The 292-bed Rusk County Jail has staff available around the clock to provide inmate information at 903-655-3000.
All people arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony are brought here for booking and processing. If their charges call for detention, they are held until they are released on bail, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The facility’s current roster can be viewed using the inmate search tool.
If sentenced to less than one year, an inmate serves the time in this county. If sentenced to more than one year, the inmate is sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to find an inmate on the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID on file for mail and communication. If it’s not online, call Rusk County Jail at 903-655-3000.
Phone: 903-655-3000
Physical Address:
210 West Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rusk County Jail
210 W. Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rusk County Jail
210 W. Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rusk 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 903-655-3000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Rusk County and anywhere in Texas.
Rusk County Jail Inmate Search
The Rusk County Jail maintains an average of 292 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rusk 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 Rusk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,840 offenders.
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The Rusk County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rusk County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed, specifically the Rusk County Jail jails offenders arrested in the cities and towns of Henderson, Overton, New London, Kilgore, Tatum, Easton, and Mt. Enterprise when called upon. It also serves the neighboring counties of Gregg, Smith, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Panola, and Harrison when requested.
The multi-story story, tan brick facility, is located on W. Charlevoix, between N. Van Buren and N. Jackson Streets in Henderson, Texas.
If you can see the Henderson Water Tower, you can see the jail, as it is one block away on Van Buen and W. Fordall.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 903-655-3000, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Rusk County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times are Saturdays. Males are 2:00Pm to 4:00PM, females are 9:00AM to 11:00AM.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rusk County Jail
210 W. Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rusk County Jail
210 W. Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Rusk County is a county located in the state of Texas. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,214. The county seat is Henderson. It was named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, who served as the secretary of war for the Republic of Texas.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Rusk County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Rusk County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 903-655-3000.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Rusk County Jail in Henderson, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 903-655-3000 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Rusk County, Texas, visit the Rusk County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail? What is the Schedule?
210 West Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
903-655-3000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-655-3000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY males |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY females |
9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 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 Rusk County Jail?
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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Rusk County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 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 the Rusk County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rusk County Jail
210 W. Charlevoix Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Rusk County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Rusk County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Rusk County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rusk County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Rusk County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rusk County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rusk County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Rusk County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Rusk County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Rusk County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Rusk County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Rusk County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Rusk County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rusk County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rusk County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rusk County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Rusk 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 Rusk County Jail follow these steps:
Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rusk County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rusk County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rusk County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Rusk County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Rusk County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Rusk 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 Rusk County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-655-3000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rusk County?
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