Located in Crockett, Houston County, Texas, the Houston County Jail is a 140-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 936-544-2862.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
Phone: 936-544-2862
Physical Address:
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Houston 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 936-544-2862 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Houston County and anywhere in Texas.
Houston County Jail Inmate Search
The Houston County Jail maintains an average of 140 offenders in custody on any given day. The Houston 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 Houston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,800 offenders.
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Inmates at the Houston County Jail are offenders who have been arrested in Houston 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.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
To receive a call from an inmate in the Houston County Jail, you can use the services provided by the Houston County Sheriff's Office, but you must register online. They offer The Visitor™ video visitation system, which allows friends, family members, and professionals to schedule and conduct video visits conveniently. This system eliminates the need for face-to-face visits through glass partitions and instead utilizes video kiosks, allowing inmates to stay in their housing units while visitors can choose to visit either on-site or off-site from anywhere.
For on-site visits, video terminals located in the facility's visitation center are used for video visitation. On the other hand, off-site visitation can be conducted from personal Windows computers, Android devices, or iOS devices. Note that off-site visitation will involve fees. It's important to be aware that any internet connectivity issues experienced during off-site visits will not be refunded.
On site personal visits are Saturdays and Sundays only, but you need to call the jail at 936-544-2862 to get the time as it is based on their dorm.
Fees for off-site visitation and digital messages:
Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30
Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25
Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Houston County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Houston County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862.
After being arrested and booked into Houston County Jail in Crockett, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 936-544-2862 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Houston County, Texas, visit the Houston County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Houston County Jail? What is the Schedule?
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-2862
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 936-544-2862 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 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 Houston County Jail?
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-2862
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| 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 Houston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Houston 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.
Houston 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 Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Houston 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 Houston County Jail at 936-544-2862 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 936-544-2862 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Houston County follow these instructions:
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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Houston County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Houston County follow these instructions:
Houston 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 Houston 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 – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Houston 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 Houston 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#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
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 Houston 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 Houston 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#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
For inmates receiving mail in the Houston 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 Houston County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, Texas 75835
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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Houston County follow these instructions:
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 Houston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Houston 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 Houston 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 – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Houston County Jail follow these steps:
Houston County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Houston 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 Houston 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 – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Houston County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Houston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Houston County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Houston 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.
Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-544-2862 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Houston County?
This facility, known as "Houston County Jail" is also known as Houston County Jail , Houston County Jail , Texas, Houston.
