The Burnet County Jail is located at 900 County Lane in Burnet, Texas 78611. The phone number at Burnet County Jail is (512) 715-8600. The inmate capacity is 597. The duties of the Burnet County Sheriff include running the jail. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) provides rules and guidelines for running all city and county jails in Texas.

Burnet County Jail  

Burnet County Jail’s role is to receive and provide housing to lawfully committed offenders within Burnet County’s jurisdiction as required by the civil and criminal laws in Texas. Inmates are kept at the jail until they have been released from confinement. TCJS has certified the facility, which is also a holding facility for I.C.E. and for US Marshals.

Phone Calls

The only way to speak on the phone with an inmate is when inmates make collect calls. Cell phones are not able to accept collect phone calls. You can set your phone up for inmate calls by calling 1-800-483-8314 or going to www.connectnetwork.com.

Long-Distance Visitors

Once each month, a visitor from a distance of 300 miles or more can have a visit with an inmate that is extended 30 minutes beyond the usual time for visitation. For this special type of visit, submit your request to the Jail Captain; such visits are considered on a case-by-case basis.  

The purpose of this website’s blog posts is to provide helpful information for inmates and their families. There is no intent to imply misconduct on the part of any individual or government institution.

–Guest Contributor