Howard County Short-Term Detention, TX

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The Howard County Short-Term Detention is operated by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and holds inmates that are awaiting trial and/or sentencing. It houses adults inmates. The jail also accepts inmates from surrounding municipalities, towns, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

The Howard County Short-Term Detention is located in Big Spring, Texas, and is a medium-security prison. The jail is divided into pods.

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Howard County Sheriffs Office / Howard County Jail

Address: 300 South Main Street, Big Spring, Texas, 79720

Phone: 432-264-2244

Website: website

How to Find Someone in Howard County Short-Term Detention

There is a search locator for the Howard County Short-Term Detention, and it can be found here:

You can also call the Howard County Short-Term Detention for the current roster of inmates, since new inmates are admitted daily. The phone number to call for the current roster is this one: 432-264-2240

Sending a Mail/Care Package

There are no restrictions in terms of the amount of mail that an inmate at Howard County Short-Term Detention can send or receive. However, there are strict rules regarding what is allowed. Only postcards are accepted.

Here is a list of items that are restricted from any and all mail, and which may be returned to sender as a result:

• Stamps

• Papers

• Envelopes

• Lipstick

• Crayons

• Glitter

• Strings

• Ribbon

• Cash

• Personal Checks

There are some other items that are prohibited, and you can check with the facility for more information.

You can send mail to inmates at this address:

Howard County Short-Term Detention

315 Main Street-Annex PO Box 2262, Big Spring, TX, 79720

Sending Money

One way to send money to an inmate is by sending a money order addressed to the inmate. This will take longer than other methods. You should call Howard County Short-Term Detention for more information about where to send the money order. Usually, the money order is made out to the name of the inmate.

You should be able to walk in and deposit money into an inmate’s account, as well.

The Howard County Short-Term Detention may have an agreement with a third-party company that allows individuals to send care packages to inmates for a fee. These care packages can be ordered online and are delivered directly to the inmate, as well.

The standard monthly limit an inmate can spend is around $300-$400.

Another option is to use a debit/credit card and deposit funds into an inmate’s account. This can be accomplished by creating an account at jailatm.com.

Phone calls

Inmates have access to a phone every day from 8 AM to 11 PM. However, the phone service provider for the Howard County Short-Term Detention is Amtel, so you will need to direct any questions or concerns to Amtel. The phone number for Amtel is 1-800-849-6081.

Visitation

No inmate can have more than two visitors at one time. Additionally, once a visitor exits a facility, they will not be allowed to re-enter. Visitors at Howard County Short-Term Detention are expected to adhere to a code of conduct, and no contact is permitted during visits.

Female inmates can schedule visitation through their jail supervisor. Male inmates have visitation hours of 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Fridays.

Only adults (over the age of 18) are permitted. You can find an inmate visitation request form here: http://www.gcso.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Inmate-Visitation-Request-8.17.17.pdf This form has to be filled out prior to any visitation. It must be filled out before 5 PM on the Thursday prior to the week of any planned visit.

There is a strict dress code with regard to visitors. Visitors cannot wear the following:

1. Hats

2. Caps

3. Tank Tops

4. Bandanas

5. Scarves

6. Spandex

7. Tight-fitting clothing

They also cannot bring food and/or drink into the facility, as well. They cannot bring in backpacks, tote bags, sunglasses, hats, or wallets, either.

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