Bandera County Jail

To find someone in the Bandera County Jail on Highway 173, use IVSS County Inmate Search: search by surname and first name under Bandera County. It reports whether the person is in county custody and where, follows bookings, releases and transfers as the jail reports them, and lets you register for a free notice when the person is released (TDCJ help 866-268-8959).

Bandera County Jail Inmate Search

Jailers at 3360 State Hwy. 173 North answer 830-796-7759; after hours, Sheriff’s dispatch is 830-796-3771. They confirm whether the person is booked, give the Sheriff’s Office booking number, read the charges and bond amounts, explain how to post bond, and book a visit at least a day ahead. At a glance:

• On Highway 173 now? IVSS or the jail line; the SO booking number is required on every letter.
• Visits: scheduled with the jail by phone at least 24 hours before the visit; bring government photo ID (Bandera visiting).
• Bail: the Bandera magistrate prices each charge within two days, and families either bring the full cash amount to Highway 173 or hire a licensed surety, and anyone who cannot afford a lawyer gets one under the Bandera, Gillespie and Kerr court plan (bond steps).
• Money: Bandera deposits come by mail only as money orders naming the inmate, SO number in the memo, to Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 607, Bandera, TX 78003 (currency or personal checks are sent back).
• Mail: write the name and SO booking number above PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606; the letter is scanned and read on the cell kiosk, so keep to letter-size paper, a five-page limit and no photographs (Sheriff’s mail rules). Attorney and medical letters are excluded from the Longview scan box.
• Calls: Highway 173 phones dial out only, charged to an NCIC friends-and-family balance you can fund online or by calling 800-943-2189.

Look up a Bandera County criminal case free by name on iDocket, the service both county clerks link for the 198th District Court and county court; each entry lists the cause number, filing date, bond company and outcome.

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

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bandera County Jail in Bandera 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 830-796-7759 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 830-796-7759.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Bandera 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 Bandera County, Texas, see the Bandera County Jail Bail Guide.

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

Bandera County Jail Visiting Hours and Scheduling

NCIC’s facility directory lists both on-site and offsite video visits for the Bandera County Jail and asks visitors to schedule ahead; visit days and times are given when you book. Before you set out, confirm the booked time with the Highway 173 jail at 830-796-7759.

Booking a Visit at the Bandera County Jail on Highway 173

Every visit at 3360 State Hwy. 173 North is by appointment. Phone the jail at 830-796-7759 at least 24 hours before you want to come, share the prisoner’s name plus SO booking number, and you leave the call with a set visit date and hour.

Because Bandera County moved personal letters to a scanned kiosk system in 2024, a visit and NCIC phone calls are the most direct contact with someone held here; calls are funded through an NCIC prepaid account at ncic.com or 800-943-2189.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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

Funding Commissary in Bandera County

Commissary draws on the inmate's account. Money orders generally work; cash and personal checks never do. Details from 830-796-7759.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Bandera County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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

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

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

Bandera 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 Bandera 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 Bandera 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 Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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

Bandera County Mail Rules

• Nothing bigger than a letter-size page.
• Bandera County's limit is 5 scanned pages per envelope.
• Fronts only: writing on a reverse side gets the item returned.
• No photos: one photo sends back the whole letter.
• The Longview scanner rejects publications of every kind, from paperbacks to newspapers and bulk advertising.

Pages are scanned and shown to the inmate on the kiosk in the cell.

Bandera County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Bandera County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Bandera County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Check the Bandera County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bandera County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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

Commissary at the Bandera County Jail

Inmates on Highway 173 order from the jail store using their own balance; the desk (830-796-7759) can explain how.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bandera County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bandera County Jail follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Bandera County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Bandera County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Bandera County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Bandera County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bandera County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bandera County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Messaging a Bandera County Inmate

The Sheriff's mail procedures say scanned mail reaches inmates through the jail's messaging system on an in-cell kiosk. NCIC’s own facility directory lists Bandera County for messaging: $0.25 a message, $0.35 per attachment and $0.35 per video message, sent from an account at ncic.com or 800-943-2189.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Bandera County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Bandera County Jail follow these steps:

Bandera County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Bandera County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Bandera County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bandera County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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