Located in Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, the Starr County Jail is a 321-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 956-487-5571.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Starr County Jail at 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
Phone: 956-487-5571
Physical Address:
100 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Starr 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 956-487-5571 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Starr County and anywhere in Texas.
Starr County Jail Inmate Search
The Starr County Jail maintains an average of 321 offenders in custody on any given day. The Starr 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 Starr County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,700 offenders.
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The Sheriff of Starr County is the responsible office for the operation of the 321-bed Starr County Jail. All inquiries about the status, bail, or other information on an inmate are directed to VINElink either online or by calling 956-487-5571. Inmates are offenders arrested in Starr County that have recently been arrested for 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.
The concrete building, shared with the Sheriff's Department and located on E. 6th Street across from Britton Ave. in Rio Grande City, Texas, does not release information on inmates, nor do they provide exact visitation hours to anyone who is not on the approved visitation list for an inmate, but the visits are on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
While incarcerated in the imposing white concrete building, there are many services provided including health meals three times a day and access to inside and outside recreational spaces. Each day is designed to provide stability and routine, with time for meals, hygiene, educational opportunities, counseling or other mental health support, addictions treatment or other rehabilitation efforts, work tasks or jobs, and opportunities to practice both life and social skills.
Inmates are able to remain in contact with their friends and family who are outside of Starr County Jail along with providing access to phones and mail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Each piece of mail must be sent through the post office with not only the correct address but also a full return address and it may be checked for contraband upon arrival and any illegal items will be removed.
If you want to call an inmate or deposit money for calls, you can easily do so by setting up an account online. Starr County Jail offers tablets for rent to inmates, which they can use for video visitation, phone calls, instant messaging, education, entertainment, and commissary ordering.
On site visits are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, but you need to call 956-487-5571 to get the exact time for your inmate as the times vary by their housing location.
In cases where individuals are detained by immigration authorities, certain rights apply. If you have entered the U.S. without inspection by an immigration official and are subject to expedited removal, it is important to ask for the stated reason. Additionally, if you fear persecution upon return to your country of origin, you should immediately inform the agents of your fear.
Starr County has some of the highest rates of drug and human smuggling in the nation.
At border crossings, federal authorities have the authority to conduct routine searches, such as searching luggage or vehicles, without needing a warrant or suspicion of wrongdoing.
When asked for documents by an immigration agent, the requirements vary depending on your immigration status. U.S. citizens are not required to carry proof of citizenship within the U.S., while individuals with valid immigration documents over the age of 18 are required by law to carry those documents and present them to the agent upon request. If you are an immigrant without documents, you have the option to decline the officer's request, although they may proceed to ask you additional questions.
Starr County is situated in the state of Texas. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 65,920. The county seat is Rio Grande City. It was established in 1848 and named after James Harper Starr, who served as Secretary of the Treasury of the Republic of Texas.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Starr County Jail 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 Starr County Jail:
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 956-487-5571.
Once someone is booked at Starr County Jail in Rio Grande City 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 956-487-5571 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Starr County, Texas, see the Starr County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Starr County Jail? What is the Schedule?
100 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
956-487-5571
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 956-487-5571 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 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 Starr County Jail?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Starr County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Starr County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Starr County Jail uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the Starr County Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Starr County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Starr County follow these instructions:
Starr County Jail 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:
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 Starr County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Starr 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 Starr County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Starr County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Starr 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 Starr 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#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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 Starr 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Starr County Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
For inmates receiving mail in the Starr County Jail 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 Starr County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Starr County Jail
102 E. 6th Street
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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 Starr County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Starr County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Starr County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Starr County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Starr County Jail follow these steps:
Starr County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Starr County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Starr County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Starr County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Starr County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Starr County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Starr County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Starr County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starr County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-487-5571 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Starr County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Starr County?
This facility, known as "Starr County Jail" is also known as Starr County Jail & Sheriff, Starr County Jail & Sheriff .
