Starr County Jail
Starr County Jail
You can contact the 321-bed Starr County Jail for information on inmates by calling 956-487-5571, 24 hours a day.
Every misdemeanor and felony arrest in this county results in a trip to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require detention, the inmate stays here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
To view who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates serving a sentence of less than one year stay in this county. Inmates serving longer sentences are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page describes the visitation schedule, how to add money to an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, and order commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it for communication. If it’s not available online, call Starr County Jail at 956-487-5571.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Starr 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 956-487-5571 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Starr County and anywhere in Texas.
Starr County Jail Inmate Search
The Starr County Jail maintains an average of 321 offenders in custody on any given day. The Starr 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 Starr County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,700 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Sheriff of Starr County is the responsible office for the operation of the 321-bed Starr County Jail. All inquiries about the status, bail, or other information on an inmate are directed to VINElink either online or by calling 956-487-5571. Inmates are offenders arrested in Starr County that have recently been arrested for 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.
The concrete building, shared with the Sheriff's Department and located on E. 6th Street across from Britton Ave. in Rio Grande City, Texas, does not release information on inmates, nor do they provide exact visitation hours to anyone who is not on the approved visitation list for an inmate, but the visits are on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
While incarcerated in the imposing white concrete building, there are many services provided including health meals three times a day and access to inside and outside recreational spaces. Each day is designed to provide stability and routine, with time for meals, hygiene, educational opportunities, counseling or other mental health support, addictions treatment or other rehabilitation efforts, work tasks or jobs, and opportunities to practice both life and social skills.
Inmates are able to remain in contact with their friends and family who are outside of Starr County Jail along with providing access to phones and mail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Each piece of mail must be sent through the post office with not only the correct address but also a full return address and it may be checked for contraband upon arrival and any illegal items will be removed.
If you want to call an inmate or deposit money for calls, you can easily do so by setting up an account online. Starr County Jail offers tablets for rent to inmates, which they can use for video visitation, phone calls, instant messaging, education, entertainment, and commissary ordering.
On site visits are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, but you need to call 956-487-5571 to get the exact time for your inmate as the times vary by their housing location.
In cases where individuals are detained by immigration authorities, certain rights apply. If you have entered the U.S. without inspection by an immigration official and are subject to expedited removal, it is important to ask for the stated reason. Additionally, if you fear persecution upon return to your country of origin, you should immediately inform the agents of your fear.
Starr County has some of the highest rates of drug and human smuggling in the nation.
At border crossings, federal authorities have the authority to conduct routine searches, such as searching luggage or vehicles, without needing a warrant or suspicion of wrongdoing.
When asked for documents by an immigration agent, the requirements vary depending on your immigration status. U.S. citizens are not required to carry proof of citizenship within the U.S., while individuals with valid immigration documents over the age of 18 are required by law to carry those documents and present them to the agent upon request. If you are an immigrant without documents, you have the option to decline the officer's request, although they may proceed to ask you additional questions.
Starr County is situated in the state of Texas. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 65,920. The county seat is Rio Grande City. It was established in 1848 and named after James Harper Starr, who served as Secretary of the Treasury of the Republic of Texas.
- Jail (Main): 956-487-5571
- Sheriff: 956-487-5571
What happens during booking at Starr County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Starr 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 Starr 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 956-487-5571.
How do you post bail in Starr County?
If someone is taken to Starr County Jail in Rio Grande City 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 956-487-5571.
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 956-487-5571.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Starr 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 Starr County, Texas, visit the Starr County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Starr County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Starr County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
100 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
956-487-5571
- 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 956-487-5571 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 956-487-5571 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Starr 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 Starr County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Starr County Jail?
Starr County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote Visits only.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Starr County Jail?
How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the Starr County Jail to Purchase Phone Cards?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Starr County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Starr County Jail uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the Starr County Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the Starr County Jail
- To deposit money online go the NCIC website.
- To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189.
- To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Starr County Jail lobby.
- Call the jail at 956-487-5571 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.
For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Starr County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Starr County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Starr County follow these instructions:
Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Starr County Jail, and what can I send them?
Starr County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Starr County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Starr 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#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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 Starr 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 Starr County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Starr County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Starr 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 Starr County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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 Starr County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Starr 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 Starr County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Starr County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Starr County Jail follow these steps:
Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Starr County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Starr County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Starr County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Starr County Jail
Ask Starr County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Starr 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 Starr County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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