Comal County TX Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: August 09, 2024
Address
3000 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Beds
900
County
Comal
Phone
830-620-3450
Fax
830-627-8681
Email
stahlt@co.comal.tx.us

Comal 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.

The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is AccessCorrections There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

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

Satellite View of Comal County TX Jail

You can support your loved ones at Comal Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 830-620-3450.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Comal Co Jail is a detention center located at 3000 IH 35 S New Braunfels, TX which is operated locally by the Comal County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Comal County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, New Braunfels Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for Texas here.

The Comal County Jail is operated and maintained by the County Sheriff, as are all county jails in Texas. Originally, inmates were housed in the historic limestone Comal County Courthouse from 1939 until 1985. In 1985, the Walter Fellers Law Enforcement Center opened at 3005 W. San Antonio Street, with a jail capacity of 144 beds. To accommodate the county's growth, the jail was expanded in 1999 to 337 beds. The new Comal County Jail at 3000 IH 35 South opened in August 2020, offering 582 beds with infrastructure for future expansion to 900-1000 beds. The facility holds Comal County inmates and, when space allows, inmates from other counties and federal inmates.

The Comal County Jail is dedicated to community safety by ensuring the secure and professional management of inmates by highly trained Detention Officers who adhere to the highest standards. The Corrections Division aspires to be a leading detention facility through professional standards, fiscal responsibility, leadership, and advanced technology.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. 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. Inmates are given a 6-page Rules Handbook and a Spanish version available here for your review.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

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.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

The Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) within the Comal County Sheriff’s Office consists of a Commander, Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, and twenty Detention Officers. This specially trained team handles high-risk incidents, making responses safer for staff and inmates. C.E.R.T. members undergo training in high-risk inmate escorts, emergency medical incidents, less-lethal devices, riot control, defensive tactics, and cell extractions, with monthly training sessions to maintain readiness.

Qualified Corrections Officers in the Armed Corrections Officers program relieve patrol Deputies of inmate supervision duties during medical visits or court appearances. These officers are trained and certified to carry firearms by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and receive annual firearms training alongside the Patrol Section.

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 Comal 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

In-person visitation and video visitation will be scheduled by going to ICSolutions.com, the kiosk located in the bonding lobby, or contacting (888) 506-8407 for assistance.

• All visitors must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled visitation time to sign in.
• Only visitors with a valid Government-issued Identification card will be allowed to sign in and visit.

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