To search for an inmate in the Brewster County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 432-837-6200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Brewster County and anywhere in Texas.

Brewster County Jail Inmate Search

The Brewster County Jail maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brewster County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Brewster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,120 offenders.

How do you post bail in Brewster County?

If someone is taken to Brewster County Jail in Alpine for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 432-837-6200.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 432-837-6200.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Brewster County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Brewster County, Texas, visit the Brewster County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Brewster County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-6200

• First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Brewster County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

CIDNET Remote Video Visitation

Provider: CIDNET (Encartele Inc.)

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CIDNET Video Visitation allows families to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors connect directly through housing-unit video stations or handheld tablets without traveling to the facility or waiting in jail visitor lobbies.

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Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required

Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit

• Visit customer.cidnet.net or launch the CIDNET app.
• Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID and a verification photo.
• Wait for email notification confirming institutional visitor approval.
• Ensure your account has sufficient Data Points to cover the duration of the visit.
• Select Video Visitation, select the detention facility, and pick an available calendar time slot.
• Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate receives a schedule notification on their housing unit video kiosk or tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the screen. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.

Official Provider: CIDNET Customer Portal  |  Encartele Corporate

Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-984-1903

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by CIDNET

In addition to Remote Video Visitation, CIDNET provides several other communication channels:

• Data Points (Unified Funding): Purchase the central credits that power video visitation, calling, and messaging.
  • Learn more on our website: CIDNET Data Points Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: Buy CIDNET Data
• Inmate Messaging & Digital Mail: Send electronic text messages and digital photo attachments directly to an inmate's terminal.
  • Learn more on our website: CIDNET Messaging Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Messaging Portal
• Phone PINs & Voice Calling: Fund prepaid telephone calling so your loved one can call your mobile device.
  • Learn more on our website: CIDNET Phone Calling Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: CIDNET Voice Calling

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Brewster County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Brewster County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Brewster County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

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

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

Brewster 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 Brewster 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 Brewster 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 Brewster 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 Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

Brewster County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Brewster County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Brewster County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Brewster County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Brewster County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Brewster County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Brewster 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 Brewster County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830

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 Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

Brewster County Jail uses CIDNET to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
 

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in Brewster County

To deposit money to an inmate housed in Brewster County for phone call use, follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Brewster County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Brewster County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Brewster County Jail will have to give final approval for you to deposit money for your chosen inmate's communication needs.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Depositing Money for making phone calls with an inmate in Brewster County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

Brewster County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Brewster County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Brewster County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Brewster County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Brewster County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Brewster County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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

Brewster County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• 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.
• 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.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-6200 for further assistance.

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