Galveston County, TX Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

by
Galveston County, Texas · Live roster and family action guide

Galveston County Jail Roster, Booking, Bond and Visitation Guide

A Galveston County inmate search should answer more than “Is this person listed?” Families also need to know whether the booking is complete, when bond is reviewed, which pod controls the visit schedule, how release actually moves, and which account is used for calls or inmate funds.

This page brings those county rules together. Use the live P2C portal only for the current roster or record; use the practical sections below to understand the result and complete the next step correctly.

Search the live inmate roster Call the jail No result found?
Identity and presumption-of-innocence warning: A roster entry or listed charge does not prove guilt. Match the name with age, race/sex, arrest date, booking agency, court date, or another identifier before contacting the jail, sending money, or repeating an allegation.
Official roster

Last name, first name and filterable inmate list.

Jail phone

409-766-2315

Jail address

5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551.

Magistrate timing

Initial presentation within 24 hours of arrest.

Facts checked

July 20, 2026 against county and approved vendor pages.

Start with the right tool

Choose the Galveston County search that matches your question

1
Is the person in jail now?

Use P2C Inmate Inquiry and search the last name first.

2
Was the person recently arrested?

Use the P2C arrest list or daily bulletin when booking may not yet be complete.

3
What is happening in court?

Use the county Odyssey court portal after copying the case or party information.

4
Was the person released?

Open the inmate detail or call the jail; do not infer release from a missing name alone.

Best first search: Enter only the last name. Add the first name after you see how many possible matches the roster returns.

Jump to the action you need

The important county information is explained below; external portals are reserved for live actions.

60-second roster search

How to use the Galveston County P2C inmate inquiry

Open the live Inmate Inquiry page The official P2C page contains a last-name field, first-name field, and a filterable inmate list.
Search the last name only Do not begin with a middle name, exact age, or several assumptions. A broad search is less likely to exclude the correct record.
Add the first name when needed Use the first name only when the last-name search returns too many people.
Use the roster filter The P2C roster allows the visible list to be filtered. This is helpful for a common surname or when you know part of the name.
Compare the row before selecting it The roster can show the person’s name, race, sex, age, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency.
Open the matching inmate detail A selected detail page may display age, race/sex, arrest date, release date, next court date, and total bond amount.
Save the identifiers you see Keep the exact displayed name, arrest date, booking agency, case information, next court date, and bond amount for later calls.
Confirm before taking financial action Call 409-766-2315 when the record is recent, the identity is uncertain, or release information appears incomplete.
Open live inmate inquiry Check recent arrests Open daily bulletin

Galveston County inmate roster fields explained

What the P2C roster and inmate detail can tell you
FieldWhat it helps confirmWhat to do next
Name How the person is listed in the county system. Compare spelling, suffix and middle name with known identity documents.
Race / sex / age Basic identifiers used to separate people with similar names. Use these as supporting identifiers, not as proof by themselves.
Primary charge The main charge displayed in the roster row. Check the court record because charges can be amended, added, dismissed, or resolved.
Arrest date The date connected with the arrest shown in P2C. Compare it with the known incident and booking timeline.
Booking agency The law-enforcement agency associated with the booking. Call that agency when the arrest is too recent to appear fully in jail records.
Release date A release date displayed on the selected detail, when available. Call before pickup because a displayed date does not give an exact exit time.
Next court date The next court setting currently connected with the record. Verify through the county court portal because settings can change.
Total bond amount The total amount currently displayed on the P2C detail. Ask whether every case and hold is included before making payment.
Primary charge does not mean only charge: The roster row highlights a primary charge. Use the court record and jail confirmation to determine whether other cases, fines, warrants, or holds affect release.
Troubleshooting ladder

