Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center is a 1000-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 817-884-3116.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center at 817-884-3116 for help.
Phone: 817-884-3116
Physical Address:
401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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.
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center Inmate Search
The Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessTim Curry Criminal Justice Center is located at 401 West Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX. To reach the jail by phone, call 817-884-3116. The building was built in 1990 and currently has 1,000 inmate beds. It also contains 20 different district courts for Tarrant County -- 10 for misdemeanors and 10 for felony trials. There is a Magistrate Court in the basement of the building.
The Center, sometimes called The Tarrant County Justice Center, was named after a man who was a Prosecutor and District Attorney in the County. Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center is located in Downtown Fort Worth, across the street from the Tarrant County Corrections Center. You can recognize the building by the green trimmings which were designed to be complimentary with the copper details on the Tarrant County Courthouse.
You can locate an inmate in the jail by using the Tarrant county Inmate Search. You'll have to enter the detainee's legal name when you do a search. Mugshots are also available to view through this inmate roster. If you know it, enter the inmate's CID number into the Inmate Search. This is a good number to know, because you'll need it for sending mail to an inmate and for other puposes.
Inmates can receive one friend or family member visitor per day, three times a week at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. If you are planning to make a visit, be sure to arrive 30 minutes ahead of time to register. The days that you can visit are restricted. The visitation schedule is organized around the first letter of the inmates last name. This is one of five Tarrant County jails, and they all have the same visitation rules. You can read the specific guidelines for Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center by scrolling down or selecting Visits or Remote Visits for video visitation.
In addition to visiting, you may want to investigate the rules around mailing a letter, photo or books and periodicals. You can scroll down for that information or click on Mail. You can also stay in touch by phone, and putting money on an inmates phone account is explained below or on the Inmate Phone page. Further information is also available for Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center for Money, Bail, e-Mail or Tablet rental.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 817-884-3116.
Once booked at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Fort Worth, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 817-884-3116.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Tarrant County, Texas, visit the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center Bail Information Page.
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401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX
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
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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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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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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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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To communicate by telephone with a Tarrant County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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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Envelopes
The Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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's Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Envelopes
The Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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's Full Name & CID Number
Smart Communications - Tarrant County Jail
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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's 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-884-3116 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Tarrant County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
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 Tarrant County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
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 Tarrant County:
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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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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