Visitation at Upshur County Jail, TX

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting at Upshur County Jail takes a little setup. Visits are a privilege and can be limited or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, or emergencies. The jail offers both on-site contact visits and remote video visits, and most non-attorney visits may be monitored or recorded. Scheduling starts online: create your own visitation account (staff won't do it for you), verify it with the email validation code, then complete the background questionnaire before picking an available time. Remote video visits are scheduled through the jail's approved video system. Availability varies by housing unit, and the scheduler may hide dates if the inmate already has a visit that week. Upshur County also reports that net proceeds from commissary commissions and sales of e-cigarettes, phone minutes, and visitation minutes go into a separate Inmate Welfare Fund.

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Quick Facts

  • Visits are a privilege and the facility can restrict or cancel visits for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety emergencies.
  • Visitors must create their own online visitation account, verify their email, and complete the background questionnaire before scheduling.
  • Net proceeds from commissary commissions and sales of e-cigarettes, phone and visitation minutes are deposited into a separate Inmate Welfare Fund.
  • Commissary records for the facility show e‑cigarettes at $9.70 each and a 25% profit on phone and video minutes.

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How to Visit Upshur County Jail, TX (TX)

Visiting someone at Upshur County Jail means navigating rules, schedules, and accounts. One of the clearest documented details involves how commissary and communication proceeds are handled, which can help you understand where some of that money actually goes.

Common Questions

How do I schedule a visit at Upshur County Jail, TX?

Create your own online visitation account, then verify it using the email validation code you receive. Complete the Background Questionnaire (and any other required steps in the system) before you select an available visit time.

Are video visits available and do they count as on-site visits?

Yes, remote video visits may be available. They're scheduled through the facility's approved video system, and availability varies by housing unit. Whether they count in addition to on-site visits depends on privileges and scheduling rules. The scheduler typically hides dates when the inmate already has a visit that week.

Where do commissary and phone/visitation proceeds for Upshur County go?

Upshur County reports that net proceeds from commissary commissions, e-cigarette sales, phone minutes, and visitation minutes are deposited into a separate Inmate Welfare Fund. Commissary records list e-cigarettes at $9.70 each, with a 25% profit on phone and video minutes.

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5 Common Mistakes Families Make When Mailing Letters to Upshur County Jail

Want your letter delayed or returned? Leave off the SO number. For mail going through the NCIC processing address, format your envelope like this: Inmate Name, SO# (booking number), Facility Name, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. The SO number routes your mail to the right person—double-check it before sealing the envelope.

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