No Galveston County inmate found? Check these possibilities in order

The arrest was very recent Paperwork must be checked before the person enters the booking queue. A recent arrestee may not yet be visible in P2C.
Arrest paperwork had an error The Sheriff’s Office says incomplete or incorrect paperwork is returned to the arresting officer for correction before booking continues.
The name is recorded differently Search the last name alone, then try a hyphen, maiden name, suffix, alternate first name, or different spacing.
The person is still with a city agency Confirm whether Galveston Police, League City, Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, Friendswood, or another agency has transferred the person to county custody.
The person was released The current jail roster may stop showing a person after release. Check the selected detail, court portal, or call the jail.
The person was transferred A court, another county, a state agency, or federal authorities may now control custody.
You are searching an old case Use the criminal court portal rather than the current inmate roster.
You have an incident or report number Use P2C Event Search or contact Sheriff’s Records instead of the inmate roster.
Useful jail call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], age or date of birth [detail], was booked after an arrest on [date] by [agency]. The P2C search is not showing a clear result. Can you confirm whether booking is pending, release occurred, or another agency now has custody?”
Inside the intake process

What happens during Galveston County Jail booking?

Arrest paperwork is reviewed Jail staff check the paperwork for completeness and errors before the person is placed in the booking queue.
Errors return to the arresting officer Missing or incorrect documents must be corrected. This can delay the public roster entry even though the arrest has already occurred.
The person joins the current booking queue Complete paperwork places the person at the back of the active queue.
Questions, mugshot and fingerprints The Sheriff’s Office describes booking as a long question process that includes a mugshot and fingerprints most of the time.
Noncompliance can move the person back A person who does not cooperate with booking may be moved to the back of the queue so the process can continue for others.
Two short release-related calls After booking is complete, the county says the person can make two free two-minute calls to help arrange release, notify loved ones, or contact an attorney.
Why “arrested” and “searchable” are not the same time: The arresting agency, paperwork correction, booking queue, fingerprinting, and data entry all happen before the public roster can become useful.
Initial hearing and bail review

Galveston County magistrate timing, bond setting and personal bond

Initial magistrate deadline

The county says a person arrested in Galveston County is presented before a magistrate no later than 24 hours after arrest.

Daily court sessions

Magistrate court is held twice a day, with morning and afternoon sessions inside Galveston County Jail.

Unable to post bond

A person unable to post the monetary conditions is reviewed within 12 hours after the initial hearing.

What happens at the magistrate hearing?

  • The magistrate reviews probable cause and bond-setting matters.
  • A magistrate clerk, prosecutor and public defender are among the participants described by the county.
  • The person is informed of the accusation and bond conditions.
  • Personal-bond information and risk/financial assessments may be presented to the magistrate.
  • Later bond-review proceedings may reconsider monetary conditions.
Galveston County Magistrate Court

Phone: 409-766-2556

Availability: 7 days per week, 5 a.m.–10 p.m., including major holidays.

Location: Galveston County Justice Center, 600 59th Street.

Personal Bond Office

Phone: 409-766-2404

Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Location: Galveston County Jail, 5700 Ball Street / Avenue H.

Personal bond: cost, approval and payment

Galveston County personal-bond rules
QuestionCounty answerPractical meaning
Can a family apply for a personal bond? No. The presiding judge must approve and order it. Do not pay a private person who promises to “submit” a guaranteed county personal bond.
Is eligibility automatic? No. Assessments and legal eligibility are reviewed for the magistrate. A lower-risk assessment does not itself guarantee release.
What is the fee? Three percent of the total amount ordered by the magistrate judge. A $10,000 ordered amount would produce a $300 personal-bond fee.
When is the fee due? It may be required before release or assessed as court costs; the judge decides. Confirm the order before taking payment to the jail.
What payment forms are accepted? Money order, cashier’s check, or jail check only. Do not arrive expecting the Personal Bond Office to accept an ordinary card or personal check.
Where are later payments handled? Collections Office, 409-763-2399. Use Collections for payment instructions after release or court assessment.
Missed court date: Galveston County advises contacting the assigned court as soon as possible to avoid a warrant. A person using a commercial bondsman should also contact the bondsman.
Release queue

What happens after bond, a fine or release paperwork is completed?

