The Zapata County Jail & Sheriff is a 240 bed jail in the city of Zapata, Zapata County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at (956) 765-9960, 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: (956) 765-9960
Physical Address:
2311 Stop 23A
Zapata, TX 78076-2810
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To search for an inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff, 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 (956) 765-9960 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Zapata County and anywhere in Texas.
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search
The Zapata County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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 Zapata County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.
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To contact an inmate or add funds to their phone account, you can visit the Zapata County Jail website at https://www.ncic.com/jails/zapata-county-jail-tx. To deposit money for commissary purposes, please use the following website: https://deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/.
This correctional facility has an approved written disciplinary plan, established by the Commission, which governs inmate behavior. The plan ensures that rules and regulations are applied firmly, fairly, and consistently. In the case of housing Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) inmates under contract, the facility may adhere to TDCJ-ID disciplinary policies and procedures for these inmates, both when they are housed together and separately from other inmates. Similarly, for federal inmates, the facility may follow federal disciplinary policies and procedures, applying them when these inmates are housed together or separately from other inmates. Violations of institutional rules and regulations for inmate discipline are categorized as Minor Infractions and Major Infractions.
If you are detained by immigration authorities and your rights are being addressed, individuals who entered the U.S. without inspection by an immigration official may be subject to expedited removal from the country based on specific criteria. If you receive such information, it is advisable to ask for the reason provided. Additionally, if you fear persecution upon return to your country of origin, you should immediately inform the agents about your fear.
At border crossings, federal authorities have the legal authority to conduct routine searches, such as searching luggage or vehicles, without needing a warrant or even suspicion of wrongdoing, as determined by the courts.
When an immigration agent requests documents from you, the required documentation depends on your immigration status. U.S. citizens are not required to carry proof of citizenship while in the U.S. However, if you possess valid immigration documents and are over the age of 18, it is legally required to carry those documents with you. If an immigration agent asks you to present these documents, you should comply and show them to the agent. If you are an immigrant without documents, you have the option to decline the officer's request, although the agent may ask you additional questions.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at (956) 765-9960.
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.
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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 Zapata 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 Zapata 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff?
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Zapata County follow these instructions:
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff, 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 Zapata 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Zapata County Jail & Sheriff.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Zapata County Jail & Sheriff.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff 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 Zapata County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Zapata County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Zapata County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?
Zapata County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) 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 four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Zapata County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Zapata County Jail & Sheriff and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Zapata County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Zapata County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Zapata County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (956) 765-9960 for further assistance.
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