Inmate Search 🔍 | Howard County Short-Term Detention

Howard County Short-Term Detention is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Howard, TX. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Howard 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 Howard County Short-Term Detention 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

315 Main Street-Annex PO Box 2262
Big Spring, Texas 79720

Inmate Capacity

Website

www.co.howard.tx.us

Fax Number

432-264-2250

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Howard County Short-Term Detention?

Howard County Short-Term Detention 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 Howard County Short-Term Detention Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Big Spring police department at 432-264-2240 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Howard County Short-Term Detention?

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 Howard County Short-Term Detention?

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 432-264-2240.

Howard County Short-Term Detention 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.