San Jacinto County Jail
San Jacinto County Jail
For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 144-bed San Jacinto County Jail at 936-653-4367.
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 San Jacinto County Jail at 936-653-4367.
Inmate Services
Phone
936-653-4367Mailing address (personal mail)
San Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
San Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the San Jacinto 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 936-653-4367 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in San Jacinto County and anywhere in Texas.
San Jacinto County Jail Inmate Search
The San Jacinto County Jail maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe San Jacinto County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in San Jacinto 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, tan brick facility is located at the corner of Live Oak and W Cedar Streets in Coldspring, Texas, right behind the Bank of San Jacinto County on TX -150. 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 936-653-4367, 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 Jacinto 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 and Sundays, with different times for men and women. Call 936-653-4367 for an appointment before Friday at 4:00PM.
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 Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
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 Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
San Jacinto County, located in the state of Texas, is a county with a population of 27,402 according to the 2020 census. The county seat is Coldspring. It derives its name from the historic Battle of San Jacinto, which was instrumental in securing Texas' independence from Mexico and establishing the Republic of Texas in 1836.
- Jail (Main): 936-653-4367
- Sheriff: 936-653-4367
Booking process details at San Jacinto County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 936-653-4367.
How to post bail for a loved one in San Jacinto County
Once booked at San Jacinto County Jail in Coldspring, 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 936-653-4367.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 936-653-4367.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in San Jacinto County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in San Jacinto County, Texas, visit the San Jacinto County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail? What is the Schedule?
San Jacinto County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
73 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-4367
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- Appointments Required!
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Call 936-653-4367 by Friday 4:00Pm to schedule weekend visits.
- Inmates are allowed one visit 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 936-653-4367 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY males |
1:30PM - 3:00PM |
| SUNDAY females |
9:00AM - 10:30AM |
| SATURDAY males |
1:30PM - 3:00PM |
| SATURDAY females |
9:00AM - 10:30AM |
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail?
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call San Jacinto County Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the San Jacinto County Jail at 936-653-4367.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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 San Jacinto County Jail at 936-653-4367 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 936-653-4367 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in San Jacinto County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in San Jacinto County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select San Jacinto County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for San Jacinto County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Jacinto County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in San Jacinto County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in San Jacinto County follow these instructions:
San Jacinto 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 Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail, and what can I send them?
San Jacinto County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the San Jacinto County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the San Jacinto County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
San Jacinto County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Jacinto County Jail
c/o San Jacinto Sheriff
75 W. Cedar Avenue
Coldspring, Texas 77331
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 Jacinto County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The San Jacinto County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in San Jacinto County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in San Jacinto County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select San Jacinto County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for San Jacinto County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Jacinto County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Jacinto County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in San Jacinto County Jail follow these steps:
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for San Jacinto County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Jacinto County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the San Jacinto County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask San Jacinto County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the San Jacinto County Jail
Ask San Jacinto County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-653-4367 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Jacinto County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "San Jacinto County Jail" is also known as San Jacinto County Jail & Sheriff, San Jacinto County Sheriff.