Gillespie County Jail

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Gillespie County Jail Information

The Gillespie County Jail is a 15 bed jail in the city of Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at (830) 997-7585, 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: (830) 997-7585

Physical Address:
1601 E. Main Street
Fredricksburg, TX 78624

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How Do You Find Someone in the Gillespie County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Gillespie 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 (830) 997-7585 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Gillespie County and anywhere in Texas.

Gillespie County Jail Inmate Search

The Gillespie County Jail maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gillespie 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 Gillespie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 300 offenders.

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About the Gillespie County Jail

The Jail now offers remote visitation and inmate messaging services. Prior to visiting or messaging, visitors must create an account on NCIC.com by following the provided instructions. The account setup is free, but there are optional payment options available. Once the account is set up, visitors need to select an appointment time and "reserve" the time slot, which is still 30 minutes long.

There is a charge for remote visitation, priced at $0.30 per minute. Visitors can either pay for this charge or, if the inmate has funds available, the inmate can cover it. Messaging also incurs a fee.

For onsite visits at the Jail, there is no charge, and appointments still need to be made through NCIC.com prior to the visit.

Visitation Hours:

  • Remote video visitation: 7 days a week, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Lobby hours for onsite visitation:
    • Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Rules:

  • When visiting onsite, visitors must possess a valid state driver's license or state identification card.
  • Individuals under 17 years old are only allowed in the facility with a guardian.
  • Proper conduct is required from all visitors. Any improper conduct may result in termination of the visit and potential restrictions on future visits. Visitors showing signs of alcohol or drug use will not be allowed visitation.
  • The jail administration reserves the right to deny visitation to individuals deemed to be improperly dressed or suspected of carrying contraband.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Gillespie County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at (830) 997-7585.

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.

Gillespie County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie County Jail?

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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.

How long does the Gillespie County Jail 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 Gillespie County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gillespie County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Gillespie County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1601 E. Main Street
Fredricksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7585

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Gillespie County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

Gillespie County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Gillespie County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

Gillespie County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1601 E. Main Street
Fredricksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7585

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Gillespie County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 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 Gillespie County Jail?

Gillespie County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Gillespie County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gillespie County Jail?

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

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
Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.
1601 E. Main Street
Fredricksburg, TX 78624


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Gillespie County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Gillespie County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Gillespie County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Gillespie County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Gillespie County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Gillespie County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Gillespie County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Gillespie County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gillespie County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Gillespie County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Gillespie County follow these instructions:

Gillespie 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:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Texas.
  • Choose Gillespie County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Gillespie County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Gillespie 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 Gillespie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Gillespie County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Gillespie County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Gillespie County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Gillespie 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

Gillespie 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Gillespie County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Gillespie County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Gillespie County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Gillespie County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Gillespie County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Gillespie County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gillespie County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Gillespie 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Gillespie County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

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

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

Gillespie County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Gillespie County 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
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Gillespie County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Gillespie County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Gillespie County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Gillespie County Jail

Gillespie County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gillespie County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (830) 997-7585 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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