The location of Hale County Jail is 1900 S Columbia in Plainview, Texas 79072. The number to contact the jail is (806) 293-5377. Hale County Jail’s inmate capacity is 190. The Hale County Sheriff is responsible for handling jail operations. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) sets the state’s minimum jail standards. Jail inspections are used for enforcement of jail standards, which includes heightened scrutiny of jails that have been for non-compliance.

Hale County Jail Visitation

Visitors to a county jail should always check with the jail before showing up. Each county jail has its own specific rules of visitation, such as the days and times in which visits are allowed. It is also common for inmates to be required to name visitors who may be approved for visitation. Hale County Jail does not currently list visitation rules online. The following are general rules of visitation that basically apply to every county jail:

All adult visitors must provide valid photo identification. Approved forms of photo ID include a current state driver’s license, a military ID card, passport, and any valid photo ID issued by a government agency.

A dress code is enforced at county jails. Conservative clothing is required, which means that the following types of clothing are not allowed:

• “See-through” attire;
• Short skirts;
• Revealing clothing that shows the bust, belly, or underwear;
• Spaghetti straps; and
• Tank tops.

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