Fort Bend County Jail

Fort Bend County Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 281-341-4730

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Fort Bend County Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 1410 Ransom Rd Richmond, TX which is operated locally by the Fort Bend 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. Fort Bend County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Richmond Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The Inmate Processing Unit (IPU) includes Intake, Property, Imaging, Transport, Classification, and Bonding. The IPU is responsible for the intake, processing and release of all adult offenders committed or detained in this facility. Intake includes medical screening and risk assessment to determine the appropriate classification level and housing of inmates. The IPU initiates the development of the inmate jail records ensuring all valid and necessary information is included in the jail management system.

The Imaging section of the IPU is responsible for determining the valid identification of each inmate, the recording of photographs, fingerprints, and markings specific to each person; along with verifying and entering accurate arrest, charge, and disposition information into the State’s database.

The Property section of the IPU is responsible for the documenting and safekeeping of all offender property as well as the issuance of detention clothing and bedding items to the offender upon arrival to the Detention Facility.

The main focus of the Housing Unit is the Care, Custody and Control of persons committed to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. Proper housing of all persons that enter this facility is obtained according to the classification criteria set forth by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Responsibilities also include the supervision of inmate feeding, recreation, dispensing of medication, inmate workers and the cleanliness of the inmate living areas and facility. Also, the Housing Units monitor compliance and participation of inmates in various programs such as religious services, educational programs, court ordered work release programs, and treatment programs. In addition, the Housing Units conduct supervision of the inmate population who are mentally ill and ensure their health and well-being while confined. The Housing Units also ensure that every inmate abides by the rules and regulations established by the Detention Facility.

There are approximately 36 officers on duty at any given time on each shift. Day Shift has the majority of their shift duties taken up with inmate movement outside of the facility. This includes court appearances, medical procedures, work programs and transports to various other agencies. Evening Shift has a majority of their shift duties taken up with inmate movement inside the facility. They supervise the inmate programs such as religious services, drug and alcohol programs, special tours and educational programs. The Night Shift has their shift duties taken up with preparing inmates to be transferred to the Texas Department of Corrections, the State Jail system, and other agencies and services outside the County.

Each of the three shifts has specialized training to handle emergencies and disturbances that occur inside of the Detention Facility, whether it be caused by inmates, visitors, or the weather.

Inmate Mail
All inmate mail must contain the sender’s full name and complete return address, the inmate’s full name (the name he/she is booked into jail under), and the inmate’s jail identification number. If incoming mail does not have this information on it, it will be returned to the sender. Letters with no return address or improper addresses will be sent to the U.S. Post Office for final disposition.
Mailing Address for Standard Inmate Mail:
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Inmate Full Name, Full Jail ID#

1410 Richmond Parkway
Richmond, TX 77469

All inmate mail is inspected upon receipt by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Incoming mail with perfume, fluids of any kind (to include lipstick), make-up, and other substances may be returned to the sender.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Inmate Services, run by our Chaplain Ministry, accepts paperback books and magazines as donations. Hardbound books are not permitted. All books and magazines become the property of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Inmate Services upon receipt and will be distributed to the intended inmates after being vetted for appropriate images and other content.

Books and magazines must be delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and must be sent to the following address:
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Inmate Full Name, Full Jail ID#
Attn: Inmate Books/Magazines
1410 Richmond Parkway
Richmond, Texas 77469
If mail is sent “Signature Required” or if a signature is required at delivery, the package will be returned to sender.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or destroyed publications.

The following items may NOT be sent to inmates. Unauthorized items received through the mail will be considered contraband and the entire package may be confiscated and disposed or returned to sender. Unauthorized items will not be stored in the facility’s property room.

