For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 192-bed Matagorda County Jail at 979-245-5526.
This facility receives misdemeanor and felony arrestees from throughout the county for booking and processing. Those who are detained remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.
Browse the roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Sentences shorter than one year are served here. Sentences longer than one year are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information about the visitation schedule, inmate funds, sending mail, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Note the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, as you’ll need it for letters and other contact. If it’s not online, call Matagorda County Jail at 979-245-5526.
Phone: 979-245-5526
Physical Address:
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Matagorda County Jail
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Matagorda County Jail
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Matagorda 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 979-245-5526 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Matagorda County and anywhere in Texas.
Matagorda County Jail Inmate Search
The Matagorda County Jail maintains an average of 192 offenders in custody on any given day. The Matagorda 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 Matagorda County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,840 offenders.
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The Matagorda County Jail, constructed in 1983, serves as the home to the sheriff's offices and modern detention facilities. This updated facility replaced the old jail, which was in use from 1931 to 1983.
The tan brick, single story jail is actually behind the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Center on Avenue F.; on Avenue E between 4th and 5th Streets in Bay City, TX, even though the official address for the Sheriff's office says it's on Avenue F.
Visits are Saturdays and Sundays only.
For making calls to an inmate or depositing money for calls, you can utilize the services outlined on our Inmate Phone page. Additionally, if you wish to deposit money into an inmate's commissary account, you can deposit it online, or make use of the kiosk available in the lobby of the Matagorda County Jail. It is necessary to have the inmate's name, SO number, and date of birth for this process.
If you are interested in accessing current jail records, you can find them online, or you can call 979-245-5526.
Regarding inmate rehabilitation and education, the facility has a comprehensive written plan that has been approved by the Commission. This plan prioritizes the maximum utilization of available community resources. It includes various programs that inmates can voluntarily participate in, such as testing and counseling for alcohol or drug abuse problems, vocational rehabilitation, assessment of academic and vocational aptitudes and goals, job placement assistance, addressing family issues, as well as support for personal psychological or psychiatric problems. Furthermore, feasible academic, reading, and training programs are made available to inmates with the support of community resources.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Matagorda County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Matagorda County Jail typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 979-245-5526.
Once booked at Matagorda County Jail in Bay City, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 979-245-5526.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Matagorda County, Texas, visit the Matagorda County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail? What is the Schedule?
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Matagorda County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 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 the Matagorda County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Matagorda County Jail
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Matagorda County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Matagorda County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Matagorda County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Matagorda County follow these instructions:
Matagorda County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Matagorda County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Matagorda County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Matagorda County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Matagorda County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Matagorda County Jail may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
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
Matagorda County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Matagorda County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All mail, including letters, newspapers, books and magazines, can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Matagorda County Jail
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Matagorda County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Matagorda County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Matagorda 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.
Send Gift Packs
Matagorda County Jail has 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Matagorda County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Matagorda County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Matagorda County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Matagorda County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Matagorda County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Matagorda County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-245-5526 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Matagorda County?
This facility, known as "Matagorda County Jail" is also known as Matagorda County Jail & Sheriff, Matagorda County Jail Sheriff .
