Navarro County Jail & Sheriff

Inmate Correspondence What can I send in the mail? Inmates are permitted to send and receive letters. Letters mailed to inmates shall be no larger than a standard letter envelope. No books are to be mailed in, unless from a publisher and shall be a soft back. Inmates may purchase writing supplies (paper, envelopes, pens, and stamps) from inmate commissary. Writing supplies are furnished to indigent inmates. The only item which may be enclosed with correspondence mailed to an inmate is three (3) or less unframed photographs no larger than what will fit in a standard letter envelope. Inmates are only allowed to have three (3) unframed photographs in their possession at any time. Old Corsicana Jail House Old Corsicana Jail House. The jail was built in 1892 located north of the County courthouse. The third floor section in the middle is an enclosed gallows. Photographs of the self-developing type (Polaroid) from which the hard backing has not been removed are not acceptable. Any mail that contains contraband (including nude, suggestive or hardback photos) shall be returned in its entirety to the post office. The jail is responsible only for mail delivered to it by the U.S. Postal Service. The sender must refer all tracer actions on lost mail directly to the post office. NO CARDS, INTERNET PRINTOUTS, ENVELOPES, STAMPS, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF CONTRABAND MAY BE SENT TO INMATES THROUGH THE MAIL. Below is an example of how to address letters to an inmate. Inmates Full Name - Inmate Book-In Number 312 W. 2nd Ave Corsicana, TX 75110 Inmate Phone Service During the booking process an inmate can make three free local calls. Please understand that most cell phones are not considered local. This phone is available for inmates to make calls to arrange bail, inform family of their circumstances or to reach an attorney. Booking phones can make collect calls outside of the local dialing area. All calls are subject to monitoring and/or recording. The Navarro County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to block phone numbers upon the owner's request due to harassing phone calls, misuse of the phone system (i.e. three-way calling), discussion of criminal activity, or based upon the security and safety of the facility. Any attempt to provide three way connections will result in permanent deactivation of the called number attempting to facilitate the three way connection. Once an inmate reaches population they can only make collect calls between 8 A.M - 10 P.M on weekdays and 8 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. on weekends. When an inmate calls you collect you are responsible for the collect call fee or if the inmate has purchased phone time, the inmate is responsible for the fee. Please call NCIC Customer Service at 1-800-943-2189 to setup a pre-paid account, get more information, or speak to a customer service representative. - See more at: https://www.ncic.com/ and click Deposit Funds Now Detention Officers are not allowed to pass messages to inmates either written or verbal for any reason. Any correspondence must be mailed to the inmate. Inmate Visitation Visitation is conducted at the Navarro County Detention Center (7) seven days a week between the hours of 830am-11am and 12pm-4pm, excluding inmates that are temporarily housed in the holding cells. Inmates that are housed in population will receive (2) two visits per week, (30) thirty minutes per visit. Inmates that are housed in the holding cells will receive (3) three visits, (30) thirty minutes per visit, while in the holding cells. All visitors must register and schedule their visit at least 24 hours in advance using the NCIC visitation system at https://www.ncic.com . Authorized visitors will wait in their vehicle until their scheduled visitation time. All visitors will be required to wear a mask and only one visitor will be permitted per visit. Cell phones are prohibited inside the Detention Center Lobby and during the visitation. All visits are subject to monitoring and/or recording, excluding Attorney visits. No person under the age of 17 years old may visit without being accompanied by a legal guardian. Valid state or government issued identification is required to enter the visitation area in order to have a visit. Persons under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted. Dress Code Shirt and shoes must be worn at all times. No spaghetti straps, tank tops, tube tops, or sleeveless shirts. No short-shorts or mini-skirts. Undergarments must be completely concealed. No profane, sexually explicit, or derogatory language on clothing. Failure to follow the directions of staff or to comply with the above requirements could result in the termination of your visit and loss of future visiting privileges and refusal to leave the facility after being asked by an Officer could result in your arrest for Criminal Trespass.