Confirm the full amount and every case A displayed total bond may not explain other holds, fines, warrants, or court conditions. Verify the whole record first.
Complete payment or bond paperwork The Sheriff’s Office says most people need a bond or fine paid to facilitate release.
Wait for documents to reach the jail The person does not enter the release queue until all necessary payment and paperwork have been completed and received.
Staff recheck every release document The release process is paperwork-intensive because officers verify that all required records are present.
Identity is verified again Jail staff verify the identity of the person being released before the final exit.
Confirm actual exit before pickup The county does not promise a fixed number of minutes or hours. Call before driving to the facility.
Do not treat payment as completed release: A receipt means a transaction occurred; it does not prove that the person has cleared the release queue or every outside hold.
Pod-based schedule

Galveston County Jail visitation days, time blocks and entry rules

The visitation calendar is based on the inmate’s current pod. Confirm the pod immediately before scheduling because housing can change.

Published visitation schedule by pod group
Pod groupVisiting daysTime blocks on each listed day
B, D, E and I Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00–10:30 a.m.; 1:15–4:25 p.m.; 6:30–11:40 p.m.
C, F, G, H, M and K Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00–10:30 a.m.; 1:15–4:25 p.m.; 6:30–11:40 p.m.
Saturday overlap is intentional: Both pod groups have Saturday listed. Do not assume that means every time slot is available; the inmate’s pod and the scheduling system still control the booking.

Visitor limits

One per day

An inmate may receive one visit per day.

Two per week

The published limit is two visits per week.

Two visitors

Two visitors are allowed per visit, with one child allowed when accompanied by an adult.

Confirm the inmate’s current pod before reserving
A visitor may not visit more than one inmate per day
People age 16 or older need proper identification
Children may not be left unattended in the lobby
Parking is limited; use designated visitor parking
Gated parking is off limits to the public

Extended and emergency visits

  • A special extended visit may be requested for a person traveling more than 240 miles.
  • The long-distance extended visit cannot occur more than once every three months.
  • Emergency extended visits may be considered for circumstances such as a death in the immediate family.
  • Approval is not automatic; contact the jail before making travel plans.

Devices that are prohibited in the jail front lobby

Phones and watches

No cellphones or smartwatches.

Cameras and recorders

No camera, pocket recorder, audio recorder, or similar device.

Computers and games

No tablet, portable computer, Nintendo Switch, DS, PSP, or comparable device.

Permanent-ban warning: The Sheriff’s Office states that recording a visit or taking pictures can result in a permanent visitation ban.

Dress code

No offensive or profane images or language
Shorts and skirts no more than three inches above mid-knee
Shirts and dresses must cover the shoulders
No exposed midriff, back, cleavage, thighs or large skin areas
No sheer or see-through clothing
No flip-flops, sandals, slippers or open-toed shoes

Behavior that can end the visit

  • Exchanging visitors during the session.
  • Attempting to visit or communicate with another inmate.
  • Loud profanity, vulgar language, banging objects or disruptive behavior.
  • Rude, condescending or aggressive behavior toward staff or other visitors.
  • Ignoring the dress standard or bringing a prohibited device.
Register or schedule a visit Confirm pod by phone
ConnectNetwork Site ID 123

Galveston County Jail money, commissary and phone accounts

ConnectNetwork’s official facility page lists five services for Galveston County Jail: AdvancePay Phone, PIN Debit, Trust Fund, visitation scheduling, and video visitation. Choose the correct account because funds placed in one service may not be usable for another.

Which ConnectNetwork account should you fund?
ServiceWho controls the funds?Use it for
AdvancePay Phone The outside account is connected to a specific receiving phone number. Receiving prepaid calls from the inmate at that number.
PIN Debit Funds are placed in the inmate’s calling account. Allowing the inmate to place outbound calls to approved contacts.
Trust Fund Funds are transmitted to the inmate trust account at the facility. Facility-approved inmate purchases and account needs.
Visitation Scheduling The visitor manages registration and available appointments. Booking a visit based on the inmate’s pod schedule.
Video Visitation The registered visitor uses the vendor platform. Available remote or facility video-visitation functions.

Trust Fund deposit checklist

Find the correct inmate first Use the exact roster identity. Do not deposit based only on a phone call from an unknown person.
Select Galveston County TX-Jail The official ConnectNetwork facility listing identifies this jail as Site ID 123.
Choose Trust Fund—not AdvancePay Trust Fund is for the inmate account. AdvancePay is tied to receiving phone calls.
Review the amount and fee Confirm the inmate, facility and total transaction charge before submitting.
Save the confirmation Keep the transaction number, date, amount and account type in case the funds do not post.
ConnectNetwork customer service

877-650-4249

Available 24/7 for payment and account support.

