Chambers County Jail Inmate Search

December 2024

Chambers County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Chambers, TX. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Chambers County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Chambers County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

201 North Court PO Box 998
Anahuac, Texas 77514

County

Chambers County

Phone Number

409-267-2500

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

148

Website

co.chambers.tx.us

Fax Number

409-267-6736

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Chambers County Jail?

  • Chambers County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Chambers County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Anahuac police department at 409-267-2500 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Chambers County Jail?

  • It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Texas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Texas.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Chambers County Jail?

  • Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

  • For more information one can call 409-267-2500.

Chambers County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Map & Directions for Chambers County Jail

More Information

The city of Anahuac was named after an Aztec word meaning “capital.” This is fitting since Anahuac is the seat of Chambers County, Texas. It is well-known for its annual alligator festival, called “Gatorfest.” The 2.1 square mile (5.5 square kilometre) town is located in the northeast corner of the Gulf of Mexico’s Trinity Bay on Lake Anahuac.

The Chambers County Jail is named after General Thomas Jefferson Chambers (born in April 13, 1802 and died in March 15th, 1865). Originally from Virginia, General Chambers was a lawyer by trade and fluent in Spanish. General Chambers organized 1,915 volunteers for the Texas Revolution. He was rewarded with Bounty Certificate #41 for 1,280 acres as payment for his service.

Eventually, General Chambers settled in Anahuac, Texas. In 1943, his house was purchased by Chambers County to add to the National Register as a Texas Historic Landmark. In 1858, Chambers County was created from the previous Liberty and Jefferson counties.

The Chambers County Jail was built in 1983 and has a capacity of 148 inmates. This is an adult jail operated by the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. It receives inmates from local towns and the Anahuac Police Department. If there is available space, then the Chambers County Jail will accept inmates from the US Marshal or ICE.

The vast majority of sentenced inmates have received terms of less than 2 years. On average, county jail inmates in the State of Texas have their sentences reduced by 30% to 90% if they demonstrate good behavior.