For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 144-bed Wharton County Jail at 979-532-1550.
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 Wharton County Jail at 979-532-1550.
Phone: 979-532-1550
Physical Address:
315 East Elm Street
Wharton, TX 77488
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wharton 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 979-532-1550 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Wharton County and anywhere in Texas.
Wharton County Jail Inmate Search
The Wharton County Jail maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wharton 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 Wharton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.
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The Wharton County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wharton 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.
The single story, gray facility, is located on E. Elm Street, right across the street from Riverfront Park in Wharton, Texas. The Wharton County Jail 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 979-532-1550, 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 Wharton 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 as follows:
Saturdays and Sundays, with females getting visits from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, and Males from 1:00PM to 4:30PM.
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#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
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#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
Wharton County is a county located in the state of Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 41,570. The county seat is Wharton. It was named after brothers William Harris Wharton and John Austin Wharton.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Wharton County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Wharton County Jail include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Wharton County Jail at 979-532-1550.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Wharton County Jail in Wharton for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 979-532-1550.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Wharton County, Texas, visit the Wharton County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
315 East Elm Street
Wharton, TX 77488
979-532-1550
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 979-532-1550 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY males |
1:00PM - 4:30PM |
| SUNDAY females |
9:00AM - 11:00AM |
| SATURDAY males |
1:00PM - 4:30PM |
| SATURDAY females |
9:00AM - 11:00AM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wharton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 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 Wharton County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wharton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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To send commissary money to an inmate in Wharton County Jail follow these steps:
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For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Wharton County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wharton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Wharton County follow these instructions:
Wharton 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:
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 Wharton County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Wharton County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Wharton 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#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
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 Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Wharton County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
For inmates receiving mail in the Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wharton County Jail
P.O. Box 726
Wharton, TX 77488
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 Wharton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Wharton County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 979-532-1550 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wharton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail follow these steps:
Wharton 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 Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Wharton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wharton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wharton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Wharton County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Wharton County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Wharton 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 Wharton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-532-1550 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wharton County?
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