Trust Fund automated payment

888-988-4768

Use Galveston County Jail Site ID 123 when requested.

AdvancePay automated payment

800-483-8314

For the prepaid receiving-phone account.

PIN Debit automated payment

855-706-2445

For the inmate’s outbound calling account.

Posting time: ConnectNetwork says automated Trust Fund deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day, while AdvancePay and PIN Debit automated deposits are generally available immediately, subject to facility policies.
Open Galveston facility account page Create or sign in to account

How Galveston County inmate calls work

Immediately after booking

The Sheriff’s Office says a booked person receives two free two-minute calls to help arrange release, notify loved ones, or contact an attorney.

Later inmate calls

Galveston County Jail supports AdvancePay and PIN Debit through ConnectNetwork.

Use AdvancePay when you want calls billed to your funded phone number
Use PIN Debit when you want to fund the inmate’s calling account
Remove custom ringback tones if calls are failing
Make sure the account has enough for at least a short call
Check whether the phone number was blocked
Do not give account credentials to an unexpected caller
Incoming-call limitation: An outside person cannot simply dial the inmate. The inmate places the outgoing call through the approved system.
Verify before mailing

Galveston County inmate mail: avoid outdated addresses and rejected letters

The current Sheriff’s Corrections page does not publish a complete personal-mail address or detailed mail rule sheet. Mail-processing vendors and P.O. boxes can change, so this is one area where guessing from an old directory can cause the letter to be destroyed or delayed.

Do not automatically mail a personal letter to 5700 Avenue H. That is the physical jail location. Call the jail and confirm whether personal mail currently goes to the facility or to a third-party scanning center.

Ask these four questions before mailing

What is the current personal-mail address? Ask staff to spell the complete facility or vendor address, including any P.O. box and ZIP code.
Which inmate number must be written? Confirm whether the envelope needs a booking number, inmate ID, SO number, or another identifier.
What photo and paper rules apply? Ask about maximum photo size, number of photos, greeting cards, colored ink, drawings, staples, stickers, and envelopes.
Where does legal or privileged mail go? Attorney mail should never be sent to a personal-mail scanning address without confirming privileged-mail handling.
Use the full booking name exactly as shown
Write the required inmate number clearly
Put the sender’s complete return address on the envelope
Do not include cash or an unapproved payment instrument
Keep a photo of the addressed envelope
Reconfirm the address after any transfer
Faster alternative: Galveston County’s approved communication vendor provides electronic services through ConnectNetwork/GettingOut where enabled. Check the inmate’s available services after creating the facility account.
Court and case records

Find a Galveston County criminal case and next court setting

The county’s old Public Access software reached end of support on December 31, 2025. Galveston County now directs users to the Tyler Odyssey portal for court and party information.

Copy the exact defendant name and case information Use the P2C spelling and every case number available.
Open the current Odyssey portal Select criminal case records or use the relevant party-search option.
Separate misdemeanor and felony questions County Courts at Law generally handle county-level misdemeanor matters; District Courts handle felony matters.
Check court, date and docket activity Compare the portal with the “next court date” displayed by P2C.
Call the proper clerk when records disagree County Court inquiries use 409-770-6044; District Court inquiries use 409-770-5230.
County Court inquiries

409-770-6044

Use for County Courts at Law and misdemeanor-record direction.

District Court inquiries

409-770-5230

Use for District Court and felony-record direction.

