Andrews County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Andrews County

Andrews County Jail

With 147 rated beds, the Andrews County Jail at 790 SE 401, Andrews, TX 79714 answers to Sheriff Rusty Stewart. To learn whether your relative was booked, call 432-523-5545.

Adults charged in Andrews County are booked here and held until a bond is approved, a magistrate releases them, or their case in the North Main Street courthouse ends. Misdemeanor time is done in the county jail; prisoners with state sentences are sent on to Texas prisons, and federal sentences are served under the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Scroll on for the Andrews County details on visits, mail, CIDNET phone accounts, deposits, the commissary and bonds, or jump to the records search.

Phone: 432-523-5545

Physical Address:
790 SE 401
Andrews, TX 79714

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Andrews County Jail
790 SE 401
Andrews, TX 79714

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Andrews County Jail
790 SE 401
Andrews, TX 79714

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Andrews County Jail?

Worried that someone you know is sitting in the Andrews County Jail? Tell the deputy on 432-523-5545 the full legal name and birthday, and staff can check. The Sheriff's "Search Jail Records" button opens the county's Tyler records portal, while Texas IVSS-Counties offers a free custody lookup with alerts. We pulled these details from the Andrews County Sheriff's Office, the county's court offices and the two vendors JE lists for this jail (CIDNET for calls, JailATM for deposits). Questions not covered here can go to the jail at 432-523-5545.

Andrews County Jail Inmate Search

Andrews County's jail holds up to 147 people, and 54 were in custody when Texas jail inspectors took their September 1, 2026 count. Prison, federal and immigration lookups are in our Andrews County inmate search guide.

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About the Andrews County Jail

Andrews County Jail at 790 SE 401

Sheriff Rusty Stewart is in charge of the Andrews County Jail, which shares a building with his office at 790 SE 401, Andrews, TX 79714. The county gives 432-523-5545 as the Sheriff's Office number, and that same line takes jail questions. Chief Deputy Cheryl Martin is second in command, and Jail Administrator Chris Pina (cpina@co.andrews.tx.us) oversees the detention side. Business letters for the Sheriff's Office go to 201 N. Main Street, Room 113, Andrews, TX 79714.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards rates the jail at 147 beds, and its September 1, 2026 population report counted 54 people in custody. In its audited financial report for the year ending September 30, 2023, Andrews County describes that year as the first full one in which its new sheriff's office and jail facility was operating, with more room for inmates than before.

Is my relative at 790 SE 401?

A deputy on 432-523-5545 can tell you yes or no once you supply the person's legal name and birthday. Online, Tyler Technologies hosts the Andrews County Jail Records Search, linked from the Sheriff's web page; expect a robot check before results appear. The free state service Texas IVSS-Counties includes this jail and sends registered users an alert if the prisoner is released or moved (help line 866-268-8959). Our Andrews County Jail inmate lookup guide goes through every option.

Within 48 hours of an Andrews County arrest, Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17 calls for an appearance before a magistrate, who reads the accusation, explains rights, notes any request for a free lawyer and sets bail.

Bond and the 109th District

Opinion KP-0132 from the Texas Attorney General (2017) points out that Andrews County never created a bail bond board; sureties here answer to Chapter 17 of the Code, and the Sheriff is the one who takes and approves each bond. Bond amounts and accepted payment types are questions for 432-523-5545; our Andrews County bail page covers the rest, and our booking guide explains intake.

Judge John L. Pool presides over the 109th District Court in Room 201 at 201 N. Main Street (432-524-1419), hearing felonies for Andrews County, Crane County and Winkler County. The District Clerk keeps those felony files in Room 102 (432-524-1417, weekdays 8 to 4). Misdemeanor paperwork (Class A and B) goes to the County Clerk at 215 NW 1st Street, Suite 121-A (432-524-1426). Our Andrews County court guide lists judges, prosecutors and the Justice of the Peace offices.

Warrants and records

Constables Ronny Alaniz (Precincts 1 and 4) and Richard Dolgener (Precincts 2 and 3) serve warrants and civil papers; the county lists 432-524-1420 for the Precinct 2 and 3 office. Worried a warrant has your name on it? Phone the Sheriff's Office first (432-523-5545) rather than walking in unannounced. Andrews County takes requests for Sheriff's Office records online through a web form.

Staying in touch

Agencies that work with the jail

The city of Andrews has its own police department at 130 N. Main Street (432-523-5675) and a municipal court at 111 Logsdon Street (432-524-2791) for Class C cases. Juvenile cases belong to Andrews County Juvenile Probation, Cory Marshall's office in Suite 127-A at 215 NW 1st Street (432-524-1415). After a state jail felony or prison sentence, custody passes to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, whose online TDCJ lookup then shows the unit.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Andrews County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Andrews County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Andrews County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 432-523-5545.

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Directions / Map to the Andrews County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Andrews County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Andrews County Jail in Andrews, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 432-523-5545 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 432-523-5545 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Andrews County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Andrews County, Texas, visit the Andrews County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Andrews County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Visiting the Andrews County Jail

Andrews County Jail, 790 SE 401, Andrews, TX 79714 | 432-523-5545

Visiting slots at this jail are assigned by staff, and the time a given prisoner is allotted can shift with housing and staffing. Phone 432-523-5545 before the trip and cover these points:

  • the days, hours and visit length that apply to your inmate;
  • whether visitors have to be pre-approved or book a slot in advance;
  • the ID adults must show and the rules for bringing children;
  • what you may bring in, and where to leave phones, bags and keys.

Bring a government-issued photo ID, dress conservatively, and call again if your plans change. Between visits, stay in touch by CIDNET phone account or letter.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Andrews County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-523-5545 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Andrews County Jail?

JailATM logo, inmate deposit provider for the Andrews County Jail in Andrews, TX

Funding an Andrews County prisoner's account:

  1. JailATM on the web: visit deposits.jailatm.com, select Texas, the Andrews County Jail and the prisoner, and pay by card.
  2. Anything else: money orders, a kiosk or payment at the window must be cleared with the deputies at 432-523-5545 before you try them; deposit problems go to JailATM at 877-810-0914.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Andrews County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Andrews County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Andrews County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Andrews County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Andrews County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Andrews County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Andrews County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Andrews County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-523-5545 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Andrews County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Andrews County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Andrews County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Andrews County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Andrews County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Andrews County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Andrews County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-523-5545 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Andrews County Jail, and what can I send them?

What You Can Mail

A plain letter is the safest thing to send an inmate at the Andrews County Jail. Before you mail photographs, greeting cards, magazines or anything else, call the jail at 432-523-5545 and ask which items it accepts.

Andrews County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Andrews County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Andrews County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Andrews County Jail
790 SE 401
Andrews, TX 79714


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Andrews County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-523-5545 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Andrews County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Andrews County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-523-5545 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Andrews County?

Andrews Lea Gaines Martin Midland Ector Winkler
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Andrews County

This facility, known as "Andrews County Jail" is also known as Andrews County Sheriff.