Hunt County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Hunt County, Texas · Greenville jail and custody guide

Hunt County Booking Lookup: Current & Past Custody, Bond, Visits and Court Records

Hunt County gives families something many jail-search systems do not: one official search can show the current inmate population, while the same tool can also look back across a date or date range when the person has already been released or transferred.

This guide explains how to use that search correctly, when to switch from the jail roster to bond or court records, exactly how Hunt County schedules visits, how to find a county-licensed bondsman, and what to do when the county does not publish a current mail, phone or deposit procedure online.

Open official inmate search Call Jail Information No result found?
Accuracy first: A jail entry documents custody or booking activity; it does not establish guilt. Confirm identity using more than a name, and recheck live bond, court and custody information before making a payment, traveling to Greenville or sharing an allegation about another person.
Current + past search

Search current inmates or use a date range for earlier custody.

Detention Center

2801 Stuart St., Greenville, TX 75401.

Detention phone

903-453-6851

Jail Information

903-453-6849

Source review

August 17, 2026.

Start here

Pick the Hunt County search that matches your situation

1
Looking for someone in jail now

Open the official booking page and click Search without entering dates. Hunt County says this displays the current inmates in the jail.

2
Looking for an older booking

Enter a starting date, ending date or date range to find people who were in custody during that period. This is especially useful after release or transfer.

3
Need court or bond records

Move from the roster to Hunt County Odyssey Public Access, which separates Jail Records, Jail Bond Records and court information.

Unique Hunt County shortcut: If the person disappeared from today’s roster, do not immediately assume the record was deleted. Run a narrow date-range search around the arrest or booking date before calling the jail.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Use this page as an action guide, not a directory of government links.

Past custody lookup

How to find someone who was in Hunt County Jail earlier

Hunt County’s date-range feature is one of the strongest parts of its public booking search. It helps when the person has bonded out, finished release processing, transferred to another authority or is no longer included in the current-inmate list.

Known arrest date

Use the arrest date as the starting point and keep the range narrow. Expand it only when the first search fails.

Only approximate week known

Use a short start/end range covering that week, then review the returned custody records carefully.

Long period to research

Use the result-limit field or break the search into smaller ranges so one same-name person is not confused with another.

Enter the earliest likely custody date Put it in the Starting Date field.
Add the end date only as wide as needed A narrow window is easier to review than a multi-year dump of unrelated bookings.
Set a result limit for large searches If the search could return many records, use the county’s limit field to keep the output manageable.
Use the court portal after locating the custody period The booking date helps you identify which criminal case, bond or court record belongs to the custody event.
Do not treat an old booking as current custody: A historical date-range match only proves that the person appeared in the jail system during the selected period. Check the current roster or call the jail for present status.

What the Hunt County jail result can—and cannot—tell you

How to interpret custody, bond and court information
InformationWhat it answersNext action
Current roster appearanceThe county’s current booking search is returning the person among current inmates.Confirm by phone before a time-sensitive visit, bond payment or pickup.
Date-range matchThe person appeared in custody during the period searched.Do not assume current detention; check today’s roster.
Jail recordBooking/custody information maintained in the county judicial-record environment.Use it to connect the custody event to bond or court records.
Jail bond recordBond information associated with the jail/case record.Verify the amount and release status before paying a commercial bondsman.
Charge descriptionAn accusation or booked offense, not a finding of guilt.Check the later court record for filed, amended or resolved charges.
Court caseThe judicial proceeding that continues independently of jail custody.Use the proper clerk office for felony or misdemeanor records.
Same-name protection: Before posting money or sharing a record, compare multiple identifiers whenever the system provides them. A name, approximate age or old booking by itself may identify the wrong person.
Troubleshooting

No Hunt County inmate found? Follow this order

The arrest happened very recentlyBooking or transfer into county custody may not yet be reflected. Call Jail Information at 903-453-6849 or the Detention Center at 903-453-6851.
The person may already be releasedUse Hunt County’s date-range booking search around the arrest date. Then use court records for the continuing criminal case.
You are searching a very old eventBreak the date range into smaller periods and use the result-limit field to reduce unrelated matches.
The arresting agency may be elsewhereConfirm whether the incident occurred in Hunt County or another county/city jurisdiction before assuming Hunt County held the person.
The person may be in TDCJ custodyAfter conviction or transfer, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search becomes the correct location tool.
The person may be federalUse the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal custody rather than repeatedly searching a county roster.
You have a court case but no inmate recordThe person may be out on bond or released. Use Hunt County Odyssey Public Access and the proper clerk office.
You need certainty before travelingCall the detention/jail information number and provide the full legal name, approximate booking date and any case identifier.
Useful call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name] is currently in Hunt County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date]. I found [current roster/date-range/case] information. Can you confirm whether the person is still held, released or transferred and which next office handles the question?”

