The 144-bed Erath County Jail can be contacted at 254-965-3221 for inmate information at any time of day.
This is the county’s booking facility. Anyone arrested here on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought in for booking and processing, and may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial ends.
Use the inmate search tool to view a list of inmates currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their sentence in this county. Inmates sentenced to more are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find the visitation schedule and policies, plus how to put money on an inmate’s account, send mail, take phone calls from an inmate, leave voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and buy commissary.
Keep the jail ID or booking number somewhere safe. It’s required for many communication services. If it’s not online, call Erath County Jail at 254-965-3221.
Phone: 254-965-3221
Physical Address:
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Erath 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 254-965-3221 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Erath County and anywhere in Texas.
Erath County Jail Inmate Search
The Erath County Jail maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Erath 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 Erath County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.
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Jail Construction: A new jail facility was built in 2012 in Erath County. The facility was reported to have no deficiencies or hazards. The new jail has doubled the inmate capacity to 144.
The jail is a single story, tan stone block and metal structure which shares space with the county sheriff's office.
Inmate Information: The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides access to current inmate information through an online portal. The portal allows the public to view information about inmates in the county jail.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Erath County that were recently charged with 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 visitation, and outgoing phone calls.
Visitation: Visitors must call the jail and schedule a visitation time. Visitation times are determined on a first-come, first-served basis. If visitors do not show up, it still counts as a visit for the inmate. Rescheduling is possible if there is available time, but it is not guaranteed due to the workload of officers and the number of inmates needing visits.
Visitation Schedule and Rules: Each inmate is allowed two visits per week, with at least one visit on the weekend. Each visit is limited to twenty minutes, but inmates and/or visitors can request a forty-minute visit at the time of scheduling. All visitors must be disclosed and have a valid government-issued identification. Children must be supervised at all times, and any misconduct or violation of facility rules may result in disciplinary action. Visitors are required to wear masks unless exempted based on CDC guidelines. Certain items, such as food, drinks, purses, bags, phones, and electronic devices, are not allowed in the visitation area. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and visitors must sanitize their hands upon entry.
Visitation Area Disinfection: After each visit, officers will disinfect the visitation area. There will be a thirty-minute separation between visits, including alternating phone hall sides.
Inmate Classification and Mask Requirement: There is no restriction on the classification or gender of inmates for visitation. Inmates will be required to wear masks during visitation.
Visitation Schedule Changes: The visitation schedule, including days and times, may change due to circumstances beyond the jail staff's control. Inmates will be notified of any changes.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Erath County Jail 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 Erath County Jail:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Erath County Jail at 254-965-3221.
After being arrested and booked into Erath County Jail in Stephenville, 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 254-965-3221 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Erath County, Texas, visit the Erath County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Erath County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
254-965-3221
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 254-965-3221 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Erath County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Erath County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 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 Erath County Jail?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Erath County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Erath County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Erath County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Erath County Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 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 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 254-965-3221 first to ask Erath County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Erath County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Erath County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Erath County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Erath County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Erath County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Erath County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Erath County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Erath County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Erath 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#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 Erath County Jail 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 Erath County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Erath County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
For inmates receiving mail in the Erath County Jail 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 Erath County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Road
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 Erath County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Erath County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To deposit money in an Erath County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Erath County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Erath County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Erath County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Erath County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Erath County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Erath County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Erath County?
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