Hays County Jail Roster, Booking, Bond, Visit and Release Guide
If someone was arrested in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs or elsewhere in Hays County, finding a name is only the first step. Families commonly need the inmate’s SPIN, current housing status, bond options, court contact, visitation procedure, mail address and deposit method immediately afterward.
This guide brings those Hays County procedures into one place. The county portal is used only when a live roster search, payment, visit booking or other transaction must be completed; the instructions and local rules are explained here first.
1307 Uhland Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666
Choose the fastest Hays County inmate-search path
Open Hays County Court and Jail Records, choose Jail Manager, and begin with the person’s legal name. Avoid adding uncertain details on the first attempt.
Search once, then allow for booking and magistration. If the person still does not appear, call Jail Records with the name, birth date, arresting agency and approximate arrest time.
Write down the SPIN and case information before doing anything else. Those identifiers are especially useful for mail, money, property, bond and court questions.
How to search the Hays County Jail roster correctly
What happens after an arrest in Hays County?
A recent arrestee may not appear instantly because several steps can occur between arrival and a stable public custody record.
No Hays County inmate result? Follow this order
You found the inmate: save these details before doing anything else
Verify every case and hold before paying. Cash, surety and personal bonds follow different paths.
Open bond guideOn-site visits require an appointment. Remote video has a separate Securus schedule.
Open visit plannerUse the inmate’s full name and SPIN and choose the correct trust-fund or Securepak method.
Open money guideOrdinary letters go to Tampa. Legal mail and some other approved items use the Uhland Road address.
Open mail rulesDo not call the jail for the hearing date. Felony and misdemeanor cases use different clerk offices.
Open court guideThe inmate must authorize pickup in advance and the recipient must appear during property-release hours.
Open property guideHays County cash bond, surety bond and personal bond explained
| Bond type | How it works | Important practical point |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | The required amount is posted for the defendant under the court’s bond terms. | Verify every case and hold before paying. Hays County also provides an online card-payment option through bail.cash for eligible cash-bond transactions. |
| Surety bond | A Hays County-licensed bail-bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the customer. | Hays is a Bail Bond Board county. Only companies licensed for Hays County are authorized to write these bonds. |
| Personal bond | A qualifying defendant may be released on a promise to appear under conditions ordered by the court. | Judicial Services may screen and recommend; the magistrate or judge makes the decision. |
Before paying any bond
Use the card-payment portal only after verifying the defendant, bond amount and release eligibility.
Open bail.cashHow Hays County’s licensed bail-bond list works
Hays County has a Bail Bond Board that licenses and oversees companies authorized to write surety bonds in the county. Sheriff’s Office employees cannot select or recommend a particular bondsman for you.
The Sheriff’s Office makes an approved list available. The company order rotates rather than permanently placing one company first.
The county’s August 3, 2026 rotation sheet contains 13 licensed companies. Because rotation and licensing can change, use the live county list when choosing a company.
Jail employees cannot call a bonding company on your behalf or tell you which company to hire.
Hays County personal bond screening: what actually happens
Hays County Judicial Services includes Pretrial Services. Pretrial officers interview eligible defendants in the Hays County Jail, verify information, review criminal history and other risk information, and may make a release recommendation. The magistrate or judge decides whether a personal bond is granted and what conditions apply.
Information the pretrial interview may examine
Situations that can prevent the usual pretrial interview
County Judicial Services guidance identifies several categories that may not receive the ordinary interview process, including certain offenses restricted by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.03, out-of-county holds, ICE holds, probation or parole holds, some failure-to-appear or bond-forfeiture/release-of-surety holds, and defendants already under Hays County Pretrial Services supervision.
Fees and monitoring that may be ordered
| Item | Published amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Personal bond | $20 one-time | A county-published personal-bond fee when ordered. |
| Drug testing | $25 one-time | May apply when testing is part of supervision conditions. |
| LOC8 XT GPS | $3 per day | One electronic-location-monitoring option listed by Judicial Services. |
| Veriwatch GPS | $4.50 per day | Another listed GPS-monitoring option. |
| Portable alcohol monitor | $4.15 per day | May be imposed as a supervision condition. |
| GPS monitoring administration | $10 per month | County guide lists an additional monthly monitoring fee. |
| Interlock/PAM monitoring administration | $10 per month | Listed monthly monitoring fee when applicable. |
San Marcos, TX 78666
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hays County Jail visitation: appointment, limits, ID and dress code
On-site visits are scheduled in 20-minute slots.
An inmate may receive up to two on-site visits per week and no more than one on-site visit per day.
No more than three visitors, including children, may participate at one time.
Published visitation days
Hays County currently identifies Monday, Thursday and Friday as regular on-site visitation days and also offers Tuesday late-afternoon/evening visitation. The county does not provide every available appointment slot as one permanent public timetable, so call the visitation desk for the exact available 20-minute appointment.
Before leaving home
Dress code in plain language
- No revealing or see-through clothing.
- No sleeveless clothing; shoulders must be covered.
