Bell County Loop Jail

Is Someone at the South Loop 121 Jail?

The state's IVSS-Counties lookup covers Bell County. Because inmates move between the two Belton buildings, ring the Loop desk at 254-933-5408 to confirm the location. Our Loop Jail search page covers South Loop lookups in detail.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Bell County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Bell County Loop Jail in Belton for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Bell County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 254-933-5408 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 254-933-5408.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Bell County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Bell County Texas, check out the Bell County Loop Jail Bail Page.

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

Loop Jail In-Person Visiting Schedule

Two free 20-minute video visits per inmate each week. Reserve the South Loop slot with Smart Communications, and ring 254-933-5408 if the calendar looks wrong.

Visiting the Bell County Loop Jail

Sheriff Cooke's visitation page routes visit scheduling through this building's desk. Families sit at a video terminal rather than across a table. Paid home video visits are extra.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bell County Loop Jail?

Loop Jail Remote Visit Times

Home video sessions with South Loop prisoners run in a daily window that opens at 11:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m., according to the Sheriff, though the South Loop desk (254-933-5408) has the final word.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

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

Paying for Loop Jail Commissary

Loop store purchases subtract from the balance relatives build with card deposits or postal money orders.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bell County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bell County Loop Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Texas, then select Bell County Loop Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Bell County Loop Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

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

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Bell County Loop Jail

To communicate by telephone with a Bell County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Bell County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Bell County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Bell County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Bell County Loop Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Bell County Loop Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

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

Loop Jail Mail Allowed

The handbook sets no limit on how many letters a Loop prisoner may receive. Parcels and property are a different matter and need the Jail Administrator's okay in advance, and every envelope should carry the booking name and number.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Bell County Loop Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Bell County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Bell County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Bell County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Bell County Loop Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Bell County Loop Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

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

Bell County Loop Jail Commissary

Inmates shop twice weekly using the money on account; a damaged armband can block a purchase.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bell County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bell County Loop Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Texas, then select Bell County Loop Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Bell County Loop Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Bell County Loop Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Loop Jail Tablets

South Loop pods share kiosks and tablets that inmates use to read scanned letters, ask for sick call, trade laundry and change their visitors. Loop staff at 254-933-5408 know if families pay anything for tablet use.

Bell County Loop Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Bell County Loop Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Bell County Loop Jail at 254-933-5408 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Bell County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bell County Loop Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-933-5408 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Bell County?

Bell County County Jails

Bell County Juvenile Facilities

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