• Musical greeting cards
• Blank envelopes, writing paper, drawing paper, notepads, greeting cards, etc.
• Pens, pencils, markers, other writing instruments
• Obscene pictures (Pictures depicting FULL or PARTIAL nudity)
• Packages
• Stickers
• Cash
• Food or food items
• Contraband
• Stamps
• Computer-generated materials downloaded from the Internet
• Medicine

Photographs will only be accepted if they are deemed not offensive, are not of a sexual nature, do not contain gang references, are completely unaltered, and do not display guns, drugs or drug paraphernalia. Photographs shall not be larger than 8” x 10”.

Legal paperwork from attorneys may be received, but the front of the envelope must be marked "Legal Mail-Open only in the presence of the inmate."

Outside Work Crew

The outside work crew maintains the grounds and landscaping of 22 or more county locations utilizing labor from inmates and community service workers. These locations represent approximately 62 acres of land.

The daily routine for the outside crew consists of all grounds keeping; mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, weeding, and debris/trash removal. In addition, the outside work crew is responsible for planting, maintaining all flower beds, and oversight on lawn sprinkler systems. As well as completing all preventative maintenance of all lawn equipment. Also, wash, clean, and detail Sheriff Administration vehicles.

Other various duties are performed when requested from not only the Sheriff’s Office but also various county departments such as moving furniture, setting up for events, pressure washing, painting and recycling. The outside crew also assists other non-profit organizations within the county.

Work Crew Deputy Mark Penrod [email protected]

visitation Info

Fort Bend County Correctional Facility – Visitation

"From-Home" Remote Visitation is available with inmates at the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office from 8:00 AM through 9:00 PM daily. Interested visitors will need to visit videovisitanywhere.com and select "Sign Up" to begin the enrollment process. Visitors must create an account to be able to schedule and purchase a visit at least 24 hours in advance. From-Home Visits will not count against the two free on-site visits inmates receive each week, but can be purchased in addition to on-site visits. From-Home Visitors must have a Microsoft Windows-based computer with web camera, Apple iOS-based mobile devices, an Android-based mobile device, or an Apple Mac OS-based computer with web camera, and a Broadband internet connection). 

On-Site Visitation Hours is available by scheduled appointment only and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. To schedule both On-Site and From-Home visits, visitors must create an account by registering at videovisitanywhere.com.

• On-Site Visitation hours for all scheduled visits will be from 8:00 AM through 6:30 PM daily.
• The last visit will start at 6:30 PM and conclude at 7:00 PM.
• Inmates are unavailable during mealtimes: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM 4:30 PM.

Video Visitation is offered seven (7) days a week.

Visitation Rules

• Any child sixteen (16) or under shall be accompanied by an adult.
• Juvenile visitors sixteen (16) and older will provide a valid state drivers license or ID bearing a photo
• All adult visitors will provide a state license or ID bearing a photo.
• Each inmate not on restriction will be allowed two (2) visits per calendar week starting on Mondays.
• Visits will be thirty (25) minutes in length.
• Use of cell phones and cameras are prohibited during a visit.
• Sexual acts and nudity of any kind are prohibited during a visit.
• Use of language which constitutes a security concern for the Jail Facility is prohibited during a visit.
• Illegal drugs and drug-related signs, symbols, photos, videos, etc. are prohibited during a visit.
• Gang-related signs, symbols, photos, videos, etc. are prohibited during a visit.
• Remote visits being conducted while operating a motor vehicle will be cancelled without warning and refunds will not be offered.

Prohibited Items

To gain access into the Fort Bend County Video Visitation room you will not be permitted to carry or wear the following:

• Food, drinks or gum
• Gun(s), knives or any other type of weapon(s)
• Inappropriate clothing such as tank tops, tube tops, strapless attire, “short” skirts or “short” shorts

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Failure to follow the rules and regulations, or attempts to bring a prohibited item into the facility, may result in loss of visitation. Please be courteous and conscious of other visitors to minimize any problems. Privileges may be suspended or terminated for inappropriate behavior or misuse of the visitation system. Visits, except validated professional visits, will be monitored by Correctional Officers and recorded. All recordings are subject to investigation and prosecution.