The COOKE COUNTY JAIL is a 212 bed jail in the city of Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 940-665-3471, 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.
Phone: 940-665-3471
Physical Address:
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Cooke County Detention Center
2830 S. Hulen Street, Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the COOKE 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 940-665-3471 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cooke County and anywhere in Texas.
COOKE COUNTY JAIL Inmate Search
The COOKE COUNTY JAIL maintains an average of 212 offenders in custody on any given day. The COOKE 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 Cooke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,980 offenders.
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The Cooke County Jail, located in Texas, serves as the primary correctional facility for Cooke County. The jail, which was built in 2003, can house approximately 238 inmates. One unique feature of the Cooke County Jail is its classification system, which divides inmates into different housing areas based on factors such as their security level and behavior. This allows for more effective management and supervision of the incarcerated population.
The interior layout of the Cooke County Jail consists of both dorms and pods. Inmates may be housed in dormitory-style units where multiple individuals occupy a common living space. Additionally, the jail features pod-style units that consist of individual cells surrounding a central common area. This design provides flexibility in housing arrangements, allowing for segregation when necessary and promoting a safer and more manageable environment.
For Female Inmates:
For Male Inmates:
These designated visitation hours provide an opportunity for friends and family members to meet and communicate with incarcerated individuals at the Cooke County Jail. It's important to note that visitation schedules are subject to change, and it's always recommended to verify the hours with the Cooke County Sheriff's Office or check their official website for any updates or modifications to the visitation policy.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the COOKE COUNTY JAIL, call the jail’s booking line at 940-665-3471.
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.
COOKE COUNTY JAIL Booking Roster
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 Cooke 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.
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 Cooke 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.
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.
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.
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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL 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.
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.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL? What is the Schedule?
Females
Monday and Saturday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday night 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Males
Monday and Saturday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday night 7:30pm – 9:00pm
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL?
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 self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - 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.
COOKE COUNTY JAIL
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cooke County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cooke 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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The COOKE COUNTY JAIL allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The COOKE 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#
JailATM.com – Cooke County Detention Center
2830 S. Hulen Street, Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240
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
The COOKE COUNTY JAIL allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cooke County Detention Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, Texas 76240
For inmates receiving mail in the COOKE 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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Cooke County Detention Center
2830 S. Hulen Street, Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the COOKE 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 COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the COOKE COUNTY JAIL have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about COOKE COUNTY JAIL’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-665-3471 for further assistance.
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