The Falls County Detention Center is a 107-bed jail located in Marlin, Falls County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 254-883-1431.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Falls County Detention Center at 254-883-1431 for assistance.
Phone: 254-883-1431
Physical Address:
2847 State Highway 6
Marlin, TX 76661-0401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Falls County 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 254-883-1431 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Falls County and anywhere in Texas.
Falls County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Falls County Detention Center maintains an average of 107 offenders in custody on any given day. The Falls County 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 Falls County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,140 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessFalls County: Falls County is located in Texas, with a population of 16,968 as of the 2020 census. The county seat is Marlin. It is named after the original 10-foot-tall waterfall on the Brazos River, which existed until the river changed course in 1866.
Falls County Jail: The Falls County Jail is a medium-security, tan, single-story concrete adult facility located in Marlin, Falls County, Texas. It has a capacity of 107 beds and has been operational since 1991.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Falls County that were recently charged with 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.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
VINELink: To check the custody status of an offender, you can visit VINELink.com. VINELink is a nationwide service that provides information about the custody status of offenders in participating jurisdictions.
Video Visitation: Falls County Sheriff's Office offers video visitation for inmates. A video tutorial on how to create a visitor account for video visitation is available.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Falls County Detention Center?
What happens during booking in Falls County?
What is the booking process like at the Falls County Detention Center?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Falls County Detention Center booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Falls County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 254-883-1431.
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.
Falls County 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 Falls 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 Falls 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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Falls County Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 254-883-1431 during business hours.
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.
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 Falls County 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.
Call 254-883-1431 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Falls County inmate locator.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2847 State Highway 6
Marlin, TX 76661-0401
254-883-1431
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Falls County Detention Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Falls County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Falls County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 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 Falls County Detention Center?
2847 State Highway 6
Marlin, TX 76661-0401
254-883-1431
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Falls County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 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 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 254-883-1431 first to ask Falls County Detention Center if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Falls County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Falls County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Falls County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Falls County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Falls County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Falls County 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 Falls County 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#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
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 Falls County 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 Falls County 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#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
For inmates receiving mail in the Falls County 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 Falls County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Falls County Detention Center
P O Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
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 Falls County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Falls County Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Falls County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Falls County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Falls County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Falls County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Falls County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Falls County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Falls County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Falls County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-883-1431 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Falls County Detention Center" is also known as Falls County Jail & Sheriff, Falls County Jail & Sheriff , Falls County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, Falls.