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Find a Bastrop County Inmate and Verify Current Custody
If someone was recently arrested in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, or another part of Bastrop County, the fastest reliable route is to check the official custody system and then confirm time-sensitive details with the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office booking desk. Bastrop County does not currently publish a simple county-hosted live roster like some Texas counties do.
How to Search for a Bastrop County Jail Inmate
A search for a “Bastrop County jail roster” can be confusing because the Sheriff’s Office does not currently provide a conventional searchable roster on its own website. Instead, use the official custody-status service and the Sheriff’s booking desk together.
- Open the official custody-status service.
Go to the Integrated Victim Services System for Texas counties. - Select Bastrop County when prompted.
Use the county option that corresponds to Bastrop County rather than a statewide prison search. - Search using the person’s legal name.
Use the name most likely entered during booking. A nickname or shortened name may not match the jail record. - Compare the result carefully.
Check available identifying and custody information before assuming that a person with a similar name is the correct inmate. - Call booking when the answer is unclear.
The Sheriff’s Office specifically directs inmate inquiries to the booking desk at 512-549-5073.
If the Inmate Search Shows No Result
A missing search result does not prove that the person was never arrested or has already been released. Work through the likely causes before drawing a conclusion.
- Booking may still be in progress. A person arrested very recently can be in intake before public information is fully available.
- The booking name may be different. Try the full legal name and check spelling, hyphens, suffixes, and alternate surnames.
- The person may have been released. Bond, a court order, time served, or another release decision can end county custody.
- The person may have been transferred. Another county, TDCJ, federal authorities, or another authorized custodian may now hold the person.
- The arrest may belong to a different jurisdiction. Arrest location and booking location are not always the same.
- You may need a historical record rather than a current-custody search. In that case, use the Sheriff’s open-records process described below.
For a recent arrest, calling 512-549-5073 is the most direct fallback.
Bastrop County Jail Address, Phone Numbers and Offices
Two Bastrop addresses appear in official jail information because they serve different purposes. The Sheriff’s administrative and records office is at 200 Jackson Street, while the jail’s direct-mail address for legal mail, publications, and other qualifying physical items is 1601 Mills Street.
| Need | Official contact |
|---|---|
| Sheriff’s Office / records | 200 Jackson Street, Bastrop, TX 78602 |
| Jail address used for qualifying direct inmate mail | 1601 Mills Street, Bastrop, TX 78602 |
| Main Sheriff’s Office | 512-549-5100 |
| Booking / inmate inquiry | 512-549-5073 |
| Jail Records | 512-549-5083 |
| Jail Administrator | 512-549-5096 |
| Visitation | 512-549-5062 |
| Open Records | 512-549-5007 |
| Sheriff records email | SORecords@co.bastrop.tx.us |
Booking Records, Charges and the Jail Roster
A jail record and a criminal court record answer different questions. Jail information is useful for custody, booking, release, and facility matters. Court records are better for filed charges, case numbers, court settings, and later case outcomes.
Current custody
Use the official custody-status service or call booking at 512-549-5073.
Older jail record
Request records from the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office Open Records Division.
Criminal case
Use Bastrop County’s official case-record system after a case has been filed.
Final disposition
Check the court record rather than relying on an old booking entry or charge description.
How to Check Bond and Release Information
Bond information can change after magistration, a new court order, an additional hold, or a change in charges. Therefore, confirm the current status before paying a bonding company or making travel arrangements.
- Confirm that the person is still in Bastrop County custody. Use the custody lookup or booking desk.
- Write down the inmate’s full name and SO/booking number. Also note any case number or listed charge if available.
- Ask booking about current bond and holds. A bond on one charge does not necessarily mean the person is immediately releasable.
- If using a surety company, check the Sheriff’s authorized list. Bastrop County publishes its current authorized bail-bond company information.
- Confirm release before going to the jail. Processing can continue after a bond is posted.
Do not rely on an unsolicited caller claiming that immediate payment is required to prevent arrest or secure release. Verify the inmate and current bond directly through the responsible official source before sending money.
How to Find a Bastrop County Criminal Case or Court Date
Once a criminal case has been filed, Bastrop County’s court-record system is usually more useful than the jail record for tracking hearings and case activity.
