This page helps you handle an Inmate Search in San Patricio County, Texas. It explains where to check custody status, which county offices are tied to the jail, and how to use the main official channels serving San Patricio County.
For most searches, the clearest online path is VINELink. San Patricio County also directs users to the Sheriff and Jail Administrator for jail-related questions and next steps.
Use VINELink for custody status
San Patricio County directs users to VINELink to check the custody status of an offender. This is the main online tool named for this task.
You can start here: check custody status through VINELink.
- Open the VINELink portal and select Texas.
- Search for the person whose custody status you need to check.
- Review the custody information shown in the portal.
- Register through VINE if you want updates by email, text, or phone call.
Important: VINE says it strives for accuracy, but it does not guarantee that all information is complete or current.
County pages connected to inmate search
The San Patricio County Sheriff page tells users to use VINELink for offender custody status. The county’s jail information is handled through the Jail Administrator and jail operations contacts.
You can review the Sheriff page here: open the San Patricio County Sheriff page.
Use the Sheriff page when you want the county’s direct routing for custody status. Use jail contacts when you need help with visitation, mail, commissary deposits, or jail rules rather than a status check alone.
Jail visitation and inmate mail
Once you have identified the inmate, San Patricio County Jail publishes specific visitation days and times by the inmate’s last name.
| Day | Last name group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | A-K | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | L-Z | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | A-K | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
| Sunday | L-Z | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Visitors must follow the jail’s dress and identification rules. Only immediate family may visit, and visitors must be on the visitation list. Anyone under 17 must be with an adult.
For inmate mail, correspondence is sent to the inmate at P. O. Box 1382, Sinton, Texas 78387, using the inmate’s full name and San Patricio PID number. Non-privileged incoming mail is opened and inspected before delivery.
You can review the jail operations details here: view the San Patricio County jail operations information.
Money and account deposits
San Patricio County Jail lists three ways to place money on an inmate’s commissary account.
- Telephone: 1-866-345-1884
- Kiosk in front lobby of the Sheriff’s Office
- Internet deposit option listed in the jail operations information
The kiosk accepts cash or credit cards. Jail staff do not pass messages to inmates except in an emergency.
San Patricio County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts when you need help with jail operations or county law enforcement questions tied to inmate lookup and custody information.
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San Patricio County Sheriff — 300 North Rachal, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: (361) 364-9600
Fax: 361-364-6110 -
Jail Administrator — 300 North Rachal, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-9630, ext. 9642 -
San Patricio County Courthouse — 400 W Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: (361) 364-9300
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5:00pm, Closed: Weekends, Holidays
Common questions
How do I search for an inmate in San Patricio County, Texas?
Use VINELink to check custody status. San Patricio County directs users there for offender status information.
Which county office handles jail-related questions?
The Jail Administrator handles jail operations information, and the Sheriff’s Office is also a county contact point for law enforcement and offender status routing.
Can I get notifications about custody status changes?
Yes. VINE allows users to register for automated notifications by email, text, or phone call.
Where do I find visitation times for San Patricio County Jail?
Visitation is scheduled by the inmate’s last name. A-K visits on Tuesday and Saturday, and L-Z visits on Wednesday and Sunday during the posted jail hours.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address the mail with the inmate’s full name and San Patricio PID number and send it to P. O. Box 1382, Sinton, Texas 78387. Incoming non-privileged mail is opened and inspected before delivery.
How can I put money on an inmate’s commissary account?
You can use the listed telephone deposit option, the lobby kiosk at the Sheriff’s Office, or the internet deposit option described in the jail operations information.