Collingsworth County Jail

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Collingsworth County Jail Information

Collingsworth County Jail is a 17-bed jail located in Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 806-447-2588.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Collingsworth County Jail at 806-447-2588 for assistance.

Phone: 806-447-2588

Physical Address:
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Collingsworth County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Collingsworth 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 806-447-2588 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Collingsworth County and anywhere in Texas.

Collingsworth County Jail Inmate Search

The Collingsworth County Jail maintains an average of 17 offenders in custody on any given day. The Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 340 offenders.

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About the Collingsworth County Jail

Collingsworth County is a county located in the state of Texas, with a population of 2,652 as of the 2020 census. The county seat is Wellington. It was established in 1876 and officially organized in 1890.

The Collingsworth County Jail serves as a facility for individuals who have been sentenced by the Collingsworth County Court System to serve less than a year for a misdemeanor conviction, sentenced to less than one year for a state crime, or are awaiting trial. The building is a non-descript, single level brick building with a metal roof. The Collingsworth County Jail shares the sapce with the Sheriff and the Texas Higjhway Patrol.

When an inmate has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to one year or more, they are typically transferred to a facility within the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Collingsworth County Jail does not provide long-term incarceration for individuals with sentences exceeding one year. To check the custody status of an offender or obtain more information, VINELink.com can be visited.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Collingsworth County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Collingsworth County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Collingsworth County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 806-447-2588.

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Directions / Map to the Collingsworth County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Collingsworth County

If someone has been booked at Collingsworth County Jail in Wellington, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 806-447-2588.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Collingsworth County.
  • Property within Collingsworth County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Collingsworth County, Texas, visit the Collingsworth County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Collingsworth County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095
806-447-2588

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times depends on the inmate. Call 806-447-2588 to schedule a time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Collingsworth County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Collingsworth County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Collingsworth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Collingsworth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 806-447-2588 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Collingsworth County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Collingsworth County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail, and what can I send them?

Collingsworth County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth 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#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095



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 Collingsworth County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Collingsworth 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#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Collingsworth County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095


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 Collingsworth County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Collingsworth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Collingsworth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Collingsworth County Jail
810 Belton
Wellington, TX 79095

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 806-447-2588 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Collingsworth County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Collingsworth County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Collingsworth County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Collingsworth County 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 Collingsworth County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-447-2588 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Collingsworth County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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