How to Contact an Inmate at Lee County Jail, TX (TX)

Before anyone can visit, the inmate needs to fill out a visitation list. This happens before they're housed in general population, and they can designate up to five (5) individuals as unofficial visitors (minors included). When you show up, you'll need to present an acceptable photo ID at check-in. The jail accepts a current driver's license with photo, a state issued photo ID card, a military ID, or a passport. No exceptions: without an acceptable photo ID, you won't get in. Bringing someone under 17? They're only allowed inside when accompanied by a guardian.

For phone contact, inmates can purchase phone cards through the jail commissary. If your loved one is asking about making calls, this is the main way they'll get the minutes they need to reach you from inside.

1. Ask whether they are using commissary phone cards: Inmates may purchase phone cards from the jail commissary.
2. Buy phone minutes by phone if you need to add time: Family or friends can buy phone minutes by calling NCIC Customer Service at (800) 483-8314, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

1. Make sure you are on the inmate’s visitation list: The inmate must submit a visitation list prior to being housed in general population, and they may list up to five (5) unofficial visitors (including minors).
2. Bring an acceptable photo ID: Use a current driver’s license with photo, state issued photo ID, military ID, or passport. You will not be allowed to visit without acceptable photo ID.
3. Plan for minors correctly: Anyone under 17 is only allowed in the facility with a guardian.

1. Email the Jail Division for help with rules or process questions: Contact Jail Admin Josh Ramirez at jramirez@co.lee.tx.us.
2. Call if you need an answer by phone: Use the main number, (979) 542-2800.

What to Verify

• ✓ Confirm the current process for buying phone minutes through NCIC Customer Service at (800) 483-8314 (including the Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours).
• ✓ Ask whether inmates can still purchase phone cards from commissary and whether there are any current limits or changes.

• ✓ Confirm when and how the inmate submits the required visitation list (since it must be completed before general population housing).
• ✓ Verify who is currently permitted to be listed as one of the up to five (5) unofficial visitors, including how minors are handled.
• ✓ Double-check which photo IDs are accepted at check-in (driver’s license, state photo ID, military ID, passport).
• ✓ Confirm the under-17 rule and what the jail requires from a guardian accompanying a minor.

• ✓ Confirm (979) 542-2800 is the best number for Jail Division questions.
• ✓ Confirm jramirez@co.lee.tx.us is the correct email for Jail Division questions.