Calhoun County Jail is located at 211 S. Ann Street in Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. The phone number at Calhoun County Jail is (361) 553-4475. The inmate capacity is 144. The Calhoun County Sheriff has the responsibility of running the jail. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) establishes requirements for running Texas city and county jails.

Calhoun County Jail Rules of Visitation

Only approved visitors are allowed to visit inmates at Calhoun County Jail. It is necessary to register and get your name on the visitor’s list before arriving at the facility. The following are some basic rules of visitation:

• All adult visitors must have a valid government photo ID.
• No prior felons are allowed to visit inmates.
• Children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Phone Calls

A person must be approved before an inmate can call him or her. Inmates are allowed to call approved individuals on any day between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM. The receiver bears the cost of the phone call, which can last for a maximum of 30 minutes. Call time is significantly reduced to 10 minutes per inmate during rush hours.

Commissary

Inmates have a commissary account which they can receive money into via cash, check or money order. Visitors of inmates can also deposit money directly into an inmate’s account at the administrative office of the jail.

The purpose of this and all posts on this website’s blog is to provide helpful information to inmates and their families, particularly if it is known or believed that there have been civil rights violations. There is no intent to imply misconduct on the part of any entity or person.

–Guest Contributor