- Open the Bastrop County Case Records Search.
- Select Criminal Case Records.
- Search using the defendant’s name or another supported identifier.
- Open the matching case and compare the defendant and case information carefully.
- Use the case number for future court inquiries because it is more precise than a name search.
| Record type | Office / resource | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal case search | Bastrop County Odyssey Public Access | Filed cases, court records and calendar information |
| Felony district-court records | Bastrop County District Clerk | District-level criminal cases and records |
| Misdemeanor County Court at Law records | Bastrop County Clerk | County-level misdemeanor cases |
The District Clerk and County Clerk provide additional court-record assistance when the online search does not answer the question.
Bastrop County Jail Visitation Hours and Rules
Bastrop County offers video visitation. The Sheriff’s Office says on-site camera kiosks are available without a visitation charge, while remote visits from a phone or tablet have an additional provider cost. Accounts are handled through NCIC Inmate Communications.
Remote visitation hours
| Days | Published remote visitation windows |
|---|---|
| Monday-Sunday | 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
Published on-site visitation hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30-11:00 a.m.; 2:00-4:00 p.m.; 8:00-10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30-11:00 a.m.; 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:30-11:00 a.m.; 2:00-4:00 p.m.; 8:00-10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30-11:00 a.m.; 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Important visitor rules
- Visits are monitored and recorded.
- Inmates are normally allowed two non-contact visits per week.
- A visit may last up to 20 minutes.
- Visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Arrive 30 minutes early with valid government-issued photo identification.
- Only two visitors may visit at one time.
- Children under 17 must remain with an adult.
- For on-site visits, leave purses, wallets, phones, and other items in the vehicle; the published rule allows car keys.
- Dress rules prohibit tight/revealing clothing, sleeveless shirts, shorts/cut-offs, and other listed items.
The Sheriff’s written rules also describe special visits for visitors traveling more than 200 miles one way. They must be pre-approved by the Security Lieutenant at least seven days before the visit and are considered case by case.
How Inmate Phone Calls Work
Telephones are available in inmate dayrooms. Bastrop County’s current jail FAQ states that a 15-minute limit is enforced so inmates can share access to the phones.
Phone accounts are provided through NCIC. Family and friends can create or fund an account online or call 1-800-943-2189.
How to Send Mail to a Bastrop County Inmate
Bastrop County changed its ordinary inmate-mail process in April 2024. Regular personal correspondence is sent to an NCIC scanning address in Longview rather than directly to the jail.
Regular personal mail
Inmate Name – SO Number
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
- Include the inmate’s name and Sheriff’s Office booking/SO number.
- Include a return address.
- Mail must be no larger than 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Send no more than five pages.
- Only the front side of each page is scanned, so do not write on the back.
- Do not include photos with ordinary scanned mail; the county says the entire mailing will be returned if photos are included.
- Do not send legal or medical mail, books, newspapers, magazines, or bulk mail to the Longview scanning address.
Legal mail, court documents, publications and physical photos
Inmate’s Last Name, First Name, SO #
1601 Mills Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Use the jail’s current mail guidelines before sending an important legal document, book, publication, or physical photograph because acceptance rules can change.
How to Send Money for Commissary and Inmate Expenses
An inmate account is created during booking. Bastrop County says funds can be used for eligible items such as snacks, additional clothing, hygiene products, and transfers to a phone account.
| Deposit method | Current published option |
|---|---|
| Online | CorrectPay |
| Phone | 1-855-836-3364 |
| In person | Kiosk in the jail visitation lobby |
| Money order | Mail to VendEngine using the instructions below |
Money-order instructions
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211
- Money orders cannot exceed $300.
- The county says processing normally requires 7-10 business days.
- A maintenance fee is deducted from the money-order amount.
- Include the facility name, inmate’s full name, and inmate Facility ID number.
- Personal checks are not accepted.
- The county’s published instructions identify official money orders from USPS, Western Union, or MoneyGram as accepted types.
- If the inmate is released before the money order is received and posted, the county says the money order will be returned.
How to Get Older Bastrop County Jail or Arrest Records
If the person has already left custody, a current inmate search may no longer provide what you need. The Sheriff’s Office accepts written open-record requests.
