Washington County TX Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
1206 Old Independence Rd, Brenham, TX 77833
Beds
177
County
Washington
Phone
979-277-6251
Email
investigation@washingtoncosheriff.org

Washington Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Washington Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 979-277-6251.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Washington County TX Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Washington Co Jail, located at 1206 Old Independence Rd in Brenham, TX, is a secure detention center operated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Brenham Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Texas. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Washington County TX Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Washington County TX Jail - Visitation

Days/Hours of Visitation

Male Inmates
​Female Inmates

Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Only Texas issued ID cards are accepted.
  • School ID or Out-of-State ID cards are not accepted.
  • Jail visits are 20 minutes in length.

Rules of Conduct and Clothing

  • Only one visit per inmate per day is allowed.
  • Only one adult visitor per visit is allowed.
  • One or two minor children may accompany the adult and must behave in a quiet and orderly manner or they will be
  • Cell phones and cameras are not allowed.
  • Visitors must be dressed appropriately. Shirts must show no cleavage, sleeves must cover the shoulders entirely. Skirts must not be more than 2 inches above the knees. Short shorts are prohibited.
  • There are no exceptions to these rules. Any breaking of rules will result in immediate termination of visit.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.