Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center

To search for an inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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 409-770-5900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Galveston County and anywhere in Texas.

Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Search

The Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 29 offenders in custody on any given day. The Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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 Galveston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,320 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

6101 Attwater Ave.
Dickinson, TX 77590
409-770-5900

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 409-770-5900 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• 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.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 409-770-5900 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center Resident Visitation

• Only parents, guardians, and approved visitors will be allowed to visit.
• Visitation is to be conducted between the hours of 6:15pm-7:45pm according to the unit assignment of the resident listed below.
• Visitation is limited to two visitors in the visitation area at any given time.
• Residents will be allowed thirty (30) minutes total visitation time.
• In the event that more than two approved visitors arrive for visitation, the total visitation time may be divided among the visitors.
• Those individuals listed as approved visitors must provide picture ID prior to entry.
• Visitation must remain orderly at all times.
• Visitors will not be allowed to enter visitation with bags, purses, cell phones, or other accessories.
• Visitors should be aware that smoking, eating, and delivery of contraband during visitation are strictly prohibited.
• Failure to adhere to the rules concerning visitation will result in the immediate termination of the visit and administrative review regarding future visitation restrictions (e.g., non-contact visitation).
• If a child makes a phone call at night during visitation hours, he/she will not be allowed to have a visitor since this is considered a visit.

Unit A - Saturdays
Unit B - Wednesdays
Unit C - Fridays
Unit D - Mondays

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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 Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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:
Juvenile's Full Name
Galveston County Juvenile Detention Center
6101 Attwater Ave.
Dickinson, TX 77590

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
6101 Attwater Ave.
Dickinson, TX 77590

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 Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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 Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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:
6101 Attwater Ave.
Dickinson, TX 77590

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Galveston County Juvenile Justice 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 Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 409-770-5900 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Galveston County?