Lamar County Jail, TX
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How to Visit Facility
Before you plan a trip, confirm the person is still in custody and eligible for visits. That one check can save you a wasted drive and a lot of frustration.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Getting support to someone in jail usually means figuring out the facility's approved systems first. At Lamar County Jail, communication runs through the NCIC Inmate Messaging system, which handles messages, photos, and documents.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Trying to reach someone held in Bonham, Texas? Start with the jail or Sheriff's Office contact information, and know that mail is scanned and delivered electronically inside the facility.
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Visitation
- The Lamar County site refers the public to VINELink.com to check an offender’s custody status.
- The Lamar County site links to MissingKids.com for information about missing Texas children.
- Visits are a privilege and may be restricted or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety emergencies.
Sending Money
- 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.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Before planning a visit to Lamar County Jail, check the offender's custody status at VINELink.com. You can also visit MissingKids.com for information about missing Texas children. Visitation is treated as a privilege. The facility can restrict or cancel visits for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety emergencies. Visit options may include in-person (including contact where allowed) and remote video visits. Most non-attorney visits may be monitored or recorded. To schedule, you'll create an online visitation account, verify it through an email link, and complete any required background or visitor questionnaires. The scheduler may hide dates if the inmate already has a visit that week, and remote visit availability can vary by unit and privileges.
Read full guideSending Money
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.
Read full guideCommon Questions
How can I check an inmate’s custody status for Lamar County Jail, TX?
Lamar County's public site directs visitors to VINELink.com for custody status checks. Search by name or offender ID to get the most up-to-date information.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit (what are the basic steps)?
Start by creating an online visitation account and verifying it through the confirmation email. Complete any required background or visitor questionnaires, then use the scheduler to book an available time slot. Some dates may not appear if the inmate already has a visit booked that week.
VisitationCan visits be canceled or restricted at the facility?
Yes. Visits are a privilege, and the facility can restrict or cancel them for rule violations, security incidents, lockdowns, or health and safety reasons. When something changes, the visitation system typically reflects the update.
VisitationHow 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.
Sending MoneyCan 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.
Sending MoneyHow 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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Lamar County Jail in Texas uses the NCIC Inmate Messaging system (www.NCIC.com) to handle documents and photos sent to inmates. Set up your NCIC account ahead of time so your documents and images go through without issues.
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