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Find a Gregg County Inmate and Verify Current Custody
If you are looking for someone arrested in Longview, Kilgore, Gladewater, White Oak or elsewhere in Gregg County, start with the county’s public jail-record system. Gregg County uses its Courts Records Inquiry portal for Jail Records and Jail Bond Records, while the Sheriff’s Office handles current custody and jail-service questions.
Jail questions: 903-236-1755 • Sheriff’s Office: 903-236-8400 • Outside Gregg County: 800-765-2189
Information and public resources reviewed October 27, 2026. Custody, housing, bond status, visitation availability and service-provider fees can change, so verify time-sensitive information before traveling, paying money or mailing anything.
How to Search the Gregg County Jail Roster
- Open Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry.
Use the official county-linked Tyler Technologies portal: Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry. - Select “Jail Records.”
The landing page separates Criminal Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records and Jail Bond Records. Choose Jail Records when your first question is whether a person has a county jail record. - Use the search fields displayed by the live portal.
Enter the most accurate legal-name information you have. The portal interface can change, so use the fields currently shown rather than relying on old screenshots or third-party instructions. - Open the matching record and verify identity.
Do not rely on a name alone. Compare the identifying, booking and custody information available in the record before assuming you found the correct person. - Save the inmate’s identifying number.
If an SO number, booking number or other jail identifier is displayed, keep it. Gregg County uses the SO number for services such as inmate mail and trust-fund deposits.
Jail Records, Bond Records and Court Records Are Different
The Gregg County portal contains several search categories because each answers a different question. Choosing the correct one can save time.
| You need to know | Best resource | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person in Gregg County jail records? | Jail Records | County detention and booking information available through the jail-record system. |
| Is there a bond record? | Jail Bond Records | Available bond information associated with a local jail matter. |
| What is happening in the criminal case? | Criminal Case Records | Court case activity, filed proceedings and available case information. |
| When is a court setting? | Court Calendar | Available scheduled court information. |
| Has the person entered Texas prison custody? | TDCJ Offender Search | State-prison custody, facility and offender information. |
A jail record should not be treated as the final court result. Charges shown during booking can later be amended, dismissed, reduced or resolved differently.
If the Gregg County Inmate Search Shows No Result
A missing online result does not automatically mean the person was not arrested. Work through these possibilities before searching random people-finder sites:
- Booking is still underway. A recent arrest may still be going through transport, intake, identification, medical screening or data entry.
- The name is different in the record. Check legal spelling, hyphenated surnames, maiden names, suffixes and common alternate spellings.
- The person has already been released. A current-custody search may no longer answer an older booking question.
- The person was booked in another county. The arresting agency or city does not always tell you which detention system ultimately received the person.
- The person was transferred. After sentencing or another custody change, the correct record may be with TDCJ or a federal agency rather than Gregg County.
For a time-sensitive answer, call 903-236-1755 and provide the person’s full legal name and any identifying or booking information you already have.
Gregg County Jail Facilities and Contact Information
The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office houses inmates at three facilities. Confirm the current housing location before traveling because an inmate’s facility assignment can change.
| Facility | Address | Useful contact |
|---|---|---|
| South Jail | 5th floor of the Gregg County Courthouse 101 E. Methvin St. Longview, TX 75601 | 903-237-2540 Jail questions: 903-236-1755 |
| North Jail | 101 W. Whaley St. Longview, TX 75601 | 903-237-2532 Jail questions: 903-236-1755 |
| Marvin A. Smith Facility | 197 Floyd Wingo Dr. Kilgore, TX 75662 | 903-237-2540 Jail questions: 903-236-1755 |
| Sheriff’s Office | Gregg County Courthouse 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 559 Longview, TX 75601 | 903-236-8400 |
Use the county’s official Sheriff information page when you need to confirm current contact information.
How to Check Bond, Release and the Criminal Case
Finding a bond amount and confirming an actual release are separate tasks. A person can have multiple charges, warrants, holds or court matters that affect release.
- Locate the correct inmate or booking through Jail Records.
- Return to the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry landing page.
- Select Jail Bond Records when you need available bond information.
- Select Criminal Case Records when you need the related court case rather than the custody record.
- Before paying a bond or relying on a release estimate, confirm the current status with the jail at 903-236-1755.
