Located in Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas, the Gonzales County Jail is a 96-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 830-672-6362.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Gonzales County Jail at 830-672-6362 for help.
Phone: 830-672-6362
Physical Address:
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gonzales 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 830-672-6362 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Gonzales County and anywhere in Texas.
Gonzales County Jail Inmate Search
The Gonzales County Jail maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gonzales 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 Gonzales County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessGonzales County, located in the state of Texas and adjacent to Greater Austin-San Antonio, has a population of 19,653 as of the 2020 census. The county derives its name from its county seat, the city of Gonzales.
The Gonzales County Jail serves as a lockup for various categories of individuals, including those charged and awaiting trial, individuals arrested on warrants, inmates serving sentences at the county jail, individuals placed on holds by Parole and Probation, those awaiting beds in the state prison system or Community Corrections, and individuals sentenced by municipal courts within the county or held on behalf of other agencies.
The primary purpose of pretrial confinement is to ensure the appearance of the arrestee in court, while sentenced inmates are here as a form of punishment for their offenses. The responsibility of the deputies and civilian staff is to make productive use of the inmates' time without inflicting further punishment.
The Gonzales County Jail is a tan concrete building with a etal roof that sits behind the Gonzales County Courthouse, next door to Reyna's Taco Restaurant and the Great Western Hotel. It appears smaller than it is because you only see a small part of it from the road, but it's actually larger than the courthouse that sits in front of it.
For inquiries regarding inmate status, booking/bond information, or contacting the jail, individuals can call 830-672-6362.
The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office has transitioned to an online service for inmate commissary funds. The service allows family members of participating jails to send money to inmates online. To use this service, users must register for an account and provide the inmate's S.O number (Sheriff's Office ID number).
Visitation at the jail is based on the inmate's cell number, and each inmate is allowed two in-person, non-contact visitations per week unless suspended for disciplinary actions. Visitors are subject to search, and certain items such as weapons, cell phones, and food are not allowed beyond the metal jail door.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Gonzales County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Gonzales County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 830-672-6362.
Once booked at Gonzales County Jail in Gonzales, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 830-672-6362.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Gonzales County, Texas, visit the Gonzales County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
830-672-6362
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 830-672-6362 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
INMATES | DAYS & TIMES |
CELL 1 | SAT 9:00 AM WED 4:00 PM |
CELL 2 | SAT 9:30 AM WED 4:30 PM |
CELL 3 | SAT 10:00 AM MON 1:00 PM |
CELL 4 | SAT 11:00 AM MON 2:00 PM |
CELL 5 | SAT 1:00 PM WED 1:00 PM |
CELL 6 | SAT 2:00 PM WED 2:00 PM |
CELL 7 | SUN 1:00 PM THUR 1:00 PM |
CELL 8 | SUN 2:00 PM THUR 2:00 PM |
CELL 9 | SUN 3:00 PM FRI 1:00 PM |
CELL 10 | SUN 4:00 PM FRI 2:00 PM |
CELL 11 | SAT 4:00 PM MON 3:00 PM |
CELL 12 | SAT 4:30 PM MON 3:30 PM |
CELL 13 | SUN 8:00 AM MON 4:00 PM |
CELL 14 | SUN 8:30 AM TUE 3:00 PM |
CELL 15 | SUN 9:00 AM TUE 3:30 PM |
CELL 16 | SUN 9:30 AM TUE 4:00 PM |
CELL 17 | SUN 10:00 AM THUR 3:00 PM |
CELL 18 | SUN 10:30 AM THUR 3:30 PM |
CELL 19 Trustees |
SAT 3:00 PM WED 3:00 PM |
CELL 20 Trustees |
SAT 3:00 PM WED 3:00 PM |
CELL 21 Trustees |
SAT 3:00 PM WED 3:00 PM |
CELL 22 Trustees |
SAT 3:00 PM WED 3:00 PM |
CELL 23 Trustees |
SAT 3:00 PM WED 3:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 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 Gonzales County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Gonzales County Jail uses Jail ATM 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.
Option 3 - 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. Call the Gonzales County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Gonzales County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Gonzales County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Gonzales County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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 & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
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 Gonzales County 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 Gonzales 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 & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
For inmates receiving mail in the Gonzales 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 Gonzales County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Sheriff's Office #
Gonzales County Jail
1713 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629
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 Gonzales County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gonzales County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Gonzales County inmate, do the following:
Gonzales County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Gonzales County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Gonzales County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Gonzales County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Gonzales County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gonzales County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented 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:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Gonzales County follow these instructions:
For all Gonzales County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gonzales County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-672-6362 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gonzales County?
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