Blanco County Jail
Blanco County Jail
Blanco County Jail in Johnson City: Serving Johnson City and the City of Blanco
The Texas Comptroller's county directory shows just two incorporated places here: Johnson City, the county seat, and the city of Blanco to the south. Adults arrested in either city, or anywhere in the rural Pedernales River country around them, are booked at the Sheriff's jail on Highway 281 South in Johnson City.
The Sheriff's Office line, 830-868-7104, answers custody questions.
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How to Find Someone in the Blanco County Jail
With only a few dozen beds, the Johnson City jail does not publish its own inmate list. Families usually confirm custody by phoning the Sheriff's Office at 830-868-7104; staff can also give the inmate ID number needed for letters and deposits.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Blanco County Jail sits beside the Sheriff's Office at 400 US Highway 281 South, Johnson City, TX 78636, on the main highway through the county seat. Sheriff Don Jackson's office runs it, and jail and dispatch questions both go to 830-868-7104 (fax 830-868-4577).
State jail inspectors reported 22 people held in this 56-bed Hill Country lockup on their September 2026 count.
Blanco County Jail at a Glance
- Inmate lookup: IVSS-Counties or a call to Johnson City. How to look someone up.
- Letters: addressed with the inmate ID to the Highway 281 building. Mail details.
- Visits: by appointment through the jail desk. Visit planning.
- Bond: set by a Blanco County magistrate. Bond steps.
- Jail (Main): 830-868-7104
- Police: 830-868-7104
- Sheriff: 830-868-7104
Booking process details at Blanco County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Blanco County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Blanco County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 830-868-7104.
How to post bail for a loved one in Blanco County
Once booked at Blanco County Jail in Johnson City, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 830-868-7104.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 830-868-7104.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Blanco County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Blanco County, Texas, visit the Blanco County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blanco County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Blanco County Jail Visiting Hours
Blanco County does not post a visitation schedule. Visits at the Johnson City jail are arranged by phone; call 830-868-7104 for the current days and times and to be added to the inmate's visitor list.
Visiting the Highway 281 South Jail
Face-to-face time happens inside the Sheriff's building on the south side of Johnson City along US 281. Modest clothing and a car-locked cell phone make check-in smoother.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blanco County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-868-7104 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blanco County Jail?
Ways to Add Commissary Money
Options listed for this jail: the Tiger kiosk in the Highway 281 lobby, Tiger's website, or a mailed money order. Johnson City staff can say which of the three still works.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Blanco County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Blanco County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Blanco County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Blanco County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blanco County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-868-7104 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Blanco County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Blanco County follow these instructions:
Blanco 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 Blanco 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 Blanco 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 Blanco 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 Blanco County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-868-7104 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Blanco County Jail, and what can I send them?
What You Can Mail to Johnson City
Blanco County has not published a list of allowed or banned mail items. Plain letters on white paper are the safest choice; ask the jail before sending photos, books, cards or postcards.
Blanco County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Blanco 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 Blanco County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blanco County Jail
400 US Highway 281 South
Johnson City, TX 78636
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 Blanco County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-868-7104 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blanco County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Commissary at the Blanco County Jail
Snacks, toiletries and postage for people held on Highway 281 South come out of their trust balance. Packages and store funds are listed through Tiger Commissary; confirm with the Sheriff's desk, 830-868-7104, that Tiger is still the jail's vendor before you order.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Blanco County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Blanco County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Blanco County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Blanco County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blanco County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-868-7104 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Blanco County?
This facility, known as "Blanco County Jail" is also known as Blanco County Jail & Sheriff.