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The Jim Wells County Jail roster provides an official starting point for checking inmates currently held at the county jail in Alice, Texas. The Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department links to its online inmate roster, where visitors can review available custody, booking, charge and bond information.
This guide explains how to use the Jim Wells County inmate search, locate recent jail bookings, understand mugshot and bond records, contact the Sheriff’s Department and find related Texas court and custody resources.
Jim Wells County Jail Roster: Official Links and Contact Details
Open the Sheriff’s Department jail page and select the current jail roster.
County jail page →Access the inmate roster system linked directly by the county.
Search inmates →Call the official Sheriff’s Department number for jail and custody inquiries.
361-668-0341 →Jim Wells County Jail quick facts
| Information | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Jim Wells County Jail |
| Operating Agency | Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department |
| County | Jim Wells County, Texas |
| City | Alice, Texas |
| Physical Address | 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, TX 78332 |
| Sheriff | Joseph Guy Baker |
| Telephone | 361-668-0341 |
| Fax | 361-668-0569 |
| Sheriff Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1286, Alice, TX 78333 |
| Published Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Inmate Search | County-linked online jail roster |
| Court Location | Jim Wells County Courthouse, 200 N. Almond Street, Alice, TX 78332 |
The Sheriff’s contact information and published office hours come from the official Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department page. Office hours are not jail visitation hours.
How to Search the Jim Wells County Jail Roster Online
The Sheriff’s Department provides a direct link to its current jail roster. The online system is intended for locating inmate records associated with the county jail. Search options may vary with the version of the roster interface displayed in your browser.
Step-by-step Jim Wells County inmate search
Visit Jim Wells County Jail.
Click the link labeled “Click Here to see the Current Jail Roster.”
The county link opens an externally hosted roster interface. Allow the page to finish loading before searching.
Enter the inmate’s first or last name using the available search controls.
Depending on the interface, you may be able to filter or sort by booking date, name or other record attributes.
Compare names and available identifiers to avoid confusing people with similar names.
Check the booking date, reported charges, arresting agency and bond information when provided.
Call 361-668-0341 if the record will affect travel, legal action, bond payment or release arrangements.
How to search Jim Wells County inmates by name
Start with the person’s last name. If the system returns too many matches, add the first name or other identifying information. If the search produces no results, try a shorter name, an alternative spelling or fewer filters.
Can I browse the roster without knowing an inmate’s name?
The county-linked roster may provide a list of current inmates or browsing and sorting controls. If a blank search is supported, use the booking-date order to examine recently entered records. Interface options may change, so follow the controls displayed on the official roster.
How to use the roster on an iPhone or Android device
Open the Sheriff’s jail page in Chrome, select the roster link, and allow the inmate search interface to load. If the display is incomplete, try Chrome’s desktop-site option.
Open the official jail page using Chrome if Safari does not display the roster correctly. The Sheriff’s website specifically recommends Chrome for mobile roster access.
What if the roster website is unavailable?
First, reopen the roster from the county’s official jail page. Then try Chrome, refresh the page or use a desktop computer. If the externally hosted system remains unavailable, contact the Sheriff’s Department instead of relying on an outdated copied inmate list.
Jim Wells County Daily Jail Bookings and Recent Arrests
The Jim Wells County roster can help identify people recently booked into county custody. Booking records typically relate to the jail intake process, while court records document later filings, hearings and outcomes.
How to find recent Jim Wells County jail bookings
Does Jim Wells County publish a separate daily booking report?
The Sheriff’s website identifies a current jail roster rather than promising a separate downloadable report for every calendar day. The online roster is the appropriate starting point for recent bookings, but it should not be treated as a complete historical daily-arrest archive.
Can I search bookings from Alice, Premont and Orange Grove?
People arrested by different law-enforcement agencies may appear in the county jail roster if they are booked into Jim Wells County custody. Check the arresting-agency field when available. An arrest in a particular city does not guarantee the person is currently housed at the county jail.
Does a booking record mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking records a custody event. Reported charges are allegations or other legal bases for detention, not proof of a final criminal conviction.
How far back do booking records go?
The Sheriff’s online roster is presented as a current custody resource. For older booking records, contact the department or use the county’s public-information request process.
Can I find someone booked earlier today?
Possibly, but a newly arrested person may not appear until intake and roster processing are completed. Contact the jail if the information is urgent.
