Located in Plano, Collin County, Texas, the Plano City Jail is a 38-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 972-424-5678 .
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Plano City Jail at 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
Phone: 972-424-5678
Physical Address:
900 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Plano City 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 972-424-5678 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Collin County and anywhere in Texas. The Sheriff of Collin County also maintains a database of people with Active Arrest Warrants in the county and all criminal and civil court cases.
The Plano City Jail maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Plano City 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 Collin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 44,780 offenders.
The following charts of Collin County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Collin County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Collin County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Collin County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Plano City Jail serves as a holding or short-term detention facility. Inmates are typically confined for less than 72 hours before being released or transferred to another facility, such as the Collin County Detention Facility. To inquire about someone's confinement in the Plano City Jail, you can either visit the facility in person or contact Jail personnel at 972-424-5678.
Visitation at the Plano Jail is available during specified hours. Visitors can visit inmates daily from 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 9 pm. However, it's important to note that these visitation hours are subject to cancellation without prior notice by the Detention Supervisor. It is advisable to call 972-424-5678 to verify visitation approval before visiting.
There are certain requirements for visitation at the Plano Jail. Visitation is limited to 30 minutes, with a maximum of two visitors allowed per day. Visitors must be appropriately dressed, at least 17 years of age, and present a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card. Additionally, visitors must not have any outstanding arrest warrants. It is possible for visitors to be searched before entering the visitation room.
When visiting an inmate, you can bring the following items:
Money: Contributions to the inmate's property can be made.
Prescription Medication: Prescription medication will be accepted and dispensed according to the prescribed manner by Jail personnel.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Plano City Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Plano City Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Plano City Jail at 972-424-5678 .
After being arrested and booked into Plano City Jail in Plano, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 972-424-5678 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Collin County, Texas, visit the Plano City Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Plano City Jail? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 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 Plano City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Plano City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Plano City Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Collin County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Collin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Plano City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Plano City 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 Plano City 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:
900 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
900 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
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 Plano City 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 Plano City 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:
900 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Plano City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Plano City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plano City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Plano City 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 Plano City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-424-5678 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Collin County?
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