NCIC Messaging vs Postal Mail at Brazoria County: Cost, Speed, and Photo Rules

Brazoria County encourages families to send documents, photos, and mail through NCIC.com's Inmate Messaging system rather than postal mail. If you want the simplest option, NCIC is what the county recommends for everyday messages and attachments.

Volume is a big reason NCIC works well. Brazoria County says there are no limits on how many messages and photos you can send through the system. You don't have to save everything for a single envelope like you would with physical mail.

NCIC charges $0.25 per message at Brazoria County Detention Center. If you're sending frequent check-ins or quick updates, that's the number to keep in mind.

Photos and document attachments cost $0.35 each through NCIC. That fee applies per picture you attach.

Mailing something physically? Keep it letter-size. Brazoria County won't accept mail larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches.

• ✓ No more than 5 pages per envelope
• ✓ Only 1 photograph per envelope

Packages are a separate issue. Brazoria County Detention Center does not accept packages or product deliveries for inmates. Attempted deliveries may be searched and returned to the carrier.

If fast delivery and clear pricing matter most, NCIC is built for that. Messages cost $0.25 each, photo or document attachments run $0.35 each, and the inmate receives everything instantly. That makes it the best choice for time-sensitive updates and sending photos without worrying about envelope limits.

Thinking about mailing something you'd want back later? Don't. Brazoria County says mail sent to their processing PO Box is not returned or released. Once the inmate receives it electronically, the original is destroyed.

To get started with electronic messaging, go to NCIC.com and set up an account. Once you're registered, you can send messages and attach photos or documents through their inmate messaging system.