McLennan County Sheriff Inmate Search | Jail Custody

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Waco, Texas · Hourly jail roster, mugshots, custody, bond and visitation

Check McLennan County Jail Custody on the Hourly Sheriff Roster

If you are trying to find someone who may be in the McLennan County Jail right now, start with the Sheriff’s Current Inmate Listing. The county says the PDF is refreshed once every hour, so it is the quickest official place to check a name, booking and custody information.

If an arrest happened only a short time ago and the name is missing, do not assume the person was released. Check the official mugshots database, try another spelling and call Jail Intake or the Highway 6 Jail when the booking may still be processing.

Open current inmate list Search official mugshots Call Highway 6 Jail Not on the list?
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate arrest time SO / inmate identifier if known Arresting agency if known
MCLENNAN CUSTODY BOARD HOURLY REFRESH
CURRENT INMATE LISTING PDF
CHECK CURRENT CUSTODY
LIST REFRESHED · VERIFY AGAIN
Being listed in jail does not mean a person was convicted. A custody entry reflects information connected with detention and booking. Charges can be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently after the case reaches court.
Roster refresh

The Sheriff says the Current Inmate Listing updates once every hour.

Booking still processing

Jail Intake-Reception: 254-757-5120

Highway 6 Jail

Current jail questions: 254-757-2555

Sheriff Records

Record questions: 254-757-5108

Start with the problem you have

You do not need to search every McLennan County system

“They were arrested today.”

Open the hourly inmate PDF first. If the name is missing, check mugshots, then call Intake-Reception when booking may still be underway.

Search a new booking
“I need to know if they are still in jail.”

Reopen the newest inmate list instead of relying on a screenshot from earlier in the day. Call Highway 6 Jail when release or transfer is unclear.

Confirm custody
“I need the bond or release information.”

Write down every case and bond entry, then verify that no second charge, warrant or hold prevents release before paying anyone.

Check bond and release
“I want to visit, mail or contact them.”

Confirm they are still housed in McLennan County, then use the current GettingOut visitation and digital-mail rules.

Go to family-help instructions

McLennan County jail help by task

Use the section that answers the immediate question; the court and older-record sections are below the custody guidance.

Second official lookup

Use the McLennan County mugshots database when the PDF is not enough

The Sheriff’s official page separately links an Online Mugshots database. It can be useful when you are checking whether a person had a McLennan County booking and want another official route beyond the current-custody PDF.

Good use

Compare a possible booking with a known name, date and event, especially when you are trying to distinguish people with similar names.

Bad use

Do not treat a booking photograph as proof that the person was convicted or that a charge remained pending after release.

Open official McLennan mugshots
Read the roster carefully

Custody, booking, charge and bond are different questions

What to learn from the inmate list—and what requires another check
Information
Why it matters
Do not assume
Next check
Booked name
Shows the name under which the jail is carrying the person.
A similar name is the same person.
Compare DOB or another identifier when available.
Inmate / SO identifier
Helps distinguish the correct person and is useful for jail services.
It identifies only one criminal case.
Keep it with the book-in date and case information.
Book-in information
Helps connect the roster entry to the arrest you are asking about.
It is the exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare the arresting-agency report.
Listed offense
Shows the allegation associated with custody.
It became the final filed or proven charge.
Search the criminal court docket.
Bond
May show a monetary release condition associated with a case.
Paying one amount clears all cases or holds.
Call the jail before paying.
Case or warrant information
Can lead you to the matching court case or warrant record.
An old warrant is necessarily still active.
Sheriff Warrant Division or court docket.
Release information
Helps determine whether jail custody ended.
Release means dismissal or acquittal.
Find the court disposition.
ArrestAgency takes person into custody
IntakeBooking and identification
JailCustody and bond status
Release / holdConditions must clear
CourtFiled charge and disposition
Same-day arrest troubleshooting

