Sheriff – Jail Division – Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to release a person when they have posted bond?
Processing a person for release may depend on many factors. Releases are processed 24 hours a day. You may check the jail information, inmate search function to see if information has been updated. Once a person no longer shows on the inmate search roster, they have been released from custody.
Jail Division – Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the current Hays County Jail on-site visitation hours and rules?
- What are the current Hays County Jail Off-site (Video) visitation hours and rules?
- How do I send mail to an inmate?
- How do I send money to my loved one for Commissary?
- How does Commissary Access Securepak work?
- How do I pick up inmate property?
- How do I drop off clothes for court?
- Can I leave a message for an inmate?
Fine Payment
Hays County now allows the convenience of paying with a credit card for individuals who are currently in custody and for class “C” fines only. No other forms of payments will be accepted.
Click the button below to find the appropriate Justice of the Peace to make the payment.
Defense Attorneys that wish to make inquiries regarding reasonable virtual access to their client(s) should refer to the email below; any request for information made by phone to the Hays County Jail will be redirected to email
Attorney Phone Calls
Hays County provides a free call option to attorneys for the benefit of their incarcerated clients. Only one business telephone number is authorized for the call list. Calls are limited to twenty minutes each, are free of charge and are not recorded. Requests to be placed on the free call list should be made to Lieutenant Erica Hernandez by email at erica.hernandez@co.hays.tx.us.
Please attach a written request on letterhead, along with a copy/scan of your valid driver’s license and BAR card to the email.
Hays County Jail – Bonding Department:
512.393.7807
512.393.7690
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