Hays County, Texas Inmate Search
A Hays County inmate search is an online procedure that allows the public to access information about persons currently held in the county jail. Hays County provides jail and inmate records to the public through the online court records inquiry tool, which is managed by the County Clerk and the Sheriff’s Office. The County Sheriff’s Office also maintains a mobile app that allows members of the public to access jail and inmate information. An inmate search in Hays County will typically furnish inquirers with basic arrest information, preliminary details about the booking process, descriptions of the charges filed, the custody status, or release information of inmates where available.
How to Find an Inmate in Hays County Jail
The Hays County Jail is managed by the Corrections Bureau under the County Sheriff’s Office. To find inmates incarcerated in the Hays County Jail, concerned persons may:
- Search the "Jail records" section of the county’s online dockets inquiry tool-this search tool provides real-time information about inmates including booking information, custody status, bond amounts, and charges
- Download and install the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Mobile app-provides public access to inmate information from the comfort of one’s mobile device
- Place a call to the Hays County Jail at (512) 393-7779 to seek information and make queries about inmates currently incarcerated in the facility.
Visit the Sheriff’s Office or County jail in person using the following address
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 South Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
Hays County Jail
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
How to Use the Hays County Jail Roster
Hays County provides inmate information to concerned persons via the online jail records/docket search tool featured in the County Court records inquiry portal. Interested persons can retrieve inmate information from this search portal by providing an inmate’s full name(first, middle, and last), birth date, booking or release date if known. Members of the public interested in using the Hays County jail roster may do so by following the steps outlined below:
- Visit the Hays County Odyssey Public Access site
- Select "Jail Records"
- Choose to search by "Defendant" or "Booking Number"
- Fill in the required information in the spaces provided-first name, middle name, last name, booking date, and release date
- Click on the "search" button
- Wait for the search results
What Information is Included in the Hays County Inmate Roster
Persons who conduct an inmate search via the Hays County inmate/jail roster will typically find the following information:
- The inmate’s identifying information: full name, physical description, and identifiers
- Basic arrest information: arrest date, location, and arresting agency
- Booking details: booking facility, booking number, booking date
- Description of filed charges: class, type, level, and summary of the offenses
- Location/housing information: location of the holding facility, housing unit, cell block/number
- Court hearing details: court calendar, scheduled hearing dates
- Custody or release status: update on the custody or release status of the inmate
Note that while basic inmate information is typically publicly available under the Texas Public Information Act, certain records and inmate information such as records of juveniles, sealed records, or legally restricted files may not be readily available for public access. In addition, comprehensive inmate records or jail information may only be available to record subjects, legal counsel, or other authorized personnel.
Contact Details for Hays County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Persons who wish to obtain official information about inmates detained in the Hays County Jail or make direct contact with jail staff may utilize the contact information provided below:
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 South Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 393-7800
Hays County Corrections Bureau Justice Center (Hays County Jail)
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 393-7800
Bond Information: (512) 393-7807, (512) 393-7690
Jail Records: (512) 393-7832
Visitation: (512) 393-7366
Jail Chaplain: (512) 393-7862
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Agency |
Address |
Main Phone Number |
Booking/Visitation Line |
Website/Directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office |
810 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
(512) 393-7800 |
None | |
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Hays County Corrections Bureau Justice Center (Hays County Jail) |
1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
(512) 393-7800 |
Visitation: (512) 393-7366 |
Jail Facility Overview in Hays County
Hays County has two major detention facilities with varying bed space capacities that house different groups of inmates. The primary and largest detention facility in Hays County is the Hays County Jail which is a 410-bed facility located at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos. This jail facility houses both adult male and female inmates awaiting trial, sentenced, or waiting for their release.
The other facility in Hays County is the Juvenile Detention Center located at 2250 Clovis Barker Road, San Marcos, Texas. The juvenile detention center is a 42,000 square foot pre- and post-adjudication secure correctional facility that is made up of 34 pre-adjudication (detention) beds and 114 post-adjudication (residential) beds for juveniles undergoing substance abuse, mental health, or sex offender therapy programs.
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Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hays County Jail |
1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
(512) 393-7800 |
24 hours daily | |
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Hays County Juvenile Detention Center |
2250 Clovis Barker RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666 |
(512) 393-5220 |
8:00am to 4:30pm. Monday through Friday |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Hays County Jail?
