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Send Photos & Mail at Anderson County Jail

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Anderson County Sheriff's Office uses an inmate messaging system through www.NCIC.com. You can send electronic messages, photos, and document attachments to people in custody. Text messages cost $0.25 each, while pictures and document attachments run $0.35 per item. There's no limit on how many messages or photos you can send. Texas jails commonly offer other ways to stay in touch—phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets—but availability varies by unit. Before getting started, set up an account with the vendor, add funds, and check the inmate's facility page for unit-specific options and scheduling.

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Quick Facts

  • Anderson County Sheriff’s Office offers an inmate messaging system at www.NCIC.com.
  • Electronic text messages cost $0.25 each.
  • Picture messages and document attachments cost $0.35 per picture or attachment.
  • There is no limit on how many messages or photos you can send through the messaging system.
  • All inmate mail except legal and medical mail must be mailed to PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606 for processing.

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5 Mail Rules That Will Get Your Letter Returned at Anderson County Jail

Anderson County Jail runs all mail through a scanning system, and the rules are strict. Miss one, and your entire letter comes back undelivered. The five biggest return triggers: exceeding the 5-page limit, writing on the back of pages (only the front gets scanned), including more than one photo, leaving required envelope details off (inmate name, Anderson County Sheriff's Office/booking/ID number, and your return address), and sending anything larger than 8.5" x 11".

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Anderson County Jail's Mail Processing: Why Your Letter Goes to Longview First

Mailing a letter to someone at Anderson County Jail? You might notice a Longview address—even though your loved one isn't housed there. That's because the jail uses centralized mail processing. All inmate mail (except legal and medical) goes to PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606, where it's scanned and delivered electronically.

Common Questions

How do I send an electronic message to an inmate at Anderson County Jail?

Use the inmate messaging system listed for Anderson County at www.NCIC.com. Create an account, follow the vendor’s payment steps, then compose and send your message or any allowed attachments.

How much does it cost to send messages or photos to Anderson County inmates?

Text messages cost $0.25 each. Picture messages and document attachments cost $0.35 per picture or attachment.

Are there limits on how many messages or photos I can send to an inmate?

No. The county states there are no limits on the number of messages or photos you may send through the messaging system.

What other communication options might be available for inmates in Texas jails?

Many Texas facilities offer phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets, but availability depends on the unit. Check the inmate’s facility page for what’s offered and any scheduling rules.

Where should I mail a letter to an inmate at Anderson County Jail?

Send personal mail (not legal or medical) to PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606 for processing and scanning. Legal and medical mail must be mailed directly to the facility where the inmate is housed.

Can I send books, magazines, or newspapers to an inmate via the Longview PO Box?

No. Magazines, newspapers, bulk mail, and books are not accepted at PO Box 591 and must be sent directly to the facility where the inmate is housed.

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