Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of the day, the 104-bed Gaines County Jail can be reached for inmate information at 432-758-4023.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests from across the county all come through this jail for booking and processing. If the charges warrant detention, the person stays until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a verdict is reached at trial.
Current inmates are listed in the roster available through the inmate search tool.
Sentenced to under a year? The time is served here in the county. Sentenced to more? The inmate goes to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page shows how to search the official jail roster, how to find the facility, and how to use inmate services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Hold on to the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, since mail and messaging usually require it. If it’s not online, call Gaines County Jail at 432-758-4023.
Phone: 432-758-4023
Physical Address:
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gaines 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 432-758-4023 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Gaines County and anywhere in Texas.
Gaines County Jail Inmate Search
The Gaines County Jail maintains an average of 104 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gaines 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 Gaines County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,080 offenders.
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The Gaines County Jail has a total of 104 beds, and shares a building with the Sheriff, the Law Enforcement Center, and the Emergency Operations Center. It's a single story brick, concrete and metal building that takes up the entire block between NE Avenue A and SE 3rd Street on East Avenue A, which is also known as US Highway 180. It was completed in 2015 at a cost of $8.1 million.
The 72-bunk newer facility features three separate housing areas, with 40 beds occupying the main inmate holding area, as well as 16 to 18 separate beds which would accommodate female housing. It was built east of the old gaines County facility, the 32-bed Gaines County Law Enforcement Center.
Kitchen and laundry services for the facility to accommodate up to 150 inmates without any renovations or structural changes. The facility is designed as a structure within a structure. A fully enclosed building, including the full-service kitchen as well as the medical area, will house inmates. Another enclosed structure surrounds the smaller building and will provide space for inmate recreation as well as the heating and air conditioning system. The facility has reinforced concrete walls and ceilings, and meets the current codes of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Gaines 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 an online money deposit, visitation, and outgoing phone calls.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Gaines County Jail. 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 Gaines County Jail include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 432-758-4023.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Gaines County Jail in Seminole 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 432-758-4023 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Gaines County, Texas, see the Gaines County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gaines County Jail? What is the Schedule?
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
432-758-4023
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 432-758-4023 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaines County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 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 Gaines County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaines County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gaines County Jail?
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 Gaines County Jail 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 Gaines County Jail 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 Gaines County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaines County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gaines County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Gaines 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 Gaines 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 Gaines County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gaines County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Gaines County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Gaines 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#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
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 Gaines 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 Gaines County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Gaines County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
For inmates receiving mail in the Gaines 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 Gaines County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaines County Jail
301 E. Avenue A
Seminole, TX 79360
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 Gaines County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gaines County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Gaines County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Gaines County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Gaines County Jail 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 Gaines County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaines County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gaines 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 Gaines County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gaines 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 Gaines County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-758-4023 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gaines County?
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