The Baytown Municipal Jail is a 30 bed jail in the city of Baytown, Harris County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 713-755-5300.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 713-755-5300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Baytown Municipal Jail at 713-755-5300 to get it.
Phone: 713-755-5300
Physical Address:
3200 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baytown Municipal 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 713-755-5300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Harris County and anywhere in Texas.
Baytown Municipal Jail Inmate Search
The Baytown Municipal Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baytown Municipal 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 Harris County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 272,700 offenders.
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The Baytown City Jail, situated in Baytown, Texas, is a municipal correctional facility that serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested within the city limits.
In terms of inmate programs, the Baytown City Jail provides basic services and resources to detainees, such as meals, medical care, and access to legal counsel. However, due to the jail's temporary nature, long-term rehabilitation programs might not be as comprehensive as those offered by larger correctional institutions.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Baytown Municipal Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Baytown Municipal Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 713-755-5300.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Baytown Municipal Jail in Baytown for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Harris County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 713-755-5300 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Harris County Texas, check out the Baytown Municipal Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail? What is the Schedule?
3200 North Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
713-755-5300
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 713-755-5300 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 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 Baytown Municipal Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards & Letters
The Baytown Municipal Jail allows inmates to receive letters and postcards.
Your letter should be handwritten. Computer printed letters might be rejected as photocopied images.
Postcards can be purchased already stamped (Pre-metered) or you can send those that you put stamps on. (Stamps are removed before the inmate receives the postcard or letter).
Both letters and postcards are rejected by staff if altered in any way including: lipstick marks, perfumed, stickers or glue.
Rejected mail is thrown away and the inmate will not receive it.
Envelopes
The Baytown Municipal Jail allows inmates to receive mailed letters in envelopes. Staff members will inspect all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband or other issues, including certain phrases, security risks etc.
To confirm that the Baytown Municipal Jail still allows letters in envelopes call 713-755-5300 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
Newspapers
This facility allows inmates to receive newspaper subscriptions as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher. Each inmate is can have a combination of four newspaper/magazine subscriptions at a time.
The inmate must request and receive permission from the jail to receive newspaper subscriptions before the first one is received.
Magazines
This facility allows inmates to receive newspaper subscriptions as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher. Each inmate is can have a combination of four newspaper/magazine subscriptions at a time. They cannot cannot contain pornographic images or nude photos.
The inmate must request and receive permission from the jail to receive magazine subscriptions before the first one is received.
Books
Softcover books can be sent to inmates as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher or approved online vendor such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. There is a limit of four books in an inmate’s possession at any given time.
Books must NOT contain images or content considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Baytown Municipal 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.
The inmate must request and receive permission from the jail to receive books before the first one is mailed.
All incoming mail must include:
Mail it to:
Baytown Municipal Jail
Inmate first and last name – SPN number
Housing facility and cell block location
3200 North Main Street
Baytown, Texas 77521
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Call 713-755-5300 or click here or here to see if the Baytown Municipal Jail participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baytown Municipal Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baytown Municipal Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baytown Municipal 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 Baytown Municipal Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 713-755-5300 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Harris County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Harris County?
This facility, known as "Baytown Municipal Jail" is also known as Baytown Municipal Jail, Texas, Harris.