- Describe the record clearly. Include the person’s name, relevant dates, incident or booking information, and the specific document you want.
- Send the request in writing. For Sheriff’s Office records, email SORecords@co.bastrop.tx.us, fax 512-549-5195, mail the request, or submit it in person.
- Use the correct mailing address.
Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Open Records Division
200 Jackson Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 - Watch for a cost notice or legal-review notice. Bastrop County explains that some public-information requests may involve allowable charges or protected information.
- Use court records for the final case outcome. A Sheriff’s record may document an arrest or booking, while the court file is the better source for disposition.
If the Person Was Transferred to State or Federal Custody
A person who no longer appears in local custody may have been released, but they may also have been transferred. Use the destination system that matches the custody type.
| Situation | Where to check |
|---|---|
| Still believed to be in Bastrop County Jail | IVSS county custody check or booking desk at 512-549-5073 |
| Transferred to Texas state-prison custody | Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search |
| Transferred into Federal Bureau of Prisons custody | Federal BOP Inmate Locator |
| Released but criminal case remains pending | Bastrop County court-record search |
| Arrest belongs to another Texas county | Search the jail or sheriff system for that county |
Absence from a local custody search by itself is not proof of release. When the distinction matters, confirm whether Bastrop County recorded a release or a transfer.
Related Texas Jail Inmate Search Guides
If an arrest or transfer involves another Texas jurisdiction, these verified guides may help:
Bastrop County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in the Bastrop County Jail?
Start with the official Texas county custody-status service, then call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s booking desk at 512-549-5073 if the person does not appear or you need current confirmation.
2. Does Bastrop County have an online jail roster?
Bastrop County does not currently publish a simple county-hosted public roster like some Texas counties. The Sheriff’s Office directs inmate inquiries to its booking desk, while the county victim-services page links to the state Integrated Victim Services System for custody-status checks.
3. What is the Bastrop County Jail booking phone number?
The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office lists 512-549-5073 for booking and inmate inquiries. Jail Records is 512-549-5083.
4. Where is the Bastrop County Jail?
The Sheriff’s Office and records operation is at 200 Jackson Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. Official inmate-mail instructions use 1601 Mills Street, Bastrop, TX 78602 for legal mail, court documents, publications, and qualifying physical items sent directly to the jail.
5. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released or transferred, or another jurisdiction may hold the person. For a very recent arrest, call booking at 512-549-5073.
6. How do I find a Bastrop County inmate’s bond?
Confirm current custody and ask the booking desk about current bond and holds. If using a commercial surety company, check the Sheriff’s current authorized bail-bond company list before paying anyone.
7. How do I visit an inmate in Bastrop County Jail?
Bastrop County provides on-site video visitation and remote visits through NCIC. Inmates are normally permitted two non-contact visits per week of up to 20 minutes. On-site visitors should arrive 30 minutes early with valid government-issued photo ID and follow the published dress and property rules.
8. How do I send mail to a Bastrop County inmate?
Ordinary personal correspondence goes to NCIC-Bastrop County Jail, Inmate Name-SO Number, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. Legal mail, court documents, publications, and physical pictures follow separate rules and are sent to the jail at 1601 Mills Street in Bastrop.
9. How do I put money on a Bastrop County inmate’s account?
The Sheriff’s Office lists CorrectPay online deposits, phone deposits at 1-855-836-3364, the kiosk in the jail visitation lobby, and qualifying mailed money orders. Verify current instructions before sending money.
10. How can I get an old Bastrop County jail record after the inmate is released?
Submit a written request to the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office Open Records Division at SORecords@co.bastrop.tx.us or 200 Jackson Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. Use Bastrop County court records separately when you need the criminal case outcome.
Use the Right Record for the Question You Need Answered
For current custody, start with the official custody-status service and Bastrop County booking desk. For a bond, confirm the amount and any holds before paying. For court dates or case outcomes, use the county’s criminal case records. For visitation, mail, phone calls, or commissary, follow the Sheriff’s current facility rules because providers and procedures can change.
Information reviewed against current Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office jail FAQ, visitation information, inmate-funds instructions, public-information procedures, phone directory, court records, and Texas custody resources. Recheck the final time-sensitive step before visiting, posting bond, mailing important documents, or sending money.