Find the Current Ellis County Inmate Before You Call, Visit or Send Money
The Ellis County Sheriff links to a live inmate roster for people currently listed in county custody. The roster shows its own inmate count and list-generated time, so use the live page instead of relying on an old screenshot or third-party booking list.
Once you find the right person, save the inmate number, booking number and arrest date. You will need those details for mail, visitation, deposits, court research and most useful calls to the Wayne McCollum Detention Center.
If the person was arrested only a few hours ago and is not listed yet, do not assume they were released. Booking and housing assignment are separate steps, and the Sheriff advises that an inmate may take up to 24 hours to reach an assigned housing unit for visitation.
Use the Sheriff-linked LockupLists inmate page.
Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie.
972-825-4931 for current custody questions.
The Sheriff describes a maximum population of 856.
Official procedures reviewed August 21, 2026.
What do you need from the Ellis County jail roster?
Open the live roster, search the person and compare the arrest date with what you know.
Follow the roster stepsRoster status can change after bond, court, transfer or release processing.
Verify the correct inmateThen call the jail and confirm every active charge, hold and release requirement.
Check bond and releaseAll social visits are video visits, and the inmate must be in an assigned housing unit.
Review visitationPersonal mail, legal mail, deposits and phone calls use different systems.
Use the correct serviceCounty Clerk handles Class A/B misdemeanor records; District Clerk handles felony records.
Find the criminal caseHow to search the Ellis County inmate roster
What the Ellis County booking-list fields mean
Roster item |
What it helps confirm |
What it does not prove |
What to do with it |
|---|---|---|---|
Booked name |
The identity name used in the current jail system. |
That two people with the same name are the same person. |
Compare age, arrest date, inmate number and booking number. |
Inmate number |
An identifier associated with the person in the roster system. |
That it represents only one lifetime arrest. |
Keep it for jail-related questions. |
Booking number |
The booking identifier shown for the current intake event. |
Final guilt or court disposition. |
Use it for mail, records requests and jail questions. |
Arrest date |
When the displayed arrest entered the roster timeline. |
The exact time of the alleged offense. |
Compare it with the police report and court filing. |
Race / gender / age |
Additional identity context used to distinguish similar names. |
Identity without another matching field. |
Use only as supporting identification. |
Booking photo |
A custody photograph associated with a current roster entry. |
Guilt, conviction or that a charge remains pending. |
Match the booking number and court case. |
Roster generated time |
How recently the displayed list was generated. |
Nothing changed after that timestamp. |
Refresh immediately before taking action. |
Confirm the correct inmate before you do anything else
Why someone arrested in Ellis County may not appear yet
Sheriff’s Office: 972-825-4901
Dispatch 24/7: 972-937-6060
Booking, classification and housing are separate steps
Wayne McCollum Detention Center describes booking as an inmate’s first contact with the detention facility. The processing area also handles property, bond and release functions.
300 S. Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Jail Information: 972-825-4931
Do not assume one bond amount guarantees release
The detention center’s processing area includes public-accessible bond and release functions. Before paying, identify the correct booking and confirm every active charge or hold.
Ellis County visits are video visits—even when you go to the jail
Item |
Published rule |
|---|---|
Days |
Tuesday through Saturday. |
Hours |
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
Last sign-in |
7:30 p.m. |
Visit type |
All social visits are video, including on-site visits. |
Visitor limit |
A visitor may sign up for one visit per day. |
Inmate allowance |
Two 20-minute visits per week. |
Adults |
Maximum two adult visitors per visit. |
Children |
Minors must be accompanied by an adult; the rules allow one child per adult in the visitation area. |
Accepted adult identification listed by the Sheriff
Three different systems are involved—do not mix them up
JailATM is the provider linked by the Sheriff for video-visitation account creation and support.
The current Sheriff visitation rules direct deposits through TouchPay, including lobby, online and phone options.
Ordinary personal mail is now routed to an off-site JailATM processing address, scanned, then delivered electronically.
Depositing money through TouchPay
Commissary
Wayne McCollum Detention Center describes commissary as a mobile cart carrying hygiene products, snacks and other approved items. The cart is brought into housing areas seven days a week except segregation units.
Current personal-mail procedure
JailATM.com – Ellis County Jail
Inmate ID: Inmate full name and booking number
2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Legal, medical, newspaper, magazine and publisher mail
Inmate Full & Last Name
Inmate Book-In Number
c/o Wayne McCollum Detention Center
300 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Soft-backed books, magazines and newspapers must come by subscription from the publisher. The Sheriff specifically says these items cannot be sent from a retail vendor such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Subscriptions are limited to no more than two at a time.
The first call during booking works differently from later jail calls
The Sheriff states that inmates can make free local calls during booking to arrange bail, notify family or reach an attorney.
Booking phones can make collect calls outside the local dialling area.
Calls are collect calls through the jail phone system.
Correct Solutions is the provider linked by the Sheriff for phone-account help.
Period |
Published calling window |
|---|---|
Weekdays |
10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. |
Weekends |
10:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m. |
Use the court system when you need the actual case outcome
Examples listed by the County Clerk include DWI, theft and assault misdemeanor cases handled through County Courts at Law 2 and 3.