- No spandex or tights worn alone without an appropriate covering.
- Dresses and shorts cannot be more than three inches above the middle of the knee.
- No obscene, offensive or gang-related clothing.
- Facility staff may deny entry when clothing or behavior violates security rules.
Hays County Jail Securus video visitation
| Item | Hays County rule | Planning tip |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Sunday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. | Pick a time when the inmate is unlikely to have court or another scheduled activity. |
| Approval | Registration approval generally takes 24–48 hours. | Do not create the account immediately before the desired visit. |
| Visit length | 25 minutes. | Late connection does not guarantee replacement time. |
| Daily inmate limit | Two off-site video visits per day. | Coordinate with other family members. |
| Registrant age | At least 17 with government-issued photo identification. | Under-17 participants need a parent or legal guardian. |
| Privacy | Non-attorney sessions are recorded and monitored. | Do not discuss information you expect to remain confidential. |
Behavior that can end or restrict a video visit
- Nudity, sexually provocative or excessively revealing clothing.
- Use or display of alcohol, illegal drugs or contraband.
- Gang signs or threatening conduct.
- Taking photographs, screenshots or recordings of the session when prohibited.
- Sharing login credentials with unauthorized users.
- Disruptive or abusive behavior.
Use the Securus account only after confirming the correct inmate.
Open SecurusHow to send money to a Hays County Jail inmate
The most important detail is the inmate’s full name and SPIN. Do not deposit money until both are confirmed.
| Method | How it works | Key local rule |
|---|---|---|
| Access Corrections online | Electronic deposit using the inmate’s correct information. | Verify the inmate before completing payment. |
| Access Corrections phone | Call 866-345-1884. | Have the inmate’s full name and SPIN ready. |
| Cash Pay Today | Use participating retailers such as supported CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar or 7-Eleven locations. | Follow the payment-service instructions for the inmate account. |
| Jail lobby kiosk | Kiosk at 1307 Uhland Road accepts cash, credit and debit. | Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding county holidays. |
| Money order | Mail to the inmate trust-fund address with the full name and SPIN. | Must arrive by 8 a.m. Monday to count toward that week’s commissary cycle. |
Weekly commissary timing
Access Securepak care packages
Hays County also allows approved items through Access Securepak. The county lists a $100 per week Securepak spending limit, separate from the inmate’s regular commissary purchase limit. Standard sales tax and shipping may apply.
$100 per inmate per week through the approved package program.
A package received before release may be held for seven days for authorized pickup under the county procedure.
Phone ordering hours published by the county include weekdays and limited Saturday hours.
Hays County Jail inmate mail address, scanning rules and photo limits
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622
Hays County Jail, TX
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Used for legal mail, qualifying pre-approved publications and inmate-trust money orders under the county rules.
What happens to ordinary personal mail?
Letter and photo rules that prevent rejection
Do not send prohibited physical material or anything that creates a safety or security concern.
Do not send pornography or photos depicting drug or alcohol use, criminal activity or prohibited conduct.
The county specifically restricts photographs captured from visitation sessions.
Hays County inmate phone calls and emergency messages
Hays County uses Securus for inmate telephone service. Regular incoming personal calls are not routed directly to an inmate.
A prepaid Securus account can be funded so the inmate can call the approved telephone number using the available inmate phone system.
Securus also offers a monthly billing option that can require credit approval.
Can family leave a message?
Jail staff do not operate an ordinary message-delivery service. Hays County may deliver a message when a genuine emergency can be verified.
How to find a Hays County inmate court date and criminal case
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San Marcos, TX
What the online court search can show
Hays County District Clerk record-copy costs
| Request | Published fee | Timing or detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online name search | Free | Use the public electronic case-information system. |
| Clerk name search, past 10 years | $5 per name | Allow up to five business days for the search. |
| Electronic copies | $1 for first 10 pages, then $0.10 per page | Payment is required before completion. |
| Certified copies | $1 per page + $5 embossed seal | Use when an officially certified record is required. |
Hays County inmate property pickup and court clothing
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding county and federal holidays.
The inmate must complete a property-release card at least 24 hours before pickup and name the authorized recipient.
The person collecting property must present state-issued identification.
Property pickup checklist
Can family bring court clothes?
Hays County states that outside court clothing is generally accepted only when the inmate is actually going to a jury trial. Do not bring clothing simply because a court appearance is scheduled.
Hays County inmate release notifications
Hays County directs users to the Inmate Visitation and Status System (IVSS) for custody-status and release notification functions.
Correct inmate identity, booking/SPIN information when available, and reliable phone or notification contact information.
