McMullen County Jail

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McMullen County Jail

The McMullen County Jail is CLOSED. 

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Live Oak County Jail in George West, Texas 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 Live Oak 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 361-274-3809, 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 McMullen County Jail at 361-274-3809 to get it.

Phone: 361-274-3809

Physical Address:
401 Main Street
Tilden, TX 78072

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McMullen County Jail
P.O. Box 242
Tilden, Texas 78072

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McMullen County Jail
P.O. Box 242
Tilden, Texas 78072

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How Do You Find Someone in the McMullen County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the McMullen 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 361-274-3809 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in McMullen County and anywhere in Texas.

McMullen County Jail Inmate Search

The McMullen County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The McMullen 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 McMullen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.

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About the McMullen County Jail

This jail is closed. All inmates are housed at the Live Oak County Jail in George West, Texas.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at McMullen County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to McMullen 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 McMullen 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.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call McMullen County Jail at 361-274-3809.

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Directions / Map to the McMullen County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in McMullen County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at McMullen County Jail in Tilden, 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 361-274-3809 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in McMullen County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in McMullen County, Texas, visit the McMullen County Jail Bail Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McMullen County?

McMullen Live Oak Duval Webb La Salle Atascosa
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Search for an Inmate in McMullen County

This facility, known as "McMullen County Jail" is also known as McMullen County Jail & Sheriff, McMullen County Jail & Sheriff , McMullen County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, McMullen.

The McMullen County Jail serves the following cities and towns of McMullen County: Tilden.