Taylor County, Texas Inmate Search
A Taylor County inmate search is a public tool that allows the public to see whether someone is currently in detention after an arrest in Taylor County. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office maintains the region’s Adult Detention Facility and is responsible for processing inmate record requests. Such records typically carry an inmate’s full name, booking details, and custody status.
Local law enforcement agencies in Taylor County, such as the Abilene Police Department and the Merkel Police Department, may also be contacted for detainee information, usually for a recent arrest and before transfer to the county jail.
Searches for Taylor County inmates who were later transferred to state and federal prisons may be conducted through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), respectively.
How to Find an Inmate in Taylor County Jail
Taylor County residents may find information about inmates housed at the local Adult Detention Facility online, free of charge, via the Jail Records tool (the county jail/inmate roster). A phone call can also be placed to the facility at (325) 691-7423 regarding an inmate inquiry.
As the main overseer of the Adult Detention Facility, the Sheriff’s Office can also be queried for records. Those seeking copies of booking or other inmate records may also contact the office during normal business hours. Records staff typically require a name, arrest date, or a unique identifier (e.g., a booking number) to locate records. The requester may be asked to pay a copy fee before a record is released.
Taylor County Adult Detention Center
910 South 27th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
450 Pecan Street
Abilene, TX 79602
How to Use the Taylor County Jail Roster
Finding someone in the Taylor County Adult Detention Facility is simple if requesters know where to look. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to access and use the Taylor County Jail Roster:
- Go to the Taylor County website.
- Hover over "I Want To" on the main menu, and select "Search Court & Jail Records" from the dropdown.
- Select "Jail Records" under the Jail Records section.
- Enter the defendant’s name or booking number into the search fields. A booking date or release date can also be provided to narrow the search.
- Select "Search" to view records.
What Information is Included in the Taylor County Inmate Roster
The Taylor County inmate roster contains important information to help the public identify and trace individuals in the Adult Detention Center. These records are available to the public in compliance with the Texas Public Information Act (PIA). Search results from the roster often include
- Full Name: The inmate’s legal name (first, middle, and last), as documented during booking
- DescriptiveData: Race, eye color, hair color, height, and weight.
- Arresting Agency: The specific law enforcement body responsible for the arrest.
- Booking Number: A unique, temporary ID provided upon intake.
- Booking Date: The specific day the inmate was booked into jail.
- Arrest Date: The specific day the inmate was arrested.
- Charge Description: A brief overview of the alleged offense(s).
- Release Date: The specific day the inmate was released from jail.
- Warrant Details: Any applicable warrant’s number and the issuing authority
The Texas Public Information Act restricts the disclosure of certain inmate records. Such records are released only to the subject of the record, law enforcement officials, and other authorized parties. Examples of confidential inmate records include juvenile and investigative documents, as well as any record that reveals the identity of a crime victim or a confidential source. Records whose disclosure would endanger the life or physical safety of a person or constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy are also non-public.
Contact Details for Taylor County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Where official search engines or resources do not provide sufficient inmate information for the Taylor County Jail, individuals can contact the jail or sheriff’s office directly to obtain relevant records. The contact details are below.
Contact Category | Taylor County Adult Detention Center | Taylor County Sheriff’s Office |
|---|---|---|
Address | 910 South 27th Street Abilene, TX 79602 | 450 Pecan Street Abilene, TX 79602 |
Main phone number | (325) 691-7423 | (325) 674-1300 |
Fax | (325) 691-7459 | (325) 672-8066 |
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Jail Facility Overview in Taylor County
The Taylor County Adult Detention Facility is the main jail in Taylor County where adult inmates are booked and detained. The jail houses pre-trial, pre-sentenced, and county-sentenced male and female inmates.
However, the jail does not house juvenile offenders (10-17 years), who are instead detained at the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center. The center has a rated capacity of up to 22 youth.
Agency | Office and Mail Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taylor County Adult Detention Facility | 910 South 27th Street Abilene, TX 79602 | (325) 691-7423 | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | N/A |
Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center | 889 South 25th Street Abilene, TX 79602 | (325) 691-7462 | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | N/A |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Taylor County Adult Detention Facility
The Taylor County Adult Detention Facility permits family and friends to send money to inmates through the following means:
- Online/Phone: The jail facility partners with a third-party vendor to enable family and friends to make online deposits into an inmate’s commissary account. Depositors will need to create an account on the vendor’s website to complete payments.
Alternatively, depositors can call the vendor’s 24/7 customer service line to deposit money into an inmate’s account.
- In Person: Individuals can visit the facility during business hours to fund an inmate’s account. In-person deposits are made at the lobby kiosk.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
Individuals may search for inmates at the Taylor County Adult Detention Facility online by accessing the Jail Records portal, as explained earlier. This portal does not display information on juvenile offenders, and the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center does not provide an online database to view such information. Juvenile records are confidential per Texas law. Such records are only issued to authorized individuals who make the request by phone or in person at the Juvenile Justice Center.
Taylor County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Anyone who wants to visit an inmate at the Taylor County Adult Detention Center must complete a one-time online registration through a third-party vendor. Registered users can visit inmates without scheduling an appointment.
Both on-site and remote visits are possible.
Remote visits have no limits. Visitors may visit as often and for as long as they like. However, there is a cost of 50 cents per minute. The visiting time is from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, for on-site visits, video visitation at the jail is free of charge. However, the time the visitor spends with the inmate depends on whether the visitor lives in town or out of town.
- In-Town Visitors: Up to 30 minutes with an inmate.
- Out-of-Town Visitors: Up to 1 hour with an inmate.
To qualify as an out-of-town visitor, one must reside 150 miles outside the city limits of Abilene) and present a valid ID and a current utility bill showing an out-of-town address. The schedule for all on-site visits is:
- Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mailing and Commissary Information
Personal mail can be sent to inmates at the Taylor County Adult Detention Center through its central mail processing facility. Mail should be addressed thus:
Taylor County Detention Center
[Inmate Name/Number]
2830 South Hulen Street
Box #809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Once the mail arrives at the central facility, staff will open it, scan it, and email it to the inmate at the facility.
However, legal mail is sent directly to the Adult Detention Center. The Detention Center also directly accepts magazines, newspapers, and books for an inmate, but those must be sent from the publisher or an approved sender (e.g., Amazon).
Note: As mentioned, the Taylor County Adult Detention Center contracts a third-party vendor to handle commissary deposits. Family and friends may send money online, in person, or via phone. Neither the Detention Center nor its central mail processing vendor accepts money orders or checks by mail for inmate account funding.