Smith County Jail

Smith County Jail splits visitation by housing: female inmates visit on Tuesday and Sunday, male inmates on Monday and Saturday. General on-site visitation runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with each visit limited to 20 minutes. You'll need to sign up in person at the Low-Risk Facility on the day you plan to visit. Sign-up is only open from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Trustee visits are held in the evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with sign-up starting at 5:30 PM. The dress code is strict: no revealing or see-through clothing, no short sleeves, no spandex or tights, and no skirts, dresses, or shorts above mid-thigh.

Staying in touch with someone at Smith County Jail runs through two main vendors. JailATM handles inmate email, video calls, and commissary deposits. For phone calls, the facility uses NCIC. You can add phone funds through NCIC or through JailATM. Availability and specific rules can vary by unit and custody level, so the options you see may depend on the inmate's housing. For video visits and electronic messages, create an account on the JailATM platform and follow their steps for scheduling and payment.

Adding money to an inmate's account at Smith County Jail typically means using JailATM, the same platform the jail uses for inmate email and video calls. In Texas, inmates have an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account for commissary purchases and phone or video time. Funds are commonly added through approved online vendors, kiosks, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Before you pay, confirm any sender requirements (for example, whether you need to be on the inmate's approved list) and follow the vendor's instructions closely to prevent delays or returned payments. Never send cash or personal checks to the facility address. Also plan for service fees and vendor-specific processing rules when choosing a deposit method.