The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center is a 144 bed jail in the city of Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 361-553-4475.
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 361-553-4475, 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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center at 361-553-4475 to get it.
Phone: 361-553-4475
Physical Address:
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 361-553-4475 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Calhoun County and anywhere in Texas.
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Calhoun County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,880 offenders.
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The Calhoun County Jail, located in Port Lavaca Texas, is a modern correctional facility designed to meet the needs of the county's inmate population. In addition to local inmates, it also houses detainees for ICE.
The white concrete single story building is separate but attached to the Calhoun County Courthouse, making movement of inmates back and forth to court a low security issue for deputies.
Constructed in 2006, the jail features state-of-the-art infrastructure and a capacity to house approximately 144 inmates. One unique feature of the Calhoun County jail is its innovative pod-style housing, where inmates are divided into separate living units, or pods, rather than traditional dormitory-style arrangements. This design promotes better inmate management, reduces the likelihood of conflicts, and provides increased privacy for individuals.
The inmates are offenders arrested in Calhoun 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.
Each inmate gets two scheduled visits each week. You need to call the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center at 361-553-4475 to get the inmate's scheduled times.
The Calhoun County jail offers a range of programs aimed at inmate rehabilitation and personal growth. These programs include educational opportunities such as GED classes, vocational training in various trades, substance abuse counseling, and mental health support services. Additionally, the facility provides recreational activities, religious services, and access to legal resources. These programs are designed to address the underlying factors that contribute to criminal behavior and help inmates develop the skills necessary for successful reintegration into society.
While the Calhoun County jail boasts modern amenities, like all jails it has also faced some challenges, such as inmates getting contraband and violencve between gang rivalries. Efforts are continuously made to address these challenges and ensure the efficient operation of the facility while prioritizing the welfare of both staff and inmates.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 361-553-4475.
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.
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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 361-553-4475 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Calhoun County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No Visits |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center?
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
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Calhoun County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Calhoun County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Inmate phone services for inmates at the Calhoun County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.
Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Calhoun County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
For inmates receiving mail in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center
302 W. Live Oak
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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 Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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
Calhoun County Adult Detention Center 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Calhoun County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Calhoun County Adult Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Calhoun County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Calhoun County Adult Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Calhoun County Adult Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-553-4475 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calhoun County?
This facility, known as "Calhoun County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Calhoun County Jail, Calhoun County Sheriff, Port Lavaca Police Dept.