Galveston County Justice Center
600 59th Street
Galveston, TX 77551
Criminal District Attorney

409-766-2355

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Galveston County criminal courts at a glance

Published court directory phone numbers
CourtMain published phoneTypical use
10th District Court409-766-2232District-level civil and criminal matters.
56th District Court409-766-2228District-level civil and criminal matters.
122nd District Court409-766-2275District-level civil and criminal matters.
212th District Court409-766-2266District-level civil and criminal matters.
405th District Court409-765-2688District-level civil and criminal matters.
County Court at Law No. 1409-766-2233County-level criminal and other statutory matters.
County Court at Law No. 2409-766-2405County-level criminal and other statutory matters.
County Court at Law No. 3409-621-7920County-level criminal and other statutory matters.
Search current court records Open full court directory

Request a Galveston County Sheriff’s report or public record

The inmate roster is not a complete police report. For a Sheriff’s Office incident record, arrest paperwork, or another releasable agency record, submit a written public-information request to the Sheriff’s Records Division.

Email request

GCSOrecords@co.galveston.tx.us

Mail or hand delivery
Records Division
601 54th Street
Galveston, TX 77551
Records phone

409-766-2320

Include these details in the written request

Person’s full name and date of birth when known
Incident, report, arrest or case number
Date, approximate time and location
Arresting or investigating agency
Specific document requested
Your contact information and preferred delivery method
Be specific: “All records about John Smith” is less useful than “the releasable arrest report for incident number XX-XXXXXX dated [date].” Some information may be redacted or withheld under Texas law.

Medical, mental-health, safety and employee-conduct concerns

Immediate danger inside or outside the jail Call 911. Do not wait for a website response or routine email.
Urgent jail custody or welfare question Call the jail at 409-766-2315 and provide the exact roster identity.
Law-enforcement response or dispatch Sheriff’s Office Dispatch is 409-766-2322.
Mental-health crisis in the community The Sheriff’s Mental Health Division assists agencies and families with crisis situations; begin through dispatch.
Complaint about a Sheriff’s employee A citizen, prisoner, or Sheriff’s Office member may make a complaint by telephone, letter, or in person.
Crime tip Use the county Crime Tips line at 866-248-8477.

Office of Professional Standards complaint process

  • Complaints may be filed 24 hours a day with the on-duty supervisor.
  • During regular business hours, a complaint may be directed to the Office of Professional Standards.
  • A complaint may be made by telephone, written letter, or in person.
  • The Sheriff’s process includes investigation, employee due process, disciplinary review, and appeal procedures.
Office of Professional Standards

409-766-2300

601 54th Street, Galveston, TX 77551.

Sheriff’s Dispatch

409-766-2322

Use 911 for an active emergency.

Jail

409-766-2315

Use for current custody and facility-specific questions.

Crime Tips

866-248-8477

Do not use a tip line instead of 911 during immediate danger.

Notification and victim support

Custody alerts and Galveston County victim-assistance contacts

Galveston County now identifies Texas IVSS-Counties as the automated system for timely offender and criminal-justice event information. The service is free and has telephone assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Texas IVSS-Counties

1-866-268-8959

Free 24/7/365 phone assistance for notification and case-information support.

Chief Victim Assistance Coordinator

409-770-5124

Help understanding rights, case status, compensation, impact statements and protective-order resources.

Senior Victim Assistance Coordinator

409-770-5463

Outreach Victim Assistance Coordinator

409-770-6239

Do not depend on one notification system for protection: Galveston County expressly warns users not to rely only on IVSS or any single program for personal safety.
Register for IVSS-Counties Open county victim resources

Galveston County local tips that prevent common mistakes

Avenue H and Ball Street

County pages use both 5700 Avenue H and 5700 Ball Street for the jail complex. ConnectNetwork describes it as “5700 Avenue H (Ball).” It is the same jail location.

Get the pod before scheduling

The visitation days are split into two pod groups. A day that worked last week may be wrong after a housing move.

Saturday serves both pod groups

Saturday appears in both calendars, but the scheduling system and available slots still control access.

Bring no recording device

The front-lobby prohibition includes phones, smartwatches, computers, tablets, cameras and game systems—not only obvious cameras.

Do not fund the wrong account

AdvancePay, PIN Debit and Trust Fund solve different problems. Check the account label before paying.

Use the new court portal

The former Public Access platform ended support after December 31, 2025. Use the county-linked Odyssey portal.

Release starts after receipt

The jail release queue begins only after all required payment and paperwork are received—not when a family member starts the transaction.

Parking can derail a visit

Visitor parking is limited, gated parking is prohibited, and improperly parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed.