Jail record, court record or arrest report: which one do you actually need?
| Your goal | Correct source | What it answers |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person currently in jail? | Jail Manager / Jail Records | Current booking or custody information. |
| What happened in the criminal case? | District Clerk or County Clerk court records | Cause number, filings, docket and disposition information. |
| I need the police or incident report | Hays County Sheriff’s Office Records Division / Public Information Request System | Available law-enforcement reports subject to Texas public-record rules. |
| I need bond-company information | Hays County Bail Bond Board / current rotation list | Companies currently licensed to write Hays County surety bonds. |
Hays County release: what “bond posted” does and does not mean
Hays County Jail contact directory by problem
| Your question | Office or service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Is this person currently in custody? | Jail Records | 512-393-7832 |
| General jail or facility issue | Corrections Bureau | 512-393-7800 |
| Bond amount or processing | Bond Information | 512-393-7807 / 512-393-7690 |
| Schedule an on-site visit | Visitation | 512-393-7366 |
| Religious or chaplain support | Jail Chaplain | 512-393-7862 |
| Personal bond / pretrial supervision | Judicial Services | 512-393-7785 |
| Felony court date or case | District Clerk | 512-393-7660 |
| Misdemeanor court date or case | County Clerk | 512-393-7330 |
| Securus phone/video problem | Securus Support | 800-844-6591 |
| Securepak order problem | Access Securepak | 800-546-6283 |
| Deposit money by phone | Access Corrections | 866-345-1884 |
| Release notification | IVSS | 866-268-8959 |
Local Hays County jail tips that prevent common mistakes
It is one of the most useful identifiers for money, mail and jail-service questions.
Personal letters go to Tampa. Legal mail, qualifying publications and trust-fund money orders use Uhland Road.
A mailed money order must arrive by 8 a.m. Monday to count toward that week’s commissary processing.
Hays County says commissary order forms are processed first thing Tuesday.
Walk-ins are not accepted. A late visitor must reschedule.
The release card should be completed at least 24 hours before pickup.
Felony dates go through the District Clerk; misdemeanor matters go through the County Clerk.
Hays County tracks inmates housed at contracted facilities separately.
The Sheriff’s Office says it will not demand payment over the phone. Independently call the county if contacted.
Hays County Jail address, map and before-you-go checklist
San Marcos, TX 78666
Main: 512-393-7800
Confirm custody, write down the SPIN, know whether you need visitation, property, bond or another service, confirm the service hours, and bring the required identification.
Official information used and what still requires a live portal
The operational information above was consolidated from Hays County Corrections Bureau and jail guidance, Court and Jail Records, District Clerk records guidance, the Jail Population Dashboard, Bail Bond Board information, the August 3, 2026 licensed bondsman rotation sheet and Hays County Judicial Services material.
- Booking and magistration workflow
- Cash, surety and personal bond differences
- Pretrial screening and published fees
- On-site and remote visitation rules
- Trust-fund and commissary procedures
- Securepak limit and pickup rule
- Mail addresses and photo restrictions
- Phone and emergency-message procedure
- Court contacts and copy fees
- Property pickup and court-clothes rule
- Release-status troubleshooting
- Relevant jail, court and vendor phone numbers
- Searching the current inmate roster
- Completing an eligible cash-bond card payment
- Selecting a currently licensed bail-bond company
- Registering or scheduling Securus services
- Making an Access Corrections deposit
- Ordering an Access Securepak package
- Searching the current court docket
- Registering for custody-status notifications
Hays County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Hays County Jail?
Use Hays County Court and Jail Records and choose Jail Manager. Search the person’s legal name and use a booking or jail identifier if available. If a recent arrest still does not appear, call Jail Records at 512-393-7832.
What is the Hays County Jail phone number?
The Corrections Bureau main number is 512-393-7800. Jail Records is 512-393-7832, bond information is 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690, and visitation scheduling is 512-393-7366.
Why is someone not showing in the Hays County inmate search?
The person may still be completing booking or magistration, may be listed under a different spelling, may already have been released, or may be housed in another facility. Call Jail Records when the known arrest information conflicts with the online result.
How long does release take after bond is posted?
Hays County does not publish a guaranteed release time. Bonds are processed in the order received, releases operate around the clock, and other holds or operational steps can delay release.
How do Hays County on-site visits work?
On-site visits are by appointment only. Call 512-393-7366. Visits are 20 minutes, limited to two per week and one per day, with no more than three visitors including children at one time.
When is off-site video visitation available?
Off-site Securus visits are available Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each visit lasts 25 minutes and an inmate may receive up to two off-site visits per day.
How do I send money to a Hays County inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and SPIN. Options include Access Corrections, phone deposits at 866-345-1884, Cash Pay Today retailers, the jail lobby kiosk and properly addressed money orders. Do not mail cash.
What address should I use for personal inmate mail?
Address ordinary personal correspondence to the inmate’s first and last name and ID number, c/o Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX, PO Box 21167, Tampa, FL 33622.
How do I find a Hays County inmate’s court date?
The jail does not track court dates. Call the District Clerk at 512-393-7660 for felony matters or the County Clerk at 512-393-7330 for misdemeanor matters, or use the live Hays County court-record system.
How do I pick up an inmate’s property?
Property pickup is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding county and federal holidays. The inmate must complete the release card at least 24 hours beforehand and name the recipient, who must bring state-issued identification.