Corrections Division

The Corrections Division is comprised of Correctional Captain, 2-Correctional Lieutenants, 4-Correctional Sergeants, 18-Correctional Deputies and 1-Registered Nurse.

All of our corrections deputies are certified on the NCIC/FCIC computer system, freeing up the communication division to handle their responsibilities without interruption from the corrections division. They are also trained in the use of fire extinguishers, CPR, and other life saving maneuvers, conduct periodic fire drills, and are continually trained in life saving and accident prevention programs.

The administration strongly encourages and supports the inmate visitation program and implements those rules necessary to protect the visitation program and to insure its orderly operation. It is requested that complete knowledge and compliance with the following regulations be practiced to protect the continuation of visiting privileges.

ALL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

Schedule for Visitation:

Video visitation must be made 24 hours in advance and can be scheduled by visiting the Gilchrist County Jail lobby kiosk, the website at https://jailfunds.com, or download the app on a mobile device.

Onsite visitation is daily from 0800-1700 hours.

Off-site visitation is daily from 0800-1730 and 1830-2130 hours.

Onsite visitors should check into the kiosk located in the lobby five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled time of visitation.

Visitation Rules:

GENERAL INFORMATION.

1. The Gilchrist County Jail offers remote video visitation for inmates. All visitations for inmates from friends and family, pastoral, and special visits can be scheduled by visiting the Gilchrist County Jail lobby kiosk, the website at https://jailfunds.com, or download the app on a mobile device.
2. The Gilchrist County Jail will maintain a record of visits to include inmate name, date, length of visit, name of visitor, visitor relationship, and visitor address.
3. Visits may be scheduled up to seven days in advance and no less than 24 hours prior to the date of the desired visit. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
4. Visits cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time will be counted as a visit.
5. If a visitor or inmate terminates their visit prior to the thirty (30) minute time limit the remainder of that visit is forfeited. If a visit starts late that time will not be extended.
6. Onsite visitation is daily from 0800-1700 hours.
7. Off-site visitation is daily from 0800-1730 hours and 1830 hours-2130 hours.
8. Inmates are allowed unlimited, 30-minute visits per week.
9. Onsite visitors should check into the kiosk located in the lobby five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled time of visitation.
10. Scheduled visits are subject to be cancelled by the following jail functions.
    1. Court appearance.
    2. Medical appointment.
    3. Administrative or disciplinary action.
    4. Attorney visit.
    5. Law enforcement visit.
11. Visitors who show up for a cancelled visit may be rescheduled for later the same day on a case-by-case basis if there is open availability.
12. Visiting hours and rules and regulations governing conduct at visitation are prominently posted in the video visitation lobby and available on each housing unit kiosk. Visitors must sign that they have read the rules before they can schedule a visit.
13. No person will give to any inmate anything which is not specifically authorized by written facility directive, or which has not been specifically authorized by the Shift Supervisor.
14. No person will introduce or cause to be introduced into or upon the detention facilities property any article of contraband. This includes the use of tobacco items.
15. Introduction of contraband is a violation of Section 951.23 Florida Statutes, which is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years imprisonment as provided in Section 775.082 Florida Statutes.
16. If any rules, regulations, or policies are violated the Jail Commander will determine the amount of time a visitor or inmate is banned from visitation on a case-by-case basis.
17. If the inmate is housed at another agency, it is the visitor’s responsibility to contact those agencies to schedule visitation and will be governed by their policy.

RULES FOR INMATES.

1. Inmates sentenced to disciplinary confinement are not allowed visitation except with their attorney at the attorney’s request.
2. Inmates will always remain in front facing the kiosk during visitation.
3. Inmates will not eat or drink anything during visitation.
4. Inmates will always be fully dressed in uniform during visitation.
5. Inappropriate sexual gestures or behaviors from inmates will result in the termination of the visitation and may result in a suspension/revocation of visitation privileges and face disciplinary action.
6. The use of profane or offensive language will not be allowed. Any actions by an inmate deemed disruptive, offensive, or violent will cause the visitation to be terminated, result in their privileges being suspended or revoked, and face disciplinary action.
7. Inmates caught abusing equipment, or any part of the visitation equipment will have their visit cancelled and may have all future visitation suspended or revoked and face disciplinary action.
8. Inmates violating any rules, regulations or procedures will have their visitation terminated and may have future visitation privileges suspended or revoked, and the inmate could face disciplinary action.
9. Inmates may refuse visitation with any visitor.
10. Inmates may have a visitor blocked by sending an inmate request through the kiosk system. The request will include the visitor’s name and phone number, if known. After 30 days, the inmate may send a request through the kiosk system to unblock the visitor.
11. No loitering will be permitted in or around during visitation by another inmate. Other inmates are not allowed to talk or be seen on the monitor during the visitation session.

RULES FOR VISITORS.

