Somervell County Jail
Somervell County Jail
For information about an inmate, call the 57-bed Somervell County Jail at 254-897-2242. The line is answered 24 hours a day.
This facility is responsible for the booking and processing of everyone arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony. Depending on the charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial reaches a conclusion.
The facility’s roster is searchable through the inmate search tool.
Sentences of under one year are served here. Anything longer is served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides:
- Instructions for searching the official jail roster
- Directions to the facility
- The visitation schedule and policies
- How to fund an inmate’s account
- How to mail a letter
- Inmate phone calls and voicemail
- Emailing and texting
- Tablet rentals
- Bail bond instructions
- Commissary purchases
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you may need it for mail and other communication. If it isn’t online, call Somervell County Jail at 254-897-2242.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Somervell 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 254-897-2242 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Somervell County and anywhere in Texas.
Somervell County Jail Inmate Search
The Somervell County Jail maintains an average of 57 offenders in custody on any given day. The Somervell 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 Somervell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,140 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 57-bed Somervell County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Somervell 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; often Hood County needs extra space.
The tan, dimensional concrete block, single story building, built in the early 2000s, is located on Bo Gibbs Blvd., across from the Somervell County Food Bank, and next door to Titan Manufacturing. The jail shares the Law Enforcement Center with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 254-897-2242, 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 Somervell 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 different for males and females.
Men are Wednesdays 6:00PM to 10:00PM and Saturdays 8:00AM to 2:00PM.
Women are Mondays from 6:00PM to 10:00PM and Sundays from 8:00AM to 2:00PM.
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#
Somervell County Jail
750 E. Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
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#
Somervell County Jail
750 E. Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Somervell County is situated on the Edwards Plateau in the state of Texas. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 9,205. The county seat is Glen Rose. It was named after Alexander Somervell, who served as the secretary of war for the Republic of Texas.
- Jail (Main): 254-897-2242
What should you know about the booking process at Somervell County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Somervell County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Somervell County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Somervell County Jail at 254-897-2242.
Steps to pay bail in Somervell County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Somervell County Jail in Glen Rose for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 254-897-2242.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 254-897-2242).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Somervell County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Somervell County, Texas, visit the Somervell County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Somervell County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Somervell County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
750 E. Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
254-897-2242
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 254-897-2242 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 254-897-2242 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY females |
8:00AM - 2:00PM |
| MONDAY females |
6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY males |
6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY males |
8:00AM - 2:00PM |
Somervell County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Somervell County Jail?
Somervell County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
750 E. Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
254-897-2242
- First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Somervell 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
Somervell 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 Somervell 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#
Somervell County Jail
750 E. Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
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 Somervell County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Somervell County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Somervell County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Texas, then choose Somervell 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 Somervell 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 Somervell County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Somervell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Somervell County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Somervell County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button. - After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Somervell County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Somervell County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Somervell County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Somervell County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Somervell County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Somervell County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Somervell County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Somervell County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Somervell County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Somervell County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Somervell County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Somervell County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Somervell County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Somervell County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Somervell County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Somervell County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Somervell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Somervell County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Somervell County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Somervell County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Somervell County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Somervell County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Somervell County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Somervell County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Somervell County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Somervell County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here.
- Pay for the subscription.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Somervell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-897-2242 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Somervell County?
Nearby counties
The Somervell County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Somervell County: Glen Rose.

