The Burnet County Jail is a 587 bed jail in the city of Burnet, Burnet County, Texas. 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 either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
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, (Username: visitor, & Password: visitor), or by calling the facility at 512-715-8600, 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 Burnet County Jail at 512-715-8600 to get it.
Phone: 512-715-8600
Physical Address:
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
(Legal, subscriptions and money orders)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Burnet 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 512-715-8600 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Burnet County and anywhere in Texas.
Burnet County Jail Inmate Search
The Burnet County Jail maintains an average of 587 offenders in custody on any given day. The Burnet 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 Burnet County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,740 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith a capacity of 587 offenders, the Burnet County Jail houses all of the offenders who are arrested throughout Burnet County and detains them until they are released by the court or bail.
All offenders arrested in this county are housed at this location, both on misdemeanor and felony charges, and they will be assigned to housing units that meet their needs and security risks upon their assessment in booking.
The local inmates are either awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
The Burnet County Jail also functions as an ICE holding facility for those being held over 72 hours, as well as serving as the holding location for the US Marshals.
All of the basic services are provided to meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the inmates during the length of their incarceration.
The Burnet County Jail offers various programs and initiatives to support inmate rehabilitation and personal development. These programs include educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health services. Inmates also have access to religious programs, recreational activities, and medical care. However, like many correctional facilities, the Burnet County Jail has faced challenges and reported problems. Issues such as overcrowding and staff shortages have been reported, which can impact the overall safety and well-being of both staff and inmates. Continuous efforts are made to address these concerns and improve the functioning of the jail.
Contact with friends and family is maintained through the use of mail, phones, and visits.
For the status of an inmate including their bail and their potential release date there is both an online look up and the staff are available to answer questions by calling 512-715-8600.
Mail is delivered by the postal service each weekday, and upon arrival it will be checked for contraband, with all paperback books or magazines being sent directly from the vendor.
The mailing address will include the inmate's name and ID number and be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Inmates will have access to phones and tablets in the common areas which allows them to make phone calls during the daytime hours, which can be funded by those outside of incarceration facilities in the lobby or online and the tablets allow access to email and messaging, video visits, calls, and more online.
To visit an inmate an account can be created online and the visitor approved in order to conduct visits online or onsite. Visiting hours are set by the housing unit with all visits occurring in the mornings, 8:30am, 9:30am, or 10:00am.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Burnet County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Burnet County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 512-715-8600.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Burnet County Jail in Burnet for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Burnet County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 512-715-8600 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Burnet County Texas, check out the Burnet County Jail Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail? What is the Schedule?
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
512-715-8600
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 512-715-8600 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
INMATES | DAY | TIME |
SEPARATION/PC | TUE | 9:30 AM |
SEPARATION/PC | SAT | 9:30 AM |
MINIMUM/MEDIUM | WED | 8:30 AM |
MINIMUM/MEDIUM | SAT | 10:00 AM |
MAXIMUM/MEDIUM | THU | 8:30AM & 9:30 |
MAXIMUM/MEDIUM | SUN | 8:30AM & 9:30 |
FEMALES | WED | 9:30 AM |
FEMALES | SAT | 8:30 AM |
USMS | TUE | 10:00 AM |
USMS | SUN | 10:00 AM |
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
512-715-8600
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
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 | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
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 |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Burnet County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Burnet County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Burnet County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Burnet County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Burnet County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Burnet County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Burnet County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Burnet County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Burnet County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Burnet County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Burnet County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Burnet County Jail Phone: 512-715-8600
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 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 Burnet County Jail?
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
512-715-8600
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
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 | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
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 Burnet County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Burnet County Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Burnet County Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Burnet County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Burnet 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 Burnet 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 & SO#
Burnet County Jail
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
(Legal, subscriptions and money orders)
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 Burnet 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Burnet 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 & SO#
Burnet County Jail
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
(Legal, subscriptions and money orders)
Postcards
The Burnet 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 Burnet County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Burnet County Jail
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
(Legal, subscriptions and money orders)
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 Burnet 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Burnet 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 & SO#
Burnet County Jail
900 County Lane
Burnet, TX 78611
(Legal, subscriptions and money orders)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Burnet County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Burnet County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Burnet County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Burnet County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Burnet County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Burnet County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Burnet County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Burnet County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Burnet County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Burnet County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Burnet County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burnet County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 512-715-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Burnet County?
This facility, known as "Burnet County Jail" is also known as Burnet County Detention Facility, Burnet County Sheriff, Burnet County Jail , Burnet County Jail , Texas, Burnet.