The Erath County Jail is a 72 bed jail in the city of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 254-965-3221, 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: 254-965-3221
Physical Address:
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Erath 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 254-965-3221 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Erath County and anywhere in Texas.
Erath County Jail Inmate Search
The Erath County Jail maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Erath 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 Erath County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,440 offenders.
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Jail Construction: A new jail facility was built in 2012 in Erath County. The facility was reported to have no deficiencies or hazards. The new jail has doubled the inmate capacity to 144.
Inmate Information: The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides access to current inmate information through an online portal. The portal allows the public to view information about inmates in the county jail.
Visitation: Visitors must call the jail and schedule a visitation time. Visitation times are determined on a first-come, first-served basis. If visitors do not show up, it still counts as a visit for the inmate. Rescheduling is possible if there is available time, but it is not guaranteed due to the workload of officers and the number of inmates needing visits.
Visitation Schedule and Rules: Each inmate is allowed two visits per week, with at least one visit on the weekend. Each visit is limited to twenty minutes, but inmates and/or visitors can request a forty-minute visit at the time of scheduling. All visitors must be disclosed and have a valid government-issued identification. Children must be supervised at all times, and any misconduct or violation of facility rules may result in disciplinary action. Visitors are required to wear masks unless exempted based on CDC guidelines. Certain items, such as food, drinks, purses, bags, phones, and electronic devices, are not allowed in the visitation area. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and visitors must sanitize their hands upon entry.
Visitation Area Disinfection: After each visit, officers will disinfect the visitation area. There will be a thirty-minute separation between visits, including alternating phone hall sides.
Inmate Classification and Mask Requirement: There is no restriction on the classification or gender of inmates for visitation. Inmates will be required to wear masks during visitation.
Visitation Schedule Changes: The visitation schedule, including days and times, may change due to circumstances beyond the jail staff's control. Inmates will be notified of any changes.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Erath County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 254-965-3221.
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.
Erath 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 Erath 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 Erath 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 Erath 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 Erath County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Erath County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Erath County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 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 Erath County Jail?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Erath County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Erath County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Erath County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Erath 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 Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Erath County Jail uses Jail ATM 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 - 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 the Erath County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Erath County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Erath County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Erath County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Erath County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Erath County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Erath County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Erath County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Erath 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 Erath 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:
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 Erath 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 Erath 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:
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
For inmates receiving mail in the Erath 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 Erath County Jail:
Erath County Jail
1043 Glen Rose Hwy.
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 Erath County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Erath County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Erath County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Erath County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Erath County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Erath County Jail has 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Erath County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Erath County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Erath County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Erath County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Erath County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Erath County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erath County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Erath 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 Erath County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-965-3221 for further assistance.
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