Goliad County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Goliad 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 361-645-8259 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Goliad County and anywhere in Texas.

Goliad County Jail Inmate Search

The Goliad County Jail maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Goliad 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 Goliad County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Goliad County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

701 E. End Street
Goliad, TX 77963
361-645-8259

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Call 361-645-8259 to schedukle a visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits 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.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361-645-8259 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Goliad County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail?

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Goliad County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Goliad County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Goliad County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Texas, then select Goliad County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Goliad County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Goliad County Jail Buy Phone Cards Online & Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Goliad County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

• Goliad County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Goliad County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account..

For all the information regarding phone calls with Goliad County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Goliad County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail, and what can I send them?

Goliad County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Goliad County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Goliad 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#
Goliad County Jail
701 E. End St.
Goliad, TX 77963

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Goliad County Jail
701 E. End St.
Goliad, TX 77963

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
The Goliad County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Goliad County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Goliad County Jail
701 E. End St.
Goliad, TX 77963

Goliad County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Goliad 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 Goliad County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Goliad County Jail
701 E. End St.
Goliad, TX 77963

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 Goliad County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Goliad County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Goliad 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 Goliad County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Goliad County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Goliad County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Goliad County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Texas, then select Goliad County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Goliad County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Goliad County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Goliad County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Goliad County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Goliad County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Goliad County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Goliad County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Goliad County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Goliad County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Goliad County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goliad County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-645-8259 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Goliad County?