Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

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Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center Information

Located in 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 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

How Do You Find Someone in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center?

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.

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About the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

Tim 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

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:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

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.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Tarrant County

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.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Tarrant County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay 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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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX
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.
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

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 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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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the 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 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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 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
Emailcustomerservice@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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 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 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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 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 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 Full Name & CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 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 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 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tarrant County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 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 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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

How to Communicate with an Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center,
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 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.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

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 Tim Curry Criminal Justice 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 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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