Located in Baytown, Chambers County, Texas, the Baytown Municipal Jail is a 30-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 281-425-1104.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Baytown Municipal Jail at 281-425-1104 for assistance.
Phone: 281-425-1104
Physical Address:
3100 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baytown Municipal 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 281-425-1104 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Chambers County and anywhere in Texas.
Baytown Municipal Jail Inmate Search
The Baytown Municipal Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baytown Municipal 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 Chambers County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,560 offenders.
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The Baytown Jail serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals before they are transferred to Harris County. To find out who is currently in the Baytown Jail, individuals can visit the official website. The website provides updated information every 45 minutes.
Visitation at the Baytown Jail follows a specific schedule. Visitors are welcome from Monday to Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Male inmates can be visited from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., while female inmates can be visited from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each visitation session is limited to 20 minutes.
There are rules and protocols in place for visitation at the Baytown Jail. Each prisoner is allowed one visitation per day, which can include one adult and up to two children under the age of 17. The adult visitor must be 17 years or older and present a valid ID or driver's license. Appropriate attire is required, as determined by the Master Control officer. Physical contact between visitors and prisoners is not permitted.
It's important for both visitors and prisoners to comply with all visitation rules and guidelines. Any refusal to follow these rules, disruptive behavior, or failure to follow instructions from jail staff may result in the visitor being restricted from future visitations.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Baytown Municipal Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Baytown Municipal Jail:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 281-425-1104.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Baytown Municipal Jail in Baytown, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 281-425-1104 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Chambers County, Texas, visit the Baytown Municipal Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 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 Baytown Municipal Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Chambers County follow these instructions:
Baytown Municipal 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 Baytown Municipal 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 – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Chambers 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 Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Baytown Municipal 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 Baytown Municipal 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:
3100 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3100 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
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 Baytown Municipal 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 Baytown Municipal 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:
3100 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baytown Municipal Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 281-425-1104 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Chambers County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chambers County?
This facility, known as "Baytown Municipal Jail" is also known as Baytown Municipal Jail, Texas, Chambers.
