Bailey County Jail

Start a Bailey County search in IVSS County Inmate Search, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice lookup for county jails: enter a last and first name or jail number and choose Bailey County. The record shows custody status and the holding facility, refreshes as Muleshoe books and releases people, and offers free release alerts by phone, text or email (help 866-268-8959).

Bailey County Jail Inmate Search

The Sheriff’s Office and jail share 806-272-4268, answered 24 hours at the desk at 405 West 2nd Street, Muleshoe. With a full name and date of birth, the jailer on duty confirms whether the person is booked, gives the inmate ID, the charge and the bond set on each count, explains how to post it, and tells you which visiting session applies. For jail-management matters, Administrator Vanessa Cervantes has a direct line, 806-272-7619. The essentials:

• Booked in Muleshoe? IVSS or the desk; write down the inmate ID for mail and deposits.
• Visits: in person at the jail, men Tuesday 7–10 PM and Saturday 8–11 AM, women Wednesday 7–10 PM and Saturday 1–4 PM (county visiting hours).
• Bail: a magistrate sees each arrestee within 48 hours and sets bond; families either hand over the entire amount in cash on West 2nd Street or hire a licensed bondsman, and under the Bailey and Parmer court plan a person kept past the legal deadline without a hearing goes out on personal bond (Muleshoe bond steps).
• Money: fund a Muleshoe account with a Postal Service money order in the inmate’s name (inmate ID on the memo) addressed to the jail on West 2nd Street; the desk returns cash or personal checks that arrive by mail.
• Mail: envelopes are addressed to the inmate by legal name with the ID number, Bailey County Jail, 405 West 2nd Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347.
• Calls: Muleshoe inmates dial out only, billed to a prepaid NCIC account you open at ncic.com or 800-943-2189.

Felony and misdemeanor filings since 2016 can be searched on re:SearchTX, where Bailey County is an integrated court; older files are at District Clerk Lupita Pineda’s office, 806-272-3165.

Before loading an NCIC balance, confirm the carrier with the Muleshoe desk at 806-272-4268.

What are the bail options in Bailey County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bailey County Jail in Muleshoe for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 806-272-4268 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 806-272-4268.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Bailey County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Bailey County, Texas, see the Bailey County Jail Bail Guide.

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

Bailey County Jail Visiting Hours

The county lists these in-person visiting times on its visiting hours page:

Call 806-272-4268 before driving to 405 West 2nd Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347; lockdowns and holidays can cancel a session.

Bailey County Jail Visiting Days for Men and Women

Visits at the Muleshoe jail, 405 West 2nd Street, are in person and follow the county’s posted schedule, which splits sessions by housing. Men receive visitors Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 PM and Saturday morning from 8 to 11 AM; women receive visitors Wednesday evening from 7 to 10 PM and Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 PM (Bailey County visiting hours).

Come during the block that matches the person’s housing. Lockdowns, court days and holidays can cancel a session, so a call to 806-272-4268 the day of your visit saves a wasted trip.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bailey County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-272-4268 for further assistance.

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

Adding commissary money for a Muleshoe inmate

Store orders in Muleshoe draw on the trust balance families fund. Fund it with a Postal Service money order in the inmate’s name, inmate ID on the memo, mailed to 405 West 2nd Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347; cash and personal checks are not accepted.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Bailey County

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

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Bailey County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Texas, then choose Bailey 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 Bailey 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 Bailey County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Bailey County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bailey County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-272-4268 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Bailey County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Bailey County follow these instructions:

Bailey County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Texas.
• Choose Bailey County Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Bailey County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Bailey County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bailey County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-272-4268 for further assistance.

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

What the Muleshoe jail accepts by mail

Send plain letters on paper in a standard envelope. Paper currency and personal checks do not belong in mail to West 2nd Street. Leave out explicit photos, stickers, glitter and anything glued or padded; items like these are commonly refused. For anything other than a plain letter, the Muleshoe desk at 806-272-4268 has the rule.

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Bailey 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 Bailey County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bailey County Jail
405 West 2nd Street
Muleshoe, TX 79347

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 Bailey County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-272-4268 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bailey 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 Bailey County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-272-4268 for further assistance.

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