Located in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, the Aransas County Detention Center is a 212-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 361-790-0168.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Aransas County Detention Center at 361-790-0168 for help.
Phone: 361-790-0168
Physical Address:
811 East Concho Street
Rockport, TX 78382
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Aransas 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 361-790-0168 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Aransas County and anywhere in Texas.
Aransas County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Aransas County Detention Center maintains an average of 212 offenders in custody on any given day. The Aransas 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 Aransas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,240 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessINTERESTING FACTS about the Aransas County Jail: The Aransas County Jail in Texas offers various programs and services aimed at assisting inmates with their rehabilitation and successful reentry into society. These programs focus on education, vocational training, counseling, and religious support. While specific programs may vary over time, here are some examples of common programs found in correctional facilities:
These programs are designed to help inmates address the factors that contributed to their incarceration and support their successful reintegration into society. By providing educational opportunities, vocational training, counseling, and religious support, the Aransas County Jail strives to improve the prospects of inmates and reduce the likelihood of reoffending upon release.
VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE
While most jails went to all video visitation during COVID, the Aransas County Jail may be doing in person visitations now. Call 361-790-0168 to see if they have resumed seeing people in person.
Visitation hours may be dependent upon the sex of the person and, also dependent upon the section of the facility in which they are housed.
Picture ID and government photo ID for facility approval prior to visiting someone in our facility and there is a strict protocol that must be followed or privileges can be revoked.
If you are doing in person visitation, visitors are subject to search. Dress appropriately. If too much skin is showing, you may be refused visitation rights.
COMMISSARY
Please include the inmates name, ID number, dorm number and cell or bed number if possible, when sending mail.
DO NOT SEND lewd photos. All mail will be inspected by authorities and contraband seized.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Aransas County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Aransas County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 361-790-0168.
Once booked at Aransas County Detention Center in Rockport, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 361-790-0168.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Aransas County, Texas, visit the Aransas County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
811 East Concho Street
Rockport, TX 78382
361-790-0168
INMATES | DAY | TIME |
County Male A - L |
MON | 7:00-10:00PM |
County Male M - Z |
THU | 7:00-10:00PM |
County Male A - L |
SAT | 12:00-2:30PM |
County Male M - Z |
SAT | 2:30-5:00PM |
County Female & Female Trustees |
MON | 2:30-5:00PM |
County Female & Female Trustees |
SAT | 7:00-10:00PM |
Federal Male | TUE | 7:00-10:00PM |
Federal Male A - L |
SUN | 12:00-2:30PM |
Federal Male M - Z |
SUN | 2:30-5:00PM |
Federal Female | TUE | 2:30-5:00PM |
Federal Female | SUN | 7:00-10:00PM |
Male Trustees | WED | 2:30-5:00PM |
Male Trustees | FRI | 4:00-10:30PM |
Male Trustees | SAT | 9:30AM-12:00 |
Female Trustees | WED | 11:30AM-2:00 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention 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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Aransas County Detention 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 Aransas County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Aransas County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Aransas County Detention Center has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Aransas County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Aransas County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
- Email & Photo Sharing
- Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Phone & Voicemail Fees
1. GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Texas.
2. Prepaid calls between Texas and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Aransas County Detention Center approves of the phone number.
Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card. When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Aransas County Detention Center GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Aransas County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Aransas 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 Aransas 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#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
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 Aransas 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Aransas County Detention Center 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
For inmates receiving mail in the Aransas County Detention Center 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 Aransas County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Aransas County Detention Center
2840 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, TX 78382-5711
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 Aransas County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Aransas County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Aransas County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Aransas County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Aransas County Detention 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 Aransas County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Aransas County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aransas County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Aransas 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 Aransas County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-790-0168 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Aransas County?
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