Galveston County, TX Jail and Prison System

Address:	5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551
Phone:	409-766-2315
Website:	http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/sheriff
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/galvestonsheriffsoffice/

Galveston County TX Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Galveston, Texas. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Texas state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1838 The facility has a capacity of 1,187 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Galveston, TX judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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275 Employees

1,187 Capacity
Galveston, TX Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Galveston County TX Jail?

Locating an Inmate in Galveston County TX Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Galveston County TX Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Galveston County TX Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Galveston County TX Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 409-766-2315 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Galveston County TX Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Galveston County TX Jail inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	B / D / E / I /K(* and other pods housing females)8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p 6:00p–7:15p
Tue	C / F / G / H / M8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p 6:00p–7:15p
Wed	B / D / E / I /K(* and other pods housing females)8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p 6:00p–7:15p
Thu	C / F / G / H / M8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p 6:00p–7:15p
Fri	B / D / E / I /K(* and other pods housing females)8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p 6:00p–7:15p
Sat	B / D / E / I /K(* and other pods housing females)8:00a–10:40aC / F / G / H / M1:15p–3:40p
Sun	C / F / G / H / M8:00a–10:40a 1:15p–3:40p
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Galveston County TX Jail.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 409-766-2315.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Galveston County TX Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Galveston County Jail Inmates Name / Booking # 5700 Avenue H Galveston, Texas 77551-4137	—	—	—

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