Which court office should you contact?
| Need | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| District-court/felony filings, dockets or certified district records | Gregg County District Clerk | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 334, Longview 903-237-2663 |
| County Clerk court records and records maintained by that office | Gregg County Clerk | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 200, Longview 903-236-8430 |
| Victim case-status assistance | Gregg County District Attorney | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 333, Longview 903-236-8440 |
Gregg County’s District Attorney also directs users to the same Judicial Records Search for available case information.
Gregg County Jail Visitation
In-person visitation depends on the facility and, at North Jail, the inmate’s sex and last-name group.
| Facility / group | Regular visitation |
|---|---|
| South Jail | Thursday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| North Jail — female inmates | Monday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM–10:00 AM |
| North Jail — male inmates, last name A–M | Tuesday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| North Jail — male inmates, last name N–Z | Thursday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM Saturday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Marvin A. Smith Facility — all inmates | Thursday 7:00 PM–10:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Visitor-card rules
- An inmate may request a visitation card and list up to five immediate family members.
- The Sheriff’s published rules identify immediate family as a mother or father, brother or sister, child or legally married spouse.
- A visitation card can take up to 10 days to be approved.
- The inmate may request changes to the card once every 30 days.
- Visitors age 17 or older generally must be listed on the approved visitor card unless an approved special-visit exception applies.
- Only two children per adult may visit.
- Standard visits are non-contact and are generally 20 minutes per group.
Identification and visit preparation
Visitors should bring an original or certified acceptable photo ID. Published examples include a valid state driver’s license, Texas DPS identification card, government passport, military identification or qualifying federal identification.
Phones, cameras, purses, packages, weapons and various other personal items are prohibited in the visitation area. The jail also enforces a dress code. Shorts and skirts must reach the knee, and transparent, strapless, backless, halter and similar restricted clothing can result in denied entry.
Special visits for long-distance visitors
A person who lives four or more hours from Longview may request a special visit. The visitor does not have to be on the inmate’s regular visitor card, but proof of residence is required and the visit must be preapproved by authorized jail leadership.
Remote video visits
Gregg County uses NCIC for remote video communication. The published jail information states that inmates can receive unlimited 20-minute video visits from their housing unit. Remote video visits are listed at $0.30 per minute.
Because vendor rates can change, check the amount shown by NCIC before completing a paid session.
Inmate Phone Calls, Messages and Photos
Gregg County uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate telephone service.
| Service | Published rate / contact |
|---|---|
| Domestic inmate call | $0.25 per minute; no connection fee listed |
| International call | $0.50 per minute |
| Remote video visit | $0.30 per minute |
| Electronic message | $0.25 per message |
| Picture/document message | $0.35 per picture or document |
| NCIC phone-account support | 1-800-943-2189 |
| Video/message assistance published by the jail | 1-888-686-3699 |
Phone accounts can be created through NCIC’s account portal. Confirm the correct inmate before funding an account.
How to Send Mail to a Gregg County Inmate
Ordinary personal mail uses a centralized Longview processing address. The mail is scanned for electronic delivery to the inmate and then destroyed, so do not send an original item you need returned.
Regular personal mail
SO#
Gregg County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
- Include the inmate’s name, Sheriff’s Office booking/SO number and your return address.
- Mail must fit within 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Personal mail is limited to no more than five pages.
- Write on the front side only because the scanning process captures the front.
- A maximum of one photo per mailing is permitted under the published rule.
- Items sent to the scanning address are not returned after processing.
- Do not send legal or medical mail to the PO Box 591 scanning address.
- Books, newspapers, magazines and bulk mail should not be sent to the personal-mail scanning address.
Legal mail address
Gregg County Jail
101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601
Books and qualifying publications follow separate rules. The Sheriff’s visitation guidance states that books for an inmate must be sent directly from the publisher. Because housing can change between South Jail, North Jail and Marvin A. Smith, call 903-236-1755 before sending a publication or important legal/medical correspondence.
How to Add Money to a Gregg County Inmate Account
Every Gregg County inmate can maintain a trust-fund account. Cash in the inmate’s possession during booking is deposited into that account, and funds are accessed through the barcode associated with the inmate’s armband.
Online deposit
- Confirm the inmate is still in Gregg County custody.
- Obtain the inmate’s correct name and SO number.
- Open TigerDeposits.com.
- Follow the provider’s Gregg County inmate-account instructions.
