Panola County Detention Center

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Panola County Detention Center Information

Located in Carthage, Panola County, Texas, the Panola County Detention Center is a 161-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 903-693-0333.

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 Panola County Detention Center at 903-693-0333 for assistance.

Phone: 903-693-0333

Physical Address:
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

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How Do You Find Someone in the Panola County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Panola 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 903-693-0333 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Panola County and anywhere in Texas.

Panola County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Panola County Detention Center maintains an average of 161 offenders in custody on any given day. The Panola 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 Panola County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,220 offenders.

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About the Panola County Detention Center

The Panola County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Panola County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

The two story, brown brick facility, is located on West Wellington, at the corner of Brownwood, across the street from the Sheriff's Department.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 903-693-0333, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Panola County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visiting days and times on site are Tuesdays from 5:00PM - 8:00PM, and Saturdays from 2:00PM - 5:00PM.

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also booked online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Panola County Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Panola County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Panola County Detention Center:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 903-693-0333.

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Directions / Map to the Panola County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Panola County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Panola County Detention Center in Carthage, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 903-693-0333 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Panola County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Panola County, Texas, visit the Panola County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Panola County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633
903-693-0333

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 903-693-0333 to make an appointment to visit.
  • 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.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-693-0333 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
TUESDAY 5:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Panola County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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

  • Register here.  
  • Select Panola County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

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 Panola County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Panola County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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

  • Register here.  
  • Select Panola County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

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 Panola County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center?

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.

Panola County Detention Center 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 Panola County Detention Center at 903-693-0333.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Panola County Detention Center 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 Panola County Detention Center at 903-693-0333 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 903-693-0333 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Panola County Detention Center

To deposit money in an inmate's account in Panola County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Texas.
  • Select Panola County Detention Center.
  • Click on Web Deposits.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Panola County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Panola County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Panola County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Panola County follow these instructions:

Panola County Detention Center 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:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Texas.
  • Choose Panola County Detention Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Panola County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

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 Panola 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 Panola County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Panola County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Panola 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 Panola 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#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633



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 Panola County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Panola 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#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633

Panola County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Panola 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 Panola County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Panola County Jail
319 West Wellington
Carthage, TX 75633


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 Panola County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

The Panola County Detention Center contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Panola County Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Panola County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Texas.
  • Select Panola County Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Panola County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

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 Panola County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Panola County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Panola County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your 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 Panola County Detention Center 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

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Panola County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Panola County Detention Center follow these steps:

Panola County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Panola 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 Panola County Detention Center 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 Panola County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Panola County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Panola County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Panola County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Panola County Detention Center 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.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Panola County Detention Center

Panola County Detention Center 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 Panola County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-693-0333 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Panola County Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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This facility, known as "Panola County Detention Center" is also known as Panola County Jail, Panola County Jail & Sheriff, Panola County Sheriff .