Delta County Jail
Delta County Jail
If you need information on an inmate, the 28-bed Delta County Jail is available 24 hours a day at 903-395-2146.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 903-395-2146, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Delta County Jail at 903-395-2146.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Delta 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 903-395-2146 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Delta County and anywhere in Texas.
Delta County Jail Inmate Search
The Delta County Jail maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The Delta 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 Delta County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 560 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSmall county jails in Texas, such as Delta County, face unique challenges due to their limited resources and capacity. These challenges include inadequate funding, staffing shortages, limited access to specialized services, and difficulties in maintaining adequate facilities. With smaller budgets, these jails often struggle to meet the growing demands of their inmate populations and provide necessary programs for rehabilitation and support.
The small metal building, located at the intersection of NW 3rd Street and W. Bonham, shares space with the county law enforcement, which includes the sheriff and his deputies.
Inmates in the Delta County Jail are offenders arrested in Delta 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.
Inmate services include money deposit, visitation, and outgoing phone calls.
The limited number of staff members can lead to increased workload and potential safety concerns. Additionally, small county jails like Delta's may lack the infrastructure and space to effectively separate different inmate populations, resulting in potential security risks. These challenges highlight the need for continued support and resources to ensure the safe and effective operation of small county jails in Texas.
- Jail (Main): 903-395-2146
- Court: 903-395-4400 ext. 222
- Sheriff: 903-395-2146
Understanding the booking process at Delta County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Delta County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Delta County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 903-395-2146.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Delta County
Once someone is booked at Delta County Jail in Cooper after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 903-395-2146 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 903-395-2146 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Delta County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Delta County, Texas, see the Delta County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Delta County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Delta County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
200 W Bonham Street
Cooper, TX 75432
903-395-2146
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 903-395-2146 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ALWAYS CALL 903-395-2146 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Delta County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Delta County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Delta County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Delta County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Delta County Jail
200 W Bonham Street
Cooper, TX 75432
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 903-395-2146 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Delta County Jail?
Collect Calls
- Almost every jail, including Delta County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
- Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.
Direct Calls
- Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
- To find out about Delta County Jail phone services, call 903-395-2146 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
- Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Delta County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Delta County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Delta County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Delta County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Delta County Jail
200 W Bonham Street
Cooper, TX 75432
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 903-395-2146 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Delta County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Delta County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delta County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-395-2146 for further assistance.
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