Hunt County Detention Center address, phones and office hours

Hunt County Detention Center

2801 Stuart Street
Greenville, TX 75401

Detention Center: 903-453-6851

Hunt County Sheriff’s Office

2801 Stuart Street
Greenville, TX 75401

Main: 903-453-6800
Fax: 903-461-7793

Jail Information

903-453-6849

Sheriff’s Office public hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visitation scheduling

903-453-6850

Scheduling call window: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the appropriate call-in day.

One address, different phone purposes: The Sheriff’s Office, Detention Center, jail-information line and visitation scheduler use separate numbers. Calling the right one first can prevent repeated transfers.
Published visitation schedule

How Hunt County Jail visitation scheduling actually works

Hunt County publishes three visitation days: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Visits are scheduled by telephone on specific days rather than by simply arriving at the jail.

Hunt County visitation call-in schedule
Visit you wantWhen to callScheduling number / window
Wednesday visitCall Tuesday903-453-6850, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Friday visitCall Thursday903-453-6850, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Sunday visitCall Thursday903-453-6850, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Confirm the inmate is still in custodyCheck the current roster before calling to schedule. A historical booking result does not mean the person is still available for a jail visit.
Call on the correct dayTuesday is for Wednesday. Thursday is for Friday or Sunday.
Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.Hunt County says the visitation scheduling phone is not answered after 4 p.m.
Leave a message if the call is not answeredIf the call is made within the published scheduling hours, the county instructs callers to leave a message and says the call will be returned that day.
Reconfirm around holidaysThe county warns that call-in days sometimes change for holiday scheduling. Ask the inmate or call 903-453-6850 for the adjusted day.
Ask for any current entry requirementsBecause the public page does not publish a full dress-code/ID/minor-child rule set, confirm identification, arrival time, children and prohibited-property rules while scheduling.
Do not arrive without scheduling: The county’s instructions are built around a call-in appointment process. A long drive to Greenville without a confirmed visit can result in a wasted trip.
Bond and licensed bondsmen

How to check Hunt County bond and choose a county-licensed company

Hunt County Odyssey Public Access includes a separate Jail Bond Records category. Use the jail/court record to confirm the correct person and current bond status before contacting a commercial surety.

Find the correct custody recordUse the current or historical jail search first so the bond question is tied to the correct person and booking.
Check Jail Bond RecordsUse Hunt County Odyssey Public Access for the county’s bond-record category when available.
Ask whether more than one case or hold existsA payable bond on one matter does not necessarily resolve another case, warrant or release restriction.
Use the county’s licensed-company listHunt County has a Bail Bond Board that licenses and regulates commercial bail-bond companies operating in the county.
Ask the company for the full cost before signingClarify the premium, collateral, payment schedule, cosigner obligations and what happens if court conditions are violated.
Confirm physical release separatelyA bond transaction and an inmate’s actual exit from the detention center are separate events.

Current Hunt County Bail Bond Board licensed-company list

The table below is reproduced from the county’s current licensed-company page for convenience. Inclusion means the company appears on the Hunt County Bail Bond Board list; it is not an endorsement by this website.

County-listed licensed bail bond companies
CompanyPublished contactPublished location
Ace in the Hole Bail Bonds903-450-16613009 Wesley St., Greenville, TX 75401
Bargain Bail Bonds II903-454-26632802 Stonewall, Greenville, TX 75401
Ensearch Bail Bonds903-454-93602820 Stuart St., Greenville, TX 75401
Greenville Bail Bonds903-450-17592512 Lee St., Greenville, TX 75401
Lone Star Bail Bonds903-455-7717P.O. Box 55, Greenville, TX 75403
Alexis Bail Bonds972-802-30003601 TX-34 #108, Greenville, TX 75402
Mark Bassham Bail Bonds903-246-3223P.O. Box 456, Cooper, TX 75452
Mark Bassham Bail Bonds #2903-886-6500P.O. Box 456, Cooper, TX 75452
Not Guilty Bail Bonds903-527-52524132 Interstate 30 W, Suite #4, Caddo Mills, TX 75135
Quick Release Bail Bonds469-440-88852901 Wesley St., Ste C, Greenville, TX 75401
Taylor Bail Bonds903-454-96002820 Stuart St., Greenville, TX 75401

