Brazoria County Jail Roster Search | Inmate and Booking List

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Brazoria County, Texas · Jail roster, booking status, bond and inmate help

Find a Brazoria County Booking and Know What to Do Next

If someone was taken to jail in Brazoria County, start with the county’s own Jail Records Inquiry. Search the person’s name—or the booking number when you already have it—then save the SO number, booking details, charges, bond information and custody status before making calls or sending money.

The roster is only the first stop. This page also shows how to confirm the related criminal case, deal with a missing booking, visit the jail in Angleton, send mail, fund an inmate account, set up phone service, check licensed bail-bond options and request a court-appointed lawyer.

Open the official jail roster Check the criminal court case Person not showing?
Booked name Date of birth Booking number if known SO number if known Approximate arrest date
BRAZORIA BOOKING FLOW ROSTER CHECK
BOOKED
CUSTODY / BOND
COURT / RELEASE
BOOKING RECORD
IDENTITY + STATUS CHECKED
A jail-roster entry is not a conviction. It records information connected with custody or booking. Charges can be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently after the initial jail entry. Use the court record when you need the legal outcome.
Official jail search

Use Brazoria County Jail Records Inquiry, not a scraped mugshot website.

Detention Center

3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515.

Jail telephone

979-864-2336

Visit window

County currently lists 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. daily.

Checked

Local procedures reviewed August 16, 2026.

Start with the problem

What do you need from the jail roster?

ARRESTED TODAY Confirm whether booking is complete

Search the official roster first. If nothing appears, do not assume the person was released—recent intake may not be visible immediately.

Use the roster correctly
STILL IN JAIL? Read custody and release information

Open the individual record and check its current disposition instead of relying on an old screenshot or search-engine result.

Understand the record
NEED BOND? Check every charge before paying

A person can have more than one charge, warrant or condition affecting release. Verify the complete booking first.

Bond and release help
NEED TO VISIT? Recheck the inmate before driving

The Detention Center is on County Road 45 in Angleton. Bring valid ID and leave phones and electronics out of the visitation area.

Read the visit rules
NEED THE CASE RESULT? Switch from jail records to court records

Misdemeanor and felony cases use different clerk offices even though both can be searched through Brazoria County’s judicial portal.

Follow the case to court
HELPING SOMEONE INSIDE Use the correct provider

NCIC handles current inmate phone service and messaging; Access Corrections handles inmate-account deposits.

Calls, mail and money

Jump to the Brazoria County task

The first sections handle urgent custody questions. Family services, records and court follow-up are below them.

Booking record decoder

Read the roster without jumping to the wrong conclusion

What common Brazoria County jail-record fields are useful for
Field
What it helps identify
What it does not prove
What to do next
SO number
A Sheriff’s Office identifier connected with the individual.
That every booking under that identity is part of the same criminal case.
Use it when calling the jail or distinguishing same-name records.
Booking number
A specific jail intake event.
The allegation became a filed court charge.
Save it for jail and record questions.
Booked date
When the person entered the booking process.
The exact date or time of the alleged offence.
Compare it with arrest and court dates.
Released date
When the displayed custody event ended, when a release is listed.
Dismissal or acquittal.
Search the court disposition.
Charge
The allegation connected with the booking entry.
Guilt or final prosecutor action.
Check the corresponding criminal case.
Bond
A monetary or other release condition tied to a charge.
That paying one amount will release the person.
Verify all charges, warrants and holds first.
Warrant or case information
The legal matter connected with the custody entry.
The warrant remains active after later court action.
Check the current judicial record.
Disposition / custody status
The present status displayed for the jail event.
The final criminal-case result.
Use the Clerk’s court record for the legal outcome.
Do not use a booking photograph as your only identity check. Match at least two stronger identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
Before you act

Make sure the roster result is the right person

First and last name match the known person
Date of birth is consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias makes sense
Booking date fits the known arrest
SO number is consistent with another record
Booking number matches a jail or court reference
Charge and arrest location fit the event
The related court case follows the same timeline
If you are about to deposit money: verify the inmate’s name and identifier again inside the payment system before submitting the transaction. A similar name is not enough.
Recent arrest not showing

