Smith County Low Risk Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, 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 903-590-2661 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Smith County and anywhere in Texas.

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center Inmate Search

The Smith County Low Risk Detention Center maintains an average of 432 offenders in custody on any given day. The Smith County Low Risk Detention Center 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 Smith County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Smith County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center in Tyler for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Smith County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 903-590-2661 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 903-590-2661.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Smith County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Smith County Texas, check out the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center on-site Inmate Video Visitation

On-site Video Visitation for all three jails in Smith County are at the:
Smith County Low-Risk Facility
2811 Public Road
Tyler, Texas

903-590-2661

• First you must register with Jail ATM Video Visitation.
  
• Also, you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
• Visitors must sign up at the Low-Risk Facility the day of visitation between 12:30pm and 4:30pm.
• No revealing or seductive clothing. No spandex, don't show skin or cleavage. No legs showing above the mid-thigh. If you try to get around this, you won't be visiting. 
• Visitation is limited to 20 minutes.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

903-590-2661

• First you must register with Jail ATM Video Visitation.
  
• Also, you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
• Visitation is limited to 20 minutes.
• Visits cost $0.20 per minute.
• No visits during meals, lockdowns and shift changes.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Smith County Low Risk Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Smith County Low Risk Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Smith County Low Risk Detention Center may have 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.
You Can Email Inmate
Smith County Low Risk Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center?

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Smith County Low Risk Detention Center 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 Smith County Low Risk Detention Center 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# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Smith County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Smith County Low Risk Detention Center follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Smith County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Texas, then choose Smith County Low Risk Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Smith County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Smith County Low Risk Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Smith County follow these instructions:

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center 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 Smith County Low Risk Detention Center
• 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 Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, 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 Smith 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 Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Smith County Low Risk Detention Center 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# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
2830 S. Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Smith County Low Risk Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
2830 S. Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 903-590-2661 for this number)
c/o Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Smith County Low Risk Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Smith County Low Risk Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Smith County Low Risk Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Smith County Low Risk Detention Center now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Smith County Low Risk Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Smith County Low Risk Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-590-2661 for further assistance.

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