Tarrant County Corrections Center is a 3500-bed facility based in Ft Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 817-884-3116.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Tarrant County Corrections Center at 817-884-3116 for assistance.
Phone: 817-884-3116
Physical Address:
100 N. Lamar Street
Ft Worth, TX 76102
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections 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 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 Corrections Center Inmate Search
The Tarrant County Corrections Center maintains an average of 3500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tarrant County Corrections 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 Tarrant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 173,660 offenders.
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Tarrant County Corrections Center is located in Downtown Fort Worth,Texas.The address for this jail is 100 North Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. It's a big jail with 3,500 inmate beds, and both males and female inmates are held there.You can call the jail at 817-884-3116.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office runs this jail. A list of the other jails that serve Tarrent County is as follows: Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility (which is located in Harris County, Texas and acts as an overflow center from Tarrant County), Green Bay Facility, Lon Evans Corrections Center, Tarrant County Belknap Facility, and Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. Tarrant County is one of the largest counties in Texas and incarcerates about 5,000 prisoners a day.
Inmates in Tarrant County Corrections Center don't all have the same circumstances after they are brought into the jail: Some have not had their trials yet, some may already be serving their sentences, or they could be waiting to be moved to another jail. If you want to find out if an inmate has been processed into Tarrant County Corrections Center, you can use the Tarrant County Inmate Search. Be sure you have the person's CID number or their proper legal name, which is required when searching. Nicknames won't work.
There are five jails in Tarrant County, and this is the largest and it's where most inmates are brought initially. It is a medium-security jail, and it does have a mental health unit for those with psychiatric issues. Although the stated goal of this facility is to provide proper medical care, there have been multiple in-custody deaths, purported violence used against prisoners on the part of jail staff, and claims made that prisoners have been denied daily medications.
You can do an Inmate Search using the Tarrant County Sheriff's Inmate Roster. Once you have found your friend or family member who's incarcerated, in-person visitation is allowed, although there is no direct physical contact permitted with the inmates. Register for a visit 30 minutes beforehand, and if you have any questions about the visitation rules, be sure to ask for a pamphlet outlining policies, or you can scroll down on this page or click on Visits for a schedule of days when you can see an inmate. The schedule is based on the first letter of the inmate's last name. The visitation takes place from Monday through Sunday, and an inmate can have three vistis a week (one per day).
For those wishing to offer additional support beyond visits to Tarrant County Corrections Center, there are a variety of ways you can help. You can, for instance, help an inmate rent a Tablet. This would allow them to view entertainment and stay up on the news in the outside world in addition to bringing them learning tools that they can use in their cells. The Tablet service is free, although there are enhancements that do cost money. Adding Money to an inmate account is another way to help your friend or family member survive the experience of incarceration, if you are in a position to help. Many people are not able to do so, and that should be understood by the inmate. You can scroll down to read about sending Mail to an inmate, an affordable way to show your love. Or, get instructions about Bail Bonds, learn about e-mailing an inmate, or getting Commissary money onto an account.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Tarrant County Corrections Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Tarrant County Corrections Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Tarrant County Corrections Center at 817-884-3116.
Once an individual is booked at Tarrant County Corrections Center in Ft Worth, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 817-884-3116 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Tarrant County, Texas, visit the Tarrant County Corrections Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?
100 N. Lamar Street
Ft Worth, TX 76102
817-884-3116
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| Last Names M-Z |
SUN | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
MON | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names M-Z |
TUE | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Attorney & Law Enforcement Visits ONLY |
WED | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Attorney & Law Enforcement Visits ONLY |
THU | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
FRI | 9:00AM to 3:00PM |
| Last Names M-Z |
FRI | 3:00PM to 9:00PM |
| Last Names A-L |
SAT | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Seven Days a Week
5:00PM through 9:00PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 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 Tarrant County Corrections Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center?
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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tarrant County Corrections Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’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.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center?
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 Corrections Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, and what can I send them?
Envelopes
The Tarrant County Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center 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
Envelopes
The Tarrant County Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tarrant County Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tarrant County Corrections Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tarrant County Corrections Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tarrant County Corrections Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Tarrant County Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center,
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
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:
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 Corrections Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
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 Corrections Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Tarrant County Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Corrections Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Tarrant County Corrections Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Tarrant County Corrections Center 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
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 Corrections Center 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 Corrections Center’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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What are the other City and County Jails in Tarrant County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tarrant County?
This facility, known as "Tarrant County Corrections Center" is also known as Tarrant County Correction Center, Tarrant County Jail, Tarrant County Confinement Bureau, Tarrant County Jail & Correction Center, Tarrant County Jail & Correction Center, Texas, Tarrant.
