The 101-bed Winkler County Detention Center can be contacted at 432-586-5508 for inmate information at any time of day.
This is the county’s booking facility. Anyone arrested here on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought in for booking and processing, and may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial ends.
Use the inmate search tool to view a list of inmates currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their sentence in this county. Inmates sentenced to more are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find the visitation schedule and policies, plus how to put money on an inmate’s account, send mail, take phone calls from an inmate, leave voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and buy commissary.
Keep the jail ID or booking number somewhere safe. It’s required for many communication services. If it’s not online, call Winkler County Detention Center at 432-586-5508.
Phone: 432-586-5508
Physical Address:
1300 South Bellaire Street
Kermit, TX 79745
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Winkler County 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 432-586-5508 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Winkler County and anywhere in Texas.
Winkler County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Winkler County Detention Center maintains an average of 101 offenders in custody on any given day. The Winkler County 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 Winkler County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,020 offenders.
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The Winkler County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Winkler 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, tan and peach concrete building is located on Bellaire Street, across the street from Monroe Street and Kermit City Park, in Kermit, Texas. The 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 432-586-5508, 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 Winkler County Detention Center 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:
Inmate Visitation Schedule:
* Local Females: Tuesday and Saturday, 9:00am - 11:00am (20-minute visits)
* Local Males: Tuesday and Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (20-minute visits)
* Federal Females: Thursday and Sunday, 9:00am - 11:00am (40-minute visits)
* Federal Males: Thursday and Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (40-minute visits)
* Attorney visits for inmates are permitted from 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday. Other visitation times must be approved by the Sheriff at least 24 hours in advance.
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#
Winkler County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
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#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Winkler County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Winkler County Detention Center:
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 432-586-5508.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Winkler County Detention Center in Kermit 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 Winkler 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 432-586-5508 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Winkler County Texas, check out the Winkler County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1300 South Bellaire Street
Kermit, TX 79745
432-586-5508
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 432-586-5508 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Inmate Visitation Schedule:
* Local Females: Tuesday and Saturday, 9:00am - 11:00am (20-minute visits)
* Local Males: Tuesday and Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (20-minute visits)
* Federal Females: Thursday and Sunday, 9:00am - 11:00am (40-minute visits)
* Federal Males: Thursday and Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (40-minute visits)
* Attorney visits for inmates are permitted from 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday. Other visitation times must be approved by the Sheriff at least 24 hours in advance.
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 Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 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 Winkler County Detention Center?
1300 South Bellaire Street
Kermit, TX 79745
432-586-5508
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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 |
| 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 Winkler County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center?
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
Winkler County 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 Winkler County 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#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
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 Winkler County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Winkler County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Winkler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winkler County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Winkler County follow these instructions:
Winkler County 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:
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 Winkler County Detention Center, 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 Winkler 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 Winkler County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Winkler County 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 Winkler County 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#
Winkler County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
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 Winkler County 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 Winkler County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
Postcards
Check the Winkler County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Winkler County 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#
Winkler County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
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 Winkler County 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 Winkler County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Winkler County Detention Center
P.O. Box 860
Kermit, TX 79745
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winkler County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Winkler County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Winkler County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Winkler County 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.
Send Gift Packs
Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Winkler County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Winkler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winkler County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Winkler County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center follow these steps:
Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Winkler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winkler County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Winkler County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Winkler County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Winkler County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Winkler County Detention Center 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 Winkler County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-586-5508 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Winkler County?
This facility, known as "Winkler County Detention Center" is also known as Winkler County Jail, Winkler County Jail , Winkler County Jail , Texas, Winkler.
