Can an inmate be married while in the Tarrant County Jail?
No. Proxy marriages are not performed in the Tarrant County jail. How can important message concerning serious injury, illness or death be passed to an inmate? Notification of serious injury, illness or death must be made through the Inmate Services / Chaplaincy Office. The information will be verified by this office and notification will be made by a chaplain. Are baptisms, confirmations, or religious conversions done in the jail? All religious rites are looked at on a case-by-case basis and will be allowed or denied based upon penalogical and security protocols. Do you have any Chaplaincy programs for sex offenders? There are no specific programs regarding sex offenders at this time. What educational programs are offered to inmates? The Inmate Services and Chaplaincy Division offers inmates many opportunities improve themselves while in custody. Below are some programs that are offered. This is by no means a complete list of available opportunities. • General Educational Development