- Review the inmate identity, fee and amount before submitting payment.
Money order
The published Gregg County procedure says to make the money order payable to INMATE TRUST FUND and include the inmate’s name and SO number.
101 East Methvin Street, Suite #700
Longview, TX 75601
- Do not place a personal letter in the money-order envelope.
- More than one money order may be placed in the same envelope.
- Use a return address.
- Gregg County warns that it is not responsible for money orders lost in the mail or sent without a return address.
Inmate Finance: 903-236-1775. Confirm current instructions before mailing a large payment.
If the Person Is No Longer in Gregg County Jail
Searching the wrong custody system is a common reason a person seems to disappear from a county jail search.
| Situation | Where to search next |
|---|---|
| Recent arrest or current Gregg County custody | Gregg County Jail Records |
| Criminal case continues after release | Gregg County Criminal Case Records |
| Transferred into Texas state-prison custody | Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search |
| Federal prison custody | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator |
Texas state prison search
The TDCJ Offender Search supports searches by name, SID number or current TDCJ number. It also supports partial matches using an asterisk. Use this after a person has moved from county jail custody into the Texas prison system.
Federal inmate search
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator searches federal inmates from 1982 to the present by name or federal identification number. A person can leave Gregg County custody without immediately appearing in a federal prison locator if another agency is handling the transfer.
Need an Older Jail or Government Record?
If the live jail system no longer answers your question, Gregg County publishes an Open Records resource under its transparency section. Texas public-information rules allow access to many government records, although confidential or legally protected information may be withheld.
When requesting an older record, provide enough detail to identify it: full name, approximate arrest or booking date, responsible agency, booking/SO number when known and the specific document you want.
Other Texas Jail Search Guides
If the arrest happened outside Gregg County, use the county where the person was actually booked. These related guides explain other Texas county systems:
Gregg County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in the Gregg County Jail?
Open Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry and select Jail Records. Search using the information requested by the live portal, verify the correct person and save any SO or booking number shown. For current custody confirmation, call 903-236-1755.
2. Does Gregg County have an online jail roster?
Gregg County provides public Jail Records through its Courts Records Inquiry system. The portal also offers a separate Jail Bond Records category.
3. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The person may still be going through transport or booking, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released, or another county or agency may be holding them. Retry the search and call 903-236-1755 if custody is time-sensitive.
4. What is the Gregg County Jail phone number?
Gregg County lists 903-236-1755 for jail-related questions or comments. The Sheriff’s Office main number is 903-236-8400, and the out-of-county number is 800-765-2189.
5. Where are Gregg County inmates housed?
The Sheriff’s Office uses South Jail at 101 E. Methvin in Longview, North Jail at 101 W. Whaley in Longview, and the Marvin A. Smith Facility at 197 Floyd Wingo Drive in Kilgore. Confirm the current facility before visiting.
6. How do I check a Gregg County inmate’s bond?
Use the county’s Jail Records search to identify the correct inmate, then use the separate Jail Bond Records category in Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry. Confirm current release and bond status with the jail before paying money.
7. How do I visit a Gregg County Jail inmate?
First confirm the inmate’s facility and make sure you are eligible under the visitor-card rules. South Jail, North Jail and Marvin A. Smith have different schedules. Visitors age 17 or older generally need approved status and valid photo identification.
8. How do I send money to a Gregg County inmate?
Gregg County’s published process allows online trust-fund deposits through TigerDeposits or a money order payable to INMATE TRUST FUND. A money order must include the inmate’s name and SO number.
9. What address should I use for Gregg County inmate mail?
Ordinary personal mail is addressed to the inmate name and SO number, Gregg County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. It is scanned for electronic delivery and then destroyed. Legal mail uses 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 635, Longview, TX 75601.
10. What should I do if an inmate was transferred to a Texas prison?
Use the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search. It allows searches by name, SID number or TDCJ number. If the person entered federal prison custody instead, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
Before You Rely on a Gregg County Jail Record
Use the live Gregg County jail system for current custody, the court system for the criminal case, and TDCJ or BOP when custody has moved beyond the county. Verify the inmate’s identity before sending money, scheduling travel or mailing important documents, and recheck time-sensitive information immediately before acting.
A jail booking is not proof of guilt, and a public roster should not be treated as a complete criminal-history report or used as a substitute for legally compliant employment, housing, credit or other regulated screening.