San Augustine County Jail

Search for an Inmate in San Augustine County

San Augustine County Jail Information

The San Augustine County Jail is a 34 bed jail in the city of San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 936-275-2424.

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 936-275-2424, 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 San Augustine County Jail at 936-275-2424 to get it.

Phone: 936-275-2424

Physical Address:
219 N. Harrison Street
San Augustine, TX 75972

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the San Augustine County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the San Augustine 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 936-275-2424 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in San Augustine County and anywhere in Texas.

San Augustine County Jail Inmate Search

The San Augustine County Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Augustine 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 San Augustine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 680 offenders.

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About the San Augustine County Jail

The San Augustine County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in San Augustine 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 lengthy, single story, brown and tan mixed, brick building, is located in the John W. Mitchell Law Enforcement Center, on Harrison Street (Farm Road 3230) across from Livingston Street. It shares the facility with the county sheriff and other athorities from the county.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 936-275-2424, 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 San Augustine 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:

Saturdays, 10:00AM - 11:00AM for women, 11:00AM - 12:00PM for men.

Tuesdays, 1:00PM - 2:00Pm for women, 2:00PM - 3:00PM for women.

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. 

Phone accounts are also registered 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#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

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#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

San Augustine County is a county situated in the state of Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was recorded at 7,918. The county seat is located in San Augustine.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the San Augustine County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the San Augustine County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 936-275-2424.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

San Augustine County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in San Augustine County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in San Augustine County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the San Augustine County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in San Augustine County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the San Augustine County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the San Augustine County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the San Augustine County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The San Augustine County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in San Augustine County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in San Augustine County, or in some cases the state of Texas, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in San Augustine County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 936-275-2424 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the San Augustine County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail? What is the Schedule?

San Augustine County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

219 N. Harrison Street
San Augustine, TX 75972
936-275-2424

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 936-275-2424 with any questions. Dress Code below.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 936-275-2424 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
TUESDAY
males
2:00PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY
females
1:00PM - 2:00PM

SATURDAY
males

11:00AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY
females
10:00AM - 11:00AM

San Augustine 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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select San Augustine 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 sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Augustine County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail?

San Augustine County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

219 N. Harrison Street
San Augustine, TX 75972
936-275-2424

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

San Augustine 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 San Augustine County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at San Augustine County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the San Augustine County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 936-275-2424 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Augustine County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in San Augustine County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in San Augustine County follow these instructions:

San Augustine 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 San Augustine County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 San Augustine County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with San Augustine 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 San Augustine County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail, and what can I send them?

San Augustine County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Augustine 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The San Augustine 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#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972



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
The San Augustine County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 San Augustine 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

San Augustine County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the San Augustine 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 San Augustine County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972


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 San Augustine County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at San Augustine County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the San Augustine County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Augustine County Jail
El Camino Justice Center
219 N Harrison St
San Augustine, TX 75972

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 936-275-2424 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Augustine County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Augustine County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

San Augustine 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the San Augustine County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in San Augustine County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in San Augustine County Jail follow these steps:

San Augustine County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {San Augustine County 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the San Augustine County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in San Augustine County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for San Augustine County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Augustine County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the San Augustine County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

San Augustine County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the San Augustine County Jail

San Augustine County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Augustine County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-275-2424 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the San Augustine County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Augustine County?

San Augustine Jasper Angelina Sabine Shelby Nacogdoches
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Search for an Inmate in San Augustine County

This facility, known as "San Augustine County Jail" is also known as San Augustine County Jail & Sheriff, San Augustine County Sheriff .