If the person is not on the inmate list, check these possibilities

Booking is still processing The public file is hourly, not real-time second by second.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, former name, hyphen, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly A short detention may end before you check the newest list.
No county-jail booking occurred A citation or another procedure may create a court matter without a normal jail stay.
The arrest was outside McLennan County Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The person was transferred They may have moved to another jail, state custody or another jurisdiction.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential information may not be publicly displayed.
The court case exists before you find the jail entry Search the District Clerk or County Clerk when you already know a charge or cause number.
What to say when calling about a missing booking
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently being booked or held in McLennan County. The arrest may have happened around [time/date] through [agency]. I checked the current inmate list but did not find a clear match. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, housed, released or transferred?
Call the right number

Intake, Highway 6, Records and Warrants solve different problems

McLennan County Sheriff contact router
Office
Phone
Call when
Jail Intake-Reception
254-757-5120
A recent arrest may still be in booking or intake.
Jail — Highway 6
254-757-2555
You need current jail, housing, visitation, release or facility guidance.
Sheriff Records
254-757-5108
You need a Sheriff record or want to identify the proper records-request route.
Warrant Division
254-757-5107
You are verifying Sheriff warrant information.
Sheriff’s Office
254-757-5095
You need general Sheriff’s Office routing.
Sheriff Dispatch
254-757-5222
You need non-emergency dispatch assistance rather than jail records.
For an immediate emergency, use 911. Do not use the inmate-search or records lines to report an active emergency.
Bond and release

Verify every case before paying a McLennan County bond

A family member may see a bond amount on the inmate list and assume that paying it guarantees an immediate release. That can be wrong when there is another case, another warrant, a hold or a separate court condition.

Open the newest inmate list Record every charge, case or warrant reference and each bond entry.
Call the jail before paying Ask whether every case is bondable and whether any separate hold prevents release.
Find out whether the release is cash, surety or personal bond These are different processes. Do not send money to a private company until you know what type of bond applies.
For a private bonding company, use the county’s approved list The McLennan County Bail Bond Board publishes a PDF of active bonding agencies.
If a personal bond was granted, follow PR Bond Office conditions The county currently publishes a one-time $20 personal-bond fee and weekly call-in reporting requirement.
Keep proof of every payment Save the inmate name, identifier, case number, amount, company, receipt and any collateral agreement.
McLennan County Bail Bond Board
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 110
Waco, TX 76701

Phone: 254-757-5004

Use its Active McLennan County Bail Bonding Agencies list rather than an unverified advertisement or unsolicited caller.

View active bonding agencies
PR Bond Office
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 110
Waco, TX 76701

Phone: 254-757-5004

Weekly call-in line: 254-757-5177

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed noon–1:00 p.m.

Personal-bond conditions currently published by the county: one-time $20 fee plus weekly call-in reporting until the case is disposed. Payment is by cash or money order payable to McLennan County; personal checks are not accepted. Failure to report or pay can violate the bond conditions and may result in a warrant.
Bond verification call
I am calling about [inmate name], identifier [number]. Before anyone pays a bond, can you confirm every active case, the current bond condition on each case, and whether there is any warrant, hold or other reason release would not occur after the bond is posted?
Current 2026 visitation change

McLennan County on-site visitation moved in April 2026

Do not drive to the old visitation center without checking. The Sheriff’s current notice says on-site visitation moved on April 5, 2026 to the McLennan County Jail — Bond Office Lobby.
Current visitation schedule published by the McLennan County Sheriff
Visit type
Day
Hours
Important cutoff
On-site
Sunday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration ends 4:30 p.m.
On-site
Monday
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Registration ends 7:30 p.m.
Remote
Tuesday–Saturday
1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Use GettingOut / Go Visit
Inmate is allowed two visits
Each visit is 30 minutes
Visitor must be on the inmate’s visitation list
Visitor needs a GettingOut account for facility visitation
Confirm current custody before leaving home
Check provider account before a remote visit
Parking and entrance: the Sheriff’s current visitation notice does not publish a dedicated visitor-parking map or precise Bond Office Lobby entrance instruction. Call the Highway 6 Jail at 254-757-2555 before driving if you need current parking, entrance or accessibility guidance.
Check live visitation notice Open GettingOut Call jail before visiting
Personal inmate mail

Do not mail ordinary letters to the jail street address

McLennan County changed personal inmate mail to digital delivery. Physical personal mail is routed to the published Phoenix, Maryland address and then delivered electronically to the incarcerated person through the GettingOut tablet system.

