Silverton sits at the top of the caprock, and with no lockup here, Briscoe arrests are transported to a neighboring county.
Phone: 806-823-2131
Physical Address:
415 Main St
Silverton, TX 79257
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
Briscoe County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 70
Silverton, TX 79257
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
Briscoe County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 70
Silverton, TX 79257
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Briscoe County (no 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 806-823-2131 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Briscoe County and anywhere in Texas.
Briscoe County (no jail) Inmate Search
The Briscoe County (no jail) maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Briscoe County (no 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 Briscoe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,040 offenders.
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The Briscoe County Sheriff page states plainly: "We do not have a jail." People arrested in Briscoe County are generally held at the Swisher County Jail in Tulia or at the Hale County Jail in Plainview. Placement varies, so ring the Silverton Sheriff's Office (806-823-2131) or, at night, dispatch (806-995-3555) before driving anywhere.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Briscoe County (no jail) for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Briscoe County (no jail):
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 806-823-2131.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Briscoe County (no jail)? What is the Schedule?
Visits to a Briscoe County arrestee take place out of county, at the Swisher County Jail in Tulia or the Hale County Jail in Plainview. Visits run on the Tulia or Plainview jail's schedule, with that jail's ID, dress-code and visitor-list rules, and placement can change. Before the drive, ring the Silverton Sheriff's Office at 806-823-2131 to confirm which of the two has your family member.
Family visits for someone arrested in Silverton or elsewhere in Briscoe County are booked with the neighboring jail that took them, using its hours, approval list and dress code: Swisher County Jail (Tulia) and Hale County Jail (Plainview).
Placement can shift between the two, so check with the Silverton Sheriff’s Office at 806-823-2131 first.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Briscoe County (no jail)’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-823-2131 for further assistance.
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