Karnes County Jail
Karnes County Jail
Contact the 48-bed Karnes County Jail 24 hours a day at 830-780-3931 for inmate information.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing. When the charges require it, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool lets you look up anyone currently in custody.
Those sentenced to under one year do their time in this jail. Those sentenced to more than one year are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page contains information about searching the jail roster, directions to the jail, and inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID; you’ll need it for most communication. If it’s not online, call Karnes County Jail at 830-780-3931.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Karnes 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 830-780-3931 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Karnes County and anywhere in Texas.
Karnes County Jail Inmate Search
The Karnes County Jail maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Karnes 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 Karnes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,540 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Karnes County Jail, completed in 2018 at a cost of $11.38 million, and over one year late due to the contractor's mismanagement, contains a total of 27,000 square feet and has a rated capacity of 48 beds, with the ability to add an additional 48 beds at a later date, bringing the total to 96 beds.
The concrete jail shares the building with the county sheriff and the new courthouse. Having the court in the same building as the jail, creates a more secure environment when transferring inmates.
The jail is located at the intersection of E. Wall and South Bond Streets, about 100 yard east of the city park and the Post office.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Karnes 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, visitation, and outgoing phone calls which inmates can do by buying prepaid phone cards from commissary.
- Jail (Main): 830-780-3931
Steps involved in booking at Karnes County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Karnes County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Karnes County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Karnes County Jail at 830-780-3931.
How to pay bail in Karnes County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Karnes County Jail in Karnes City, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 830-780-3931 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 830-780-3931).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Karnes County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Karnes County, Texas, visit the Karnes County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Karnes County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
830-780-3931
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Call 830-780-3931 to schedule 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 830-780-3931 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
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Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Karnes County 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, Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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 Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Karnes County Jail by going here.
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits 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, Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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
Karnes County 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.
Customer Support: 877-810-0914.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Karnes County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Karnes County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 830-780-3931 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Karnes County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Karnes County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Karnes County Jail 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 Karnes 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 Karnes 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 Karnes 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 Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail, and what can I send them?
Karnes County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Karnes County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Karnes 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 & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
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 Karnes County Jail 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 Karnes County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Karnes County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Karnes County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Karnes 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 Karnes County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
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 Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Karnes County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Karnes County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 830-780-3931 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Email an Inmate at Karnes County Jail
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Karnes County 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 Karnes County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Karnes County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Karnes County Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Karnes County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
- Games – Play tested and approved games.
- Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
- Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
- Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
- Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
- Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
- Video Calling
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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Karnes County County Jails
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