Tarrant County Belknap Facility

To search for an inmate in the Tarrant County Belknap 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 817-884-3116 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Tarrant County and anywhere in Texas.

Tarrant County Belknap Facility Inmate Search

The Tarrant County Belknap Facility maintains an average of 600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tarrant County Belknap 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 Tarrant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 173,660 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tarrant County Belknap Facility? What is the Schedule?

Tarrant County Belknap Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

350 W. Belknap Street
Ft Worth, TX 76102-1954
817-884-3116

• The signing up of visitors shall begin 30 minutes prior to the start of visiting hours.  
• Each inmate will be limited to one 30-minute visit per day.  
• Each inmate can have up to three visits per week, not including attorney, law enforcement or professional visits, unless approved by a Supervisor.
• A maximum of two adults will be allowed to visit at any one time.  
• CHILDREN - No more than two children, 17 years of age or younger, may visit (maximum of two children). Children 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
  Visitors bringing infants to Visitation shall be permitted to bring the following:  One diaper bag, a blanket which must fit into the diaper bag, bottles which must fit into the diaper bag, and an infant carrier, although a visual inspection of infant carrier will be conducted.
• Evening visitors will NOT be processed after 8:30 p.m., and Afternoon vistors will NOT be processed after 2:30 p.m.
• Out-of-town residents who reside further than 150 miles from Fort Worth city limits will be allowed a 40-minute visit. Residence will be verified at the time of the visit during normal visitation hours.
• Anyone who has been incarcerated in a Tarrant County Jail within the past six months will not be allowed to visit.

Hospital Visits

Seven Days a Week
5:00PM through 9:00PM

• Inmates  housed  in  an  Intensive  Care or  other  special  care  units,  will  be permitted  visitation  with  immediate  family  members  in  accordance  with  the individual hospital policy.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tarrant County Belknap Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Tarrant County Belknap 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 Tarrant County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Belknap Facility follow these steps:

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tarrant County Belknap Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Tarrant County Belknap Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

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

Tarrant County Belknap Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Envelopes
The Tarrant County Belknap Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The letter cannot exceed 12" x 16" in size.

Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196

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 Tarrant County Belknap Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable retailer such as Barnes & Noble. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. The shipment must come from the USPS. A shipment from any other carrier other than the Post Office will NOT be accepted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tarrant County Belknap 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 mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196

Tarrant County Belknap Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Envelopes
The Tarrant County Belknap Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The letter cannot exceed 12" x 16" in size.

Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196

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 Tarrant County Belknap Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable retailer such as Barnes & Noble. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. The shipment must come from the USPS. A shipment from any other carrier other than the Post Office will NOT be accepted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tarrant County Belknap 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 mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196

For complete information about what is NOT allowable to mail to an inmate, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tarrant County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Belknap Facility follow these steps:

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Tarrant County Belknap Facility contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Tarrant County Belknap Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Tarrant County Belknap Facility Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Tarrant County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Tarrant County Belknap Facility must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Tarrant County Belknap Facility has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Tarrant County Belknap Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Tarrant County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Tarrant County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Tarrant County Belknap Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Tarrant County Belknap Facility allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Tarrant County Belknap Facility, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Tarrant County Belknap Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Tarrant County Belknap Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Tarrant County Belknap Facility

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Tarrant County Belknap Facility inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Belknap Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.

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