Sheriff – Jail Division – Frequently Asked Questions

What is bail?

“Bail” is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond. Bonds are processed in the order they are received. We cannot give a specific length of time it will take for the bond to be processed or an inmate released since there are many factors that affect the process. You may also contact:


Hays County Jail – Bonding Department:

512.393.7807

512.393.7690

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.

Make a 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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