The Taylor County Detention Center is a 874 bed jail in the city of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 325-691-7423, 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: 325-691-7423
Physical Address:
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Taylor County Detention 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 325-691-7423 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Taylor County and anywhere in Texas. More specifically, you can look up criminal court cases in the Abilene Municipal Court as well as all county and district court records and jail records in Taylor County.
Taylor County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Taylor County Detention Center maintains an average of 874 offenders in custody on any given day. The Taylor County Detention 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 Taylor County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,920 offenders.
The following charts of Taylor County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Taylor County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Taylor County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Taylor County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Taylor County Detention Center is a single story, sprawling jail with a rated capacity of 874 beds. It houses both male and female offenders in it's three large buildings in the east end of Abilene, Texas, just north of the area known as South Treadway. Adjacent to the Abilene Animal Services Adoption Center, and the Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center, it has been operational since 1984 when the old jail was abandoned.
The old jail by the way, built in 1931, was located at 341 Pecan Street in Abilene. It was finally demolished in July of 2020.
OLD TAYLOR COUNTY JAIL
The Taylor County Detention Center, located at 910 S. 27th in Abilene, TX 79602, houses minimum, medium and maximum security inmates of both sexes. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 325-691-7423, and have options to either hear recorded information about visitation, or can speak to a stff member if you have specific questions that we cannot answer in the sections below this one.
The detention center has a serious overcrowding issue that they have been trying to deal with for years. The problem is that the jail is full, and the methamphetamine issue in Taylor County is exploding, bringing in more inmates due the crimes that these meth users are engaging in. And it's not just men, it's women as well. In fact out of the 874 beds, the jail needs an additional 60 beds or more just for women. The total number of beds needed for women is at least 212.
Typically women make up only 10% of a jail's population, but in Taylor County it's almost double that due to the meth drug issue.
To solve the problem of the expansion, the city of Abilene donated 3.6 acres next door to the jail for the expansion, and the county commissioners approved the money for it. Hopefully the expansion, pictured in the pink highlighted image area below, will be ready by 2025. Until then the Sheriff is spending $100,000 month just to transport and house 60 female inmates in neighboring county jails that have the room.
You can look up any inmate housed in the Taylor County Detention Center in the Jail Records and Inmate Roster portion of the Taylor County Court Records Inquiry portal. There you will be able to see the offender's mugshots, criminal charges, court case numbers, and any bond.
If you want to send mail to an inmate, call 325-691-7423 to get the inmate's ID number and mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the Taylor County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 325-691-7423.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Taylor County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 325-691-7423.
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.
Taylor County Detention 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County Detention 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.
Call 325-691-7423 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Taylor County inmate locator.
Because Taylor County and Texas can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Taylor County Detention Center at 325-691-7423, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Taylor County Detention Center or the Taylor County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
325-691-7423
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Taylor County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Taylor County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Taylor County Detention Center may have 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.
You Can Email Inmate
Taylor County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 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 Taylor County Detention Center?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center?
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 for Correct Solutions Group in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Taylor County Detention Center uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group 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 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Taylor County Detention Center 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 Taylor County Detention Center 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# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Taylor County Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Taylor County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Postcards
The Taylor County Detention Center 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.
Envelopes
The Taylor County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center-TX
2830 S. Hulen Street
PO Box 809
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Taylor County Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Taylor County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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# (call 325-691-7423 for this)
Taylor County Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Taylor County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Taylor County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Taylor County Detention 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 Taylor County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7423 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Taylor County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Taylor County?
This facility, known as "Taylor County Detention Center" is also known as Taylor County Jail , Taylor County Jail , Texas, Taylor.
