Jail Information

Visitation Policies

Visitation Hours at the Polk County Jail 

Men's visitation hours are:
Wednesday 1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.

Women's visitation hours are:
Wednesday 9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.
Thursday 1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. <or> 3 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. <or> 11 a.m.

Each inmate will be allowed a minimum of (2) in-person non-contact 1-hour visits per month with only 1 per week. A total of two visitors only. Two adults and two children will be permitted. Visitation will be conducted by appointment only. This shall be done only via the link below. No one will be allowed to visit without an appointment.

**YOU MUST ARRIVE 15 MIN BEFORE THE VISIT; OTHERWISE, VISIT WILL NOT OCCUR.

The Polk County Jail is located at:

1733 N. Washington
Livingston, Texas 77351
936-327-6822

Captain Lawrence Dawson, Jail Administrator
Lt. Matthew Brown, Assistant Jail Administrator

Visitation Rules & Regulations

Identification & Personal Property

  • Visitors must have a valid state or federal ID card or driver's license with a photograph.

  • Visitors 17 years of age and older are required to have proper ID.

  • Up to 1 adult 17 years of age or older.

  • No purses, bags, weapons, phones, recording devices, cameras, writing instruments, etc.

  • No liquids or foods.

  • No items may be left unattended in the lobby area.

  • No food, packages, mail, or photographs may be left for an inmate.

Acceptable Attire

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The Polk County Sheriff's office is charged with the responsibility of seeing to the health, safety, and well-being of those housed in our custodial facility. To address this important responsibility, we must maintain order and decorum. Consequently, visitors to this facility must present and maintain an appropriate style of dress, behavior, and conduct in keeping with the needs of this institution. 

Clothing, demeanor, and/or actions that may be acceptable elsewhere are not necessarily acceptable in this environment. Here, we must consider those who are required to live here first; therefore, the following visitors’ attire though not inclusive, is posted for your information and guidance. 

The following attire is not permitted:   

  • No revealing clothing (bust, midriff, or underwear).

  • No sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm.

  • No see-through attire.

  • No spandex or tights without shorts.

  • No dress/skirt/shorts including slit above mid-thigh

  • No clothing displaying obscene, offensive language or drawing or gang affiliation.

ASK STAFF MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.