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The Kent County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either the Dickens County Jail or the Garza County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in either Dickens or Garza County. 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 806-237-3801, 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 Kent County Jail at 806-237-3801 to get it.
Phone: 806-237-3801
Physical Address:
227 S. Main Street
Jayton, TX 79528
Mailing Address (personal mail):
All Offenders are housed
in either Dickens or
Garza County Jails.
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Kent 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 806-237-3801 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Kent County and anywhere in Texas.
Kent County Jail Inmate Search
The Kent County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kent 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 Kent County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1 offenders.
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The Kent County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either the Dickens County Jail or the Garza County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in either Dickens or Garza County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Kent County 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 Kent County Jail:
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 806-237-3801.
Once someone is booked at Kent County Jail in Jayton 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 806-237-3801 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Kent County, Texas, see the Kent County Jail Bail FAQ.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kent County?
The Kent County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Kent County: Jayton.
