Jefferson County Correctional Facility

To search for an inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, 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 409-726-2540 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Jefferson County and anywhere in Texas.

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Jefferson County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 800 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jefferson County Correctional Facility 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 Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,780 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Jefferson County Correctional Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

5030 Highway 69 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-726-2565

• All visits must be scheduled in advance.
• Call 409-726-2565 to set up a visitation appointment - Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
• Inmates are allowed two 30-minute visits per week.
• IDs, keys, and cash/credit card for the Kiosk deposits are the only thing allowed in the building for visits.
• No cellphones. No leaving the building for any reason or visit is terminated.
• While you are visiting the kiosks will be open for depositing money for your inmate.

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

• Register and schedule your visits with SmartJailMail
  
• You must first be invited by your inmate before you can make an appointment.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Unlimited visits.
• Call 888-253-5178 if you have technical questions.

Jefferson County Correctional Facility uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

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

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

• Register and schedule your visits with SmartJailMail
  
• You must first be invited by your inmate before you can make an appointment.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Unlimited visits.
• Call 888-253-5178 if you have technical questions.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Jefferson County Correctional Facility, 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 Jefferson County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Texas, then select Jefferson County Correctional Facility, 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 Jefferson County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility

To communicate by telephone with a Jefferson County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Jefferson County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Jefferson County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Jefferson County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Jefferson County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Jefferson County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jefferson County Correctional Facility 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 Jefferson County Correctional Facility 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 & Booking Number (ID#)
JCSO-SCH
9490 FM 1960 Bypass W #355
Humble, TX 77338

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number (ID#)
Jefferson County Correctional Facility
5030 Hwy 69 S.
Beaumont, TX 77705

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jefferson County Correctional Facility 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jefferson County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Booking Number (ID#)
Jefferson County Correctional Facility
5030 Hwy 69 S.
Beaumont, TX 77705

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility

To communicate by text or email with an Jefferson County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Jefferson County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Jefferson County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Jefferson County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Jefferson County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

Jefferson County Correctional Facility 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 Jefferson County Correctional Facility.
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 Jefferson County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Jefferson County Correctional Facility'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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Jefferson County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Select Texas, then select Jefferson County Correctional Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Jefferson County.
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• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Jefferson County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jefferson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Jefferson County Correctional Facility uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Jefferson County Correctional Facility

To communicate by text or email with an Jefferson County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Jefferson County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Jefferson County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Jefferson County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Jefferson County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Jefferson County Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Jefferson County Correctional Facility at 409-726-2540 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Jefferson County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Jefferson County Correctional Facility Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Jefferson County Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Jefferson County Correctional Facility at 409-726-2540 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Jefferson County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-726-2540 for further assistance.

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