Hale County Jail

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Hale County Jail Information

Hale County Jail is a 175-bed jail located in Plainview, Hale County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 806-293-5377.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Hale County Jail at 806-293-5377 for assistance.

Phone: 806-293-5377

Physical Address:
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072

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How Do You Find Someone in the Hale County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Hale 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 806-293-5377 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Hale County and anywhere in Texas.

Hale County Jail Inmate Search

The Hale County Jail maintains an average of 175 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hale 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 Hale County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,500 offenders.

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About the Hale County Jail

The Hale County Jail, located in Plainview, Texas, has a long-standing history of housing and incarcerating inmates from the county and surrounding areas. Presently, the facility has a capacity to hold up to 175 inmates at any given time. It maintains modern security measures and undergoes regular inspections by state authorities. In addition to its primary function as a correctional facility, it also offers rehabilitation services for inmates and provides housing for individuals with mental health issues. With a dedicated staff of approximately 100 personnel, the jail effectively manages the inmate population and ensures the smooth operation of the facility.

Visitation at the Hale County Jail follows a structured system based on the inmate's assigned cell. To be eligible for visitation, all visitors must be listed on the inmate's approved visitor list, be eighteen years of age or older, and present a valid photo identification. Each inmate is allowed a maximum of two adults and two children during visitation, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. Non-parent or guardian adults accompanying minors must provide written permission from the minor's parent or guardian. Jail staff reserve the right to revoke or deny visitation privileges at any time. Visitors are prohibited from bringing any items into the jail, including food, drinks, books, money, or cigarettes. Any attempt to pass illegal items to an inmate will be met with criminal prosecution.

The Hale County Jail, built in 1989, comprises an entrance building and three two-story housing units. The entrance building encompasses various areas such as the reception and booking area, administrative offices, conference rooms, visitation areas, inmate property storage, and a canteen. Additionally, the entrance building houses a kitchen and laundry facility. Each of the housing units consists of dormitory-style living areas where inmates are housed, along with secure exercise areas. Corrections Officers provide continuous supervision within the housing units. The jail also ensures medical services for inmates through contracted medical providers, offering physical exams, mental health assessments, and medication management. Advanced surveillance systems, including cameras throughout the facility, and an access control system contribute to the safety and security of both inmates and staff members at the Hale County Jail.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Hale County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Hale County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Hale County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 806-293-5377.

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Directions / Map to the Hale County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Hale County

If someone has been booked at Hale County Jail in Plainview, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 806-293-5377.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Hale County.
  • Property within Hale County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Hale County, Texas, visit the Hale County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Hale County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072
806-293-5377

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 806-293-5377 and get your inmate's times.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit 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 806-293-5377 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hale County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hale County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Hale County Jail uses Jail ATM 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.

Option 3 - 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. Call the Hale County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Hale County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Hale County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Hale County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Hale County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Hale County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Hale County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Hale County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Hale County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hale County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Hale County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Hale County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Hale County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hale County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Hale County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hale 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 Hale 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#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072



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 Hale County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Hale 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#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Hale 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 Hale County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Hale County Jail
1900 South Columbia
Plainview, TX 79072


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 Hale County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hale County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hale 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 Hale County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hale 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 Hale County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-293-5377 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Hale County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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