RETURN ADDRESS:
Your full name
Your complete physical address
McLennan County Jail, TX
[INMATE FULL BOOKED NAME] SO#[IDENTIFIER]
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The envelope needs all of these: complete facility name and state, inmate’s full name, inmate identifier, sender’s full name and sender’s physical address.
Use the Phoenix address for
  • Personal letters
  • Personal pictures
  • Drawings
Do not send there
  • Attorney-client privileged mail
  • Checks or money orders
  • Packages
  • Parcels
Attorney mail is different. The Sheriff specifically states that attorney-client privileged mail and packages/parcels are not part of the Phoenix personal-mail process and should continue to follow the facility’s direct-mail rules.
Recheck current mail instructions
Calls, tablets and deposits

Confirm the account type before adding money

McLennan County’s current Sheriff page specifically uses GettingOut for facility visitation and says personal mail is delivered through the GettingOut tablet. GettingOut also offers communication and deposit services, but available account types can vary by facility.

Find the inmate first Do not create or fund an account using only a name from a third-party arrest site.
Open the provider from the Sheriff’s current instructions Use the facility selector and make sure you have selected the correct McLennan County facility and person.
Choose the correct purpose Communication funds, prepaid calling funds and inmate trust/commissary funds are not necessarily the same balance.
Review the fee before completing payment Provider transaction fees and available services can change. Keep the confirmation number and receipt.
If the inmate or account type is not shown, stop Call the Highway 6 Jail at 254-757-2555 instead of guessing or sending money through a different website.
Open GettingOut Open GettingOut deposits GettingOut support: 866-516-0115
Privacy reminder: assume ordinary jail calls, messages and social visits are not confidential legal communications. Avoid discussing witnesses, evidence, passwords, alibis or defence strategy outside attorney-client channels.
After the jail lookup

Find the court case when you need more than custody status

The inmate list answers the urgent question—whether the person appears in county custody. The court record answers a different question: what charge was filed and what happened after booking.

Felony / District Clerk route

McLennan County’s free Case Index Search covers a searchable criminal and civil index from 2001 forward, with general legacy case information reaching into the early 1980s.

The docket index lists occurrences in the case. Older or non-digitized documents may still require the clerk.

Open District Clerk Case Index Search
Class A / B misdemeanor route

McLennan County’s County Clerk Criminal Division handles misdemeanor criminal cases within its jurisdiction.

215 N. 5th Street, Room 201
Waco, TX 76701

Phone: 254-757-5185

Open County Clerk criminal page

Information worth saving from the jail search

Exact booked name
Date of birth when available
Inmate or SO identifier
Book-in date
Case / cause / arrest number
Every listed charge
District Clerk Criminal Division
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-757-5054
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
If you know only the person’s name and date of birth, the District Clerk currently lists a $5 criminal-record name search by phone. If you already have a specific case number, the office states that summary information for that case can be provided by phone without that search charge.

Copy and research costs

Selected criminal-record costs currently published by McLennan County
Service
Office
Published amount
Name + DOB criminal search
District Clerk
$5
Written copies
District Clerk
$1 per page
Additional search when required
District Clerk
$5
Certified criminal search
District Clerk
$10
Criminal name search
County Clerk
$5 per name
County Clerk copies
County Clerk
$1 per page; certified copies add $5 per case
Fees and copy procedures can change. Confirm the current total with the clerk before sending payment or travelling to the office.
Legal help after booking

How to request an appointed criminal attorney in McLennan County

A person who cannot afford private counsel may apply for court-appointed criminal representation. McLennan County directs applicants to its Office for Appointed Criminal Attorney.

