Everyone arrested in Aransas County, by deputies, Rockport police or another department, is booked at the Sheriff’s detention center, 811 E. Concho St., Rockport, TX 78382, which answers at 361-790-0168. TCJS figures for Rockport: 212 beds, 160 people held on September 1, 2026; it also holds federal prisoners for the U.S. Marshals Service. Rockport’s new courthouse at 308 N. Live Oak St. houses the 36th District Court for felonies and the County Court at Law for misdemeanors.
Two things catch Rockport families off guard. Letters are not addressed to the jail building: the Sheriff’s mailing address for inmates is the person’s name and booking number, 308 N. Live Oak St., Rockport, TX 78382-2745, and packages are returned, so care packages are ordered through Access Securepak instead. And visiting days depend on the person’s housing group and the first letter of their last name (men A–L and M–Z visit on different days).
Phone: 361-790-0168
Physical Address:
811 East Concho Street
Rockport, TX 78382
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Inmate Name
Inmate Number
308 N Live Oak St.
Rockport, TX 78382-2745
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Inmate Name
Inmate Number
308 N Live Oak St.
Rockport, TX 78382-2745
Other Jails and Prisons
The Sheriff’s current inmates list shows who is in the Aransas County Detention Center; it runs by surname across several pages, so page forward to the name. Each entry gives the name, booking number, date and time booked, and age; the county notes the list can run several hours behind.
Aransas County Detention Center Inmate Search
One call to 361-790-0168 (811 E. Concho St., Rockport) settles four things: is the person held, which day they can be visited, what the bond is and where to post it, and how deposits and letters reach them. Rockport at a glance:
Aransas felony files open in the District Clerk’s IDocket court record search, and misdemeanors sit with the County Court at Law (361-790-0138).
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Sheriff William "Bill" Mills runs the Aransas County Detention Center at 811 E. Concho St., Rockport, TX 78382, which shares Concho Street with the Sheriff's Office at 714 E. Concho. Any question about a prisoner goes to the jail line, 361-790-0168 (fax 361-790-0164). Administrative Lt. Hector Martinez is the jail's listed contact, and the county names Deputy Chief Armando Chapa as head of jail command. The Sheriff's Office itself answers at 361-729-2222.
On September 1, 2026, the 212-bed Rockport center held 160 people, roughly three-quarters of capacity, per TCJS. Besides people arrested in the county, the jail houses prisoners for the U.S. Marshals Service. The county roster and its total leave those federal prisoners out.
Each entry on the Aransas County current inmates list carries a name, booking number, age, and the date and hour of booking. It has no photos, charges or bond amounts, and the county warns it can run several hours behind, so call 361-790-0168 for charges, bond or a very recent arrest. For people moved to prison, federal custody or ICE, see our Aransas County inmate search guide.
State law starts a 48-hour clock at arrest for the first hearing before a magistrate. Magistrate warnings for Aransas County arrests are given by the Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace at 308 N. Live Oak St., who sets bail and records any request for appointed counsel.
Bond money for Aransas County prisoners is taken by the Sheriff's Office. Jail staff at 361-790-0168 can give the figure set on every count and explain how to pay it; our Aransas County bail guide compares cash, bondsman and personal bonds. Felony cases go to the 36th District Court (Judge Starr Bauer), which dockets all criminal matters from Aransas County and San Patricio County, and County Attorney Amanda Oster's office prosecutes them (361-790-0114). Judge Richard P. Bianchi's County Court at Law takes the misdemeanor docket (361-790-0138). Since January 28, 2026, those courts and the clerks work out of the new courthouse at 308 N. Live Oak St. Our Aransas County court guide lists every office.
The jail takes arrests from Rockport, Fulton, the Aransas County part of Aransas Pass, Lamar, Holiday Beach and the rest of the county. Rockport's police department is a separate city agency. Youth cases go through Aransas County Juvenile Probation rather than the adult jail. Anyone sentenced to prison or state jail leaves Rockport for the state system; look them up later in the TDCJ inmate search.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Aransas County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Aransas County Detention Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 361-790-0168.
If someone has been booked at Aransas County Detention Center in Rockport, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 361-790-0168.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Aransas County, Texas, visit the Aransas County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Aransas County Detention Center, 811 E. Concho St., Rockport, TX 78382 | 361-790-0168
| HOUSING GROUP | VISITING DAYS AND HOURS |
|---|---|
| County men, last names A–L | Monday 7:00–10:00 PM; Saturday 12:00–2:30 PM |
| County men, last names M–Z | Thursday 7:00–10:00 PM; Saturday 2:30–5:00 PM |
| County women and female trustees | Monday 2:30–5:00 PM; Saturday 7:00–10:00 PM |
| Federal men | Tuesday 7:00–10:00 PM; Sunday 12:00–2:30 PM (A–L), 2:30–5:00 PM (M–Z) |
| Federal women | Tuesday 2:30–5:00 PM; Sunday 7:00–10:00 PM |
| Male trustees | Wednesday 2:30–5:00 PM; Friday 4:00–10:30 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM |
| Female trustees | Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM |
| Visitors living more than 100 miles away | Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Attorneys | Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
Source: the Sheriff’s posted Visitation Policy (revised June 14, 2012).
Jail line: 361-790-0168.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center?
Mailed cash and personal checks are returned by the Aransas jail. Each of these goes online or by phone, so nothing needs to be mailed to 308 N. Live Oak St. for an Aransas account (detention line 361-790-0168).
To send commissary money to an inmate in Aransas County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Aransas County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Aransas County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Aransas County Detention Center has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Aransas County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Services vary by jail. GettingOut shows what this facility offers.
Phone & Voicemail Fees
Call rates, deposit fees and voicemail prices depend on the jail's contract. Check them on GettingOut or by calling 866-516-0115 before you add money.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you add money to a GettingOut account so the inmate can call your number. Ask GettingOut which other account types are offered at this jail.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Aransas County Detention Center GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Aransas County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Magazines and paperback books must come straight from the publisher, and packages are returned at the sender’s expense.
For inmates receiving mail in the Aransas County Detention Center 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 Aransas County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Inmate Name
Inmate Number
308 N Live Oak St.
Rockport, TX 78382-2745
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 Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The Sheriff's jail page links to the Access Securepak catalog for commissary packages, and the roster has a "Commissary" button beside each inmate. Pick the inmate, choose items from the list for this jail, and pay. For a missing or wrong order, call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Aransas County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Aransas County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Aransas County?
This facility, known as "Aransas County Detention Center" is also known as Aransas County Jail, Aransas County Sheriff, Aransas County Jail & Detention Center , Texas, Aransas.
