Schleicher County Jail

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Schleicher County

Schleicher County Jail

For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 8-bed Schleicher County Jail at 325-853-2737.

When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.

To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.

A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.

Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Schleicher County Jail at 325-853-2737 and ask for it.

Phone

325-853-2737

Physical address

4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX 76936
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Schleicher 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 325-853-2737 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Schleicher County and anywhere in Texas.

Schleicher County Jail Inmate Search

The Schleicher County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Schleicher 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 Schleicher County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,160 offenders.

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The Schleicher County Jail is a tan, single story, concrete block building, shared with the county sheriff, who runs the jail. It sits on the corner of the northbound lane of Divide Street and E. Murchison in Eldorado, Texas. Divide Street is also known as US Highway 277.

Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Schleicher County that were recently charged with a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.

Inmate services include money deposit, visitation, and outgoing phone calls. Visits are on Wednesdays and Sundays. Call 325-853-2737 to make an appointment.

Schleicher County is situated on the Edwards Plateau in the state of Texas. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,451. The county seat is Eldorado. Established in 1887 and organized in 1901, the county is named after Gustav Schleicher, a German immigrant who became a surveyor and politician.

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What happens during booking at Schleicher County Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Schleicher County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Schleicher County Jail:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 325-853-2737.

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How do you post bail in Schleicher County?

If someone is taken to Schleicher County Jail in Eldorado for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 325-853-2737.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 325-853-2737.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Schleicher County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Schleicher County, Texas, visit the Schleicher County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Schleicher County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX 76936
325-853-2737

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 325-853-2737 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • 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 325-853-2737 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schleicher County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 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 Schleicher County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schleicher County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936


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 325-853-2737 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schleicher County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Schleicher County Jail?

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

Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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

Schleicher County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Schleicher County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Schleicher 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#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936



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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Schleicher County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Schleicher 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 Schleicher County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936



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 Schleicher County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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#
Schleicher County Jail
4 South Divide Street
Eldorado, TX. 76936


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 325-853-2737 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schleicher County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Schleicher 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 Schleicher County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Schleicher 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 Schleicher County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-853-2737 for further assistance.

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

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Schleicher County

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