Coastal Bend Detention Center

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 Kleberg County and anywhere in Texas.

Coastal Bend Detention Center Inmate Search

The Coastal Bend Detention Center maintains an average of 1176 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 Kleberg County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,000 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Coastal Bend Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4909 FM 2826
Robstown, TX 78380
361-767-3400

• Visits are 60 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 361-767-3400 and get your inmate's times.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• For video visits, follow the instructions on this flyer.

FLYER

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361-767-3400 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

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.

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Coastal Bend Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Coastal Bend Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
Robstown, TX 78380

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 361-767-3400 to ask any questions about this.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Coastal Bend Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Coastal Bend Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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.

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

Coastal Bend Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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:
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
Robstown, TX 78380

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
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:
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
Robstown, TX 78380

Coastal Bend Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Coastal Bend Detention Center 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 Coastal Bend Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
Robstown, TX 78380

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 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.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Coastal Bend Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Coastal Bend Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & A Number
Coastal Bend Detention Center
4909 Farm to Market Road
Robstown, TX 78380

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 361-767-3400 to ask any questions about this.

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.

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

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.

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.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kleberg County?