Austin, Texas Inmate Search
An inmate search involves using resources or protocols provided by city law enforcement agencies to check whether someone is currently being held in custody. In Austin, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office provides an online name-based search tool for public access to information on people held in the county jail. Also, general inquiries for inmate information may be directed to the Austin Police Department located at 715 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701. Persons who perform inmate searches can expect to find information such as the inmate’s personal details, mugshot, offense description, as well as their release and arraignment dates.
How to Find an Inmate in Austin Jail
An individual arrested in Austin is held either at the Travis County Jail or the Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC). These two facilities are managed by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals seeking information on inmates at these facilities can use the Sheriff’s office inmate search website to look up inmates by name. If an inmate is not listed or more information is required, the county jail or the sheriff’s office can be contacted at the address below.
Travis County Jail
500 West 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
Travis County Sheriff’s Office
5555 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
How to Use the Austin Jail Roster
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office provides an online inmate search for people currently in custody. The search can be completed using the inmate’s name.
Steps to Use the Roster:
- Open the inmate search: Visit the Travis County Sheriff’s Office inmate information page.
- Enter the inmate’s name: Enter the person’s first, middle, and last name in the appropriate fields.
- Search the roster: Select the search option to view matching records.
- Review the results: Check the available information to determine whether the person is currently in custody.
If you cannot find the person online, contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
What information is included in the Austin Inmate roster
A search on the inmate roster obtained from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office will show basic details about an individual in custody. These details may include:
- Full name of inmate
- Inmate’s booking number assigned at processing into custody
- Arrest date
- Charges made against the individual at arrest
- Housing or inmate’s unit location
- Custody or release status of inmate
- A scheduled court date.
Under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), an inmate record is publicly accessible information; however, some information may be withheld due to certain restrictions under the law. Such information includes some personal information made confidential by another state or federal law.
Contact Details for the Austin Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The jail system in Travis County is operated by the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Contact this agency directly for questions or inquiries concerning inmates, visitations, or other jail services, using the information provided below.
| Contact | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County Jail/ Central Booking Facility | 500 West 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 854-4180 |
| Travis County Correctional Complex | 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, TX 78617 | (512) 854-9889 |
| Travis County Sheriff’s Office | 5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751 | (512) 854-9770 |
| Booking/Vistation | - | (512) 854-4666 |
| Website | tcsheriff.org | - |
How to send money to an inmate in Austin Jail
An inmate can be provided for financially by friends and family at Travis County Jail using the following methods:
- In person: Visit the Travis County Correctional Complex Finance Building at 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, TX 78617, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted.
- By mail: Send a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund” to P.O. Box 1368, Del Valle, TX 78617. Include the inmate’s full name, jail ID or booking number, date of birth, and the sender’s name and return address.
- Western Union: Deposits can be made online, by phone at (800) 634-3422, or at a Western Union location. The inmate’s seven-digit booking number and last name are required. Use “TCSOITF TX” as the Travis County Sheriff’s Office code city.
Money orders over $100 are not accepted. Western Union deposits are posted the following business day, and fees apply.
Austin Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Sheriff’s Office operates the Adult Jail system in Travis County, which includes Travis County Jail and Travis County Correctional Complex, and uses the same Jail roster for both facilities. Travis County also has a separate detention facility for juvenile inmates (the Gardner- Betts Juvenile Justice Center). Information on Juvenile inmates is not available on the Adult Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search and must be requested directly from the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department or Juvenile Court.
| Facility | Separate Search | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County Jail | Yes | Travis Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool |
| Travis County Correctional Complex | No | Travis Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool |
| Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center | No public inmate search | Reach out to Travis County Juvenile Probation Department for more details |
Austin Visitation Rules and Schedules
In Austin, visitors at the Travis County Jail System can schedule In-person or on-site video visits at the Travis County Correctional Complex per visitation rules provided by the Sheriff’s Office. The following rules apply:
- A maximum of two persons can attend a visit
- Three visitors are allowed if one or more visitors are under 12 years of age
- Visitors aged 17 and above must present a valid government-issued photo ID
- Visitors below 17 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- In-person visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Dress code and behavior:
- See-through or transparent clothing is not allowed
- Tube tops, halter tops, strapless or backless tops, muscle shirts, and spaghetti straps are prohibited
- Pajamas are not permitted
- Clothing with obscene or offensive language, drawings, gang references, drugs, or alcohol is prohibited
- Dresses or skirts with high-cut splits and shorts shorter than fingertip length are not allowed
- Skirts must reach at least knee length
- Those who do not follow the rules or dress code may be denied entry.
Visit length and schedule: Two visits are allowed in a week. Onsite face-to-face and video visits are available Wednesday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding county holidays. Face-to-face visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance using ViaPath Technologies. Visitors can schedule onsite video calls through ViaPath or at the kiosk located at the TCCC Visitation Center. Both TCCC and Travis County Jail onsite video visits are administered at the TCCC in Del Valle. Customer support for ViaPath is available at (855) 208-7349.
Mailing and Commissary Information, Austin Jail
Mail addressed to inmates in the Travis County Jail system must be directed to the specific jail facility where the inmate is housed. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office provides directives on mailing requirements as well as prohibited items and commissary options.
Generally, mail addressed to inmates must include basic information such as the inmate's full name, date of birth, and booking or jail ID number. All mailed items must also include the sender’s return address in the format below.
Travis County Jail:
Inmate Name, Date of Birth, Jail ID/Booking Number
Travis County Jail
500 West 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Sender’s Return Address
Travis County Correctional Complex:
Inmate Name, Date of Birth, Jail ID/Booking Number
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
Sender’s Return Address
Prohibited items at Travis County include stamps, blank paper or envelopes, stickers, tape, writing instruments, glitter, glue, beads, and magnets. Items such as books, magazines, and newspapers must be directly sent from a publisher, publication supplier, or bookstore. An Inmate must not have more than two books and two magazines at a time.
Commissary and Account Deposits:
Money can be added to an inmate’s account via the following methods:
- In person: at the Travis County Correctional Complex Finance Building at 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, TX 78617, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted.
- By mail: Send a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund” to P.O. Box 1368, Del Valle, TX 78617. Include the inmate’s full name, date of birth, booking number, and the sender’s name and return address.
- Western Union: Deposits can be made online, by phone at (800) 634-3422, or at a Western Union location. The seven-digit booking number and last name are required. Use TCSOITF TX as the code city.
Traditional Commissary: Inmates can use money in their trust fund account to purchase approved commissary items through the jail’s commissary system.
Non-Traditional Commissary: Commissary packages can be sent through SecurePak. Senders must include the inmate's full name and jail ID or booking number in the order. SecurePak purchases do not count toward the inmate’s traditional weekly commissary allowance, and packages are limited to $100 per week.