How to Visit POTTER COUNTY JAIL, TX (TX)

Potter County Jail assigns each inmate one visitation day per week based on the first letter of their last name: A through D visits on Monday. E through J is Tuesday. K through N is Wednesday. O through R is Thursday. S through Z is Friday. Double-check that you're using the inmate's current last name on record. That first letter determines which weekday you need to plan around.

Beyond the assigned weekday and registration timing, confirm the details that can affect whether you get in: exact visiting hours, accepted forms of ID, dress code, what you can bring inside, and whether you need to be on an approved visitor list or reserve a spot in advance. Rules can shift around holidays or due to staffing changes, so verify the current setup before you go.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Match the inmate’s last-name first letter to the correct visitation day (A–D Monday, E–J Tuesday, K–N Wednesday, O–R Thursday, S–Z Friday).
• ✓ Plan to be there early enough to register when the window opens (registration starts 15 minutes before visiting hours begin).
• ✓ Verify the current visiting hours, ID requirements, dress code, and any rules about what you can bring before you leave home.

Confirm the exact visiting hours for your planned day, including start and end times. The assigned weekday may stay the same, but the hours can mean the difference between a full visit and being turned away at the door. Ask whether there are any exceptions to the weekly last-name schedule, like changes for holidays or special housing situations.

• ✓ Where to check in for visitor registration and what time you should line up
• ✓ Whether registration still begins 15 minutes before visiting hours, and if there is any earlier check-in option
• ✓ What photo ID is accepted for adults, and whether expired IDs are allowed
• ✓ Dress code expectations (shoes, shorts/skirts, sleeveless tops, hats, etc.)
• ✓ Rules for minors (age limits, who must accompany them, and any paperwork needed)
• ✓ What you can bring inside (keys, diapers, car seats, paperwork) and what must stay in your vehicle
• ✓ Whether you need to be on an approved visitor list, and if visits require an appointment or are first-come, first-served

For the most current answers, use the jail's official contact options (phone, posted notices, or the sheriff's office website). Run through your questions in a simple checklist format. If you're traveling from out of town, also confirm whether there are any temporary restrictions, remote visitation options, or fees for video visits, so you don't find out at the counter.