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Waller County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Waller County Jail & Sheriff is a 110 bed jail in the city of Hempstead, Waller County, Texas. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 979-826-8282, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Waller County Jail & Sheriff at 979-826-8282 to get it.

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Phone: 979-826-8282

Physical Address:
701 Calvit St.
Hempstead, TX 77445

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How Do You Find Someone in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff, 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 979-826-8282 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Waller County and anywhere in Texas.

Waller County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

The Waller County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Waller County Jail & Sheriff 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 Waller County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 offenders.

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About the Waller County Jail & Sheriff

This facility is located on a new site in Hempstead,Texas and was completed in late 2020. The project includes a new 200 bed jail, sheriff’s office and courtrooms, along with many other needed county facilities. Maximize safety, efficiency, and service was Waller Sheriff’s office and judicial service providers charge to BSW to design their new justice center. The County and our design team collaborated to combine all correction facilities in one 96,445 SF location that allows limited, secured movement, convenient access, and enormous time savings. Jail 218 beds expandable to 446 beds Temporary holding for 40 inmates Non-contact video visitation Medical negative pressure cells Individual recreation space Elevated staff position observation Sheriff’s Office Two-story Administration Dispatch Patrol CID Evidence Processing / Storage Victim assistance Texas Rangers Court 506th District Court Annex Judges Chamber Court Clerk Jury Room District Attorney Staff Offices Inmate holding Secure jail connection VISITOR NOTICE & RULES Visitation hours Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday Temporarily Suspended Visitor(s) must be checked in 30 minutes prior to the closing of visitation time. Each inmate is allowed two 20 minute visits per week. You must have a valid government issued photo ID such as a Driver License, state issued ID card, or passport. Persons 17 years of age must have a valid photo ID such as a Driver License, state issued ID card, or passport. All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list. Visitors incarnated within the past 180 days, on active probation or parole must have approval by the jail administrator prior to visitation day. You are entering a secured area. Certain acts by inmates or visitors are prohibited. If you are in possession of any contraband, please take it out of the facility immediately. No cameras, cellphones, handbags, or baby carriers of any kind are allowed in the visitation areas. All visitors are to secure all personal items in their vehicle. Up to two visitors are allowed to visit at one time, but there is limited seating available at the visitation station. Due to COVID restrictions, all visitors must be 18 years of age or older. For the purpose contraband includes but is not limited to: Alcohol Tobacco or Tobacco products E-vapes Matches, Lighters or any flammable substance Firearms or ammunition Knife or sharp edge items Cash, Money Prescriptions or non-prescription medications or drugs Visitation Dress Code: The following listed Dress Code applies to both males and females entering this facility. It applies to Visitors, County Employees, and others conducting business inside this facility: No revealing and/or see through clothing No sleeveless dresses, shirts, or tops (shoulders must be covered) No spandex, tights or leggings without a skirt No dress or shorts shall be higher than 3” above the middle of the knee while standing No pants or jeans with multiple tears, rips, or holes allowed No clothing displaying obscene or offensive language, drawings, or gang affiliations No hats, baseball caps or hoodies Failure to comply will result in immediate termination of visit. COMISSARY RULES: The facility provides an inmate commissary that allows for the purchase of various items with funds from an individual inmate account. Purchases from the commissary are made from monies in individual inmate accounts, and there is no actual transfer of legal tender. To place funds on an inmate's commissary account contact Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884 or online at www.accesscorrections.com TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION: Waller County Sheriff's Office Jail provides privileged, monitored and limited telephone access to eligible inmates under humane conditions while maintaining the security and integrity of the facility. Inmate access and use of telephones is limited to those inmates that are compliant with facility rules and procedures, and do not pose a risk to self, other inmates or officers. Friends and families of inmates may establish an inmate telephone account through GTL by contacting (800) 483-8314 Correspondance Rules: Inmates are reasonably allowed to correspond with their attorney, family, friends and/or significant others with a minimum of interference as long as the correspondence is carried on in a manner consistent with the rules of the facility. Incoming and outgoing, non-privileged mail may be opened, inspected and read for contraband, inappropriate content, or other violation of facility rules or the law. Incoming and outgoing correspondence is censored or rejected on case by case basis; if it contains items including, but not limited to the following: Information regarding manufacture of explosives, weapons or drugs Material that may tend to encourage or assist in disrupting the orderly operation of the facility, work stoppage or other breach of institutional rules Material that would encourage sexual behavior Pornographic or sexual material Gang or hate oriented material Instructions in escape, explosive or weapon use Relating to law enforcement, military or jail procedures or operations Any other material deemed inappropriate

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Waller County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 979-826-8282.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Waller County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Waller County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Waller County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Waller County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Waller County Jail & Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Waller County Jail & Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Waller County Jail & Sheriff

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.

Check with Waller County Jail & Sheriff by calling 979-826-8282 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online .

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.

Check with Waller County Jail & Sheriff by calling 979-826-8282 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online .

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Waller County Jail & Sheriff, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Waller County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Waller County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select Texas, then select Waller County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Waller County Jail & Sheriff.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Waller County Jail & Sheriff, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Waller County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Waller County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Waller County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select Texas, then select Waller County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Waller County Jail & Sheriff.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Waller County Jail & Sheriff allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

After Registering/Logging In:

1. You choose Waller County Jail & Sheriff.
2.   You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.   You add a credit or debit card.
4.   You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.   You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.   Waller County Jail & Sheriff charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email: [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Waller County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Waller County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select Texas, then select Waller County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Waller County Jail & Sheriff check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Waller County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Waller County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waller County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-826-8282 for further assistance.

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