Inmate Search 🔍 | Matagorda County Jail

Matagorda County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Matagorda, TX. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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

2323 Avenue E
Bay City, Texas 77414

County

Matagorda County

Phone Number

979-245-5526

Contact Email

[email protected]
[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

192

Website

www.co.matagorda.tx.us

Fax Number

979-245-1071

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Matagorda 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 Matagorda County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Bay City police department at 979-245-5526 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 979-245-5526.

Matagorda 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.