Call the 268-bed Walker County Jail at 936-435-2412 for inmate information. Staff are available 24 hours a day.
When someone is arrested for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, they are brought here for booking and processing. The charges determine what comes next: release on bond, release on their own recognizance, or continued custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Anyone sentenced to less than a year serves the sentence here. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is a guide to:
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and other contact. If it’s not online, call Walker County Jail at 936-435-2412.
Phone: 936-435-2412
Physical Address:
717 FM 2821 West
Huntsville, TX 77320
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Walker 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 936-435-2412 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Walker County and anywhere in Texas.
Walker County Jail Inmate Search
The Walker County Jail maintains an average of 268 offenders in custody on any given day. The Walker 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 Walker County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,360 offenders.
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The sprawling campus of the 268-bed Walker County Jail consists of two buildings, and is surrounded by open land on three sides, with a large parking lot for staff and visitors. There is space outside for recreational activities, along with recreational areas and activities inside.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Walker 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 an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
The medical area cares for the medical needs of all inmates, both ongoing and new illnesses or injury, and counseling and other mental health support are provided.
Healthy meals are served three times each day, and they are balanced to meet the nutritional needs of the inmates. Phones are available; however, they are not accessible during mealtimes, or when inmates are attending classes, programs, or treatments.
Inmates are able to access commissary to purchase necessary items as well as snacks and recreational items, which may be funded online.
Any mail will be checked for contraband which will be removed, money orders will be deposited to the account of the inmate, and the remainder of the letter will be provided to the inmate.
Visits are available both onsite and remotely, with varying hours.
Visitation Schedule - On site visits - Schedule ahead of time by calling 936-435-2412
Friday-Sunday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Walker County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Walker County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Walker County Jail at 936-435-2412.
Once an individual is booked at Walker County Jail in Huntsville, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 936-435-2412 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Walker County, Texas, visit the Walker County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Walker County Jail? What is the Schedule?
717 FM 2821 West
Huntsville, TX 77320
936-435-2412
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 936-435-2412 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
On site visits
Friday-Sunday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Off site video visits
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday-Sunday: 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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 Walker 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 Walker County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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 Walker County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 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 Walker County Jail?
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 Walker 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 Walker County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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 Walker County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker County Jail at 936-435-2412.
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 Walker County Jail at 936-435-2412 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 936-435-2412 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Walker County follow these instructions:
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 Walker County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Walker County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Walker County follow these instructions:
Walker 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:
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 Walker County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Walker 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 Walker County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Walker County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Walker County Jail'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 Walker 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#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
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 Walker County Jail'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 Walker County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
Postcards
Check the Walker County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Walker County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
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 Walker County Jail'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 Walker County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
WALKER COUNTY JAIL
P.O. BOX 6424
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77342
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walker County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Walker County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Walker County follow these instructions:
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 Walker County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Walker County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Walker 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Walker County Jail follow these steps:
Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Walker County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walker County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Walker County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Walker County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Walker County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Walker 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 Walker County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-435-2412 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Walker County?
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