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Send Photos & Mail at Anderson County Jail

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

For in-person visits at Anderson County Jail, schedule ahead online at https://scheduler.tarmactech.com or use the kiosk tablet in the jail lobby to set up and manage appointments. The lobby tablet is there specifically for walk-in signups and schedule changes. For electronic communication, the jail uses the NCIC inmate messaging system (www.NCIC.com), which lets you send documents, photos, and mail through the approved vendor portal. If the person you're visiting is 17 years old, visitation runs on a separate schedule. Call ahead to confirm the actual visit time. For other options like phone calls, video visits, tablet messaging, and vendor payment methods, check the vendor rules and the facility page for what's currently available.

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Quick Facts

  • Visitors sign up for visitation at Anderson County Jail via the online scheduler (https://scheduler.tarmactech.com).
  • A kiosk tablet in the jail lobby can be used to access the visitation scheduler for walk-in appointments.
  • The jail uses an inmate messaging system at www.NCIC.com for sending documents, photos, and mail to inmates.
  • Offenders aged 17 have a separate visitation time and visitors must call to confirm the actual visit time.

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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".

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.

Sending Mail to Anderson County Jail: What Changed in September 2024

In late September 2024, Anderson County changed how inmate mail is handled. Most personal mail now goes through a central processing site, where it gets scanned and delivered electronically. The rules are strict: small formatting mistakes can get your mail returned, or not returned at all.

Common Questions

How do I schedule a visit at Anderson County Jail?

Schedule a visit using the online scheduler at https://scheduler.tarmactech.com. You can also use the kiosk tablet in the jail lobby to schedule or check appointments.

How can I send messages or photos to an inmate at Anderson County Jail?

Use the jail's approved inmate messaging system at www.NCIC.com to send electronic messages, photos, or documents. Follow the vendor's account and payment steps. Expect messages to be screened before delivery.

Do visitation times differ for 17-year-old offenders at Anderson County Jail?

Yes. Offenders who are 17 have a separate visitation time. Call ahead to confirm the actual visit time.

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