Phone: 254-757-5072
Physical Address:
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Name
McLennan County Juvenile Detention
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention, 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 254-757-5072 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in McLennan County and anywhere in Texas.
McLennan County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The McLennan County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The McLennan County Juvenile Detention 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 McLennan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 39,840 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAfter an arrest, individuals are taken to McLennan County Juvenile Detention where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at McLennan County Juvenile Detention:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 254-757-5072.
Once someone is booked at McLennan County Juvenile Detention in Waco after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 254-757-5072 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in McLennan County, Texas, see the McLennan County Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
254-757-5072
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 254-757-5072 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
254-757-5072
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday evenings and is limited to parents/guardians.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The McLennan County Juvenile Detention 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 McLennan County Juvenile Detention 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:
Resident's Name
McLennan County Juvenile Detention
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
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 McLennan County Juvenile Detention 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 McLennan County Juvenile Detention 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:
2601 Gholson Rd.
Waco, TX 76704
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the McLennan County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McLennan County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-757-5072 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in McLennan County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McLennan County?
This facility, known as "McLennan County Juvenile Detention" is also known as Bill Logue Juvenile Justice Center, Bill Logue Juvenile Justice Center, Texas, Waco-McLennan.