You can call the 3500-bed Tarrant County Corrections Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 817-884-3116.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Tarrant County Corrections Center at 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
Phone: 817-884-3116
Physical Address:
100 N. Lamar Street
Ft Worth, TX 76102
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections 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 817-884-3116 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Tarrant County and anywhere in Texas.
Tarrant County Corrections Center Inmate Search
The Tarrant County Corrections Center maintains an average of 3500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tarrant County Corrections 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 Tarrant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 155,900 offenders.
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Tarrant County Corrections Center is located in Downtown Fort Worth,Texas.The address for this jail is 100 North Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. It's a big jail with 3,500 inmate beds, and both males and female inmates are held there.You can call the jail at 817-884-3116.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office runs this jail. A list of the other jails that serve Tarrent County is as follows: Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility (which is located in Harris County, Texas and acts as an overflow center from Tarrant County), Green Bay Facility, Lon Evans Corrections Center, Tarrant County Belknap Facility, and Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. Tarrant County is one of the largest counties in Texas and incarcerates about 5,000 prisoners a day.
Inmates in Tarrant County Corrections Center don't all have the same circumstances after they are brought into the jail: Some have not had their trials yet, some may already be serving their sentences, or they could be waiting to be moved to another jail. If you want to find out if an inmate has been processed into Tarrant County Corrections Center, you can use the Tarrant County Inmate Search. Be sure you have the person's CID number or their proper legal name, which is required when searching. Nicknames won't work.
There are five jails in Tarrant County, and this is the largest and it's where most inmates are brought initially. It is a medium-security jail, and it does have a mental health unit for those with psychiatric issues. Although the stated goal of this facility is to provide proper medical care, there have been multiple in-custody deaths, purported violence used against prisoners on the part of jail staff, and claims made that prisoners have been denied daily medications.
You can do an Inmate Search using the Tarrant County Sheriff's Inmate Roster. Once you have found your friend or family member who's incarcerated, in-person visitation is allowed, although there is no direct physical contact permitted with the inmates. Register for a visit 30 minutes beforehand, and if you have any questions about the visitation rules, be sure to ask for a pamphlet outlining policies, or you can scroll down on this page or click on Visits for a schedule of days when you can see an inmate. The schedule is based on the first letter of the inmate's last name. The visitation takes place from Monday through Sunday, and an inmate can have three vistis a week (one per day).
For those wishing to offer additional support beyond visits to Tarrant County Corrections Center, there are a variety of ways you can help. You can, for instance, help an inmate rent a Tablet. This would allow them to view entertainment and stay up on the news in the outside world in addition to bringing them learning tools that they can use in their cells. The Tablet service is free, although there are enhancements that do cost money. Adding Money to an inmate account is another way to help your friend or family member survive the experience of incarceration, if you are in a position to help. Many people are not able to do so, and that should be understood by the inmate. You can scroll down to read about sending Mail to an inmate, an affordable way to show your love. Or, get instructions about Bail Bonds, learn about e-mailing an inmate, or getting Commissary money onto an account.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Tarrant County Corrections Center. 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 Tarrant County Corrections Center include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 817-884-3116.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Tarrant County Corrections Center in Ft Worth 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 817-884-3116 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Tarrant County, Texas, see the Tarrant County Corrections Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?
100 N. Lamar Street
Ft Worth, TX 76102
817-884-3116
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| Last Names M-Z |
SUN | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
MON | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names M-Z |
TUE | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Attorney & Law Enforcement Visits ONLY |
WED | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Attorney & Law Enforcement Visits ONLY |
THU | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
FRI | 9:00AM to 3:00PM |
| Last Names M-Z |
FRI | 3:00PM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
SAT | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Seven Days a Week
5:00PM through 9:00PM
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 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 Tarrant County Corrections Center?
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Tarrant County Corrections Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tarrant County Corrections Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center?
To communicate by telephone with a Tarrant County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Tarrant County Corrections Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, and what can I send them?
Envelopes
The Tarrant County Corrections Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The letter cannot exceed 12" x 16" in size.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
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
The Tarrant County Corrections Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable retailer such as Barnes & Noble. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. The shipment must come from the USPS. A shipment from any other carrier other than the Post Office will NOT be accepted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tarrant County Corrections Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Envelopes
The Tarrant County Corrections Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The letter cannot exceed 12" x 16" in size.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
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
The Tarrant County Corrections Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable retailer such as Barnes & Noble. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. The shipment must come from the USPS. A shipment from any other carrier other than the Post Office will NOT be accepted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tarrant County Corrections Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
For complete information about what is NOT allowable to mail to an inmate, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tarrant County Corrections Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Tarrant County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Tarrant County Corrections Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Tarrant County Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Tarrant County Corrections Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Tarrant County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Tarrant County Corrections Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Tarrant County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Tarrant County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tarrant County?
This facility, known as "Tarrant County Corrections Center" is also known as Tarrant County Correction Center, Tarrant County Jail, Tarrant County Confinement Bureau, Tarrant County Jail & Correction Center, Tarrant County Jail & Correction Center, Texas, Tarrant.
