The Kerr County Detention Center is a 192 bed jail in the city of Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 830-896-1257.
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 830-896-1257, 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 Kerr County Detention Center at 830-896-1257 to get it.
Phone: 830-896-1257
Physical Address:
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
KCSO-SCH
PO Box 2027
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
Kerr County Detention Center
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Kerr County 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 830-896-1257 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Kerr County and anywhere in Texas.
Kerr County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Kerr County Detention Center maintains an average of 192 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kerr County 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 Kerr County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,340 offenders.
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In May 1996, the Kerr County Detention Center relocated to a new facility with a capacity of 192 inmates. The jail is a modern, single story, decorative rock building at 400 Clearwater Paseo Drive, in Kerrville, Texas.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Kerr 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.
Visitation Schedule: Male:
Female:
Writing to an Inmate: To send mail to an inmate, use the following address format:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
KCSO-SCH
PO Box 2027
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
Books are sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
Kerr County Detention Center
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
Commissary: The Kerr County Detention Center offers a wide selection of items through its commissary. Inmates are allowed to make purchases once a week, with orders placed on Tuesdays and received on Thursdays. Indigent inmates receive personal hygiene items, paper, pen, envelopes, and stamps weekly.
Money orders for commissary orders must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday for the Tuesday order. Account balances are only provided to the inmate. The jail no longer accepts money orders for Inmate Trust Fund deposits in the front lobby since September 12, 2011.
A new jail ATM has been installed in the front lobby, allowing family members to deposit funds directly into an inmate's account. The machine accepts credit/debit cards and cash, and it is available 24 hours a day. A $3.25 fee applies to cash deposits, and credit and debit card transactions have a 10% charge. The Sheriff's Office does not determine or profit from these fees.
Family members and friends can also deposit funds to inmate accounts instantly online, and you can buy your inmate commissary online.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Kerr County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 830-896-1257.
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.
Kerr County Detention Center 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 Kerr 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 Kerr 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 Kerr County Detention Center 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 830-896-1257 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Kerr County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-896-1257
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 830-896-1257 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY Females |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY Males |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY Males |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 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 Kerr County Detention Center?
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center?
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
Kerr County Detention Center 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 Kerr County Detention Center 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 & SO #
Kerr County Detention Center
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
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 Kerr County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Kerr County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Kerr County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Kerr County follow these instructions:
Kerr County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Kerr County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Kerr County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Kerr County 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 Kerr County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
KCSO-SCH
PO Box 2027
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
Kerr County Detention Center
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
NO Newspapers or Magazines allowed.
Books
The Kerr County 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Kerr County Detention Center 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 books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
Kerr County Detention Center
400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
To communicate by text or email with an Kerr County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Kerr County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Kerr County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Kerr County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Kerr County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Kerr County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Kerr County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Kerr County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Kerr County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Kerr County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Kerr County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Kerr County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Kerr County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Kerr County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Kerr County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Kerr County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kerr County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-896-1257 for further assistance.
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