How to complain about a Hunt County bondsman

The Hunt County Bail Bond Board regulates licensed companies and hears complaints. The county says a complaint must be in writing, identify a specific statutory or local-rule violation, be signed and notarized, and contain enough contact information to identify the complainant, including address and phone number.

Send it to: Hunt County Bail Bond Board, c/o Becky Landrum, Hunt County Clerk / Bail Bond Board Secretary, P.O. Box 1316, Greenville, TX 75403.

Board meeting detail: The Bail Bond Board publishes regular meetings for the third Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. in the 196th District Courtroom, 2507 Lee Street, 3rd floor, Greenville.
Commissary status

Hunt County inmate commissary: what is confirmed for 2026

Hunt County’s official public jail page does not currently publish a family-facing deposit button, deposit fee table or kiosk instructions. County records do, however, identify the active commissary-services award.

Current contract fact: Hunt County’s commissary evaluation recommended Keefe Commissary Network, LLC as the inmate commissary vendor for a term effective February 1, 2025 through February 1, 2030.
Do not guess the deposit website: A vendor contract does not by itself prove which consumer payment portal, inmate identifier, fee or transaction method Hunt County is using today. The county page reviewed does not publish those family-deposit details.

Safest way to add funds

Verify present custodyMake sure the person still appears in current Hunt County custody before paying a commissary vendor.
Call the Detention CenterUse 903-453-6851 and ask which deposit method is active for the inmate’s account.
Ask for the exact identifierConfirm whether the transaction needs a booking number, inmate ID or another identifier.
Ask about limits and feesConfirm minimum/maximum deposit, card or cash rules, transaction fee and refund treatment before paying.
Use only the vendor the jail confirmsDo not select a similar-looking Keefe, Access Corrections or commissary portal solely because a search engine suggests it.
Save the receiptKeep the transaction number until the inmate confirms the money posted.
Commissary call script “I need the current family-deposit instructions for [inmate name]. Can you confirm the active commissary/deposit vendor, the inmate number I need, the approved online/phone/kiosk method, current fee and any deposit limit?”

Inmate mail and telephone: what Hunt County does not currently publish online

The county pages reviewed for this update do not provide a complete current family-facing ordinary-mail address format, prohibited-mail list, current inmate telephone vendor, call rates, voicemail rules or electronic-message fee schedule. Older county contracts exist, but using an old contract as if it were a current family instruction would be misleading.

This is where many jail guides become inaccurate: Do not copy a mailing address, phone provider or payment link from a third-party jail directory and assume it still applies in 2026.
Confirm the inmate is still housed at Hunt County Detention Center
Ask for the exact personal-mail address and inmate-number format
Ask whether ordinary envelopes are scanned or delivered physically
Ask whether photographs are permitted and the current size/count limits
Ask whether books must come from a publisher or approved seller
Ask which company currently provides inmate telephone service
Confirm account setup, per-call costs and blocked-number help
Never send cash, cards or unapproved enclosures until the jail confirms the rule
Mail/phone call script “I need the current instructions for sending personal mail and setting up phone calls for [inmate name]. Can you give me the exact mailing format, required inmate identifier, prohibited items, current phone provider and the official account-setup method?”
Jail record vs court record

Which Hunt County criminal record should you search?

Hunt County’s judicial-record system separates several record types. Choosing the right one is faster than opening every county portal and hoping a name appears.

Hunt County record-type decision table
You need to knowBest recordOffice / next step
Who is in jail right now?Sheriff Booking current inmate searchRun Search with no date range.
Was the person in jail last week/month?Sheriff Booking date-range searchEnter starting/ending dates.
What jail record exists?Odyssey Public Access — Jail RecordsSearch the county judicial-record portal.
What bond is recorded?Odyssey Public Access — Jail Bond RecordsVerify again before paying.
What law-enforcement incident record exists?Odyssey Public Access — Incident RecordsUse law-enforcement record category when available.
What happened in a felony case?District-court recordDistrict Clerk, 903-408-4172.
What happened in a misdemeanor case?County/County Court at Law recordCounty Clerk, 903-408-4130.

