX 79843

Phone:

(432) 729-4308

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

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Presidio County Jail & Sheriff in Marfa, 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 (432) 729-4308 for updates.

Video Visitation at Presidio County Jail & Sheriff

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

We highly recommend that you call (432) 729-4308 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 Presidio 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 Presidio 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 Do Inmates in Presidio County Jail & Sheriff Buy Phone Cards Online & Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Presidio County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Presidio County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account..

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


 

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Presidio 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 Presidio 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 Presidio 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 Presidio County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Presidio County.


 

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

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

  • Select Texas, then select Presidio County Jail & Sheriff, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Presidio County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Presidio County at any one time.

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