The Jim Wells County Jail is a 80 bed jail in the city of Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 361-668-0341.
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 361-668-0341, 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 Jim Wells County Jail at 361-668-0341 to get it.
Phone: 361-668-0341
Physical Address:
300 N. Cameron Street
Alice, TX 78333
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jim Wells 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 361-668-0341 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Jim Wells County and anywhere in Texas.
Jim Wells County Jail Inmate Search
The Jim Wells County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,720 offenders.
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The tan brick, single story Jim Wells County Jail, at the corner of N. Cameron and E. 3rd Street in Alice, Texas, just across the street from the Sheriff's Office, is at full capacity and then some. Even though they are rated for 80 beds, there are many times when they have 90 or more inmates in custody. Because of the overcrowding they are working out a deal with Zapata County Regional Jail to handle their overflow. Kleberg, Bee, and Live Oak counties are all at full capacity as well.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Jim Wells 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.
The jail facility is designed to accommodate multiple purposes and provides one or more multipurpose rooms with a minimum of 200 square feet of floor space for every increment of 100 offenders, based on the design capacity. These rooms serve various functions such as group assembly, conferences, contact visitation, counseling, religious services, education, and other special uses.
To ensure privacy and security, the design and construction of the facility prevent direct visibility into areas occupied by offenders from the public. Public access is limited to a main entrance, and control measures are in place to regulate access to the offender occupied areas. Additionally, a public lobby or waiting area is provided for the convenience of visitors, equipped with seating, drinking fountains, restrooms, and storage lockers. The facility also considers the needs of disabled visitors.
Separation cells within the jail facility are equipped with specific features and amenities. Each cell is furnished with a bunk, mirror, table, and seat separate from the bunk. Additional amenities such as a shelf, clothes hook, and electrical receptacles with ground fault protection are provided. Plumbing facilities in the cells include a toilet, lavatory, shower, and floor drain. The cells are designed to provide a minimum of 40 square feet of clear floor space.
Jim Wells County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 38,891. The county was established in 1911 and is home to various communities.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Jim Wells County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 361-668-0341.
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.
Jim Wells County Jail 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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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.
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 Jim Wells County Jail 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.
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.
Call 361-668-0341 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Jim Wells County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail? What is the Schedule?
300 N. Cameron Street
Alice, TX 78333
361-668-0341
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361-668-0341 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 3:30PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Jim Wells County Jail 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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 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 Jim Wells County Jail?
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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Jim Wells County Jail 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 361-668-0341 first to ask Jim Wells County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Jim Wells County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Jim Wells County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Jim Wells County Jail 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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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 & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jim Wells 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jim Wells County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Postcards
The Jim Wells 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.
Envelopes
The Jim Wells County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jim Wells 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jim Wells County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jim Wells County Jail
P. O. Box 1286
Alice, TX 78333
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jim Wells County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail, 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
Jim Wells County Jail 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 [email protected]
To deposit money in an Jim Wells County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Jim Wells County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
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 Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jim Wells County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
The Jim Wells County Jail contracts with City Tele Coin, the same company that offers Phone and Video Calling, to allow inmates to send and receive digital text messages from friends and loved ones.
You may have to provide them the funds to rent a tablet for a small monthly fee to do this, and of course there is a fee to send and receive messages.
To register for text and email digital message with your inmate go to City Tele Coin and sign up.
Customer Service Contact information:
[email protected]
318-746-1114
The Jim Wells County Jail contracts with City Tele Coin, the same company that offers Phone and Video Calling, to allow inmates to send and receive digital text messages from friends and loved ones.
You may have to provide them the funds to rent a tablet for a small monthly fee to do this, and of course there is a fee to send and receive messages.
To register for text and email digital message with your inmate go to City Tele Coin and sign up.
Customer Service Contact information:
[email protected]
318-746-1114
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jim Wells County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Jim Wells County Jail 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 Jim Wells County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-668-0341 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Jim Wells County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jim Wells County?
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