Upshur County Jail
Upshur County Jail
For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 226-bed Upshur County Jail at 903-843-2541.
Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Upshur County Jail at 903-843-2541.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Upshur 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 903-843-2541 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Upshur County and anywhere in Texas.
Upshur County Jail Inmate Search
The Upshur County Jail maintains an average of 226 offenders in custody on any given day. The Upshur 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 Upshur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,520 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Upshur County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Upshur 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.
Thesingle story, grey and tan concrete block facility is located on the corner of Titus and E. Taylor Streets in Gilmer, Texas. It shares the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 903-843-2541, 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 Upshur 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 for MALE inmates are on Sundays from 1-3:30 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30-9 pm.
FEMALE inmates have visitation hours on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays from 8-10 am.
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#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
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#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
One of the special programs offered at the Upshur County Jail is the cultivation of plants to feed inmates.
- Jail (Main): 903-843-2541
How booking works at Upshur County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Upshur County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Upshur County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Upshur County Jail at 903-843-2541.
Paying bail for someone in Upshur County
After being arrested and booked into Upshur County Jail in Gilmer, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 903-843-2541 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 903-843-2541.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Upshur County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Upshur County, Texas, visit the Upshur County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Upshur County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
903-843-2541
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Call 903-843-2541 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
- Visitation hours for male inmates are on Sundays from 1-3:30 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30-9 pm. Female inmates have visitation hours on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays from 8-10 am.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-843-2541 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY males |
2:00PM - 3:300PM |
| TUESDAY females |
6:30PM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY males |
6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY females |
8:00AM - 10:00AM |
Upshur County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
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 Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Upshur County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
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 Upshur County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail?
Upshur County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
903-843-2541
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Upshur County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Upshur County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Upshur County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
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 Upshur County Jail 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.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Upshur County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Upshur County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Upshur County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Upshur County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Upshur County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Upshur County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Upshur County follow these instructions:
Upshur County Jail 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 Upshur County Jail
- 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 Upshur County Jail, 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail, and what can I send them?
Upshur County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Upshur County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Upshur County Jail 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#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Upshur County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Upshur County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Upshur County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
Upshur County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Upshur County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Upshur County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Upshur County Jail
405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Upshur County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail, and what can I purchase?
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Upshur County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Upshur County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Upshur County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Upshur County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Upshur County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Upshur County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Upshur 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 Upshur 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
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Upshur County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Upshur County Jail follow these steps:
Upshur 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Upshur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Upshur County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Upshur County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Upshur County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Upshur County Jail
Ask Upshur County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-843-2541 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
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