Harris County - The 701 Jail

To search for an inmate in the Harris County - The 701 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 713-755-5300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Harris County and anywhere in Texas.

Harris County - The 701 Jail Inmate Search

The Harris County - The 701 Jail maintains an average of 4500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Harris County - The 701 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 Harris County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 272,700 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail? What is the Schedule?

Harris County - The 701 Jail IN-PERSON INMATE VISITATION
701 North San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002
346-286-2840

• Visitors MUST register here or upon their arrival at Harris County - The 701 Jail, although it's highly recommended you register well in advance.
• After registering, you can schedule a visit up to seven days in advance.
• Sometimes the day and time you want to visit may not be available, so schedule well in advance.
• Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
• You are required to have a valid, government issued picture ID.
• You MUST have a printed confirmation of the visit that will be emailed to you. If not, the visitor center will print it for you.
• Only one person is allowed to visit at a time.
• Children are not allowed.
• Visits are 20 minutes in length.
• Wear a mask and expect to have your temperature taken.
• Storage lockers are provided for all your stuff you bring in.
• Attorneys may visit inmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• No minister visits will be allowed at any jail location from 12:30PM to 2:00PM.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Harris County - The 701 Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Harris County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Harris County - The 701 Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Texas, then select Harris County - The 701 Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Harris County - The 701 Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Harris County - The 701 Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail, and what can I send them?

What Kind of Mail can Harris County - The 701 Jail Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The Harris County - The 701 Jail allows inmates to receive unlimited pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They 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.

Envelopes
The Harris County - The 701 Jail allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines.  Letters should arrive in standard letter-sized envelopes and must have a complete return address, including your first and last name and address.

First look up the Inmate's SPN Number, Housing Location & Cell Block.
You will need all of these to mail them a letter, postcard, magazine, newspaper or books. 

Here is an example of what the information looks like when you look up an inmate online.
In this example below, the Inmate's Name and SPN are in RED on the white background.
The Housing Location & Cell Block are in BLUE.
The other RED number is the inmate's Case Number. You will need this for looking up their court dates.


If you can't find an inmate online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 713-755-5300.

Postcards & Envelopes (personal mail) are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name, Full SPN
Housing Location, Cell Block
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
701 N. San Jacinto
Houston, TX 77002

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and must include the Inmate’s Full Name, SPN, Housing Location & Cell Block.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but must be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name and SPN. Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

Books
If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you must have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. 
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the Harris County - The 701 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 book shipments must include the inmate's name and SPN. You can also call 713-755-5300 to get the number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate Full Name, Full SPN
701 N. San Jacinto, Visitor Control Center
Attn: Books- Mail Room
Houston, Texas 77002

What Kind of Mail can Harris County - The 701 Jail Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The Harris County - The 701 Jail allows inmates to receive unlimited pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They 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.

Envelopes
The Harris County - The 701 Jail allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines.  Letters should arrive in standard letter-sized envelopes and must have a complete return address, including your first and last name and address.

First look up the Inmate's SPN Number, Housing Location & Cell Block.
You will need all of these to mail them a letter, postcard, magazine, newspaper or books. 

Here is an example of what the information looks like when you look up an inmate online.
In this example below, the Inmate's Name and SPN are in RED on the white background.
The Housing Location & Cell Block are in BLUE.
The other RED number is the inmate's Case Number. You will need this for looking up their court dates.


If you can't find an inmate online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 713-755-5300.

Postcards & Envelopes (personal mail) are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name, Full SPN
Housing Location, Cell Block
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
701 N. San Jacinto
Houston, TX 77002

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and must include the Inmate’s Full Name, SPN, Housing Location & Cell Block.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but must be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name and SPN. Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

Books
If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you must have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. 
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the Harris County - The 701 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 book shipments must include the inmate's name and SPN. You can also call 713-755-5300 to get the number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate Full Name, Full SPN
701 N. San Jacinto, Visitor Control Center
Attn: Books- Mail Room
Houston, Texas 77002

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail, and what can I purchase?

Harris County - The 701 Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Harris County - The 701 Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Harris County - The 701 Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Harris County - The 701 Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Harris County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Harris County - The 701 Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Texas, then select Harris County - The 701 Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Harris County - The 701 Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harris County - The 701 Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Harris County - The 701 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 Harris County - The 701 Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.

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