Medina County Jail
Medina County Jail
For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 192-bed Medina County Jail at 830-741-6058.
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 Medina County Jail at 830-741-6058.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Medina 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 830-741-6058 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Medina County and anywhere in Texas.
Medina County Jail Inmate Search
The Medina County Jail maintains an average of 192 offenders in custody on any given day. The Medina 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 Medina County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,840 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessIn 2020, the jailhouse underwent expansion, increasing the inmate capacity to 192. The expansion included the addition of a sally port for secure inmate transport and deliveries, as well as the expansion of the existing kitchen and office space.
The Medina County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Medina County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The single story, beige concrete facility, accentuated with a green metal roof above the entrance, is located on Avenue Y, at the corner of Harper Street. It shares the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 830-741-6058, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Medina County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times are available on our Visitation page. Visit times are primarily based on the inmate's housing location.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Inmate Digital Communication Costs
Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply)
$0.30
Cost Per Attachment
$0.35
Please schedule your visit ahead of time
Phone accounts are also booked online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
- Jail (Main): 830-741-6058
- Sheriff: 830-741-6150
How is booking conducted at Medina County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Medina County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Medina County Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 830-741-6058.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Medina County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Medina County Jail in Hondo, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 830-741-6058 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 830-741-6058 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Medina County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Medina County, Texas, visit the Medina County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Medina County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Medina County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
830-741-6058
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Each inmate is allowed five people on their list.
- The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 830-741-6058 and get your inmate's times.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
- A maximum of 2 adults are allowed per inmate. Children under 16 don't count toward that number.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing. Long pants.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 830-741-6058 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
Medina County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Medina County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Medina County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Medina County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Medina County Jail?
Medina County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
830-741-6058
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Medina County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Medina County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
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
Medina 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 Medina 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#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
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.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Medina County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Medina County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Medina County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Texas, then choose Medina County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Medina County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Medina County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Medina County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Medina County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Medina County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Medina County follow these instructions:
Medina 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:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Texas.
- Choose Medina County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
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 Medina County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
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 Medina 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 Medina County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Medina County Jail, and what can I send them?
Medina County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Medina County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Medina 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 & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
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 Medina 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 Medina County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Medina County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
Medina County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Medina 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 Medina County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Medina County Jail
801 Avenue Y
Hondo, TX 78861
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 Medina County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Medina County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Medina County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Medina County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Medina County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Medina County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Medina County Jail follow these steps:
Medina County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Medina County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Medina County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Medina County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Medina County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Medina County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Medina County Jail
Ask Medina County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Medina County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Medina County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-741-6058 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Medina County?
Nearby counties
The Medina County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Medina County: Castroville, Devine, Hondo and Lytle.