Felony records: Hunt County District Clerk

District Clerk

2507 Lee St., 2nd Floor
Greenville, TX 75401

903-408-4172

Office hours

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed for lunch.

196th District Court

903-408-4190

Hunt County Courthouse.

354th District Court

903-408-4194

2507 Lee St., 3rd Floor.

Misdemeanor records: Hunt County Clerk

County Clerk

2507 Lee St., 2nd Floor
Greenville, TX 75401

903-408-4130

County Clerk hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

County Court at Law No. 1

903-408-4200

2507 Lee St., 4th Floor, Room 400.

County Court at Law No. 2

903-408-4234

Handles county-court matters including criminal cases.

Jurisdiction shortcut: Hunt County says district courts have original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases. The County Clerk is responsible for misdemeanor criminal cases. That distinction tells you which clerk should answer a record question.
Open Hunt County judicial records Call District Clerk

Medical and mental-health concerns while someone is in Hunt County custody

Hunt County’s public detention page does not publish a family medical-information hotline. County records do confirm that the jail uses formal outside health-care arrangements for detainees, including Hunt Memorial Hospital District for higher-level medically necessary care, and county records in 2026 also document contracted psychiatric services for the jail.

Privacy matters: The existence of a county medical contract does not mean hospital staff can give a family member confidential inmate health information. For an urgent concern about a detainee, start with the Detention Center so jail staff can route the concern through the secure medical process.
Call the Detention CenterUse 903-453-6851 and clearly state that the call concerns an inmate health or mental-health issue.
Provide the inmate’s exact identityHave full legal name and any booking/custody identifier available.
Describe the risk conciselyGive medication names, known diagnoses, recent symptoms or specific safety concerns rather than asking for a general status update.
Do not send medication without approvalAsk the jail how prescription information or medication should be verified by medical staff.
For an outside emergency, call 911If you personally face an immediate emergency or danger outside the jail, use emergency services rather than waiting for a routine jail callback.
Victim services

Custody notifications, victim assistance and safety planning

Hunt County’s District Attorney provides a Victim Assistance Coordinator and links victims to VINE, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Services and Crime Victims’ Compensation resources.

Hunt County Victim Assistance Coordinator

Maria Ornelas

903-408-4216

Hunt County Courthouse, 2507 Lee St., 4th Floor.

Hunt County District Attorney

903-408-4180

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

VINE

877-894-8463

Use for available custody-notification services.

TDCJ Victim Services

800-848-4284

Relevant when a case/inmate moves into state prison custody.

What the county victim coordinator can help with

Explain crime-victim rights
Help with Crime Victims’ Compensation
Assist with a Victim Impact Statement
Assist with protective-order paperwork as needed
Accompany victims to prosecutor meetings or court
Assist with safety planning and referrals
Safety rule: Do not rely only on a jail roster or automated alert if there is immediate danger. Use emergency services and a safety plan appropriate to the situation.

Release, TDCJ transfer or federal custody: where to search next

The person bonded outUse Hunt County court records to follow the case. Current jail search may no longer show the person.
The person was released without transferUse the date-range booking search for the past custody event and the court portal for future hearings.
The person entered TDCJ custodyUse the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search for current state-prison location.
The person entered federal custodyUse the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for federal records from 1982 onward.
The receiving agency is unknownCall Hunt County Jail Information with the full name and booking/case details and ask whether a transfer destination is available.
The inmate vanished from today’s rosterRun a Hunt County date-range search before assuming a transfer occurred.
Search TDCJ custody Search federal custody

Property or evidence pickup is not the same as inmate property release

The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office says an appointment is required to pick up property or evidence and directs users to 903-453-6849. That public instruction should not be automatically treated as the procedure for releasing personal property held for a jail inmate.

Sheriff property/evidence

Appointment required.

903-453-6849

Inmate personal property

Call the Detention Center at 903-453-6851 and ask for the current inmate-property release procedure, authorization rule, pickup hours and accepted ID.

