Bandera County Jail Inmate Visitation
Bandera County Jail Visiting Hours and Scheduling
| Visit type | How to book | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video at the jail, 3360 State Hwy. 173 North | Schedule ahead of time; phone the jail at 830-796-7759 at least a day before, with the SO booking number | Not listed by NCIC |
| Offsite video from home (NCIC) | Schedule ahead of time in an NCIC account at ncic.com or 800-943-2189 | $0.30 per minute |
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.
Schedule a Visit with an Inmate at the Bandera County Jail
Rules for Visiting the Bandera County Jail
Expect a search on arrival at 173, wear modest clothes and carry photo ID. Bandera County staff (830-796-7759) set how many adults and children may come.
Bandera County Jail - At-Home Video Visitation
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.
Bandera County Visiting Questions
How far ahead must a Bandera County visit be booked?
What ID works for a Bandera County jail visit?
How far ahead must a Bandera County visit be booked?
Plan on at least a day; confirm at 830-796-7759.
What ID works for a Bandera County jail visit?
A Texas license or ID card, or a passport, that has not expired.
Visiting Your Inmate from Home
Video Visits From Home
Yes. Bandera’s NCIC directory entry includes home (offsite) video at $0.30 a minute as well as on-site screens. Create an NCIC account at ncic.com, add the inmate, fund the account, and book the session ahead of time, as NCIC requires. At the booked time, sign in to NCIC and the session opens. On-site sessions at 3360 State Hwy. 173 North are booked at least a day ahead through the jail, 830-796-7759.