Coastal Bend Detention Center is a 1056-bed facility based in Robstown, Jim Wells County, Texas. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 361.767.3400.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Coastal Bend Detention Center at 361.767.3400 for assistance.
Phone: 361.767.3400
Physical Address:
4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Coastal Bend 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 361.767.3400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Jim Wells County and anywhere in Texas.
Coastal Bend Detention Center Inmate Search
The Coastal Bend Detention Center maintains an average of 1056 offenders in custody on any given day. The Coastal Bend 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 Jim Wells County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,720 offenders.
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Capacity: The Coastal Bend Detention Facility has a capacity to house 1,176 individuals. It operates under contracts with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain individuals involved in their respective processes.
To send money to an inmate at the facility, you can use the Commissary Deposit website at https://commissarydeposit.com/. For making phone calls, the ConnectNetwork website at https://web.connectnetwork.com/facilities/geo-coastal-bend-detention-center/ can be used.
If you need information about a detainee housed at the facility, you can contact (361) 767-3400 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Be prepared to provide the individual's biographical information, including their full name, any aliases, date of birth, and country of birth.
Detainees cannot receive incoming calls directly, but if you need to leave an urgent message, you can call 361-767-3400 Ext. 248 for the Chaplain and leave the detainee's full name, alien registration number, your name, and contact number. For non-business hours or weekends, ask for the shift supervisor to relay your message.
Visits from friends and family are allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The minimum duration of a visit is 60 minutes. Legal representatives can request video teleconferences or confidential legal phone calls with their clients by emailing cbintake@geogroup.com to schedule a meeting.
Consular officials can meet with their detained nationals at any time, preferably with prior arrangements made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer. Clergy visits are also allowed but require prior arrangements with the Chaplain's Office.
Incoming and outgoing mail for detainees should include the last four digits of the detainee's A-number (File Number), along with the sender's name and address. Mail is subject to screening for contraband but not read upon opening. Detainees can send mail from the facility, and a schedule for mail pick-up and delivery is posted in all housing units.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Coastal Bend Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Coastal Bend Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Coastal Bend Detention Center at 361.767.3400.
Once an individual is booked at Coastal Bend Detention Center in Robstown, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 361.767.3400 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Jim Wells County, Texas, visit the Coastal Bend Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
361.767.3400
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361.767.3400 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 Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 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 Coastal Bend Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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 Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Coastal Bend 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 Coastal Bend 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:
4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
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 Coastal Bend 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 Coastal Bend 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:
4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Coastal Bend Detention Center.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Coastal Bend Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Coastal Bend Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Coastal Bend Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jim Wells County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Coastal Bend Detention 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 Coastal Bend Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361.767.3400 for further assistance.
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