Kerr County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Kerr County

Kerr County Detention Center Information

Located in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, the Kerr County Detention Center is a 192-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 830-896-1257.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Kerr County Detention Center at 830-896-1257 for assistance.

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

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How Do You Find Someone in the Kerr County Detention Center?

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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About the Kerr County Detention Center

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:

  • Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Female:

  • Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Kerr County Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Kerr County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Kerr County Detention Center:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 830-896-1257.

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Directions / Map to the Kerr County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Kerr County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Kerr County Detention Center in Kerrville, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 830-896-1257 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Kerr County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Kerr County, Texas, visit the Kerr County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Kerr County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

400 Clearwater Paseo
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-896-1257

  • Visits are one 60 minute or two 30 minute visits each week.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Visitation appointments may be made on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY only.  
  • Times to call to make appointments:  8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at 830-896-1257
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

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

Kerr County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

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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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center?

Kerr County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Kerr County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Kerr County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Kerr County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Kerr County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Kerr County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Kerr County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in 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:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Texas.
  • Choose Kerr County Detention Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Kerr County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 AmazonBarnes & 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

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Kerr County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Kerr County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Kerr County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Kerr County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Kerr County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

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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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Kerr County Detention Center

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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Kerr County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Kerr County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Texas, then choose Kerr County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Kerr County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Kerr County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kerr County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Kerr County Detention Center uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


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.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Kerr County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Kerr County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Kerr County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Kerr County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Kerr County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

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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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Kerr County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Kerr County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Kerr County Detention Center at 830-896-1257 to confirm.

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:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Kerr County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Kerr County Detention Center at 830-896-1257 to confirm.

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:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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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