Overton, TX Billy Moore Correctional Center View
Billy Moore Correctional Center is a state correctional facility in Overton, Rusk County, Texas. It is associated with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is operated under contract as a correctional center. The facility primarily holds adult male inmates in state custody, including people serving state jail or prison sentences or assigned there after transfer. It is not typically the main county booking facility for new Rusk County arrests or local pretrial detainees. Its role is to provide secure confinement, supervision, and inmate services for individuals assigned through the Texas correctional system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center
To find an inmate, use the official inmate search link on this page for the facility’s roster or offender lookup. Inmate rosters typically list a person’s name, booking or received date, charges or offense information, and current custody status. Some systems also show housing location, projected release information, or court details when available. Records may not appear immediately after an arrest or transfer because booking, intake, and data entry can take several hours. If the person was recently arrested in Rusk County, they may first appear in the county jail system before any transfer to a state facility is recorded.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center?
Visits usually require the inmate to place you on an approved visitor list before you can come to the facility. Check the official visitation rules and schedule before traveling, because hours, visit length, and eligibility can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Billy Moore Correctional Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Follow the dress code and avoid bringing prohibited items, as staff may deny entry for rule violations.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to make approved outgoing calls through the facility’s phone provider. Video visitation, if offered, must usually be scheduled through the approved service provider and may require an account.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and identification number, and follow the facility’s mailing address format exactly. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, subject to limits and processing fees.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Billy Moore Correctional Center?
Bail is set by a court, not by the facility. If the inmate is already serving a state sentence, bond may not apply; if a case is still pending, contact the court, county clerk, or sheriff’s office handling the charge for bond instructions.
What happens during the intake process at Billy Moore Correctional Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review paperwork, assign housing, and enter the person into the custody system. Records may take several hours to appear online, and transfers or recent bookings may not show immediately.