Before You Mail: Lamar County Jail’s 5-Page Rule and Other Restrictions
One small detail can get your entire mailing rejected. Use this quick guide to stay inside Lamar County Jail's limits before you seal the envelope.
Send Commissary at Lamar County Jail, TX.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Sending money or approved items to someone at Lamar County Jail? Start with the right systems. The facility uses NCIC Inmate Messaging (NCIC.com) for photo and document submissions. Create an account and follow the vendor's upload instructions. For funds, inmates have an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account that family and friends can add to through approved online vendors, kiosks, ACH debits, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Don't mail cash or personal checks. Those are commonly rejected and returned. Before depositing, confirm you're an approved sender. Some rules require being on an Approved Visitation or Telephone List. Vendor fees and processing times may apply. For deposit confirmation, contact the Inmate Trust Fund office.
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Quick Facts
- Lamar County uses the NCIC Inmate Messaging system (NCIC.com) for sending documents and photos; senders are encouraged to set up an account.
- Inmates have an Inmate Trust Fund you can fund via approved online vendors, kiosks, ACH debits, or mailed money orders/cashier’s checks.
- Do not send cash or personal checks; these are not accepted and will be returned.
- Get added to the inmate’s Approved Visitation or Telephone List (as required) before making deposits from third-party vendors.
Common Questions
How do I send money to an inmate at Lamar County Jail?
First, confirm you're allowed to send funds under the facility's rules. The inmate may need to add you to an Approved Visitation or Telephone List. Then use approved options: online vendors, kiosks, ACH debits, or mailed money orders and cashier's checks. Follow the deposit instructions exactly. Expect service fees and processing time with third-party vendors.
Can I send cash or a personal check to Lamar County Jail for an inmate’s account?
No. Don't send cash or personal checks. They're typically not accepted and may be returned. Use a money order or cashier's check for mail deposits, or go through an approved online vendor or kiosk.
How can I send photos or documents to an inmate at Lamar County Jail?
Lamar County uses the NCIC Inmate Messaging system (NCIC.com) for photos and documents. Create an account, then follow NCIC's upload steps and any payment instructions when submitting files.
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