Fort Bend County Jail

You can support your loved ones at Ft Bend Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 281-341-4735.

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 Ft Bend Co Jail is a detention center located at 1410 Richmond Pkwy Richmond, TX which is operated locally by the Fort Bend 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. Fort Bend County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Richmond 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 Inmate Processing Unit (IPU) encompasses several crucial sections, including Intake, Property, Imaging, Transport, Classification, and Bonding. The IPU is tasked with the intake, processing, and release of all adult offenders committed or detained within the facility. The intake process involves medical screening and risk assessment to determine the appropriate classification level and housing for inmates. The IPU is responsible for initiating and developing inmate jail records, ensuring all necessary and valid information is included in the jail management system.

The Imaging section of the IPU handles the identification process for each inmate, recording photographs, fingerprints, and specific markings. This section also verifies and enters accurate arrest, charge, and disposition information into the State’s database. The Property section documents and safeguards all offender property, issuing detention clothing and bedding items to the offender upon arrival at the Detention Facility.

The Housing Unit's primary focus is the care, custody, and control of individuals committed to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. Proper housing is achieved according to classification criteria established by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Responsibilities of the Housing Unit include supervising inmate feeding, recreation, medication dispensing, inmate workers, and maintaining cleanliness in inmate living areas and the facility. The Housing Units also monitor inmate compliance and participation in various programs such as religious services, educational programs, court-ordered work release programs, and treatment programs. Additionally, the Housing Units supervise the mentally ill inmate population, ensuring their health and well-being while confined. They ensure that all inmates abide by the rules and regulations established by the Detention Facility.

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.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

Approximately 36 officers are on duty during each shift. The Day Shift primarily manages inmate movement outside the facility for court appearances, medical procedures, work programs, and transports to other agencies. The Evening Shift focuses on inmate movement within the facility, supervising programs such as religious services, drug and alcohol programs, special tours, and educational programs. The Night Shift prepares inmates for transfer to the Texas Department of Corrections, the State Jail system, and other agencies.

Each shift undergoes specialized training to handle emergencies and disturbances within the Detention Facility, whether caused by inmates, visitors, or weather conditions. The Support Division of the Detention Bureau assists both the inmate population and Detention Bureau staff. This division oversees the daily activities of the kitchen facility, ensuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals are prepared and distributed for inmates and staff, including specialized meals for inmates under medical care. The outside work crew maintains the grounds and landscaping of 22 or more county locations, covering approximately 62 acres of land.

The daily routine for the outside crew includes groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, weeding, and debris/trash removal. They also manage planting, maintaining flower beds, and overseeing lawn sprinkler systems, along with performing preventative maintenance on all lawn equipment. Additional duties include washing, cleaning, and detailing Sheriff Administration vehicles, moving furniture, setting up for events, pressure washing, painting, and recycling. The outside crew also assists non-profit organizations within the county. For further details, contact Lt. Rodney Rodriguez at Rodney.Rodriguez@fortbendcountytx.gov.