Brazos County, Texas Inmate Search
A Brazos County inmate search involves accessing public records to determine if an individual is currently held in the county’s custody and to verify their incarceration status. An inmate search helps individuals find information about who is being held at the Brazos County Detention Center, what they are charged with, and the release procedures. Basic information about an inmate is public by law, so individuals do not need a special permit or relationship to the inmate to find such records.
Inmates are generally housed in the Brazos County Detention Center, regardless of which municipality they were arrested in or which police department made the arrest. The Detention Center is run by the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office.
How to Find an Inmate in Brazos County Jail
To find an inmate in the Brazos County Detention Center, individuals can use the following methods:
Online Search
Online access is generally the most common and convenient way to access inmate records in Brazos County. Individuals may search for an inmate record online through the Brazos County Inmate Search portal.
On-Site Searches
Individuals can obtain information about a person in jail by visiting the Sheriff’s Office and requesting an inmate search. Individuals can also use the public terminals at the Brazos County courthouse to access arrest records, which usually contain details about an inmate’s incarceration.
Phone Inquiries
Individuals may contact the Sheriff’s Booking division at (979) 361-4811 or the Records Unit at (979) 361-4903 to confirm whether an individual is in jail or obtain certain public information about them.
Open Records Request
Inmate information can also be obtained by sending an Open Records Request to the Sheriff’s Office. Requesters should ensure they provide sufficient and specific information in their requests so the record can be located.
Below is the address of the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center.
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
1700 West State Highway 21
Bryan, TX 77803
Brazos County Detention Center
1835 Sandy Point Road
Bryan, TX 77807
How to Use the Brazos County Jail Roster
The Brazos County jail roster is maintained by the local Sheriff’s Office. To access the online roster, researchers may visit the Sheriff’s website, click the "Detention" dropdown menu, and then select "Inmate Search."
Clicking "Inmate Search" takes users to the jail records page, where they can access inmate information. The portal allows users to search the jail roster by inmate name or booking number for a faster and more precise search. Name searches can also be narrowed by the inmate’s date of birth, the date they were booked, or their release date.
What Information is Included in the Brazos County Inmate Roster
The Brazos County inmate roster is generally considered a public record per the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), but the amount of detail disclosed depends on whether the record is accessed via a summary search (e.g., through the Inmate Search portal) or a formal request (e.g., through an Open Records Request). However, the following details are generally included in an inmate’s record:
- Full name, age, gender, and booking photo of the inmate
- Booking details, such as the inmate’s booking number, booking date, and bond information
- The arresting agency, date of arrest, and the arrest charges
- Custody status of the individual
The following information may also be contained in a jail record but is usually restricted under Texas law.
- Juvenile information
- Medical reports
- Social security numbers
- Victim details
- Internal jail notes
Contact Details for Brazos County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Individuals who need to get in touch with the Brazos County Detention Center or the Sheriff’s Office for official information may use the contact information below.
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
1700 West State Highway 21
Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: (979) 361-4900
Brazos County Detention Center
1835 Sandy Point Road
Bryan, TX 77807
Phone (Visitation): (979) 361-4800
Phone (Booking): (979) 361-4811
Phone (Records): (979) 361-4903
On-site video visitation is available from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, while remote visits are available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily. Each inmate has a maximum of 2 visitors per visit, consisting of 1 adult and 1 child, whether in person or remotely. Remote visits cost 20 cents per minute and can be paid via in-dorm kiosks or inmate tablets.
Jail Facility Overview in Brazos County
The Brazos County jail system consists of one full-service adult jail, the Brazos County Detention Center, that houses individuals awaiting trial, those serving county sentences, and inmates awaiting transfer to state prison. As of 2026, the jail has a capacity of 1,089 beds and houses both male and female inmates. The Brazos County Detention Center was found to be in full compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards following an inspection in 2020 (see jail certification).
Brazos County also has a Juvenile Detention Center that holds juvenile offenders. The detention center can house up to 48 juveniles and is accredited by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Juveniles held at the facility include those arrested by a police department, those who have allegedly violated their conditions of probation, and those awaiting an appearance in the Juvenile Court.
|
Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brazos County Detention Center |
1835 Sandy Point Road |
(979) 361-4800 |
24 hours a day, daily |
The Detention Center does not have a dedicated email; communication primarily happens via phone. |
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Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center |
1904 West SH 21 Bryan, TX 77803 |
((979) 823-3544 |
24 hours a day, daily |
The Juvenile Detention Center has no email for communications. Individuals may use the phone line. |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Brazos County Detention Center
Inmates at the Brazos County Detention Center have a dedicated, but separate, commissary and communications account where they can receive funds from friends and loved ones. The commissary account allows them to make store purchases, such as snacks, hygiene products, stationery, and stamps, while the funds in the communications account are used for their phone needs.
Deposits into both of an inmate’s accounts are handled by two different private vendors: the commissary vendor and the communications vendor. When depositing funds, individuals generally have to provide the inmate’s name and jail number for the deposit to be accepted. Friends and family may also deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account or communications account in person at the Detention Center.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Brazos County Detention Center is the county’s central jail, designed for both short- and long-term holding. Inmates in the Detention Center can be found through the Brazos County Inmate Search portal. The portal allows searches by name or booking number. Additionally, inquirers may visit the Sheriff’s Office, call the Sheriff’s Booking Division, send an Open Records Request to the Sheriff’s Office, or use public terminals available at the Brazos County courthouse.
To obtain information about a youth in the Juvenile Detention Center, individuals must contact the Juvenile Services Department in person or by phone. However, inquirers should note that juvenile information is confidential under Texas Family Code § 58.007 and may be released only to authorized persons, such as the inmate’s parents, legal guardian, or attorney. Such records may only become public if a juvenile will stand trial as an adult for a serious felony.
Brazos County Visitation Rules and Schedules
At the Brazos County Detention Center, all visitation is conducted via video, whether in person at the facility or remotely at home. Visitations are handled by a private provider. Individuals must schedule a visit with the provider before being allowed to visit an inmate and must be part of the inmate’s visitors list. Every inmate is expected to complete and submit their visitation list before the end of the first shift after they are classified. The list is expected to contain the names and addresses of all individuals, including minor children, that the inmate intends to visit. Persons not part of the list will not be allowed to visit.
Visitation Hours and Schedule
General Visitation Rules
- Visitors, including children, must provide a valid government-issued driver’s license or ID card at the time of visit.
- Visitors must dress appropriately and comply with all jail rules.
Mailing and Commissary Information
Brazos County Detention Center uses a digital mail scanning service. Personal mail is scanned and delivered to inmates via electronic tablets, while legal and official mail is still delivered in physical form. All personal mail is not sent directly to the detention center, but to a processing facility in Florida (see mailing address format).
Only personal mail meant to be read should be sent to the indicated mailing address. Money orders sent to the address will be returned. Once the mail is received at the scanning site, it will be inspected to ensure there is no contraband, then scanned and sent to the detention center.
Legal mail and publications should be sent directly to the Brazos County Detention Center in this format.
Inmate’s Name and SO#
1835 Sandy Point Road
Bryan, TX 77807
To fund an inmate’s trust account by mail, individuals may send a US Postal money order to the address below.
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
Inmate Trust Fund
(Inmate’s Name
and SO#)
1835 Sandy Point Road
Suite 200
Bryan, TX 77807