Application contact
Office for Appointed Criminal Attorney
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 109
Waco, TX 76701

Phone: 254-759-7540

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed noon–1:00 p.m.

Important application detail

The county says applicants should call to schedule an appointment and that the application process requires an in-person interview.

Read appointed-attorney instructions
Concern about medication or mental health while incarcerated? Call the jail and clearly state that you are trying to communicate a medical or mental-health concern about a person currently in custody. McLennan County’s public guidance says that when the proposed patient is incarcerated, a mental-health evaluation should be requested at the jail.

Victim or survivor case assistance

McLennan County District Attorney / Victim Services
219 N. 6th Street, Suite 200, Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-757-5084
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed noon–1:00 p.m.
Open District Attorney services
Sheriff report or arrest record

The inmate list is not the full police narrative

The current inmate PDF can help confirm custody, but it does not replace an offense report, arrest narrative, probable-cause document or court disposition.

McLennan County Sheriff arrest

Start with Sheriff Records when MCSO created the record.

254-757-5108

Waco or another city police arrest

Request the offense or arrest report from the police department that created it rather than assuming the county jail owns the narrative.

Final legal result

Use the District Clerk or County Clerk court record instead of relying only on the original jail charge.

Information to include in a records request
I am requesting the releasable records concerning [full name] for an arrest or incident on approximately [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers are inmate/SO number [number], case/cause number [number], arresting agency [agency] and report number [number]. Please identify any fee before processing if a cost estimate is available.
Open county page and select Sheriff’s Office Open Records Request Call Sheriff Records
If the inmate disappears from the county list

A missing name later can mean release or transfer—not necessarily an error

Check the newest hourly PDF Make sure you are not viewing an old downloaded copy.
Call Highway 6 Jail Ask whether the person was released or transferred and whether staff can identify the receiving system.
Check the court docket Release from jail does not end a pending criminal case.
If transferred to Texas state prison, use TDCJ Search by the person’s name, SID or TDCJ number when applicable. Open Texas prison inmate search
A county-to-state transfer does not always appear instantly across every public system. Verify identifiers rather than assuming a same-name TDCJ result belongs to the person you are looking for.
After custody ends

Release does not erase the booking or decide the court case

Someone can be released on bond, personal bond, time served or another release condition while the criminal case remains pending. If you are researching an older arrest, the court disposition matters more than the old custody status.

Need proof of the outcome?

Find the matching criminal case and request the needed disposition, judgment or certified search from the clerk.

Need to clear an eligible Texas record?

McLennan County publishes local expunction information and agency-routing guidance. Eligibility depends on the exact arrest and outcome.

Open McLennan County expunction information
Save these contacts

McLennan County jail and criminal-record offices

McLennan County Sheriff’s Office
901 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5095

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Jail Intake-Reception
901 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5120

Highway 6 Jail
Highway 6 Jail campus
3201 Marlin Highway
Waco, TX 76705

254-757-2555

Sheriff Records
901 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5108

Sheriff Warrant Division
901 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5107

District Clerk — Criminal
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5054

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

County Clerk — Criminal
215 N. 5th Street, Room 201
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5185

PR Bond / Bail Bond Board
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 110
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5004

Appointed Criminal Attorney Office
501 Washington Avenue, Suite 109
Waco, TX 76701

254-759-7540

District Attorney / Victim Services
219 N. 6th Street, Suite 200
Waco, TX 76701

254-757-5084

Highway 6 Jail campus

The county identifies 3201 Marlin Highway as the Highway 6 Jail campus address in its official facility/training-location information. For visitation, call first because the current Sheriff notice refers specifically to the Jail Bond Office Lobby and does not publish a dedicated visitor entrance or parking map.

