Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Hamilton County's jail is not currently open. When someone gets arrested in this county, they are brought to either the Bosque County Jail, or the Lampasas County Jail.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in one of those counties. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 254-386-3300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Hamilton County Jail at 254-386-3300 to get it.
Phone: 254-386-3300
Physical Address:
1108 South Rice
Hamilton, TX 76531
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Offenders are jailed in either the
Bosque County Jail, or the
Lampasas County Jail, so
mail them there.
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hamilton 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 254-386-3300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Hamilton County and anywhere in Texas.
Hamilton County Jail Inmate Search
The Hamilton County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hamilton 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 Hamilton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1 offenders.
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Spanning approximately 844 square miles, Hamilton County has a population of around 8,500 residents. The two largest towns within the county are Hamilton and Hico. In terms of crime statistics, the county reports an average of 13 annual incidents classified as violent crimes.
Hamilton County does not currently have a jail. When someone gets arrested in this county, they are brought to either the Bosque County Jail, or the Lampasas County Jail.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Hamilton County Jail 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 Hamilton County Jail:
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 254-386-3300.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Hamilton County Jail in Hamilton, 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 254-386-3300 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Hamilton County, Texas, visit the Hamilton County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hamilton County?
This facility, known as "Hamilton County Jail" is also known as Hamilton County Jail & Sheriff, Hamilton County Jail & Sheriff , Hamilton County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, Hamilton.
The Hamilton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Hamilton County: Hamilton and Hico.
