Bandera County Jail

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Bandera County Jail Information

Bandera County Jail is a 96-bed facility based in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 830-796-7759.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Bandera County Jail at 830-796-7759 for assistance.

Phone: 830-796-7759

Physical Address:
3360 State Hwy. 173 North
Bandera, TX 78003

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

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How Do You Find Someone in the Bandera County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Bandera 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 830-796-7759 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Bandera County and anywhere in Texas.

Bandera County Jail Inmate Search

The Bandera County Jail maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bandera 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 Bandera County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.

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About the Bandera County Jail

INTERESTING FACTS about the Bandera County Jail:

The Bandera County Jail is operated by Bandera County Sheriff and houses inmates who have been arrested in Bandera County, Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal U.S. Marshal, among other major agencies.

The Bandera County Jail can house both male and female inmates and has a capacity for a certain number of individuals. The specific capacity can vary over time based on factors such as renovations, staffing, and other considerations.

The inmates are offenders arrested in Bandera County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.

In addition to providing housing for inmates, the jail also offers various programs and services aimed at rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. These may include educational classes, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health services. However, the availability and extent of these programs may vary depending on the resources and funding allocated to the jail.

VISIT AND MESSAGE YOUR LOVED ONE  

While Bandera County Jail went to video visitation during COVID, and still has them, the Bandera County Jail may be doing in person visitations now. Call 830-796-7759 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.

Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30

Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25

Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35

Cost Per Video Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.35

Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.

MAIL

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.

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Bandera County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Bandera County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Bandera County Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Bandera County Jail at 830-796-7759.

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Directions / Map to the Bandera County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Bandera County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Bandera County Jail in Bandera, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 830-796-7759 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Bandera County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Bandera County, Texas, visit the Bandera County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

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

3360 State Hwy. 173 North
Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-7759

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

Bandera 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

Bandera 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 Bandera 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 – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 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 Bandera County Jail?

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

3360 State Hwy. 173 North
Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-7759

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

Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bandera 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
Bandera 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 Bandera 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003


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 Bandera County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Bandera 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 Bandera County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Bandera County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

Bandera 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 Bandera 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 Bandera 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 – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Bandera County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bandera County Jail 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 Bandera County Jail 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#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003



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 Bandera County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Bandera County Jail 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#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

Bandera County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bandera County Jail 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 Bandera County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003



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 Bandera County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Bandera County Jail 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#
Bandera County Jail
P.O. Box 607
Bandera, Texas 78003

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Bandera County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Bandera County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Bandera 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

Bandera 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 Bandera County

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bandera County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Bandera 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 Bandera 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 – info@ncic.com

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

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

Bandera County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Bandera 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 Bandera 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 – info@ncic.com

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bandera County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail

Bandera 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 Bandera County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-796-7759 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Bandera County

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