1. The onsite kiosk only accommodates one visitor at a time during a scheduled visit.
2. Onsite visitors must be 18 years old to visit with an inmate.
3. Visitors will not leave minors under the age of 12 unattended in the parking area.
4. All vehicles must be locked and secured before entering the visitation lobby.
5. Following the completion of a visitation session visitors must promptly depart the lobby via the exit door.
6. Any visitor with an odor of alcohol or appearing under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied visitation.
7. Unless otherwise authorized by the facility OIC or designee, visitors are only allowed to bring the following items into the lobby.
   1. Personal keys.
   2. Identification card.
8. Smart watches or other similar devices will not be permitted. Visitors who bring in a cell phone or smart watch with them into the visitation lobby will be banned from future visitations.
9. Provocative dress and clothing items with suggestive, obscene, or inflammatory monograms which would disrupt the security and order of the facility will not be permitted. Visitors will not be allowed to visit if they are:
10. Wearing brief type clothing.
11. Wearing see-through attire.
12. Wearing a low-cut or revealing blouse (showing cleavage).
13. Wear clothing such as dresses, skirts and short shorts which allow exposure to any part of the buttocks (clothes must come to mid-thighs).
14. Wearing half-shirts or halter tops.
15. Wearing tank top shirts (including sleeveless shirts and blouses if bra can be seen through the sleeve opening).
16. Not wearing a bra.
17. Wearing a top or bottom that exposes midriff.
18. Gang affiliated items.
19. Visitors must always have their faces visible. No masks or coverings of any type are allowed.
20. Personal items are not allowed in the visitation lobby and should be secured in the visitor’s vehicle. Items are not to be left unsecure in the lobby or with the staff for safekeeping.
21. Visitors caught abusing the equipment or any part of the lobby will have their visit cancelled and all future visitations revoked.
22. Inappropriate sexual gestures or behaviors from visitors will result in the termination of the visitation and will result in the suspension/revocation of visitation privileges.
23. The use of profane or offensive language will not be allowed. Any actions by a visitor deemed disruptive, offensive, or violent will cause the visitation to be terminated and may result in their privileges being suspended or revoked.
24. Off-site visitors will not have any illegal items in view during the visitation. This is to include drugs or drug paraphernalia of any type.

Visitors are expected to be courteous to other visitors and staff. Visitors who are disruptive and abusive to staff or who otherwise violate visitation rules may have their visitation privileges suspended or revoked.

Visitation Dress Code:

Visitors will be required to conform to established dress code:

• Shorts or skirts must not be more than three (3) inches above the knee.
• Shirts must have sleeves and cover entire upper torso.
•    No hats, caps, bandanas, or scarfs.
• No tank tops, strapped shirts, tube tops, or halter-tops. No spandex or      tight fitting clothing.  Stomach or lower back must not be exposed.  No torn clothing.  Your chest area must not be exposed.  No camouflage clothing of any kind.
• Shoes must be worn.
• Any clothing with profane, vulgar, or illegal pictures or language is not allowed.
• No see through clothing allowed.
• No Pocketbooks, backpacks, tote bags, sun glasses, hats, or wallets. (prescription glasses only)
• No food or drink may be brought into the facility.

This is a detention Facility, security is of the utmost.  Your welfare and safety as well as that of the facility staff and the inmates must be considered. Your actions must not jeopardize that safety.  As a visitor of the Gilchrist County Detention Facility, you are required to comply with specific rules and regulations.  If you have any questions concerning the facility or any people please contact the Jail Commander.

Inmate Phone Services

Telephone privileges will be provided daily between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 pm.  All calls are collect.  Currently the phone service provided by the Gilchrist County Jail is owned and operated by NCIC.  If you require assistance with receiving calls or need to report a problem relating to the phone service contact NCIC at 1-800-943-2189 or by visiting https://account.ncic.com.

Inmate Canteen

Friends and relatives are able to place money in inmate account by visiting the jail lobby and adding funds via the kiosk or online at www.jailatm.com. We do not accept checks or money orders.

Inmate Mail

There are no restrictions concerning the number of letters inmates may send or receive.  The Gilchrist County Jail utilizes offsite mail scanning services through third-party NCIC. Incoming mail WILL NOT be received at the Gilchrist County Jail. Family and friends may send photos, documents, and mail to inmates as follows:

[Inmate Full Name and Inmate Number]
Gilchrist County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

Any mail received for an inmate containing any of the following will be returned to sender:

• Stamps, envelopes, blank paper, blank greeting card, blank post card or any writing utensil.
• Any papers that are glued, taped, or stapled.
• Magazines, books, newspapers, newspaper clippings, calendars, or any part of any of the above.
• Strings, ribbons, plastic, plastic wrap, or metal items.
• Glitter, crayon, loose stickers.
• Polaroid photos..
• Photocopied or downloaded material.
• Any type lipstick.
• Perfume scented letter or envelope.
• Any sexually suggestive material.
• Any cash, personal checks.

Inmate Mail Guidelines – English Version
Inmate Mail Guidelines – Spanish Version