Send Photos & Mail at Lamar County Jail, TX

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

You can stay in touch with someone at Lamar County Jail through phone calls, remote video visits, and electronic messaging. Every incarcerated person gets one free 5‑minute phone call each week on Mondays. Beyond that, phone use can be paid through an inmate debit option that allows calls to any number, or you can fund an account that only pays for calls to registered numbers. For remote video visits and electronic messages, you'll use JailATM.com—registration is required to schedule visits and buy message credits. The jail also offers one free remote visit per week, with those free visits going into effect on Sundays. Pro tip: use a computer instead of a cellphone to reduce the chance of a dropped connection.

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Quick Facts

  • Each incarcerated person receives one free 5‑minute phone call weekly on Mondays.
  • One free remote visit is available weekly and the free visits go into effect on Sundays.
  • Visitors must use JailATM.com to register for remote visitation and to make video visits or purchase messages.
  • An inmate debit account can place calls to any number, or funds can be restricted to pay only for calls to registered numbers.
  • Legal, religious, and physical-item mail must be sent to the facility P.O. Box in Purvis.

Common Questions

How often do inmates at Lamar County Jail get a free phone call?

Each person incarcerated at Lamar County Jail gets one free 5‑minute phone call weekly on Mondays.

How do I schedule a remote video visit or buy messages for someone at Lamar County Jail?

Register on JailATM.com to schedule remote video visits and purchase electronic messages. The free weekly remote visit is also handled through JailATM.com.

Can inmates call any number or only registered numbers at Lamar County Jail?

With an inmate debit option, calls can go to any number. Another option is funding an account that will pay only for calls to registered numbers.

Where should I send mail for an inmate at Lamar County Jail?

Send legal, religious, and physical-item mail to the facility P.O. Box in Purvis. Send other personal correspondence through the JailATM.com processing address in Southaven.

Will a regular letter be delivered if it is not legal or religious?

No. Physical mail that is not legal, religious, or a package of physical property will be returned to sender.

How is legal mail handled at Lamar County Jail?

Legal and privileged mail should be sent to the facility P.O. Box in Purvis and is routed separately from vendor-processed personal mail. It’s typically inspected only for contraband rather than scanned into a central digital system.

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