Understanding Fannin County's Two Jail Facilities: What Families Need to Know
Trying to visit, send paperwork, or add money for someone in custody? First, figure out which Fannin County facility they're actually in. The county runs two separate detention sites in Bonham, and mixing them up can delay everything.
Fannin County doesn't have just one jail - it has two. County documents describe a 432-bed detention facility at 2389 Silo Road, Bonham, Texas 75418, and a separate 96-bed jail facility at 725 County Road 4200, Bonham, Texas. Knowing which address you need can save you a wasted trip.
Not sure which facility someone is in? Call. The Fannin County Jail phone number is 903-640-4171.
Need to fax documents? The Fannin County Jail fax number is 903-640-0832.
County paperwork separates "county" prisoners from other populations. In procurement documents, Fannin County describes both sites - the 432-bed facility at 2389 Silo Road and the 96-bed facility at 725 County Road 4200 - and asks vendors to propose per-diem rates for the county's own prisoners, based on a maximum of 155 county prisoners. What does this mean for families? The county tracks different categories of people in custody, which can affect where someone ends up within the two-site system.
Note: Public records don't spell out exactly who goes to which building. Don't assume placement based on labels like "county" or "federal" - verify where the person is before you travel.
A county Request for Proposals (RFP) for operating the facilities states the selected operator would begin under separate Operation and Management Agreements on June 19, 2018. That date reflects what the county was seeking at the time - not necessarily how things are staffed or run today.
The same RFP states the facilities meet Texas Commission on Jail Standards requirements. For families, this is mostly background - it helps you understand the framework the county describes in official documents.
- Call the jail and ask which facility they’re in - Use 903-640-4171 and tell staff you’re trying to confirm whether the person is at 2389 Silo Road (the main detention facility) or at 725 County Road 4200.
- Confirm the details you need before you drive - Once you have the location, ask what you need to know for your next step (for example, whether you should go to that address for visitation and what rules apply).
- ✓ Register for custody-status notifications through VINE/S.A.V.N.S. by calling 877-TX4-VINE (877-894-8463).
Still not getting a clear answer? Be specific about what you need: the person's current facility address and any instructions for showing up. If you're dealing with a court deadline or urgent legal paperwork, consider checking with a local defense attorney so you don't lose time while sorting out the location.
Why do families run into confusion with two facilities? Placement can depend on how the county manages capacity and contracts. In the county's RFP, proposers were asked to quote a per-diem fee for county prisoners based on a maximum of 155 county prisoners. The document also notes the county's rate at that time was $45.00 per inmate per day. None of this tells you where a specific person will be housed - but it shows the county formally distinguishes "county" prisoners in its planning. One more reason to confirm location before you act.
Recommendation: Verify the person's location before visiting or making arrangements. Fannin County has two sites (2389 Silo Road and 725 County Road 4200). The quickest options: call 903-640-4171 or use VINE at 877-894-8463 for status notifications.
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