Trinity County Jail

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Trinity County Jail Information

The Trinity County Jail is a 7 bed jail in the city of Groveton, Trinity County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 936-642-1424.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 936-642-1424, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Trinity County Jail at 936-642-1424 to get it.

Phone: 936-642-1424

Physical Address:
162 West 1st Street
Groveton, TX 75845

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Trinity County Jail
P. O. Box 457
Groveton, TX 75845

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584

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How Do You Find Someone in the Trinity County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Trinity 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 936-642-1424 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Trinity County and anywhere in Texas.

Trinity County Jail Inmate Search

The Trinity County Jail maintains an average of 7 offenders in custody on any given day. The Trinity 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 Trinity County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 140 offenders.

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About the Trinity County Jail

The unique, two story, stone Trinity County Jail, built in 1938, has recently faced issues due to a severe leak, resulting in a reduction in the number of inmates housed from seven to just two. 

Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Trinity County that were recently charged with 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.

Inmate services include an online money deposit, visitation, and outgoing phone calls.

Trinity County is a county located in the state of Texas, USA. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,602. The county seat is Groveton, and it is named after the Trinity River. Discussions have begun in November 2022 to construct a new jail facility, estimated to cost between $12 to 20 million. The new facility would provide 96 beds and create employment opportunities for the community.

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Trinity County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 936-642-1424.

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.

Trinity County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Trinity 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 Trinity 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.

What is the booking process like at the Trinity 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 Trinity 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.

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 to 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.

What happens after booking?

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 Trinity 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.

How long does the Trinity 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.

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Directions / Map to the Trinity County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Trinity County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Trinity County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Trinity County, or in some cases the state of Texas, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Trinity County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 936-642-1424 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Trinity County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Trinity County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

162 West 1st Street
Groveton, TX 75845
936-642-1424

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 936-642-1424 and get your inmate's times 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 936-642-1424 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trinity County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trinity County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Trinity County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company 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. Call the Trinity County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Trinity County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Trinity County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Trinity County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose Trinity County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Trinity County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Trinity County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Trinity County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Trinity County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trinity County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Trinity 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 Trinity 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 Trinity County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Trinity County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Trinity 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 Trinity 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#
Trinity County Jail
P. O. Box 457
Groveton, TX 75845



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584



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 Trinity County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Trinity 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#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584

Trinity County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Trinity 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 Trinity 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#
Trinity County Jail
P. O. Box 457
Groveton, TX 75845



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584



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 Trinity County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Trinity 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#
Trinity County Jail
162 West 1st St
Groveton, TX 7584

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trinity County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Trinity 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 Trinity County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Trinity 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 Trinity County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Trinity 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 Trinity County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-642-1424 for further assistance.

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