Cooke County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Cooke 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 940-665-3471 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cooke County and anywhere in Texas.

Cooke County Jail Inmate Search

The Cooke County Jail maintains an average of 238 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cooke 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 Cooke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,100 offenders.

How do you post bail in Cooke County?

If someone is taken to Cooke County Jail in Gainesville 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 940-665-3471.

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 940-665-3471.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Cooke 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 Cooke County, Texas, visit the Cooke County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Cooke County Jail in person Inmate Visitation Information & Schedule

Inmate Visitation Hours

Females

Monday and Saturday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday  7:30pm – 9:00pm

Males

Monday and Saturday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday  7:30pm – 9:00pm

Cooke County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

300 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
940-665-3471

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Cooke County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Cooke County Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Cooke County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Cooke County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Cooke County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Cooke County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

Cooke County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

300 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
940-665-3471

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Cooke County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cooke 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
Cooke 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 Cooke 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#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240

When sending a money order,
make it out to 'Inmate Trust Fund'
with the Inmate name and ID# in
the memo line with no other enclosures.

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 Cooke County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Cooke County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cooke County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

• Cooke County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Cooke County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's phone account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Cooke County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Cooke County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

Cooke County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Cooke County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cooke 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#
JailATM.com – Cooke County Detention Center
2830 S. Hulen Street, Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240

When sending a money order,
make it out to 'Inmate Trust Fund'
with the Inmate name and ID# in
the memo line with no other enclosures.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Cooke County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cooke County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240

When sending a money order,
make it out to 'Inmate Trust Fund'
with the Inmate name and ID# in
the memo line with no other enclosures.

Cooke County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Cooke County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Cooke County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Cooke County Detention Center
2830 S. Hulen Street, Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240

When sending a money order,
make it out to 'Inmate Trust Fund'
with the Inmate name and ID# in
the memo line with no other enclosures.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Cooke County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cooke County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240

When sending a money order,
make it out to 'Inmate Trust Fund'
with the Inmate name and ID# in
the memo line with no other enclosures.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Cooke County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Cooke County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cooke County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cooke County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Cooke County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Cooke County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cooke County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Cooke County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Cooke County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Cooke County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Cooke County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cooke County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

How to Email an Inmate at Cooke County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Cooke County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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

Cooke County Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Cooke County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cooke County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.

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