The Brewster County Jail is a 56 bed jail in the city of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 432-837-5541.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 432-837-5541, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Brewster County Jail at 432-837-5541 to get it.
Phone: 432-837-5541
Physical Address:
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Brewster 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 432-837-5541 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Brewster County and anywhere in Texas.
Brewster County Jail Inmate Search
The Brewster County Jail maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brewster 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 Brewster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,120 offenders.
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The Brewster County Jail, situated in Brewster County, Texas, is a correctional facility known for its distinctive features and commitment to inmate welfare. The jail has a total of 56 beds, ensuring sufficient capacity to accommodate inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences up to one year.
The inmates are offenders arrested in Brewster 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.
One notable aspect of the Brewster County Jail is its comprehensive range of inmate programs. The facility provides a variety of educational and vocational opportunities to help individuals develop new skills and improve their chances of successful reintegration into society. These programs include GED preparation, substance abuse counseling, vocational training, and life skills courses, creating an environment that promotes personal growth and addresses the underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior.
The county sheriff in Brewster County is struggling to keep ahead of all the illegal activity along its 192 mile border with mexico, and an area larger than the state of Connecticut.
While the Brewster County Jail endeavors to offer a supportive environment, it has faced some challenges. Overcrowding has been a recurring issue, particularly during periods of high arrest rates, which strains resources and limits the effectiveness of the inmate programs. Efforts are being made to secure additional funding and resources to alleviate this problem. Furthermore, there have been reports of inadequate medical and mental health services, highlighting the need for enhanced healthcare provisions within the facility. The authorities are actively working to address these concerns and collaborate with community organizations to improve the overall conditions and support available to inmates.
Trustees at the Brewster County Jail volunteer to take part in community projects in both Alpine and Marathon.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Brewster County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 432-837-5541.
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.
Brewster County Jail 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 Brewster 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 Brewster 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 Brewster County Jail 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 432-837-5541 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Brewster County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail? What is the Schedule?
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-5541
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
Brewster County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 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 Brewster County Jail?
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-5541
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 10:45AM 11:45AM - 4:45PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail?
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
Brewster 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 Brewster 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#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Brewster County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Brewster County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Brewster County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Brewster County follow these instructions:
Brewster 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:
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 Brewster County Jail, 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 Brewster 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 Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Brewster 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 Brewster 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#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
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 Brewster County Jail 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 Brewster County Jail 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#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
For inmates receiving mail in the Brewster County Jail 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 Brewster County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brewster County Jail
307 W. Sul Ross Ave.
Alpine, TX 79830
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 Brewster County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Brewster County Jail uses CIDNET to deposit money in an inmate's commissary account.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To deposit money to an inmate housed in Brewster County for phone call use, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Depositing Money for making phone calls with an inmate in Brewster County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brewster County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Brewster County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Brewster County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Brewster County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brewster County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-837-5541 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Brewster County?
This facility, known as "Brewster County Jail" is also known as Brewster County Jail & Sheriff, Brewster County Jail & Sheriff , Brewster County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, Brewster.
