Runnels County Jail & Sheriff

State

Texas

County

Runnels

City

Ballinger

Postal Code

76821

Location

612 Strong Avenue

Phone

325-365-2121

Fax

325-365-5807

The Runnels County Sherriff Office manages Runnels County Jail & Sheriff. The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff is classified as a medium – security facility and mainly houses pre-trial detainees and those waiting for their sentences. Runnels County Jail & Sheriff has a capacity of roughly 69 inmates, with a maximum capacity of around 83 in cases of emergency. The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff accepts inmates from surrounding areas, offering to hold inmates for areas without long-term lockup capabilities.

The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff in Ballinger maintains its standards in compliance with national and state requirements.

The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff is managed on a daily basis by a staff of 3 commander, 6 sergeants, 10 officers, and transport personnel. Most of the inmates passing through Runnels County Jail & Sheriff are there for two years or less.

The Runnels Department of Corrections also uses the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff for housing probation violators, offering detention facilities for both Runnels and Ballinger cities.

Apart from incarceration, the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff also provides several support programs, including religious programs, educational programs, and volunteer services.

Runnels County Jail & Sheriff also offers inmates work programs where they can get paid or get some time reduced from their sentence after acquiring trustee status.

Inmate Search

Runnels County Jail & Sheriff does not hold inmates for a long time and is mainly used by inmates transitioning to their new prison facilities.

If you suspect that a friend or loved one is held at the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff, you have a couple of options for searching for the inmate. One of these ways is through logging into the facility’s online database website to perform a search. You will need a couple of details, including the inmate’s names, age, and race.

You can also log in to the Texas statewide inmate database and search for the inmate.

The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff updates its database often to ensure they provide accurate information about the status of an inmate. This helps identify whether the inmate has been shifted to a new facility.

On the other hand, if you do not have any internet access, you have the option of calling the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff directly at 325-365-2121 and enquiring about the inmate from Runnels County Jail & Sheriff officials.

Send & Transfer Money to Inmates

Runnels County Jail & Sheriff allows inmates to have commissary accounts to access cash to buy goods from the prison kiosk.

There are several ways for friends and loved ones to get money into an inmate’s commissary at Runnels County Jail, including money orders, checks, or gong.

In case a friend or loved one happens to be at the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff, they can also deposit the money directly into the inmate’s commissary. Ensure you write the inmate’s name and their ID on the back of the check or money order.

Phone Calls

Runnels County Jail & Sheriff affords inmates phone call liberties subject to some restrictions.

To ensure every inmate has a chance at a phone call, there are maximum limits for each inmate on a phone call. The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff employs the Securus Company for phone call services at the facility.

Friends and loved ones can add credit to their Securus account and make calls to the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff.

Sending Mail / Package to Runnels County Jail & Sheriff

Inmates are allowed correspondence at the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff. Apart from the mail, inmates at Runnels County Jail & Sheriff can also receive postcards and packages.

Include the sender’s full names and address plus the inmate’s names before sending anything.

The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff also has an approved list of items that can be sent to the inmate. To clarify the requirements, if you are to send a package to the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff, contact them at 325-365-2121.

Sending packages to an inmate will also require prior approval from the 325-365-2121 personnel.

Get in contact with the 325-365-2121 first before sending any packages to the facility to avoid your packages from being sent back for non-compliance.

The Runnels County Jail & Sheriff’s address is:

Inmates name/booking number

In custody of Runnels County Jail & Sheriff

Housing unit

612 Strong Avenue, Ballinger Texas 76821

Visitation at Runnels County Jail & Sheriff

Before visiting the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff, ensure you are on the visitor’s list. You can call the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff and confirm this first, while also enquiring about the rules associated with visitations.

Some of the Runnels County Jail & Sheriff’s rules that need to be adhered to include a valid ID, the visitor should not be a previous felon, and any underage person has to come with a legal guardian. Runnels County Jail & Sheriff also requires visitors to arrive at the facility at least an hour before the scheduled time.

To get more information about visiting hours Runnels County Jail & Sheriff you can call at 325-365-2121 or fax at325-365-5807.

Directions

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