Fort Bend County Detention Facility

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Detention Facility?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Detention Facility? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 281-341-4735. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Fort Bend County Detention Facility Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Fort Bend County?

What happens during booking in Fort Bend County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Fort Bend County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Fort Bend County Detention Facility?

What is the booking process like at the Fort Bend County Detention Facility? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Fort Bend County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Fort Bend County Detention Facility will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 281-341-4735 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Fort Bend County Detention Facility booking process take?

How long does the Fort Bend County Detention Facility booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Fort Bend County Detention Facility? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Fort Bend County Detention Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Fort Bend County Detention Facility?

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To search for an inmate in the Fort Bend County Detention 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 281-341-4735 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Fort Bend County and anywhere in Texas.

Fort Bend County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Fort Bend County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1770 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fort Bend County Detention 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 Fort Bend County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 37,400 offenders.

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About the Fort Bend County Detention Facility

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The Fort Bend County Jail recently underwent an expansion and renovation project. The expansion added 213,000 square feet of jail space, while the renovation encompassed 40,000 square feet of the original jail facilities. A new connector was also constructed to link the expansion with the old facility. The nine-story tower in the expansion includes an additional 1,008 beds to alleviate overcrowding in the existing jail. It also houses a monitoring and control center for the jail compound.

The facility has an outside work crew consisting of inmates and community service workers who maintain the grounds and landscaping of various county locations, totaling approximately 62 acres.
Inmates at the Fort Bend County Jail can receive funds to be placed in their inmate trust fund account. These funds can be used for commissary purchases, telephone calls, or eMessaging. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards can be used at the JPay kiosk in the main lobby, or online. Money orders can also be accepted and should be made out to "Inmate Trust Fund" with the inmate's name and jail identification number included. Funds can be dropped off at the bonding window in the main lobby or mailed to the provided address.
Visitation options include both From-Home Remote Visitation and On-Site Visitation. Interested visitors can sign up and schedule visits online. From-Home visits require specific computer and internet connection requirements, while On-Site visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. The visitation hours and availability can be found on the website.
Inmates receive two free telephone calls upon being booked into the Fort Bend County Detention Facility. Additional calls are billable and can be paid for by either the inmate or the called party. Inmates can also purchase blocks of time for their Inmate Telephone Debit Account. Collect calls must be paid for by the called party, and Securus Advance Connect accounts are recommended for cost-effective payment.

The Fort Bend County Detention Facility is the main booking and release, as well as housing, for all inmates arrested and charged in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Using direct supervision allows for the detention officers to remain in the housing units directly interacting with inmates throughout the day, a method which has been shown to create a safer and more relaxed environment than other forms of supervision.

While in detention, inmates will be under the care and control of the staff, including being escorted to classes, programs, or treatments they are involved in, being provided with full, healthy meals three times each day, having clean clothing and bedding provided, access to education and exercise, and recreation time.

For moving inmates to outside appointments, court appearances, medical care, and others, the transportation section of the staff will transport them there and back, ensuring that they are both receiving the care they need and having access to the court system.

An inmate processing unit is the first that they will have contact with upon arrival and they will there be interviewed, classified for housing purposes, have property documented and stores, have their image taken, and other intake needs. Once they have been completely processed they are taken to their assigned housing unit and shown to their bed.

After they have completed processing they will appear on the inmate look up and in case of an emergency the Fort Bend County Detention Facility can be contacted at 281-341-4735.

Some inmates will be assigned to or accepted onto a work crew, allowing them to gain skills and experience by completing maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, and other tasks for the Sherriff’s Office as well as for Fort Bend County.

Medical care is provided by trained and certified medical professionals both onsite and off, and mental health support is provided in group sessions, private counseling, and other treatments. To further support mental health and reduce recidivism, inmates are encouraged to have contact with their family and friends and are able to do so with the use of phones in the housing unit, through use of tablets that also have access to other media and through visits that are available on the tablets as remote or onsite video visits or in person after scheduling 24 hours in advance.

Onsite visiting hours are Sunday through Friday, and no visits are provided on Saturdays.

They may also receive and send mail through a third party processor at:

Inmate's Full Name & Full Jail ID#
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
1410 Richmond Parkway
Richmond, TX 77469.

Jail (Main): 281-341-4735
Adult Probation: 281-633-7200
Bonding: 281-341-4619
District Attorney: 281-341-4460
Juvenile: 281-633-7400
Juvenile Probation: 281-633-7400
Public Defender: 281-238-3050
Richmond Police: 281-342-2849
Sheriff: 281-341-4704

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Fort Bend County Detention Facility?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Fort Bend County Detention Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Fort Bend County Detention Facility:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 281-341-4735.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Fort Bend County Detention Facility

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in Fort Bend County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Fort Bend County Detention Facility in Richmond, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 281-341-4735 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Fort Bend County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Fort Bend County, Texas, visit the Fort Bend County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fort Bend County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?