The Wharton County Jail is a 144 bed jail in the city of Wharton, Wharton County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 979-282-9555, 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.
Phone: 979-282-9555
Physical Address:
315 East Elm Street
Wharton, TX 77488
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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 979-282-9555 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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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.
Wharton County Sheriff Shannon Srubar has recently obtained permission from the state jail commission to temporarily add a dozen bunk beds due to overcrowding conditions.
For information on current inmates, you can visit: http://69.92.28.194:8080/DCN/
To make a call or deposit funds for an inmate's phone account, you can use the Wharton County Inmate Phone Calls service provided by NCIC. To set up an account, call +1 (800) 943-2189 or make an NCIC deposit online by visiting the following link: https://www.ncic.com/jails/wharton-county-jail-tx
To send commissary money, you can use the CorrectPay service via the following link: https://correctpay.com/
Dealing with mentally ill and suicidal individuals, the Wharton County Sheriff's Office has implemented various procedures:
Upon intake, an approved mental disabilities/suicide prevention screening instrument is immediately completed for all inmates. Additionally, each jail is required to perform a mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities history check by checking the Texas Health and Human Services Commission CCQ system for inmates' previous state mental healthcare or known intellectual or developmental disabilities, except for out-of-state or federal contractual inmates. Documentation of these checks is maintained and relevant information is included in the mental health screening instrument and, if sentenced to the Department of Criminal Justice, on the Uniform Health Status form.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Wharton County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 979-282-9555.
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.
Wharton County Jail Booking Roster
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 Wharton 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.
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 Wharton 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.
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.
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.
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 Wharton 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.
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.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
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
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 Wharton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-282-9555 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?
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
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 Wharton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-282-9555 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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24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
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 979-282-9555 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 – [email protected]
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 979-282-9555 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wharton County Jail, and what can I send them?
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 979-282-9555 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?
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Wharton County Jail follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Wharton County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page 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 Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-282-9555 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
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Wharton 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]
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 {Wharton 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 Wharton 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 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 979-282-9555 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wharton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 979-282-9555 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wharton County?
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