Caldwell County Correctional Facility

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Caldwell County Correctional Facility Information

Located in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, the Caldwell County Correctional Facility is a 301-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 512-398-6777.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Caldwell County Correctional Facility at 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

Phone: 512-398-6777

Physical Address:
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644

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How Do You Find Someone in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility, 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 512-398-6777 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Caldwell County and anywhere in Texas.

Caldwell County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Caldwell County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 301 offenders in custody on any given day. The Caldwell County Correctional Facility 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 Caldwell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,020 offenders.

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About the Caldwell County Correctional Facility

The Caldwell County Jail is a medium-security facility located on the outskirts of Lockhart Texas. Built in 2010, it serves as the primary correctional institution for Caldwell County. The jail has a capacity to accommodate up to 301 inmates, with separate areas for male and female detainees. The interior layout of the jail consists of multiple pods, where inmates are housed in individual cells rather than dormitory-style accommodations. This design promotes better security and minimizes conflicts among inmates.

The inmates are offenders arrested in Caldwell County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.

The 50,000 square foot, sand-colored complex shares space with the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office 1204 Reed Drive in Lockhart, Texas.

Communication Costs

Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30

Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25

Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35

Cost Per Video Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.35

Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.

The Caldwell County Jail offers various programs aimed at inmate rehabilitation and personal growth. These include educational classes, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health support services. Additionally, the facility provides opportunities for physical fitness, recreational activities, and religious services. These programs are designed to help inmates develop essential skills, address underlying issues, and facilitate their successful reintegration into society upon release.

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Caldwell County Correctional Facility

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Caldwell County Correctional Facility for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Caldwell County Correctional Facility:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Caldwell County Correctional Facility at 512-398-6777.

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Directions / Map to the Caldwell County Correctional Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Caldwell County

After being arrested and booked into Caldwell County Correctional Facility in Lockhart, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 512-398-6777 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Caldwell County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Caldwell County, Texas, visit the Caldwell County Correctional Facility Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Caldwell County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644
512-398-6777

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Caldwell County Correctional Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

Caldwell County Correctional Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Caldwell County Correctional Facility
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Caldwell County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644
512-398-6777

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Caldwell County Correctional Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility?

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Caldwell County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Caldwell County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Caldwell County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Caldwell County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Caldwell County Correctional Facility?

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

Caldwell County Correctional Facility 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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

Caldwell County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Caldwell County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Caldwell County Correctional Facility 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#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644



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
The Caldwell County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644

Caldwell County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility 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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Caldwell County Jail
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644


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 Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

Caldwell County Correctional Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Caldwell County Correctional Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Caldwell County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Caldwell County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

Caldwell County Correctional Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Caldwell County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Caldwell County Correctional Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Caldwell County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Caldwell County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Caldwell County Correctional Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Caldwell County Correctional Facility

Caldwell County Correctional Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Caldwell County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-398-6777 for further assistance.

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