The Karnes Correction Center is a 679 bed jail in the city of Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 830-780-3525, 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: 830-780-3525
Physical Address:
810 Commerce Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Karnes Correction Center, 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 830-780-3525 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Karnes County and anywhere in Texas.
Karnes Correction Center Inmate Search
The Karnes Correction Center maintains an average of 679 offenders in custody on any given day. The Karnes Correction Center 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 Karnes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,580 offenders.
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The new Karnes County facility, which opened in 2022, is a state-of-the-art correctional facility that spans 430,000 square feet and houses 864 beds. In the future, a second phase will add another 426 beds. This modern facility replaced the county's Downtown jail, which was constructed in the 1960s. Notable features of the new facility include a detoxification unit, a mental health unit, a medical unit, and dedicated classroom space within each housing unit to provide comprehensive education and programming for inmates.
One distinctive aspect of the facility is its strategic inmate management approach, employing direct supervision. Deputies supervise inmates within the pods, allowing for free movement and interaction among the inmates. This design, developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Corrections, aims to reduce tension, violence, and vandalism while enhancing safety and job satisfaction for corrections officers. The facility also includes spaces for recreation, medical services, video visits, and a rapid resource center to support inmates and their families with transportation, job searches, and other essential services.
In terms of inmate communication and support, there are options available for contacting inmates through phone calls and video visitation services. The facility has partnered with ConnectNetwork to provide these services. Additionally, items can be sent to inmates through the secure packaging service offered by Access Securepak. It is important to note that there are limits on the number and value of items that can be ordered per week for each inmate, and orders are delivered to the facility on Wednesdays. In some cases, inmates may be restricted from receiving packages, but reinstatement of order privileges is possible by resolving any outstanding issues with the denied credit card transactions through Securepak's customer service.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Karnes Correction Center, call the jail’s booking line at 830-780-3525.
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.
Karnes Correction Center 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 Karnes 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 Karnes 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 Karnes Correction Center 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 Karnes Correction Center? What is the Schedule?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Karnes Correction Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Karnes County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Karnes County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Karnes Correction Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Karnes County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Karnes Correction Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Karnes County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Karnes Correction Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Karnes County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Karnes Correction Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Karnes County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Karnes Correction Center Phone: 830-780-3525
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 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 Karnes Correction Center?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Karnes Correction Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Karnes Correction Center?
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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Karnes Correction Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Karnes Correction Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Karnes Correction Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Karnes County follow these instructions:
Karnes Correction Center 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 Karnes Correction Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Karnes 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 Karnes Correction Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Karnes Correction Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Karnes Correction Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Karnes Correction Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Karnes Correction Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Karnes Correction Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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 Karnes Correction Center.
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. Karnes Correction Center 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Karnes Correction Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Karnes Correction Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Karnes County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Karnes Correction Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes Correction Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3525 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Karnes County?
This facility, known as "Karnes Correction Center" is also known as Karnes County Correction Center , Karnes County Correction Center , Texas, Karnes.