Jim Wells County Jail Roster Fields Explained
Inmate-search systems can display different details depending on the record. The following table explains common fields associated with the Jim Wells County roster and booking process. Not every field is guaranteed to appear for every person.
| Record Field | What It Means | How to Interpret It |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | The inmate’s name recorded by the jail | Compare with other identifying details before assuming a match |
| Booking ID | An identifier assigned to a jail booking | Useful when asking staff about a specific admission |
| Booking Date | The date the person entered jail processing | May differ from the arrest date |
| Date of Birth / Age | Identity information when publicly displayed | Helps distinguish people with similar names |
| Mugshot | Booking photograph when available | A photograph is not proof of guilt |
| Physical Description | Recorded identifying characteristics | May assist with identification but can be incomplete |
| Arresting Agency | Law-enforcement agency associated with the arrest | May identify where to request an arrest report |
| Charges | Reported criminal allegations or custody-related offenses | Check court records for filed charges and dispositions |
| Offense Level | Felony, misdemeanor or another classification | Classification alone does not establish a conviction |
| Bond Amount | Bond information when available | Verify current terms with the jail or court |
| Bond Denied / Hold | A possible restriction on release | Other cases or holds may affect eligibility for release |
| Custody Status | Available indication of the person’s jail status | Confirm current status directly when time-sensitive |
What is a Jim Wells County booking number?
A booking number identifies a particular jail admission. One person can have more than one booking over time. A booking identifier is not necessarily the same as a criminal court case number.
Why might the roster show multiple charges?
A person may be booked on several alleged offenses, warrants or cases. The presence of multiple entries does not mean there have been multiple convictions.
What does bond denied mean?
It may indicate that bond is not currently authorized for a particular charge or detention basis. Only the responsible court or jail can confirm the applicable order and whether another form of release is possible.
Why might the total bond amount differ from one charge?
Different charges or cases may have separate bond conditions. Verify the full amount and all applicable holds before making a payment.
Jim Wells County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
Booking photographs may be available through the county-linked inmate roster when included in an individual record. The Sheriff’s Department does not promise that every historical mugshot will remain publicly searchable.
How to find a Jim Wells County inmate mugshot
Are all Jim Wells County mugshots available online?
No. Photographs may be absent because of record restrictions, system limitations, release from custody or other circumstances.
Can I search for a mugshot from a previous arrest?
The current roster may not retain older bookings. A public-information request may be necessary, and the agency will determine what can legally be released.
Are juvenile booking photographs public?
Juvenile records are subject to special confidentiality rules under Texas law. Do not assume juvenile booking information will appear in the adult county jail roster.
Can a mugshot prove that someone committed a crime?
No. A booking photograph shows that a photograph was associated with an arrest or detention record. It does not establish guilt, a conviction or the final result of a criminal case.
Why an Inmate May Not Appear on the Jim Wells County Jail Roster
The person may still be undergoing booking or data entry.
The current roster may no longer display the person after release.
The person may have moved to another county, state or federal facility.
Aliases, alternate spellings or incomplete search terms can prevent a match.
An arrest in the area does not always lead to admission at Jim Wells County Jail.
Some records are confidential or otherwise unavailable for public display.
What to do when the inmate search shows no results
Jim Wells County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information
The Jim Wells County Sheriff’s official description of its duties includes accepting bail for prisoners in its custody. The county also explains that bail conditions are generally set by magistrates, often justices of the peace.
The amount shown on an inmate profile, if any, should be verified before payment because court orders and other holds can change the conditions of release.
How to check and pay a Jim Wells County inmate’s bond
Can I pay Jim Wells County Jail bond online?
The Sheriff’s public roster page does not establish a universal online bond-payment method. Contact the department before attempting to pay through any third-party website.
Does paying bond guarantee immediate release?
No. Staff must process the release, and another warrant, hold or court order may prevent departure.
Who sets bail in Jim Wells County?
A magistrate or other authorized court determines the applicable bail conditions. The Sheriff’s Department may accept bail according to those conditions but does not replace the court’s authority.
What if the roster says bond denied?
Contact the jail or responsible court. A bond-denied notation can indicate that release on bond is not currently authorized for the relevant charge or order.
Can an attorney help with bond?
Yes. An attorney can review the applicable charges, bond orders and court procedures and advise on available legal options.
