The Brown County Jail is a 196 bed jail in the city of Brownwood, Brown County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 325-641-2481 .
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 325-641-2481 , 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 Brown County Jail at 325-641-2481 to get it.
Phone: 325-641-2481
Physical Address:
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Brown 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 325-641-2481 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Brown County and anywhere in Texas.
Brown County Jail Inmate Search
The Brown County Jail maintains an average of 196 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brown 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 Brown County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders.
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The 196-bed Brown County Jail, situated in Brown County, Texas, was constructed in 1998. This modern correctional facility incorporates a range of unique features designed to ensure effective inmate management and rehabilitation. The interior layout of the jail is organized into multiple pods, each accommodating a specific group of inmates. These pods consist of individual cells arranged around a centralized common area, fostering interaction and supervision. The jail has a total capacity of 196 beds, providing separate housing for male and female inmates. The cells are equipped with basic amenities, including beds, desks, and toilets, offering a modest yet functional living environment for the incarcerated individuals.
The inmates are offenders arrested in Brown 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 the standard facilities, the Brown County Jail offers various programs to support inmate rehabilitation. These programs include educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health services. Through these initiatives, the jail aims to equip inmates with essential skills and resources to reintegrate into society upon their release. However, the jail has faced certain challenges over the years. Reports of overcrowding and understaffing have raised concerns about the adequacy of resources and the impact on inmate well-being. Efforts are being made to address these issues, with ongoing discussions about potential expansion and enhanced staffing to improve the overall conditions and operations of the Brown County Jail.
Mail is sent directly to the inmate at the Brown County Jail and it will be inspected upon arrival to ensure that it has a full return address, contains no Polaroid pictures or any including adult content, and that there is no discussion of illegal activities. Along with mail inmates will have access to phones throughout the day and will be able to make outgoing phone calls, without the ability to receive incoming calls through this system.
Visits are also provided with male inmates having access Saturday 1:30pm-4pm and Wednesday 6:30pm-9pm, female inmates are Tuesday 7pm-8:30pm and Saturday 9am-10:30am. Trustees Thursday 6:30pm-9pm and Sunday 8:30am-11amand protective custody Monday 8am-10:30am, Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm and Saturday 8am-9am.
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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Brown County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 325-641-2481 .
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.
Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown 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 325-641-2481 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Brown County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brown County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
325-641-2481
| DAY | INMATES | TIME |
| MON | MALES Protective Custody |
8:00-9:30AM |
| MON | FEMALES protective Custody |
9:30-10:30AM |
| TUE | FEMALES | 7:00-8:30PM |
| WED | MALES | 6:30-9:00PM |
| THU | TRUSTEES | 6:30-9:00PM |
| FRI | MALES Protective Custody |
6:30-8:30PM |
| SAT | FEMALES Protective Custody |
8:00-9:00AM |
| SAT | FEMALES | 9:00-10:30AM |
| SAT | MALES | 1:30-4:00PM |
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
325-641-2481
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Brown County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Brown County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 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 Brown County Jail?
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
325-641-2481
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brown County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Brown County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Brown County Jail at 325-641-2481 .
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Brown County Jail and others often use a private company 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.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Brown County Jail at 325-641-2481 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 325-641-2481 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Brown County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brown County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Brown County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Brown County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Brown County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Brown 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 Brown 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#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
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 Brown 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 Brown 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#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
For inmates receiving mail in the Brown 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 Brown County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Jail
1050 W Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801
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 Brown County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brown County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Brown County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brown County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Brown County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Brown County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Brown County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used 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:
Questions:
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used 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:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-641-2481 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Brown County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Brown County?
This facility, known as "Brown County Jail" is also known as Brown County Sheriff, Brownwood Police Dept.