Confirm personal mail

Do not rely on an old P.O. box from a directory. The county’s public jail page does not currently publish a complete mail rule sheet.

Galveston County Jail address, phone directory and map

Contact the office that owns the task
ProblemOfficePhone
Current custody, release or visit questionGalveston County Jail409-766-2315
General Sheriff’s Office questionSheriff’s Office409-766-2300
Dispatch / non-emergency law-enforcement responseSheriff’s Dispatch409-766-2322
Magistrate hearing or bond reviewMagistrate Court409-766-2556
Personal bond status or supervisionPersonal Bond Office409-766-2404
Personal-bond payment collectionCollections409-763-2399
Sheriff’s public recordsRecords Division409-766-2320
County Court record directionCounty Clerk409-770-6044
District Court record directionDistrict Clerk409-770-5230
Victim notification systemTexas IVSS-Counties1-866-268-8959
Before driving: Confirm custody, pod, appointment, identification rules and the correct building. The jail is at 5700 Avenue H/Ball Street; most county criminal courts are at the Justice Center at 600 59th Street.

Official live-action portals and source verification

The procedures above are explained inside this article. Use these external systems only when a live search, registration, payment, court lookup, notification enrollment, or formal records request must be completed.

Custody and arrest actions
Visits and account actions
Court and notification actions
Primary official information reviewed
  • Galveston County Sheriff’s Corrections Division booking, release, visitation, dress and contact information
  • Galveston County Magistrate Court and Personal Bond Office procedures
  • Galveston County Clerk, District Clerk and court directory pages
  • Sheriff’s Records and Office of Professional Standards pages
  • Galveston County District Attorney victim-resource pages
  • ConnectNetwork’s official Galveston County Jail facility listing and payment help
Source review date: July 20, 2026. Live custody, pod assignments, bond amounts, court settings, payment fees, vendor features and operational restrictions can change. Reconfirm the final action with the jail, court, county office or approved service platform.

Galveston County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Galveston County Jail?

Use the official P2C Inmate Inquiry. Enter the last name first, add the first name when needed, and compare age, race/sex, primary charge, arrest date and booking agency.

What is the Galveston County Jail phone number?

Call 409-766-2315. The main Sheriff’s Office number is 409-766-2300 and dispatch is 409-766-2322.

Where is Galveston County Jail located?

The jail is at 5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551. Some official pages call the same location 5700 Ball Street.

Why is the inmate not showing in P2C?

Booking may still be pending, arrest paperwork may need correction, the name may differ, or the person may have been released or transferred. Retry broadly and call the jail.

What information appears in the inmate roster?

The visible roster can show name, race, sex, age, primary charge, arrest date and booking agency. A selected detail may show release date, next court date and total bond amount.

How soon does an arrestee see a magistrate?

Galveston County states that presentation occurs no later than 24 hours after arrest. A person unable to post the monetary conditions is reviewed within 12 hours of the initial hearing.

What does a Galveston County personal bond cost?

The fee is three percent of the amount ordered by the magistrate. The judge decides whether it is due before release or assessed as court costs.

Can I apply for a personal bond for someone?

No. Galveston County states that a personal bond must be approved and ordered by the presiding judge.

What are the visitation days?

Pods B, D, E and I visit Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Pods C, F, G, H, M and K visit Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

How many people may visit?

The published rule is one visit per day, two visits per week, and two visitors per visit. One child may accompany an adult.

How do I add inmate money or phone funds?

ConnectNetwork lists AdvancePay, PIN Debit and Trust Fund for Galveston County Jail. The facility is Site ID 123. Select the account that matches the intended use.

How long does release take after payment?

No guaranteed time is published. The release queue begins after all payment and paperwork are received, then staff recheck the documents and verify identity.

Independent public-information and accuracy notice: This website is not Galveston County, the Sheriff’s Office, P2C, a court, ConnectNetwork, a bondsman, or a law firm. A roster entry may be delayed, corrected, removed after release, or changed by later court action. A listed arrest or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Do not use custody information to harass, threaten, exploit, discriminate against, or unlawfully identify any person.

Leave a Comment