Inmate Information

***The address for incoming mail has changed.  Please review this section thoroughly to ensure your mail is received by the inmate.***

Inmates in the Laramie County Detention Center may mail as many letters as they want, provided they can pay for the postage. Inmates can buy stamps and writing materials through commissary.

Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband by an offsite independent mail contractor.  Mail that does not meet the requirements for acceptance into the facility will be returned to the sender.

Examples of some items that are not accepted into the facility are as follows:

• Pornographic, personal photographs, or magazine pictures displaying nudity.
• Materials that would encourage deviant sexual behavior.
• Materials/items promoting violence, or racial discord to include those practiced under the color of religion.
• Material possessing detailed construction of weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices.
• Materials that would disrupt the operation, security, order, and/or safety of the Detention Facility.
• Items that would cause a hostile work environment for employees,
• Mail violating a no contact order.

   

  Outgoing Mail from inmates will be rejected, and may be confiscated, returned to sender, or placed in the inmate’s property when it contains the following:

• Threats of criminal activity.

• Threats of physical harm against any person.
• Threats of blackmail, or extortion.
• Plans to move contraband in or out of the facility.
• Plans to escape.
• Information that if communicated, would constitute a danger to a human being, or a substantial threat to the safety and security of the facility.
• Material that creates racial, or ethnic tension within the facility.
• A code not understood by staff, any gang related signs, or contents.
• Photographs or pictures showing nudity.
• Any criminally illegal suggestion: methamphetamine recipe, weapons manufacturing, etc.

Mail for inmate in the facility must be address as follows:

Inmate Name

Inmate Number (AR #)

Laramie County Detention Center

P.O. Box 591

Longview, TX  75606

All mail sent to P.O. BOX 591 will not be returned or released. Once the mail is processed and received electronically by the inmate, it will be destroyed.

Mail Guidelines for Non-Legal Mail:

1. Only mail within 8.5 inches wide and 11 inches tall will be accepted
2. Mail sent to inmates must contain no more than 5 pages written on the front side of the page only. Only the front page is scanned.
3. Inmates may receive a maximum of 1 photo per mailing.
4. No magazines, bulk mailings, newspapers, or books will be accepted.

Any mail that does not follow the above guidelines will be returned to the sender without being scanned.

All Legal Mail must be sent to:

Laramie County Detention Center

1910 Pioneer Ave,

Cheyenne, Wy 82001

Parcels are not accepted.

Family and friends may deposit money to an inmate’s cash account online, by phone, by mail, through Cash Pay Today, or by coming to the Sheriff’s Department and using the Kiosk in our outer lobby.

Lobby Kiosk: The Access Corrections Kiosk will accept cash or credit/debit cards. U.S. Currency is accepted in amounts of $5.00 (five dollars) or more. One-dollar bills are not accepted by the kiosk. Convenience fees will apply.

Access Corrections: You may wire money through accesscorrections.com directly to an inmate’s account either online or by phone. Convenience fees will apply.  You may also download their mobile app to your phone or call them at 636-888-7004.

Mail: U.S. Money orders, and Cashier’s checks are accepted by mail. They must be made payable to the inmate and have the name/signature of the person sending the money (purchaser/remitter) on the money item.

• Money orders, cashier’s checks, and government checks should still be mailed directly to the Sheriff’s Department. The Laramie County Sheriff’s Department does not accept payroll checks for deposit.
• The envelope should have only the money item inside. There must be a complete return address on the envelope. No letter, correspondence or other item should be in the envelope with the check or money order. Money items with envelopes addressed to the inmate are returned to sender.
• Mailed deposits should be addressed as follows:

Laramie County Jail

Attn: Inmate Funds

1910 Pioneer Avenue

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Cash, county, or city bonds will be accepted by the booking office during non-court business hours. Bonds posted at the Laramie County Detention Facility must be in the exact amount required for bond – change is not available. No coins will be accepted for bonds. Felony bonds, District bonds, percentage bonds, or cash surety bonds will not be accepted at the Laramie County Detention Facility.

During court business hours, all bonds must be posted at the appropriate court.

Inmate property will only be accepted and/or released between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (excluding holidays). No property will be accepted or released outside of these hours, or on weekends. Property will only be released once the inmate submits a property release form. Be advised, Property Releases will be available 24 to 48 hours after the inmate fills out the documentation. Property Releases are only active for 5 business days.

Inmates sentenced to a state facility must immediately, upon sentencing, make arrangements to have all property removed from the Detention Facility prior to transport to any state institution by completing an inmate property release. Inmates sentenced to state facilities may have property released on any day, at any time. Property will not be held after release or transfer.

To pick up an inmate’s property, please present valid photo identification at the visitation desk during the corresponding hours. If there is an active property release, property pick up will be completed in a secure area. No personal property (i.e., cellphones, keys, wallets, etc.) is allowed. If after hours, please use after-hours intercom at the entrance.

