For information about an inmate, call the 160-bed DeWitt County Detention Center at 361-275-5734. The line is answered 24 hours a day.
This facility is responsible for the booking and processing of everyone arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony. Depending on the charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial reaches a conclusion.
The facility’s roster is searchable through the inmate search tool.
Sentences of under one year are served here. Anything longer is served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides:
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you may need it for mail and other communication. If it isn’t online, call DeWitt County Detention Center at 361-275-5734.
Phone: 361-275-5734
Physical Address:
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center, 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 361-275-5734 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in DeWitt County and anywhere in Texas.
DeWitt County Detention Center Inmate Search
The DeWitt County Detention Center maintains an average of 160 offenders in custody on any given day. The DeWitt County Detention Center 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 DeWitt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,200 offenders.
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Visitation periods at the Dewitt County Jail are typically 20 minutes in duration, unless you reside more than 300 miles away, as indicated by your valid ID. In such cases, extended visits of 40 minutes are allowed.
Please note that each person is permitted only one visit per day.
To add funds to a resident's account, you have several options. There is a convenient Money Machine available in the jail lobby, accepting both credit cards and paper currency. If you are unable to visit the facility in person, you can contact Access Secure deposits at 866.345.1884 or visit them online to utilize a credit card for this purpose.
For inmates to make outgoing calls, they must either place a collect call or use a prepaid phone card. Writing a letter to the inmate is often the most effective way to initiate communication.
Video Visits and Digital Messages 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
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
In the event that a money order is received, it will be returned to the sender via the US Postal Service. The jail accepts paper money and credit card transactions through a kiosk located in the visitation lobby. Additionally, credit card transactions can be conducted online or via a toll-free telephone number.
To add money to a commissary account, the Dewitt County Jail provides a kiosk in the visitation lobby that accepts both paper money and credit cards. Alternatively, you can contact 866-345-1884 to deposit funds using a credit card, or online for the same purpose.
If you need to locate an inmate, you can use their online database lookup.
For a virtual tour inside the Dewitt County Jail, you can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XIZm9KDlCk
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at DeWitt County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at DeWitt County Detention Center include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 361-275-5734.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to DeWitt County Detention Center in Cuero for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 361-275-5734 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in DeWitt County, Texas, see the DeWitt County Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
361-275-5734
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361-275-5734 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| MALES | WED | 8:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
| MALES | SAT | 8:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
| FEMALES | SUN | 1:00-3:00PM |
| FEMALES | MON | 1:00-3:00PM |
| TRUSTEES | SUN | 8:00-11:00AM 3:00-4:00PM |
| TRUSTEES | MON | 8:00-11:00AM 3:00-4:00PM |
| 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 |
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.
Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
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 DeWitt County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center?
| 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 DeWitt County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the DeWitt County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in DeWitt County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for DeWitt County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeWitt County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in DeWitt County follow these instructions:
DeWitt County Detention Center 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:
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 DeWitt County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 DeWitt 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 DeWitt County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the DeWitt County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The DeWitt County Detention Center 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#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
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 DeWitt County Detention Center 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 DeWitt County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the DeWitt County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
For inmates receiving mail in the DeWitt County Detention Center 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 DeWitt County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dewitt County Detention Center
208 East Live Oak
Cuero, TX 77954
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 DeWitt County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in DeWitt County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for DeWitt County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeWitt County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the DeWitt County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in DeWitt County Detention Center follow these steps:
DeWitt County Detention Center 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
• Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in DeWitt County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for DeWitt County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeWitt County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the DeWitt County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask DeWitt County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask DeWitt County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeWitt County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-275-5734 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding DeWitt County?
This facility, known as "DeWitt County Detention Center" is also known as DeWitt County Jail, DeWitt County Sheriff, Cuero Police Dept, DeWitt County Jail, Texas, DeWitt.
