Wise County TX Jail

You can support your loved ones at Wise Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 940-627-5971.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Wise County TX Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Wise Co Jail is a detention center located at 200 Rook Ramsey Dr Decatur, TX which is operated locally by the Wise County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Wise County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Decatur Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Texas here.

All inmate mail can be sent to the Wise County Jail with the inmate's name addressed to 200 Rook Ramsey, Decatur, Texas 76234.

To set up a telephone account or to apply money to the books of an inmate 24/7 days a week: a kiosk is located in the jail lobby, funds can be added by telephone by contacting Correct Solution Group at 877-618-3516

• Debit/Credit Card – Cash – Cash with Green Dot MoneyPak
• A charge will appear on your credit card/checking statement as “INMATE PAYMENT”

The inmates booking number will be needed to complete the transaction. This number can be obtained by calling (940) 627-5971.

Inmates will receive medical attention regardless of their ability to pay. The medical services that are available are:

Medical Services

• Emergency care
• Assessment of new significant illness
• Monitoring/supervision of chronic disorders

Medications

• Medication is distributed by the licensed medical staff, per jail physician orders
• Some over the counter medications can be purchased from the commissary

Dental Services

• Tooth extractions

Law Library

Recreational reading material is available in the Jail.

• Inmates may have newspaper and magazine subscriptions. These items must be mailed directly from the publisher to the inmate by name.

Publications containing the following material are prohibited:

1. Any material that is capable of being used to arouse interest or depicts graphic description of any sexual conduct.
2. Any item that displays or distributes any obscene photographs, drawings or similar visual representation or other obscene material that promotes simulated sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or any lewd exhibition of male or female genitals.

• Newspapers or magazines brought to jail by individuals will not be accepted.
• Religious library pieces, such as book and study curricula, are available by sending a request to the chaplain.
• A collection of electronic legal reference materials are available in the Law Library for inmates who desire to prepare their own legal documents. Inmates must schedule visits to the law library by submitting a request.

Upon being released the inmate is given their clothes and shoes. Their remaining property is carried out by the officer and returned to the individual in the jail lobby. Money remaining on their account will be issued in check form to the inmate at time of release during business hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If the inmate is released after hours arrangements to pick it up at another time can be made or the check will be mailed to them.

Transfer to another facility - If the inmate is transferred to another facility a property release form will be completed designating an individual for the jail to release property to. Pick up of personal property must be within sixty days. (All funds on the inmate's books will be transferred with the inmate.)

***If the inmate's personal items are not picked up within sixty days the items will be destroyed.***