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Location	601 54th Street, Galveston, Texas, 77551

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Galveston City Jail is a low-security jail located in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Texas law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Galveston City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Galveston City Jail is not serious. The Texas Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Galveston City Jail.

Inmate Search

Galveston City Jail, Texas, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Galveston City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 409-765-3642, and the Galveston City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Texas statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

Galveston, Galveston County, TX Overview

City of Galveston

nicknames:

“The Oleander City”

Coordinates:

29.28111°N 94.82583°W

Country:

United States

State:

Texas

County:

Galveston (erected 1838)

Incorporated:

town incorporated 1839

Named for:

Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez (1746–1786)

Government:

Type:

Council–manager

Body:

City Council

Mayor:

James D. Yarbrough (D)

City Manager:

Brian Maxwell

Area:

Total:

211.72 sq mi (548.35 km2)

Land:

41.05 sq mi (106.33 km2)

Water:

170.66 sq mi (442.02 km2)

Elevation:

7 ft (2 m)

Population (2010):

Total:

47,743

Estimate (2019):

50,446

Density:

1,228.77/sq mi (474.43/km2)

Demonym:

Galvestonian

Time zone:

UTC−06:00 (CST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−05:00 (CDT)

ZIP Codes:

77550-77555

Area code(s):

409

FIPS code:

48-28068

GNIS feature ID:

1377745

Galveston, Galveston County, TX Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Full Time Sworn Officers:161

Full Time Civilians:44

Part Time Sworn Officers:1

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Galveston City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Galveston City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Galveston City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Galveston City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Galveston City Jail

601 54th Street, Galveston, Texas, 77551

Sending Money

The Galveston City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Galveston City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Galveston City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Galveston City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Galveston City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Galveston City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Galveston City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Galveston City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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Galveston City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Galveston City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	601 54th Street, Galveston, Texas, 77551
City	Galveston
Postal Code	77551
State	Texas
County	Galveston County

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