How to Visit Lee County Jail, TX (TX)

The most basic rule at Lee County Jail: the inmate has to put you on the visitation list first. Inmates fill out this list before they're housed in general population, and only the people named on it are allowed to visit. Before you make the trip, confirm that the person you want to see has already completed that list and included your name.

There's a cap on how many visitors an inmate can name. Each inmate may designate up to five (5) individuals as unofficial visitors, and minors count toward that number. If you're coordinating with other family members, talk through who's already listed. You don't want to drive out only to find the list is full.

Pack light. Purses, coats, cell phones, cameras, recording devices, and packages are all prohibited in the visitation area. Leave everything except your ID and keys locked in your vehicle. Bringing anything extra will get you turned away at the door.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm the inmate filled out the visitation list (this is done prior to being housed in general population).
• ✓ Make sure you are on the inmate’s list. Only listed people may visit.
• ✓ Ask whether you are included in the inmate’s up-to-five (5) designated visitors.

• ✓ Bring a current photo ID: driver’s license, state photo ID card, military ID, or passport.
• ✓ Do not plan to visit without ID. No visitor will be allowed without an acceptable photo ID.

• ✓ If you are bringing someone under 17, make sure they are accompanied by a guardian.
• ✓ Leave purses, coats, phones, cameras, recording devices, and packages in your vehicle.
• ✓ Lock up everything except your identification and keys before you head inside.

Before you go, verify the big gatekeeping items: that the inmate has completed the visitation list, that your name is actually on it, and that there's still room within the five (5) designated visitor slots. If multiple people want to visit, confirm whether the list has space before anyone makes the trip.

Double-check the details that can stop a visit at the door, too. Confirm which photo IDs are accepted, review the under-17 rule (minors must be accompanied by a guardian), and make sure you understand the no-belongings policy for the visitation area. Policies and day-to-day enforcement can shift, so a quick call to the jail can save you a wasted drive.