Visiting an inmate in Tarrant County Jail isn’t complicated, and the jail offers several options: You can schedule an in-person visit, chat remotely through an app, set up a hospital visit, or, if you live at least 150 miles from Fort Worth, the jail offers a special type of visitation option.

However, there are several rules you must follow and steps you need to understand. If your visit isn’t scheduled correctly or you break one of the rules, your visit may be canceled.

Each visit is capped at 30 minutes, and an inmate can only have one visit per day. 

How to Visit an Inmate in Tarrant County

Signup starts 30 minutes before visiting hours start, and the days of the week you can visit depend on the inmate’s last name.

Online visitation can be an easy alternative, but you have to pay a fee for the convenience, and online visits are monitored and recorded just like in-person visits, so you’ll have to be careful about what you say or ask.

If you violate the rules, your visit could be terminated, or you could even be banned from making future visits.

Online Visitation

Friends and family members can schedule video visits through Securus Video Connect. 

Securus allows anyone who has internet access to be able to connect with inmates, regardless of the visitation schedule. It can also save you the transportation time and costs of getting to the jail. However, just like in-person visits, video visits will be monitored and recorded. Don’t discuss case details, and don’t say anything during the visit that could be considered incriminating in court. 

You can use your phone, tablet, or computer to visit. The inmate has access to portals within the jail. They can also send you electronic messages through the platform.

Create a secure account at www.VideoVisitAnywhere.com.

Next, download the app. 

• iOS (Apple) Devices: Download from the App Store​ (requires iOS 15 or later)
• Android Devices: Download from Google Play​ (requires Android 10.0 or higher)

You must also confirm that your number is on the inmate’s contact list.

After that, you will need to deposit money into the account (there is a fee to use a credit card or money order for the initial deposit). While the app itself is free, there is a per-minute rate for each call. A 20-minute call typically costs between $5 to $10. E-messaging costs start at 25 cents per message.

You can schedule these visits through the app by selecting “video connect,” then choose an available time slot.

In-Person Visits

Each inmate is limited to one 30-minute visit per day. No more than two adults are allowed to visit at one time. Signup starts 30 minutes before visiting hours start.

Visitors who were incarcerated in a Tarrant County detention facility within the past six months will not be approved for visitation.

Times and days inmates are allowed to have visitors are determined by the first letter of their last name: 

A through L  

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

M through Z

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The last visitor will be processed 30 minutes before the end of scheduled visitation hours.

Hospital Visits

Immediate family members are allowed to visit inmates in intensive care or other special care units.

Sunday through Saturday: 5 p.m. through 9 p.m.

Hospital policies will determine when Inmates who are in intensive care or a special care unit will be allowed visits with immediate family members. Please contact the facility directly.

Special Visitation 

If you live more than 150 miles from Fort Worth, you may be eligible for a one-time “Special Visit.” 

They are a one-time 40-minute visit reserved for people who “could not have reasonably anticipated to visit.”

You are not required to be on the inmate’s visitors card. Special Visits can take place at any time except feeding times and under emergency conditions.

Residence information will be verified before the visits are approved.

Dress Code

This is open to interpretation, so don’t take any risks. If you’re unsure whether an article of clothing might be considered “revealing” or “tight,” don’t wear it.

The following items are prohibited:

• Sundresses
• Revealing shorts
• Halter tops
• Swimwear
• Transparent garments of any type
• Low-cut blouses or dresses
• Leotards
• Leggings
• Spandex or tight-fitting pants or blouses
• Miniskirts
• Backless tops
• Pajamas
• Hats or caps
• Sleeveless tops
• Skirts two inches or more above the knee
• Dresses or skirts with a high-cut split mid-back, front or side
• Khaki, green, institutional or military-style clothing

Prohibited Items

If you’re caught with any of these items (including hospital visits), you may be banned from visiting:

• Tobacco
• Lighters
• Matches
• Cameras
• Electronic recording devices
• Cell phones
• Backpacks
• Bags
• Purses
• Unlabeled prescription medications

Permitted Items

Visitors with infants are allowed to bring a limited amount of supplies. This includes:

• One diaper bag
• One blanket that must fit into the diaper bag
• Bottles that must fit into the diaper bag
• Infant carrier (will be visually inspected)

Penalties for Rule Violations

Don’t violate the rules. While it may not seem like a big deal to you if you’re wearing torn jeans or a tank top, the jail staff typically takes your attire and behavior very seriously and you may face a temporary visitation ban.

• First offense: Termination of current visit
• Repeat offenses: Visiting privileges will be suspended for a specified period. The length of suspension is determined by the severity of the rules violation
• Serious offenses: Permanent revocation of visitation rights

Additionally, if you engage in illegal acts during your visit, you could face criminal charges and legal prosecution. 

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