Located in Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas, the Karnes County Jail is a 48-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 830-780-3931.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Karnes County Jail at 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
Phone: 830-780-3931
Physical Address:
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Karnes 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 830-780-3931 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Karnes County and anywhere in Texas.
Karnes County Jail Inmate Search
The Karnes County Jail maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Karnes 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 Karnes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,540 offenders.
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The Karnes County Jail, completed in 2018 at a cost of $11.38 million, and over one year late due to the contractor's mismanagement, contains a total of 27,000 square feet and has a rated capacity of 48 beds, with the ability to add an additional 48 beds at a later date, bringing the total to 96 beds.
The concrete jail shares the building with the county sheriff and the new courthouse. Having the court in the same building as the jail, creates a more secure environment when transferring inmates.
The jail is located at the intersection of E. Wall and South Bond Streets, about 100 yard east of the city park and the Post office.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Karnes 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, visitation, and outgoing phone calls which inmates can do by buying prepaid phone cards from commissary.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Karnes County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Karnes County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Karnes County Jail at 830-780-3931.
After being arrested and booked into Karnes County Jail in Karnes City, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 830-780-3931 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Karnes County, Texas, visit the Karnes County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail? What is the Schedule?
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
830-780-3931
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 830-780-3931 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY Males |
6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY Females |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY Males |
2:00PM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY Females |
6:00PM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 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 Karnes County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Karnes County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Karnes County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Karnes 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 Karnes 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 & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
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 Karnes 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 Karnes 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 & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
For inmates receiving mail in the Karnes 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 Karnes County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Karnes County Jail
500 E. Wall Street
Karnes City, TX 78118
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 Karnes County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Karnes County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Karnes County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Karnes County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Karnes County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Karnes County 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 Karnes County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-780-3931 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Karnes County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Karnes County?
