Van Zandt County Detention Center, TX

Visiting at Van Zandt County Detention Center is a privilege, not a right. Visits can be restricted or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or public-health emergencies. The facility offers multiple visit types: on-site contact or non-contact visits and remote video/tablet visits. Most non-attorney visits may be monitored or recorded. To schedule, you'll create an online visitation account, verify it through email, and complete any required background check or visitor questionnaire before booking. Remote video visits use the facility's approved video system—availability varies by unit, and remote visits may or may not count separately from on-site visits. Some schedulers hide dates if the person already has a visit booked that week.

Van Zandt County Detention Center uses the NCIC.com Inmate Messaging system for electronic communication—messages, photos, and documents. The Sheriff's Office charges $0.25 per message and $0.35 per picture or document uploaded through the NCIC portal. You'll need to create an account and purchase message credits (often called "stamps") before sending anything. All content goes through the vendor's screening and delivery process. Depending on setup, attachments may arrive on the inmate's tablet or as printed copies. Other options like phone calls, video visits, and tablet features vary by unit—check the inmate's facility page for current availability and any extra vendor steps.

Most personal inmate mail at Van Zandt County Detention Center goes through JailATM—either sent electronically via JailATM.com or mailed to the JailATM processing address. Accepted items are scanned and the original physical mail is destroyed. Starting August 11, 2025, all inmate mail except legal and medical must go to a central PO Box for processing under the Sheriff's mail rules. Mail sent there won't be returned or released. Address mail exactly like this: Inmate Name, SO#, Van Zandt County Jail, PO BOX 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Include the inmate's full name, the Sheriff's Office booking number (SO#), and your return address. Keep pages 8.5 x 11 or smaller, limit to 5 pages, include only one photo per mailing, and write only on the front—pages are scanned front-side only.

Looking for someone at Van Zandt County Detention Center? Start by getting their inmate ID number. The county's JailATM poster directs visitors to JailATM.com or the detention center's website for ID lookups—you'll often need this number for roster searches. Once you have an ID or booking number, check the county jail roster, the Texas statewide offender search, or federal/BOP locators to confirm custody. Don't have an ID? The Texas statewide search is a good starting point for locating a TDCJ/SID or booking number. County and third-party rosters vary in completeness, so confirm critical details before acting. You can also register for notification services like VINE or IVSS for custody-status alerts, though these updates aren't official legal records.