Jim Wells County Jail Visitation Hours and Visitor Requirements
Before visiting an inmate, contact the Sheriff’s Department to confirm the current visitation schedule and check-in requirements. The official Sheriff’s contact page publishes administrative office hours, but those hours should not be treated as confirmed inmate visitation times.
Physical address: 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, TX 78332
Telephone: 361-668-0341
Current visiting hours: Confirm directly with jail staff.
Appointment requirements: Ask whether advance scheduling is required.
Video visitation: Confirm availability and the authorized provider.
How to arrange a visit at Jim Wells County Jail
Can children visit a Jim Wells County inmate?
Ask the jail about rules for minors, adult supervision, proof of relationship and any required documents. Do not assume children can attend without prior approval.
Can I visit without an appointment?
Contact the facility first. Visiting procedures can depend on inmate eligibility, housing classification, staffing and the type of visit.
Are visits monitored?
Ordinary jail visitation may be monitored or supervised according to facility policy. Attorneys should confirm the procedures for privileged professional visits.
Can a visit be canceled?
Yes. Security conditions, disciplinary restrictions, emergencies or other operational needs may affect visits. Confirm before traveling.
Jim Wells County Jail Inmate Phone Calls and Video Communication
People held in county custody may have access to approved telephone or electronic communication services subject to jail rules. The current approved provider, rates and account requirements should be confirmed with the Sheriff’s Department.
How to receive calls from a Jim Wells County inmate
Can I call an inmate directly?
Do not assume inmates can receive ordinary incoming calls. Ask jail staff how personal calls are initiated and whether urgent messages can be passed through an approved procedure.
Are inmate phone calls recorded?
Nonprivileged jail calls may be recorded or monitored. Attorneys should ask the facility how confidential legal communications are arranged.
Is video visitation available?
Current availability and the approved video service were not confirmed from the Sheriff’s public jail page. Verify the service before creating an account or paying a fee.
What if an inmate cannot call my number?
Ask whether your number is blocked, unsupported or subject to an account issue. The phone provider and jail staff can explain the applicable restrictions.
Jim Wells County Jail Commissary and Inmate Money Deposits
Jail commissary systems generally allow eligible inmates to purchase approved personal items using available account funds. However, Jim Wells County’s public jail page does not identify a confirmed current online commissary vendor or deposit fee schedule.
How to deposit money for a Jim Wells County inmate
Can I send cash to the jail?
Do not mail cash or bring money to the facility without confirming the current payment policy.
Can I order commissary packages online?
Ask whether the jail has an authorized package provider. Packages from unapproved sellers may not be accepted.
How much money can I deposit?
Deposit limits and fees depend on the jail’s current account rules and any approved service provider. Confirm the applicable amounts before paying.
What happens to inmate money after release?
Ask jail administration about the account settlement and refund process. Procedures may vary depending on the method used to deposit funds.
Jim Wells County Jail Inmate Mail and Correspondence
The Sheriff’s Department lists a physical office address and a separate mailing address. Neither should automatically be assumed to be the correct destination for incoming inmate letters. Ask jail staff for the current inmate-mail address and addressing format.
Alice, TX 78332
Official Sheriff’s Department physical address; confirm before using it for inmate mail.
Alice, TX 78333
Official Sheriff’s Department mailing address; not independently confirmed as the current inmate-correspondence destination.
How to send a letter to a Jim Wells County inmate
Can I send photographs?
Ask about the jail’s current photo restrictions. Some facilities limit photo size, quantity or content, and some use electronic mail-processing systems.
Can I send books?
Do not order books until the jail confirms whether publisher-direct shipments or other book-delivery methods are permitted.
Can I send money inside a letter?
Do not include cash, checks or money orders unless jail staff specifically confirm that the method is accepted.
How should attorneys send legal mail?
Attorneys should contact the jail to confirm privileged legal-mail identification, addressing and delivery procedures.
Jim Wells County Jail Inmate Property Release
Property collected during booking may remain with the jail or another law-enforcement agency. Release to a third party may require authorization from the inmate and identification from the person collecting it.
How to request inmate property
Can a family member collect property?
Possibly, subject to jail authorization procedures. Contact the facility before making arrangements.
What about property held as evidence?
Evidence may remain under the control of the investigating agency or court and may not be released through ordinary jail property procedures.
What happens after an inmate is transferred?
Ask which agency currently holds the property. Some items may remain at the original booking facility.
