The Matagorda County Jail is a 192 bed jail in the city of Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 979-245-5526.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this 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 979-245-5526, 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 Matagorda County Jail at 979-245-5526 to get it.
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.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Matagorda County Jail 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 Matagorda County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 979-245-5526.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Matagorda County Jail in Bay City 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 Matagorda 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 979-245-5526 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Matagorda County Texas, check out the Matagorda County Jail Bail 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
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 .
The Matagorda County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Matagorda County: Bay City, Blessing, Palacios, Sweeny and Van Vleck.