Courthouse Annex — court, PR bond and appointed-attorney offices

10 inmate-search questions

McLennan County Sheriff inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in McLennan County Jail?

Open the McLennan County Sheriff’s Current Inmate Listing, which the county says is updated once every hour. On a computer, use Ctrl+F or Command+F and search the person’s last name. On a phone, use Find on Page or the search tool in your PDF viewer. Compare the full name and other identifiers shown before relying on a result.

How often is the McLennan County inmate list updated?

The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office states that its Current Inmate Listing is updated once every hour. A person arrested very recently may therefore be processing before appearing on the next public list.

What should I do if someone arrested today is not on the McLennan County inmate list?

Search alternate name spellings, check the official McLennan County mugshots database, and allow for booking processing. For an intake question call Jail Intake-Reception at 254-757-5120. For current Highway 6 jail information call 254-757-2555.

Is the McLennan County mugshots website an official inmate search?

Yes. The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office directly links to the Online Mugshots database from its official county webpage. Use it as a second official lookup route, but verify the person with identifiers and remember that a booking photograph does not prove guilt or conviction.

How can I confirm whether a McLennan County inmate is still in custody?

Check the newest hourly inmate listing first. If the person’s status is unclear, call the Highway 6 Jail at 254-757-2555. For a person who may still be going through booking, call Jail Intake-Reception at 254-757-5120.

Where is McLennan County Jail inmate visitation now?

The Sheriff’s current visitation notice says that on April 5, 2026 on-site visitation moved to the McLennan County Jail Bond Office Lobby. Because the county does not publish a dedicated visitor-parking or entrance instruction on that notice, call the Highway 6 Jail at 254-757-2555 before driving if you need current entrance, parking or accessibility guidance.

What are the current McLennan County inmate visitation hours?

The Sheriff’s current schedule lists on-site visitation Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with registration ending at 4:30 p.m., and Monday from noon to 8:00 p.m., with registration ending at 7:30 p.m. Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits. Remote visitation is available Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through GettingOut and Go Visit.

How do I send personal mail to an inmate in McLennan County Jail?

Personal letters, pictures and drawings are sent for digital delivery using the Sheriff’s published format: McLennan County Jail, TX; the inmate’s full name and identifier; PO Box 247; Phoenix, MD 21131. Include the sender’s full name and physical return address. Attorney-client privileged mail, checks, money orders, packages and parcels should not be sent to the Phoenix personal-mail address.

How do I check bond or find a bail bond company for a McLennan County inmate?

Start with the current inmate listing and call the jail to verify every active case, bond amount and hold before paying. If a personal bond was granted, the McLennan County PR Bond Office is at 501 Washington Avenue, Suite 110, Waco, and can be reached at 254-757-5004. For a private surety bond, use the Bail Bond Board’s official list of active McLennan County bonding agencies.

How do I find the criminal court case after a McLennan County jail booking?

Use the free McLennan County District Clerk Case Index Search for felony and district-court case information. Class A and Class B misdemeanor records are handled by the County Clerk’s Criminal Division. Save the cause number, name, date of birth, booking date and charge from the jail information so you can match the correct court case.

Verification links

Official sources reviewed for this McLennan County guide

Jail and custody
Bond and court
After booking
Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, McLennan County Jail, District Clerk, County Clerk, Bail Bond Board, District Attorney, TDCJ or a law firm.

Jail custody, booking, bond, visitation, provider, mail and court information can change. The Current Inmate Listing is expressly described by McLennan County as an hourly-updated file, so reopen the official source before making a visit, payment, release pickup or other time-sensitive decision.

Verify identity with more than a name whenever possible. An arrest, booking entry or mugshot does not prove guilt or establish the final result of a criminal case.

Last official-source review: August 19, 2026. Where McLennan County did not publish a current visitor-parking instruction, permanent commissary fee table or other operational detail, this article does not invent one and instead directs readers to the responsible jail office.

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