Jefferson County Downtown Jail
Jefferson County Downtown Jail
Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 501-bed Jefferson County Downtown Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 409-434-4653.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Jefferson County Downtown Jail at 409-434-4653.
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Jefferson County Downtown Jail
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown 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 409-434-4653 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Jefferson County and anywhere in Texas.
Jefferson County Downtown Jail Inmate Search
The Jefferson County Downtown Jail maintains an average of 501 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jefferson County Downtown 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 Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,780 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Jefferson County Downtown Jail is managed by a private company called LaSalle Corrections. They offer a diverse spectrum of corrections industry services to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Some are county jails, some are state prisons, but many are immigration detention centers. If you need to locate an inmate, you can use the Jefferson County Inmate Search tool.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Jefferson 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, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
The Downtown Jail is located in a huge concrete building that is also shared by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Surrounded by railroad tracks on one side, the Beaumont Police on another, the county couthouse on the third side, and Pearl Street in front, it is an imposing sight with hardly any windows and seems like a solid grey rock.
Tiger Commissary acts as a commissary and money deposit service, with a company called Jail ATM handling text messages and emails between inmates and their loved ones, as well as video visitation, both onsite and that friends and family can do from their phones or home computer. Visitation days that you can access booths at th jail are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, however from home you can visit any day of the week.
To accept calls from an inmate at this facility, we recommend you visit www.ConnectNetwork.com to create a prepaid telephone account, add funds to prepaid telephone accounts, view balances, and more. Payments to your GTL AdvancePay® account may be made by visiting your local Western Union.
If you need information about the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, check out the complete details by going to this page.
All the information on bail, sending money or commissary or communicating by mail, phone, texting or visitation can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions call LaSalle's main number at the Downtown Jail at 409-434-4653.
- Jail (Main): 409-434-4653
- Adult Probation: 409-951-2200
- Arrest Warrants: 409-835-8408
- Beaumont Sheriff Office: 409-835-8411
- Booking: 409-726-2540
- District Attorney: 409-835-8550
- Inmate Release: 409-726-2541
- Juvenile Probation: 409-722-7474
Understanding the booking process at Jefferson County Downtown Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Jefferson County Downtown Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Jefferson County Downtown Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 409-434-4653.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Jefferson County
Once someone is booked at Jefferson County Downtown Jail in Beaumont after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 409-434-4653 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 409-434-4653 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Jefferson County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Jefferson County, Texas, see the Jefferson County Downtown Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail? What is the Schedule?
Jefferson County Downtown Jail on-site Visitation Schedule
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
409-434-4653
- Call 409-434-4653 to make an appointment for on-site visits
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 12:00PM |
Jefferson County Downtown Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule.
- You must first register with JailATM before you can schedule a visit.
- Visits cost $0.30 per minute.
- Visits are 25 minutes.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Jefferson County Downtown Jail by going here.
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Jefferson County Downtown Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Jefferson County Downtown Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Jefferson County Downtown Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Jefferson County Downtown Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail?
Jefferson County Downtown Jail on-site Visitation Schedule
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
409-434-4653
- Call 409-434-4653 to make an appointment for on-site visits
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 12:00PM |
Jefferson County Downtown Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule.
- You must first register with JailATM before you can schedule a visit.
- Visits cost $0.30 per minute.
- Visits are 25 minutes.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Jefferson County Downtown Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Jefferson County Downtown Jail at 409-434-4653.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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 Jefferson County Downtown Jail at 409-434-4653 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 409-434-4653 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Jefferson County Downtown Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Jefferson County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Jefferson County Downtown Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Jefferson County Downtown Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Jefferson County Downtown Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Jefferson County Downtown Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail, and what can I send them?
Jefferson County Downtown Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Jefferson County Downtown Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Jefferson County Downtown 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 & Booking Number
JCSO-SCH
9490 FM 1960 Bypass W #355
Humble, TX 77338
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Jefferson County Downtown Jail
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Jefferson County Downtown Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jefferson County Downtown Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Jefferson County Downtown Jail
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Jefferson County Downtown Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Jefferson County Downtown Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Jefferson County Downtown Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
JCSO-SCH
9490 FM 1960 Bypass W #355
Humble, TX 77338
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Jefferson County Downtown Jail
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Jefferson County Downtown Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jefferson County Downtown Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Jefferson County Downtown Jail
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Jefferson County Downtown Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Jefferson County Downtown Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Jefferson County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Jefferson County Downtown Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Jefferson County Downtown Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Downtown Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Jefferson County Downtown Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
- The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
- Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
- To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
- Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
- When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
- They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
- Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
- Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
How to Email an Inmate at Jefferson County Downtown Jail
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Jefferson County Downtown Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Downtown Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-434-4653 for further assistance.
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