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Polk County Jail Information

The Polk County Jail is a 112 bed jail in the city of Livingston, Polk County, Texas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 936-327-6822, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Inmate Services

Who’s in Jail? About the Facility Recent Bookings & Arrests Directions / Map On Site Inmate Visitation Remote Visitation Inmate Money Inmate Phones Inmate Mail Commissary Text & Email Tablets Photos Nearby Jails

Phone: 936-327-6822

Physical Address:
1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Polk County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Polk County Jail
1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

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How Do You Find Someone in the Polk County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Polk 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 936-327-6822 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Polk County and anywhere in Texas.

Polk County Jail Inmate Search

The Polk County Jail maintains an average of 112 offenders in custody on any given day. The Polk 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 Polk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,360 offenders.

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About the Polk County Jail

Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50,123. Its county seat is Livingston. Current inmates http://inmates.polkcountyso.net/dcn/ In order to help Family and Friends stay in contact with their loved ones the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has added Video Visitation and Messaging to the Polk County Jail through their current inmate phone provider NCIC Inmate Communications. Through this system family and friends can set up accounts at www.ncic.com and schedule video visits with their loved one that is in the Polk County Jail. Through this same account friends and families can send messages and pictures to inmates as well. Video Visits and Messages are monitored and recorded with a cost of $0.30 a minute for video visits and $0.25 a message. Family and Friends can send pictures to inmates for $0.35 a picture. All pictures will be quarantined and checked for violation of jail rules before being approved for the inmate to view. Anything that violates jail rules through video visits, messaging or pictures will result in the suspension of visits and/or messaging for the family and friend and/or inmate. Friends and Families can use the same account as their inmate phone account to fund the video visits and messaging. If you have any questions or need assistance you can visit www.ncic.com or call 1-800-943-2189. Please do not contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office or Jail in reference to this, you will need to contact NCIC directly for information. Making and Receiving Inmate Phone Calls Receiving Calls Inmates cannot receive calls while incarcerated in the facility. Placing Collect Calls Inmates can place collect calls to phone numbers where collect calling is not restricted. This is the most common method of placing calls from the facility. However, there are some situations where collect calls are restricted? e.g. The phone number has reached its credit limit for collect calls. The owner of the phone has requested no collect calls be permitted to their number. The phone number is assigned to a cellular phone or pager. The phone company of the called party has restricted collect calls. Process Inmate dials phone number System determines if the called number is able to receive collect calls and places or rejects the call Called party must positively accept the call by following the automated instructions Advanced Pay Calls Advanced Pay accounts are set up by the called party allowing them to receive calls even if their number is collect call restricted. Advanced Pay accounts also permit the called party to better manage their monthly call budget. Process The called party may contact Infinity Networks at 1-866-681-2948 to obtain instructions on how to establish an Advanced Pay Account. The inmate dials the number. The system determines if an Advanced Pay account exists and if so, places the call. The called party must still positively accept the call by following the automated instructions. The cost of the call is deducted from the Advanced Pay account balance. Facility Rules Calls may be recorded and/or monitored. An attempt to? call transfer? or? 3-way conference? during the call will cause the call to be disconnected. Calls to some phone numbers may be restricted by the facility for security reasons. Warning To prevent unauthorized inmate collect call charges to your phone bill, do not attempt to ? conference? in another number; do not call forward your phone. If you feel you have been a victim of fraudulent Inmate collect call charges, CALL YOU LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDER. INMATE COMMISSARY The Polk County Sheriff's Office/Jail Division is responsible for the creation and maintenance of an account for each individual booked into the Polk County Jail. When an inmate is brought to the jail monies are collected from the inmate, inventoried, signed and placed in a safe. The next business day monies are deposited into a new commissary account or a previous account is reactivated and the monies are deposited into that account, a receipt is generated and given to the inmate. When an inmate is discharged from the jail he/she will be issued a debit card for the balance of their commissary account during normal business hours. https://tigercorrectional.com/

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 936-327-6822.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Polk County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Polk County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Polk County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Polk County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Polk County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Polk County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Polk County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Polk County Jail

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Polk County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Polk County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-6822

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
Each inmate will be allowed a minimum of (2) in-person non-contact 1-hour visits per month with only 1 per week.
A total of two visitors only.
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 - MALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
SUNDAY - FEMALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY - MALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY - FEMALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
THURSDAY - MALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
THURSDAY - FEMALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
SATURDAY -MALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
SATURDAY - FEMALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.

Polk 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

Polk 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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

Register here.
Select Polk 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 sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Polk County Jail?

Polk County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-6822

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
Each inmate will be allowed a minimum of (2) in-person non-contact 1-hour visits per month with only 1 per week.
A total of two visitors only.
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 - MALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
SUNDAY - FEMALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY - MALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY - FEMALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
THURSDAY - MALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
THURSDAY - FEMALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
SATURDAY -MALE	9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
SATURDAY - FEMALE	1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.

Polk 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 Polk County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Polk County Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person.

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Polk County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Polk County Jail at 936-327-6822.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Polk County Jail and others often use a private company 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.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 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.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Polk County Jail at 936-327-6822 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 936-327-6822 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Polk County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Polk County follow these instructions:

Go to Tiger Services Online.
Choose Texas.
Select Polk County Jail.
Click on 'Order Commissary'.
Select your inmate.
Enter your billing information.
Follow the rest of the instructions for Polk County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Polk County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Polk County Jail?

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

Polk 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 Polk County Jail
Select your Inmate.
Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Polk County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

Adding funds to your account - $3.00
Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Polk 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 Polk County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Polk County Jail, and what can I send them?

Polk County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Polk County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Polk 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 & SO#
Polk County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Polk County Jail
1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

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
The Polk County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Polk County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Polk County Jail
1733 North Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

Polk County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Polk 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 Polk County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Polk County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

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 Polk County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Polk County Jail, and what can I purchase?

The Polk County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Polk County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Polk County follow these instructions:

Go to Tiger Services Online.
Choose Texas.
Select Polk County Jail.
Click on 'Order Commissary'.
Select your inmate.
Enter your billing information.
Follow the rest of the instructions for Polk County Jail to complete your transaction.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Polk County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Polk 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
•   Deposit at the kiosk in the Polk County Jail lobby, if available.
•   Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Polk County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Polk County Jail follow these steps:

Polk County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Polk County 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
•   Deposit at the kiosk in the Polk County Jail lobby, if available.
•   Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Polk County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Polk County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Polk County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Polk County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Polk County Jail

Polk County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-327-6822 for further assistance.

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