You can support your loved ones at Ft Bend Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 281-341-4730.
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 Fort Bend County Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.
The Ft Bend Co Jail is a 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, Richmond 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.
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
Mark.Penrod@fortbendcountytx.gov
