Foard County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Foard 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 940-684-1360 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Foard County and anywhere in Texas.

Foard County Jail Inmate Search

The Foard County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Foard 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 Foard County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 160 offenders.

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

Foard County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

221 N. 1st Street
Crowell, TX 79227
940-684-1360

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times depend on the inmate. Call 940-684-1360 and get your inmate's times.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Foard County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Foard County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 940-684-1360 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Foard County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Foard County Jail phone services, call 940-684-1360 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

Foard County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Foard 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 Foard 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#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

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 Foard 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 Foard 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 & Inmate ID#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Foard 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 Foard County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

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 Foard County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Foard County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Foard County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ford County Jail
P. O. Box 309
Crowell, Texas 79227

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 940-684-1360 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Foard County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Foard 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 Foard County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-684-1360 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Foard County?