Criminal Misdemeanor Division: 972-825-5062
Use the Ellis County District Clerk for felony criminal records and district-court case information.
District Clerk: 972-825-5091
How to use Ellis County Online Records Search
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Main: 972-825-5070
Criminal Misdemeanor: 972-825-5062
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
109 S. Jackson St., Second Floor
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: 972-825-5091
Published office hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
When the person is no longer on the current roster
The Sheriff specifically directs users looking for a booking photo of someone who is still in custody to the inmate search. When the person is no longer in custody, use an open-records request.
In person: 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Mail: Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165, ATTN: Open Records Clerk
Fax: 972-825-4941
Main phone: 972-825-4901
A missing inmate does not tell you whether a warrant exists
Someone can have an active warrant without being booked into Wayne McCollum Detention Center. Likewise, a person can be released from jail while the court case remains active.
The Warrants Division handles orders issued by Ellis County District and County Courts and also attempts qualifying warrants from other agencies.
Information line: 972-825-4901
Search the County Clerk or District Clerk record system for docket information instead of assuming a blank roster means no active case or warrant.
Search Ellis County court recordsEllis County has an Indigent Defense Coordinator—not a general jail lawyer
A person who cannot afford private counsel may apply for court-appointed representation under the Ellis County indigent-defense plans. The county’s Indigent Defense Coordinator manages the assignment process.
Susan Soros, Indigent Defense Coordinator
Maria Urias, Indigent Defense Coordinator
County page notes Spanish assistance.
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Email: IDC@elliscountytx.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Contact the office to schedule an appointment.
If you are tracking the inmate for safety, use victim services too
A jail roster can tell you whether someone is currently listed, but it is not a substitute for victim notification, protective-order help or direct communication with the prosecutor’s office.
109 S. Jackson St., 4th Floor
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: 972-825-5035
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Try the next custody system instead of repeating the same roster search
Use TDCJ when the person has entered Texas state-prison custody.
Search TDCJUse the Bureau of Prisons locator for a person in the federal prison system.
Search Federal BOPSearch the county where the person was actually booked rather than the county where the alleged offense began.
Ellis County jail and court contacts
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Jail Information: 972-825-4931
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Administrative offices: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
24-hour communications:
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Class A/B misdemeanor records.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Felony district-court records.
Spanish assistance: 972-825-5482
109 S. Jackson St., 4th Floor.
Map to Wayne McCollum Detention Center
Map to Ellis County court offices
A five-minute checklist after finding the inmate
Ellis County jail roster questions answered
How do I search the Ellis County Texas jail roster?
Open the current inmate roster linked by the Ellis County Sheriff at ecso.llhostings.com. Check the list-generated timestamp, use the roster search field to locate the person and open the matching entry. Save the inmate number, booking number and arrest date before using jail services or researching the court case.
What information does the Ellis County inmate roster show?
The current roster displays identifying information including the booked name, inmate number, arrest date, race/gender/age information and booking number, and it provides access to a booking-photo indicator for listed inmates. The page also displays the current inmate count and when the roster was generated.
Why is someone arrested today not showing in the Ellis County roster?
The person may still be in booking, may be listed under another spelling, may have been released quickly or may have been booked in another jurisdiction. The Sheriff also states that housing assignment can take up to 24 hours after arrest. Call Jail Information at 972-825-4931 when a recent arrest remains unclear.
What is the phone number for Ellis County Jail inmate information?
The Ellis County Sheriff lists 972-825-4931 for Jail Information. The Sheriff’s Administration number is 972-825-4901, and 24-hour Dispatch can be reached at 972-937-6060.
Where is the Ellis County Jail located?
The Wayne McCollum Detention Center and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office jail are located at 300 S. Jackson Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75165. The Sheriff describes the detention center as a three-phase facility with a maximum population of 856 prisoners.
How do I visit an inmate in Ellis County Jail?
All social visits are conducted by video. Register and schedule through the JailATM process linked by the Sheriff. On-site visitation is Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with last sign-in at 7:30 p.m. The inmate must already be assigned to a housing unit.
How do I send money to an Ellis County inmate?
The Sheriff’s current rules direct inmate deposits through TouchPay. Deposits may be made through the Sheriff’s Office lobby or through TouchPay using supported payment methods. Telephone deposits are available at 866-232-1899. The Sheriff notes that an inmate account may take about 24 to 48 hours after book-in to become active.
What is the mailing address for an Ellis County Jail inmate?
Ordinary personal mail is sent to JailATM.com – Ellis County Jail, Inmate ID: inmate full name and booking number, 2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Legal and medical mail and qualifying publisher subscriptions go directly to Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165.
How do I find an old Ellis County booking after the person is released?
The live jail roster is primarily useful for current custody. The Sheriff states that booking photos for people no longer in custody should be requested through an Open Records Request. Submit a written request with the person’s name, arrest date, booking number and other known identifiers.
How do I find the final court result after an Ellis County booking?
Use Ellis County Online Records Search after finding the booking. The County Clerk maintains Class A and Class B misdemeanor court records, while the District Clerk maintains felony district-court records. Find the matching cause and read the disposition rather than assuming the original jail allegation was the final court outcome.