This page helps with an Inmate Search in Smith County, Texas and explains where to check custody information, visitation details, and inmate mail rules. It points users to Jail Search and the Smith County Sheriff's Office for the main next steps.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county resources for the most current inmate information.

The main online tool is the county's Jail Search portal.

Search current jail records and review the results shown after you apply your filters.

  • Open the Jail Search portal in a supported browser.
  • Make sure JavaScript and cookies are enabled before you start.
  • Use the search screen and filters to narrow the results.
  • Review the matching records or adjust the filters if no match appears.

If you do not get a result, clear the filters and try a broader search before moving to another next step.

Visitation information

All inmate visitation is handled by video link at the Low-Risk Facility. Women visit on Tuesday and Sunday. Men visit on Monday and Saturday.

Visitors must sign up at the Low-Risk Facility on the day of visitation between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Standard visitation runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and each visit is limited to 20 minutes. Trustee visitation runs from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM, with sign-up from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

  • Bring clothing that is not revealing, see-through, or offensive.
  • Avoid sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm.
  • Do not wear spandex, tights, or bottoms above mid-thigh.
  • Use the official visitation page to confirm details before you go: check visitation rules.

Mail, messaging, and phone services

Inmates may send and receive letters. Mail sent to an inmate must be no larger than 12 by 15 inches.

The only enclosure allowed with inmate correspondence is up to four unframed photographs no larger than 4 by 5 inches. Self-developing photographs with hard backing are not accepted. Writing supplies are available through commissary, and indigent inmates are furnished supplies.

Address inmate mail this way:

Sender's first name and last name
Sender's home address
City, State, Zip Code
Inmate's ID: Inmate's Full Name
C/O Smith County Jail
2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

For written mail rules, use the sheriff's office correspondence page: review inmate correspondence rules. The visitation page also states that Jail ATM is used for video messaging and commissary funds, and NCIC is used for inmate phone services.

Sheriff's Office contacts

Use these contacts for the next step tied to inmate records or jail-related questions.

  • Smith County Sheriff's Office — 227 N. Spring Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75702
    Phone: (903) 590-2661
  • Low-Risk Facility — 2811 Public Road, Tyler, Texas

Common questions

Where do I start an inmate search in Smith County, Texas?

Start with the county's Jail Search portal. Open the search page, make sure JavaScript and cookies are enabled, and then apply the available filters. If your first search returns no match, clear the filters and try again with broader criteria.

What should I do if Jail Search shows no results?

Clear the current filters and run the search again with fewer limits. The portal includes filter controls and a clear search option, so it is worth retrying before you stop. If you still need help, contact the Smith County Sheriff's Office at (903) 590-2661.

Where is inmate visitation handled?

All inmate visitation is provided by video link at the Low-Risk Facility, located at 2811 Public Road in Tyler, Texas. Visitors sign up there on the day of visitation between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Check the visitation schedule first so you go on the correct day for men, women, or trustee visitation.

How do I send mail to an inmate?

Address the letter with the sender's full return address, the inmate's ID and full name, and the Smith County Jail mailing line shown by the sheriff's office. Mail pieces must be no larger than 12 by 15 inches. Only up to four unframed photographs no larger than 4 by 5 inches may be enclosed.