The Milam County Jail is a 160-bed jail located in Cameron, Milam County, Texas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 254-697-7063.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Milam County Jail at 254-697-7063 for assistance.
Phone: 254-697-7063
Physical Address:
512 North Jefferson
Cameron, TX 76520
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Milam County Jail
512 North Jefferson, Suite B
Cameron, TX 76520
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Milam County Jail
512 North Jefferson, Suite B
Cameron, TX 76520
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Milam 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 254-697-7063 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Milam County and anywhere in Texas.
Milam County Jail Inmate Search
The Milam County Jail maintains an average of 160 offenders in custody on any given day. The Milam 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 Milam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,540 offenders.
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The Milam County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Milam County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The red brick and tan concrete block facility, is located on Jefferson, at the corner of 4th Street in Cameron, Texas. It shares the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 254-697-7063, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Milam County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times are Thursdays and Sundays in the afternoon, and can be found online.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also booked online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Milam County Jail
512 North Jefferson, Suite B
Cameron, TX 76520
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Milam County Jail
512 North Jefferson, Suite B
Cameron, TX 76520
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Milam County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Milam County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 254-697-7063.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Milam County Jail in Cameron for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 254-697-7063 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Milam County, Texas, see the Milam County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Milam County Jail? What is the Schedule?
512 North Jefferson
Cameron, TX 76520
254-697-7063
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 254-697-7063 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Milam County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Milam County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Milam County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Milam County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Milam County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Milam County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Milam County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Milam County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Milam County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Milam County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Milam County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Milam County Jail Phone: 254-697-7063
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Milam County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 254-697-7063 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 Milam County Jail?
512 North Jefferson
Cameron, TX 76520
254-697-7063
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