Hunt County jail and court contact directory by problem

Call the office that handles the actual question
Your questionOfficePhone
Is someone currently in Hunt County Jail?Jail Information903-453-6849
I need Detention Center assistanceHunt County Detention Center903-453-6851
I need to schedule a visitVisitation scheduling903-453-6850
I need general Sheriff’s Office helpHunt County Sheriff903-453-6800
I need a felony court recordDistrict Clerk903-408-4172
I need a misdemeanor court recordCounty Clerk903-408-4130
I have a felony prosecution / victim questionDistrict Attorney903-408-4180
I need victim assistanceVictim Assistance Coordinator903-408-4216
I need adult probation informationCommunity Supervision & Corrections903-455-9563
Immediate emergencyEmergency services911

Hunt County local tips that prevent common mistakes

Use blank dates for today’s roster

The county explicitly says clicking Search displays current inmates. Do not accidentally narrow the search with an old date.

Use date ranges after release

This is the fastest local way to confirm an earlier Hunt County custody event without treating it as present detention.

Schedule visits by phone

Tuesday is for Wednesday; Thursday is for Friday or Sunday. The line is not answered after 4 p.m.

Leave a scheduling message

If nobody answers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Hunt County says to leave a message for a return call that day.

Watch holiday call-in changes

The county specifically warns that visitation call-in days sometimes change around holidays.

Use the licensed bondsman list

Hunt County regulates commercial sureties through its Bail Bond Board; use that list instead of an advertisement.

Check felony vs misdemeanor office

District Clerk handles district/felony records; County Clerk maintains misdemeanor cases.

Do not invent commissary links

Keefe has the county commissary contract, but Hunt County does not currently publish a family-facing deposit method on the jail page.

Separate evidence from inmate property

The Sheriff’s appointment instruction for property/evidence is not automatically the same procedure for an inmate’s personal belongings.

Hunt County Detention Center map and arrival checklist

Confirm the person is still in current custody
Write down any booking/case identifiers shown
Know whether you need jail, visitation, bond or court service
Call the correct phone number before traveling
For visitation, make sure the visit was actually scheduled
For a bond company, verify it remains on the county licensed list

Live actions and official Hunt County sources

The important instructions from the official sources are already explained above. These links are retained mainly for live searches, current records and actions that cannot be completed inside this guide.

Live actions
Primary sources reviewed
Last official-source review: August 17, 2026. Current inmate status, bond, vendor methods, clerk availability and visitation arrangements can change. Recheck the controlling office immediately before a payment, visit or time-sensitive action.

Hunt County Jail inmate search FAQs

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

Open the official Hunt County Sheriff Booking search. Click Search without dates to see current inmates. Enter a starting date, ending date or date range to research earlier custody.

What is the Hunt County Detention Center phone number?

The Detention Center lists 903-453-6851. The Sheriff’s Office lists Jail Information at 903-453-6849.

Where is Hunt County Jail located?

Hunt County Detention Center is at 2801 Stuart Street, Greenville, TX 75401.

What days can I visit?

Published visitation days are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call Tuesday for Wednesday and Thursday for Friday or Sunday.

What number do I call to schedule visitation?

Call 903-453-6850 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the correct call-in day. If unanswered during that window, leave a message.

How do I find an old Hunt County booking?

Use the same official inmate-search page and enter a starting and/or ending date. The county says it can return inmates who were in custody during the selected period.

How do I check Hunt County bond records?

The county’s Odyssey Public Access portal includes a Jail Bond Records category. Verify the current amount and any holds before paying.

How do I find a licensed bail bond company?

Use the current Hunt County Bail Bond Board company list. This guide reproduces the county’s current names, phone numbers and published locations above.

How do I check the criminal court case?

Use Hunt County Odyssey Public Access. Felony records are handled by the District Clerk at 903-408-4172; misdemeanor records are maintained by the County Clerk at 903-408-4130.

What if the inmate was transferred?

Check the Hunt County historical search and court case first. For state custody use TDCJ’s inmate search; for federal custody use the BOP locator. Call Hunt County when the destination is unknown.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not Hunt County, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office, Hunt County Detention Center, a Texas court, a bail-bond company or a live detention database. Booking, charge, bond and custody information can change. An arrest or listed charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Do not use public custody information to harass, threaten, discriminate against, exploit or unlawfully identify any person.

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