Visiting an inmate in Harris County can be complicated. The days you’re permitted to visit are determined based on the facility, which floor the inmate is housed on, or by pod number. The schedule will probably change if your friend or family member is moved to a different cell or facility. This makes it challenging to plan.

Overcrowding means that some inmates are housed in contract jails outside Harris County. They may be housed in Beaumont or even out of state in Louisiana or Mississippi.

If this happens, online visitation may be your only realistic option.

Online Visitation

Online visitation is a relatively new feature at the Harris County Jail. Inmates did not have access to tablets or a video platform until 2024, when the county reached an agreement with Securus for video service.

Video visits can be a lifeline for friends and family members. Due to overcrowding, some inmates are housed as far away as Mississippi, making regular visits difficult. 

Most visits last 20 minutes. If your friend or family member is housed outside of Harris County, contact that facility for the most up-to-date information.

Video visits are monitored and recorded. Don’t ask for details about the case or discuss guilt or innocence. Don’t say anything potentially incriminating. Anything you say could be introduced in court.

Location	Hours	Cost	How to schedule a visit
700 N. San Jacinto Building	Monday through Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m	$5.99	Create an account with Securus Technologies:https://securustech.online
LaSalle Correctional Facility (Olla, Louisiana)	M-F 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.	No cost	Call (318) 495-6209 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and ask for the visitation supervisor
LaSalle Jefferson County Jail (Beaumont, Texas)	Visitation is seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.	Not disclosed	Create an account at www.jailatm.com
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility (in Tutwiler, Miss.)	You must contact the Texas visitation coordinator	Not disclosed	Create an account at corecivictallahatchie.gtlvisitme.com No iOS

In-Person Visits for Harris County Jails

Visiting hours are available six days a week (no visits on Monday) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The last scheduled visit will begin at 9:30 p.m.

When you can visit is complicated. It will depend on the facility, floor or pod.

Jail facility	1200 Baker St.	701 N. San Jacinto St	711 N. San Jacinto St
Day	Floor	Floor	Pod
Tues.	1, 6	2, 7	A-1
Wed.	2, 5	3, 6	B-1
Thurs.	3, 4	4, 5	A-1
Fri.	4, 3	5, 4	B-1
Sat.	5, 2	6, 3	A-1
Sun.	6, 1	7, 2	B-1

All visitors must register via the scheduling app or upon arrival at the jail facility. After registration, visits may be scheduled up to seven days in advance. Visits will last 20 minutes. You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit for ID verification. 

A printed confirmation is required. If you don’t have a printer, the document can be printed at the Visitor Control Center.

All visitors must:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Have a valid government ID

Up to two children (16 or younger) are allowed to visit with an adult.

On-Site Video Visits 

Not everyone is able to visit on the designated days. On-site video visits offer a convenient alternative. These visits are monitored and recorded, so once again, you’ll need to be very careful about what you discuss.

These are set up through the same app that handles remote visits. The only real difference is that the visits are free when you’re physically at the jail building, while visiting from your home will cost about $6. You will need to weigh whether it’s worth the time and transportation cost to save the fee.

To schedule an appointment, you will need to register for a Securus Technologies account, then schedule an appointment in the app. You can do that at https://securustech.online.

In-Person Visits for Contract Jails

Harris County Jails are notoriously overcrowded. Because of this, they’ve contracted with other jails to house inmates. Unfortunately, this means your friend or family member can be housed as far away as Tutwiler, Mississippi. This can make visiting difficult.

Before you visit, please confirm the inmate’s current housing location. 

LaSalle Jefferson County Jail (Beaumont, TX): 

Visitation is permitted:

Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

There is no visitation on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Call (409) 434-4653 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

LaSalle Correctional Center (Olla, Louisiana)

Please contact the facility at (318) 495-6209 for visitation information.

LaSalle Natchitoches Parish Detention Center (Louisiana)

All visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. There is no visitation on Tuesday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Visitation is permitted:

Monday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Call (318) 357-9300 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility (Tutwiler, Mississippi)

Please contact 662-345-6567 to schedule an appointment.

Dress Code

All Texas jails strictly enforce a dress code. If you wear a garment that’s considered inappropriate, your visit may be canceled. Harris County Jail will not allow:

• Revealing or transparent garments
• Sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm
• Spandex or tights without a skirt or shorts
• Skirts, dresses, or shorts that are above mid-thigh
• Clothing that displays obscene or offensive language, drawings or a gang affiliation

Assessing what’s appropriate can be subjective, so don’t take any risks. If you don’t know whether an article of clothing is acceptable, choose something else.

Prohibited Items

Visitors are not allowed to take any items at all to the visit. Storage lockers are available, and the locker key is the only item permitted.

Purses, wallets, bags, mobile phones, recording devices, writing instruments, weapons, etc., all must be placed in the locker. No packages, mail, or photos may be given to the inmate. Food and drinks are not permitted.

Penalties for Rule Violations

First offense: Warning or the visit will be terminated

Subsequent violations: Visitation privileges will be temporarily suspended (for weeks or months)

Severe violations (for example, smuggling contraband): Permanent ban and possible criminal charges

More Harris County Resources

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How to get someone out of jail in Harris County

How much is bail in Harris County?