This guide helps you handle an Inmate Search in Taylor County, Texas by starting with Odyssey Public Access and then using Taylor County Adult Detention Facility information for the next step.
We are an independent site and do not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official Taylor County resources to confirm details before you act.
Odyssey Public Access jail records
Start with the county’s official records portal. Taylor County case records include separate options for Jail Records and Jail Bond Records.
- Open the Taylor County records portal.
- Review the record categories shown on the page and choose the location you need.
- Select Jail Records for jail-related records or Jail Bond Records for bond-related details.
- Use the record details you find there before moving to visitation, mail, or deposit steps.
Tip: If the portal result does not answer your next question, use the jail contact section below for help.
Visitation after you find an inmate
After you confirm a person is in custody, check the county visitation page for current access rules. Visitors must complete a one-time registration with JailATM before visiting, and each inmate gets two video visits per week at the jail.
| Visit type | Schedule | Limits and cost |
|---|---|---|
| In-town video visitation | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Two 30-minute visits per week per inmate; free at the jail |
| Out-of-town video visitation | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Two 1-hour visits per week per inmate; free at the jail; must live 150 miles outside Abilene city limits and show a valid ID plus a current utility bill |
| Online visitation | 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week | $0.50 per minute; may be used as often and as long as allowed |
Watch for delays: visits may be delayed by court, work assignments, disciplinary action, sick call, attorney visits, or inmate housing changes.
Mail and commissary rules
The Taylor County Adult Detention Facility page, inmate mail page, and commissary page cover the jail’s day-to-day service rules.
- Personal inmate mail goes to the central processing facility, not the detention center: Taylor County Detention Center (Inmate Name/Number), 2830 S. Hulen Street Box #809, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
- Legal mail must go directly to the detention facility and must come from a licensed attorney of record.
- Newspapers, magazines, and books must be sent directly from the publisher or another approved sender, such as Amazon.
- Phone and commissary deposits may be made through CSGPAY, at the lobby kiosk, or through customer service at (877) 618-3516.
Taylor County jail contacts
Use these numbers when you need help after checking the jail records portal.
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Taylor County Jail
Phone: (325) 691-7423 -
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative phone: (325) 674-1300
Common questions
Where should I start an inmate search in Taylor County?
Start with the official Taylor County Odyssey Public Access portal. The page includes separate choices for Jail Records and Jail Bond Records, which makes it the main online starting point. Use the jail records option first for custody-related information, then switch to bond records if you need bond details.
What should I do if the online record does not answer my question?
Use the Taylor County Jail phone line at (325) 691-7423 for jail-related follow-up questions. You can also call the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at (325) 674-1300 if you need general help reaching the right division. Keep the record details you found online in front of you before you call.
Do I need an appointment for visitation?
Visitors must complete a one-time registration with JailATM before visiting. Once registered, you can visit your loved one without scheduling an appointment. Visits can still be delayed by court, work assignments, disciplinary action, sick call, attorney visits, or housing changes.
Where does inmate mail go, and how do I add money?
Personal mail is sent to the processing address in Fort Worth, while legal mail must go directly to the detention facility from a licensed attorney of record. Phone and commissary deposits can be made through CSGPAY, at the lobby kiosk, or through customer service at (877) 618-3516. If you are sending books or magazines, they must come from the publisher or another approved sender.