Jim Wells County Court Records, Criminal Cases and Hearing Dates
A jail booking and a criminal court case are different records. The Sheriff’s roster can help identify a recent arrest, while the appropriate court or clerk maintains information about filed charges, hearings, orders and dispositions.
Jim Wells County criminal matters may involve the District Court, County Court-at-Law, justice courts or municipal courts depending on the charge and procedural stage.
Alice, TX 78332
Main telephone: 361-668-5700
Official county website →Alice, TX 78332
Telephone: 361-668-5702
Official county directory →How to find a Jim Wells County criminal court case
Which Jim Wells County court handles felony cases?
Felony criminal proceedings generally fall under district court jurisdiction. The 79th Judicial District serves Jim Wells County. Contact the District Clerk through the official county directory for case-specific records.
Where do misdemeanor cases go?
Jurisdiction depends on the misdemeanor classification. County-level courts commonly handle Class A and Class B misdemeanor matters, while Class C offenses may be handled by justice or municipal courts.
Does the jail roster show a final conviction?
No. A roster entry should not be treated as a final judgment. Obtain the case disposition from the responsible court.
How do I find an inmate’s next court date?
Contact the court or clerk responsible for the case. If the inmate has multiple cases, there may be more than one hearing schedule.
Can I obtain certified criminal court records?
Ask the appropriate clerk about certified copies, eligibility, fees and the required request procedure.
Jim Wells County Jail Release Alerts and VINELink
The official Jim Wells County Sheriff’s page links to VINELink for offender custody-status information. VINELink may provide search and notification options for participating custody records.
How to check custody notifications
Can VINELink tell me when an inmate is released?
It may provide custody-status information or notifications where supported. Coverage and notification options vary, so verify availability for the specific record.
What happens if an inmate is transferred to TDCJ?
Once the person enters Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody, use the official TDCJ offender search and its victim-services resources rather than relying solely on the county jail roster.
What is the Texas IVSS portal?
The Integrated Victim Services System is operated by TDCJ and provides information and notification services related to eligible offenders in TDCJ custody or under applicable supervision.
Are release alerts guaranteed?
No. Electronic notices can be delayed or unavailable. People with urgent safety concerns should use appropriate official channels and should not depend exclusively on an automated notification.
Jim Wells County Jail Records Requests and Historical Booking Information
If an older arrest or booking is no longer displayed in the current roster, you may need to request the record from the agency that maintains it. Jim Wells County publishes an official public-information request page under the Texas Public Information Act.
Alice, TX 78332
Mail: P.O. Box 1286, Alice, TX 78333
Phone: 361-668-0341
Fax: 361-668-0569
Sheriff contact information →Record Request Department
200 N. Almond Street
Alice, TX 78332
Fax: 361-661-1372
Official records request page →How to request an older Jim Wells County booking record
Can I request an old mugshot?
Ask the Sheriff’s Department whether the photograph is retained and available for disclosure. Public access may depend on the record and applicable legal restrictions.
Can I request an arrest report from Alice Police?
If Alice Police Department created the report, that department may be the appropriate records custodian. The Sheriff’s Department may not maintain every record created by a separate law-enforcement agency.
Are all booking records public?
Not necessarily. Texas law provides public-information rights but also recognizes confidentiality requirements and exceptions. The records custodian determines which information can be released.
How much does a records request cost?
Fees depend on the type and volume of records and applicable Texas public-information rules. Confirm the current charges before requesting copies.
Is a jail booking record the same as a statewide criminal history?
No. A local booking record concerns a particular custody event. A statewide criminal-history record is a different product maintained through appropriate state systems, with separate access rules.
Jim Wells County Jail Location, Directions and Map
Alice, TX 78332
Telephone: 361-668-0341
Emergency: 911
Get jail directions →Alice, TX 78332
Main telephone: 361-668-5700
County Clerk: 361-668-5702
Get courthouse directions →Jim Wells County Jail — Interactive Map
Jim Wells County Courthouse — Interactive Map
Jim Wells County Inmate Search Checklist
Official Jim Wells County Jail and Texas Resources
Official county jail page containing the current roster link and mobile-browser instructions.
Open official jail page →Externally hosted inmate roster linked by the Sheriff’s Department.
Open inmate search →Official physical address, mailing address, telephone, fax and administrative office hours.
Sheriff contact page →Official directory for the County Clerk, courts and other county departments.
County directory →Texas Public Information Act request instructions and county records