Oldham County Jail

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Oldham County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Oldham County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Oldham County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 806-639-2174. 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. Oldham County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Oldham County?

What happens during booking in Oldham County? 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 Oldham 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Oldham County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Oldham County Jail? 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 Oldham 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Oldham County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 806-639-2174 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Oldham County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Oldham County Jail booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Oldham County Jail? 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 Oldham County Jail 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Oldham County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Oldham 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 806-639-2174 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Oldham County and anywhere in Texas.

Oldham County Jail Inmate Search

The Oldham County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oldham 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 Oldham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.

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About the Oldham County Jail

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The Oldham County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Oldham 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 small, tan brick, single story facility, built years ago, is located on S. Main Street, at the corner of Coke Street, right out in front of the county courthouse.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 806-639-2174, 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 Oldham 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 Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00AM, and Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. Visits are in-person, not video.

Phone accounts are also established 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 and how to deposit money can be found on our Inmate Money page.

All personal mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
P. O. Box 452
Vega, Texas 79092

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#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

Jail (Main): 806-639-2174
Sheriff: 806-639-2174

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking procedure at Oldham County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Oldham County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Oldham County Jail includes the following steps:

Personal identification confirmation.
Mugshots for record-keeping.
Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
DNA collection may be required.
Conducting a thorough body search.
Securing personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 806-639-2174.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Oldham County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to handle bail after an arrest in Oldham County

If someone has been booked at Oldham County Jail in Vega, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 806-639-2174.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Oldham County.
Property within Oldham County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Oldham County, Texas, visit the Oldham County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Oldham County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

105 S. Main Street
Vega, TX 79092-0452
806-639-2174

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
Call 806-639-2174 to confirm and make an appointment to visit.
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.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 806-639-2174 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	2:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY	10:00AM - 11:00AM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

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 Oldham County Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

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 806-639-2174 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Oldham County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail, and what can I send them?

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Oldham County Jail 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 Oldham County Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
P. O. Box 452
Vega, Texas 79092

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Oldham County Jail 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 Oldham County Jail 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Oldham County Jail 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.

Envelopes
The Oldham County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
P. O. Box 452
Vega, Texas 79092

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Oldham County Jail 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 Oldham County Jail 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

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 Oldham County Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
Oldham County Jail
c/o Oldham County Sheriff
105 S. Main Street
Vega, Texas 79092

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 806-639-2174 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oldham County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Oldham County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oldham County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 806-639-2174 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Oldham County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Oldham County Jail

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Oldham County Jail Information

The booking procedure at Oldham County Jail

How to handle bail after an arrest in Oldham County

Oldham County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Oldham County Jail

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Oldham County

Oldham County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Oldham County

Oldham County Jail Information

The booking procedure at Oldham County Jail

How to handle bail after an arrest in Oldham County

Oldham County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Oldham County Jail

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Oldham County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Oldham County Jail

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