This page helps you find Jail Records in Gregg County, Texas and understand which official county resources to use first. It points you to the main county records portal, explains related jail information pages, and highlights the most useful next steps.
For most users, the starting point is Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry, which includes a Jail Records option. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office Jail Division pages are also useful when you need inmate-related details such as visitation, mail, phone service, or commissary information.
Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry
The main public search route is the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry portal. It lists Jail Records as a search option alongside other county record categories.
- Open the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry portal.
- Select the Jail Records option within Odyssey Public Access.
- Review the record details shown in the county system.
If you try the older county jailing search page and it does not load, move to the current portal above instead. The older legacy jailing search page is shown with a 502 Bad Gateway error.
Gregg County states that the information is provided as a public service and makes no warranty about accuracy, reliability, or completeness.
Jail Division information for inmate details
The Jail Division page is useful when you need jail-specific information that may not come from a record search alone. It identifies the South Jail, North Jail, and Marvin A. Smith facilities and provides the main Jail Inmate Search phone number.
Use this route when you need help with jail operations, housing location questions, or inmate services rather than a portal search result.
Visitation, mail, phone, and commissary
Gregg County separates several inmate service topics onto dedicated jail pages. These pages are helpful when your jail record search leads to a practical next step such as arranging a visit, sending mail, or adding funds.
- Check visitation rules and facility schedules before planning a visit.
- Review inmate mail rules for the mailing address, page limits, and photo limits.
- See inmate phone service details for calling rates and account setup.
- Read commissary and trust fund instructions for deposits and inmate account support.
Visitation schedules and service details
These official jail service details can help you act on information you find in Gregg County jail records.
| Service or facility | Details |
|---|---|
| South Jail visitation | 101 East Methvin, Longview, Texas 75601. Thursday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. |
| North Jail visitation | 101 West Whaley, Longview, Texas 75601. Female inmates: Monday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Male inmates A-M: Tuesday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Male inmates N-Z: Thursday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. |
| Marvin A. Smith facility | 197 Floyd Wingo Dr., Kilgore, Texas 75662. |
| Video visits | Unlimited 20-minute video visits each week from the housing unit. Scheduled video visits are listed at $0.30 per minute through NCIC. |
| Messages and photos | Messages are listed at $0.25 each and pictures at $0.35 each through the inmate messaging system. |
| Phone service | NCIC Inmate Communications bills calls at $0.25 per minute, with international calls at $0.50 per minute. |
Mail and trust fund rules
Gregg County jail mail is handled under specific rules. Beginning September 8, 2020, inmate mail must be mailed to Inmate Name, SO#, Gregg County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Mail sent there is processed electronically and then destroyed after processing.
Mail must include the inmate name, Sheriff's Office booking number, and a return address. Only mail up to 8.5 inches by 11 inches is accepted, and it must contain no more than 5 pages. Inmates may receive one photo per mailing. Legal and medical mail must be sent to 101 E. Methvin St. Suite 635, Longview, TX 75601.
For inmate trust fund deposits by money order, make the money order payable to INMATE TRUST FUND and include the inmate's name and SO#. The mailing address given for that process is Inmate Trust Fund, 101 East Methvin Street, Suite # 700, Longview, Texas 75601.
Gregg County jail contacts
Use these jail contacts when you need staff help after checking the county portal or jail service pages.
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Gregg County Sheriff's Office Jail Division, 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 559, Longview, Texas 75601
Phone: (903) 236-8400
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
Visitation Officer
Phone: (903) 236-8400
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/Monday - Friday -
North Jail - Lieutenant Scott Morrison
Phone: (903) 237-2532 -
South Jail and Marvin A. Smith - Captain Tony Monsivais
Phone: (903) 237-2540 -
Inmate Finance - Marilyn Pierce
Phone: (903) 236-1775
Common questions
How do I search Gregg County jail records online?
Use the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry portal and choose the Jail Records option within Odyssey Public Access. That is the main county search path shown for jail records.
What should I do if the older jailing search page does not open?
If the older jailing search page returns an error, use the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry portal instead. The legacy page is shown with a 502 Bad Gateway error.
Which office should I contact for jail-related help in Gregg County?
The Gregg County Sheriff's Office Jail Division is the main public contact for jail-related questions. The listed phone number is (903) 236-8400.
Where can I check visitation rules and schedules?
Use the official visitation page from the Gregg County Sheriff's Office. It includes visitor approval rules, identification requirements, prohibited items, dress code standards, and facility-specific visitation hours.
How does inmate mail work in Gregg County?
Regular inmate mail is sent to PO Box 591 in Longview with the inmate name and SO# included. The mail is processed electronically, and items sent to that processing address are not returned after processing.
Who handles inmate trust fund questions?
For inmate trust fund matters, the contact listed is Marilyn Pierce in Inmate Finance at (903) 236-1775.