Taylor County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center, 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 325-691-7423 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Taylor County and anywhere in Texas. More specifically, you can look up criminal court cases in the Abilene Municipal Court as well as all county and district court records and jail records in Taylor County.

Taylor County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Taylor County Detention Center maintains an average of 874 offenders in custody on any given day. The Taylor County Detention Center 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 Taylor County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 18,400 offenders.

The following charts of Taylor County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Taylor County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Taylor County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Taylor County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Taylor County Detention Center on site Inmate Visitation Schedule

910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
325-691-7423

• You can only schedule an on site visit, in-person, at the jail office window - nothing can be arranged via phone or online, but you still need to be registered with Jail ATM.
• Inmates are allowed two 30-minute visits per week.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Taylor County Detention Center REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Taylor County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit. 
• Visits cost $0.50 per minute. Visits are 30 minutes.
• There are no limits on off site remote, paid visits.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Taylor County Detention Center by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Taylor County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Taylor County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Taylor County Detention Center may have 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.
You Can Email Inmate
Taylor County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center?

Taylor County Detention Center REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Taylor County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visits cost $0.50 per minute.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center?

There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the Taylor County Detention Center whether it takes deposits in person or has a Correct Solutions Group kiosk, and where it is.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Taylor County Detention Center uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group 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 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How Do Inmates in Taylor County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Taylor County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

• Taylor County Detention Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Taylor County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Taylor County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center?

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To receive phone calls from inmates in Taylor County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

• Taylor County Detention Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Taylor County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Taylor County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Taylor County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Taylor County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Taylor County Detention Center 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# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Taylor County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Taylor County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602

Taylor County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Taylor County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Taylor County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Taylor County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Taylor County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Taylor County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Taylor County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Taylor County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Taylor County Detention Center now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Taylor County Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.

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