Located in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, the Fannin County Detention Center is a 432-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 903-640-4171.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Fannin County Detention Center at 903-640-4171 for assistance.
Phone: 903-640-4171
Physical Address:
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fannin 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 903-640-4171 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Fannin County and anywhere in Texas.
Fannin County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Fannin County Detention Center maintains an average of 432 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fannin 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 Fannin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,380 offenders.
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The Fannin County Adult Detention Center is a large concrete, single-story, and newly constructed detention center that houses as many as 432 inmates at one time.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Fannin County that were recently charged with a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
Services provided for the inmates are a 12 step program, drug and or alcohol rehabilitation programs, as well as 3 meals a day, made and served by inmate labor which is supervised by Trinity Food Service employees.
INMATE ACCOUNTS Accounts for the inmates are set up at the time they are booked into the Fannin County Detention Center if they have any money with them. Family members or friends can bring money to the inmate to be placed on their account for their use on our automated system located in the lobby, or online.
INMATE COMMISSARY Commissary is provided to those inmates that have money on their accounts and are allowed to buy drinks, candy, snacks, paper, pens, and personal hygiene items.
INMATE MEDICAL Medical services are provided to all inmates. Within 14 days of their arrival to the Detention Center, a complete medical screening is provided for the inmates. Afterwards if an inmate requests medical attention it is provided at a cost of a $5.00 co-pay to those that have money on their account. Dental services are provided only if the service is paid for by the inmate in advance to a local dentist.
INMATE VISITATION is done in-person at the jail. Each inmate gets one 20 minute visit per week, and is assigned two time periods on two different days to choose from for their visit. Call 903-640-4171 to get the days and make an appointment.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Fannin County Detention Center?
What happens during booking in Fannin County?
What is the booking process like at the Fannin County Detention Center?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Fannin County Detention Center booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Fannin County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 903-640-4171.
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.
Fannin County Detention Center 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 Fannin 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 Fannin 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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Fannin County Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 903-640-4171 during business hours.
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.
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 Fannin County Detention Center 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.
Call 903-640-4171 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Fannin County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fannin County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
903-640-4171
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-640-4171 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 8:10PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 8:10PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 8:10PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 8:10PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 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 Fannin County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fannin 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
Fannin 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 Fannin 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
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 Fannin County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Fannin County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Fannin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fannin County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fannin County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Fannin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fannin County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fannin County Detention Center 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 Fannin 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#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
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 Fannin County Detention Center 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 Fannin County Detention Center 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 & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
For inmates receiving mail in the Fannin County Detention Center 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 Fannin County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Jail
2389 Silo Road
Bonham, TX 75418
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 Fannin County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fannin County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fannin County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Fannin County inmate, do the following:
Fannin County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Fannin County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Fannin County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Fannin County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Fannin County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Fannin County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Fannin County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Fannin County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-640-4171 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Fannin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fannin County?
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