Concerned persons may send money to inmates incarcerated in the Hays County Jail through their personal Inmate Trust Fund accounts. These trust fund accounts can be funded through mailed money orders, online/phone deposits, or in person. Family, friends, and loved ones of inmates in the County jail may make in-person deposits for commissary and other purchases at the kiosk provided at the Hays County Law Enforcement Center’s lobby. The kiosk opens between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays(excluding holidays) and allows cash and credit/debit card deposits.
Interested persons may also fund an inmate’s account online via Accesscorrections, Walk-in Retailer, or Access Securepak websites. Money orders containing the inmate’s full name and Sheriff’s Personal Identification Number (SPIN) may also be mailed through the US mail to fund an inmate’s trust fund account. Money orders are to be received by 8:00 am on Mondays for them to be eligible for commissary deposits within the week.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Hays County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Center are the two jail facilities located in Hays County. The Juvenile Detention Center does not maintain a separate jail roster open to the public as access to juvenile inmate information is strictly restricted to parents of the inmates, attorneys, or law enforcement agencies. To obtain information about juveniles in the detention center, eligible persons may visit the facility during regular hours or call (512) 393-5220 for further inquiries.
For information regarding inmates incarcerated in the County jail, concerned persons may search the Jail Records section of the county records inquiry tool by defendant’s name or booking/release date. Interested persons may also visit the Sheriff’s office or county jail in person and/or call the designated phone lines for additional information.
Hays County Visitation Rules and Schedules
The Hays County Jail allows both on-site and off-site visits for inmates within the facility. On-site visits (20 minutes per session) are allowed twice a week and once daily while off-site visits (25 minutes per session) may be scheduled twice a day. Visits must be by appointments alone and must be scheduled at least one month prior to the visiting date.
To book an appointment for on-site visitation, interested persons may either call (512) 393-7366 during official hours or send an email to hays.visitation@co.hays.tx.us. Off-site visits may be scheduled via the Securus Video Visitation Website. On-site visits are typically scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays with late afternoon or evening visiting hours scheduled on Tuesdays whereas off-site visits typically fall between 7:30 am and 9:00pm on Sundays through Saturdays.
The county jail has outlined rules that guide both onsite and off-site visits. For on-site visits, the following rules apply:
- Visitors under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- All visitors must present a valid driver’s license or a state-issued ID card
- No revealing, short, sleeveless, or see-through clothing with offensive language is allowed
- Cameras, cellphones, handbags, or baby carriers are prohibited
- A maximum of three persons is allowed per visit.
The rules for off-site visits include:
- Visitors must be at least 17 years of age and must present a valid identification card
- Tight-fitting, nude, or provocative dresses and clothes are prohibited
- Visitors must not be under the influence of alcohol/drugs or display contraband items such as guns, gang symbols, or drug paraphernalia
- Visitors are barred from taking pictures or recording inmates during audio visits
- Underaged visitors must be supervised by an adult
- Visitors must not share login details with unauthorized persons.
Mailing and Commissary Information
The Hays County Jail does not receive personal mail directly with the exception of legal mail, pre-approved publications, and money orders. All personal mail must be sent through the Securus Digital Mail Center where it will be approved, scanned, and available for inmates to view through the tablets or kiosks provided within the jail facility. Concerned persons may send personal inmate mail to the Securus Digital Mail Center using the following format:
Inmate First, Last Name, and ID number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622.
Attn: Inmate Trust Fund(add this to money orders only)
The guidelines for sending personal mail are as follows:
- Any item that cannot be scanned or does not meet any of the guidelines will be returned to the sender.
- Envelopes containing mail must be properly addressed and include a return address.
- Pictures and drawings will be accepted provided they are not Polaroids, do not exceed 4" x 6", and are not more than ten in number.
- Paper documents must not be more than 8.5x 11 inches in size and must not have any write up at the back.
- Mail containing contraband, pornography, or illicit content will be rejected.
Legal mails, pre-approved publications sent directly from the publisher, and money orders may be sent directly to the Hays County Jail as follows:
Inmate First, Last Name, and ID number
Hays County Jail, TX
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Family and friends of inmates held in the Hays County Jail may place orders for commissary items through the Keefe Access SecurePak portal by calling (800) 546-6283 or visiting the SecurePak website to create an account. Deposits for commissary can also be mailed through money orders or made in person at the kiosks available at the lobby of the jail facility.