All inmates are given two free 15 minute phone calls per week. Additional phone calls have the following calling rates:

• All calls in the United States = $0.16
• Mexico and Candada = $0.25
• Other International = $0.35

The Laramie County Detention Center currently offers only offsite visitation. Each Inmate and visitor are allowed two virtual visits a day, each limited to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes. Each visit will have a maximum of one visitor who must have an approved visitor account prior to the scheduled visit. All video visits are charged at $0.30 per minute.

Visitors must create an account through www.ncic.com and be approved by the facility prior to visiting inmates remotely. All accounts require a name, a current address, valid email address, valid phone number, and valid government issued photo identification. Submitted accounts for approval may take up to 72 hours for approval. Once approved, Visitors and inmates may schedule their visits.

To create and fund Prepaid Accounts, please visit NCIC Inmate Communication’s website at: https://account.ncic.com (Para Espanol, https://cuenta.ncic.com ) or call our call center at 1-800-943-2189.

Visits are available between

1. 7:30AM-10:45AM
2. 11:30AM-3:45PM
3. 4:30PM-9:45PM

Visitation times may vary due to the needs and the security of the facility.

Inmates released from the facility must wait 7 days prior to visiting inmates.

No one Under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be granted a visit.

Reasons for disconnection:

• If visitor missed visit, the visit is counted as missed. Please contact visitation at 307-633-4716 to discuss options. Visitation is not responsible for this disconnection.
• Constant movement or Bad internet connection: Visitation is not responsible for these disconnections. Please remain seated for the best chance at a connected visit. If disconnection occurs, you will not be reconnected.
• Mobile Device: Other apps or tasks: We suggest placing the device on do not disturb and closing any other background apps. If you ae using a mobile device, you should use the mobile app. Visitation is not responsible for these disconnections. If disconnection occurs, you will not be reconnected.
• Rule Violation: If any rules are broken, the video will be disconnected. Visitation is not responsible for this disconnection. There is no warning required. If this disconnection occurs, the visitation account will be placed under investigation. This could result in revocation of visitation privileges.

IF ANY VISIT IS DISCONNECTED, THERE WILL BE NO REFUND.

Visitation Denial: Visits may be denied for any of the following reasons, but not limited to:

• Disruptive behavior by either visitor, or inmate.
• Use of offensive or inappropriate language.
• Visitor appears to be under the influence of any alcohol and/or drugs.
• Visitor refuses to show or does not present proper identification.
• The account holder is not present.
• Visitors refuse to submit to reasonable security precautions.
• Inmate refuses to visit.
• Contraband (unauthorized items) is detected.
• Visitors wear provocative, or inappropriate clothing. This includes tank tops, halter-tops, spaghetti strap tops, tube tops, or midriff showing. Shorts must be of appropriate length, and shoes must be worn.
• Attempt to provide outdated, altered, or canceled identification.
• Visitor is Driving.

All Department of Family Services’ visits must schedule all visits through visitation at 307-633-4716.

For questions please contact visitation at 307-633-4716

PROFESSIONAL VISITS:

Privileged visitors are attorneys of record, counselors, mental health, medical, etc., requesting to talk to the inmate regarding professional business. Professional visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Professional visitors will sign in with Central Control, listing the name and location of all inmates that they will be visiting. After receiving their ID card, all professional visitors will be cleared through the booking officer.

Professional visitors must present a valid, state issued identification along with valid professional credentials at Central Control prior to being authorized for visitation.

Professional visitors may also request video visits. These visits must be approved by the facility. Please contact Visitation at 307-633-4716 for approval.

If you are aware of a specific threat to the personal safety of an inmate of the Laramie County Detention Facility, please notify a staff member so that appropriate follow up may be conducted and steps taken to protect the inmate.

Contact and Visits with Juveniles

Immediate family members (parents/legal guardian, siblings) must be on a juvenile’s approved visitor’s list to have verbal or written communication with the juvenile.

Once the juvenile has an assigned DFS caseworker all approvals must be authorized by the caseworker.

Juveniles are permitted one 15-minute non-contact visit per day.

Each visitor must provide a valid picture ID to visit.

Juveniles are provided stamps, envelopes, and paper at no expense so they may write individuals on his/her contact list.

Juveniles are allowed to make one 20-minute phone call per day to an approved individual on his/her contact list.

Visitation Days and Times

**Last visit will begin no later than 3:45 PM daily due to meal schedules**

- Monday - Friday 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

- Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

- Sunday – No visitation

- Holidays – No visitation

Professional Visitors

Professional visitors, i.e. attorneys, counselors, DFS, etc. may visit the juveniles they are responsible for. A valid picture ID is required to visit.

Professional Visitation Days and Times

- Everyday (Monday - Sunday)

- 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM & 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

- School hours 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM, visits

during this time are on a case-by-case basis.

Please schedule no sooner than a week in advance and provide a Microsoft Teams or Zoom room link to #mhescheduling@laramiecountywy.gov.