Jackson County Detention Center
Jackson County Detention Center
Phone: 361-782-5407. The 77-bed Jackson County Detention Center answers inmate information calls 24 hours a day.
This jail books and houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, an inmate may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you see who is currently in custody.
Less than one year: the sentence is served here. More than one year: the inmate is transferred to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers visitation, inmate funds, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Not online? Call Jackson County Detention Center at 361-782-5407.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center, 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 361-782-5407 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Jackson County and anywhere in Texas.
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Jackson County Detention Center maintains an average of 77 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson County Detention Center 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 Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,540 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Jackson County Detention Center boasts a capacity of 78 beds, providing accommodation for a significant number of inmates. The two story jail is very old and not presentable from an aesthetic point of view. It almost appears to have been constructed in various sections over time.
While the official address is West Main Street, the detention center is primarily situated on Ed Linn Street, running the entire block between West Main and W. Houston Street, as you can barely see it on Main Street.
Visitation for male inmates is organized based on their last name and is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 10:15am and 2:00pm to 2:45pm, as well as on Saturdays from 2:00pm to 3:45pm. Female inmates, on the other hand, can receive visitors on Sundays from 10:00am to 10:45am and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 1:45pm. Always call the detention center at 361-782-5407 to confirm times before committing to a visit.
Commissary services are available at the jail. Inmates and their loved ones can utilize this service to purchase various items.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Jackson 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, however the county also has an agreement with ICE to hold illegal immigrants who are being detained for various reasons.
Inmate services include an online money deposit and outgoing phone calls.
- Jail (Main): 361-782-5407
- Sheriff: 361-782-3371
What is the booking process for the Jackson County Detention Center?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Jackson County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Jackson County Detention Center:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 361-782-5407.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Jackson County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Jackson County Detention Center in Edna for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Jackson County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 361-782-5407 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 361-782-5407.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Jackson County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Jackson County Texas, check out the Jackson County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Jackson County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
115 West Main
Edna, TX 77957
361-782-5407
- Schedule subject to change.
- Call 361-782-5407 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation for male inmates is organized based on their last name and is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 10:15am and 2:00pm to 2:45pm, as well as on Saturdays from 2:00pm to 3:45pm.
- Female inmates can receive visitors on Sundays from 10:00am to 10:45am and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 1:45pm.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY Females |
10:00am to 10:45am |
| MONDAY | No Visits |
| TUESDAY Males |
9:30am to 10:15am 2:00pm to 2:45pm |
| WEDNESDAY Males |
9:30am to 10:15am 2:00pm to 2:45pm |
| THURSDAY Females |
1:00pm to 1:45pm |
| FRIDAY | No Visits |
| SATURDAY Males |
2:00pm to 3:45pm |
Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of getting official approval to visit an inmate.
It is highly recommended that prior to an inmate visit at the jail, you first call the Jackson County Detention Center at 361-782-5407 to confirm that visits have not been cancelled.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Jackson County Detention Center, 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. 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 Jackson County Detention Center 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.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jackson County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Jackson County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Jackson County Detention Center, 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 Jackson County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Jackson County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jackson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Jackson County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
- Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
- Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Families and friends of Jackson County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Jackson County.
- Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jackson 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 Jackson County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Jackson County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Jackson County Detention Center 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#
Jackson County Detention Center
115 West Main
Edna, TX 77957
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Detention Center
115 West Main
Edna, TX 77957
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 Jackson County Detention Center 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 Jackson County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Jackson County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Detention Center
115 West Main
Edna, TX 77957
Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Jackson County Detention Center 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 Jackson County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Detention Center
115 West Main
Edna, TX 77957
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 Jackson County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jackson County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Jackson County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Jackson County Detention Center, 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 Jackson County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How Do Inmates in Jackson County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jackson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Jackson County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
- Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
- Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Families and friends of Jackson County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Jackson County.
- Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jackson 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 Jackson County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jackson County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-782-5407 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?
This facility, known as "Jackson County Detention Center" is also known as Jackson County Jail, Jackson County Sheriff, Jackson County Jail & Sheriff.