What to try before assuming the person is not in jail

The person is still being processed Identification, medical screening, fingerprints and data entry can occur before a public record becomes easy to find.
The booked name is different Try a shorter name search, maiden name, suffix, hyphen variation or another spelling.
The person was released quickly A brief booking can end before family members search. Look for release information and then check the court case.
The arrest happened in another county A Brazoria County resident can be booked somewhere else. Search where the person was actually taken into custody.
The event did not require county-jail booking Some citations or lower-level matters can create a court case without a conventional jail stay.
The person has transferred A later transfer to TDCJ, another county or another authority changes where you should search.
What to say when calling the Detention Center
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have happened on [date] through [agency]. I cannot locate a clear match online. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released or transferred, and whether there is an SO or booking number I should use?
Brazoria County Detention Center
979-864-2336
3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515
Booking to court

Find what happened after the jail booking

Brazoria County uses the same public-access platform for several types of judicial records, but the office responsible for the record depends on whether the criminal case is a misdemeanor or felony.

Misdemeanor case

Brazoria County Clerk maintains adult misdemeanor criminal court records. The Clerk says online records can show the cause number, hearing dates, charge and disposition information.

  • Choose Criminal Records in Judicial Records Search.
  • Search the cause number when known.
  • If not, change the search type to defendant.
  • Enter the person’s last and first name.
  • Open the correct case.
  • Look under events and orders for court dates and activity.
Search misdemeanor court records

Felony case

Brazoria County District Clerk is custodian of criminal felony court records. Use the same public Judicial Records Search for case information.

  • Search the cause number first when available.
  • Use the defendant’s name when the number is unknown.
  • Compare the filing date and charge with the jail booking.
  • Review docket entries, orders and disposition.
  • Contact the Records Department when an official copy is required.
Open District Clerk criminal information
Do not call the wrong clerk. County Courts at Law handle Class A and B misdemeanors and certain appealed Class C cases. Felony charges are handled through the District Clerk.

How to read the outcome

Pending

The case is still moving through the court. Read the latest event instead of assuming the original booking charge is final.

Dismissed

The prosecution of that count ended without a conviction on that count. Check every separate charge before summarizing the case.

Plea or judgment

Open the actual judgment or docket details when you need to know the offense, plea, sentence or other final disposition.

A released inmate can still have an open criminal case. Leaving the jail and ending the prosecution are two different events.
Certified proof and searches

When a roster screenshot is not enough

Current Brazoria County court-record options
Record
Office
Published fee
Best use
Misdemeanor name search
County Clerk
$5 per name
When staff must search misdemeanor records for you.
Misdemeanor copy
County Clerk
$1 per page
Paper or requested criminal court documents.
Certified misdemeanor copy
County Clerk
$1 per page + $5 per document
Official proof of a disposition or court record.
Felony record search
District Clerk
$5 for 1987-present
Staff-conducted felony search.
Additional felony years
District Clerk
$5 per additional 10-year search
Older record periods outside the standard search.
Felony found / no felony certificate
District Clerk
$5 certificate
Formal certification of the search result.
District Clerk emailed non-certified copy
District Clerk
$1 minimum; over 10 pages $0.10/page
Convenient electronic copy when certification is unnecessary.
District Clerk certified emailed copy
District Clerk
$1/page + $5 certification per document
Official certified court document.
Save money first: search the public Judicial Records portal yourself before paying staff to perform a name search. Order a certified document only when the receiving organization actually requires certification.
Bond and release

Check the whole booking before contacting a bondsman

Confirm the correct inmate Use the booked name, birth date, SO number and booking number.
Read every charge One displayed bond does not tell you whether another charge has a different condition.
Check the listed bond type and amount Write down the information exactly as the official roster displays it.
Ask whether another hold affects release The jail or attorney is the better place to clarify an unclear release problem.
Use a licensed Brazoria County bond company The county Bail Bond Board regulates the local bail-bond business and publishes a Bondsmen section. Open the Brazoria County Bail Bond Board
Ask for the complete agreement before paying Understand the premium, collateral, cosigner obligations, payment terms and conditions.
Keep receipts and the booking identifiers Save the bondsman information, payment receipt, bond amount, cause or booking number and the date.
Do not expect immediate physical release Jail staff still have to process court orders, paperwork and any other valid custody matters.
Before paying, ask this
I am calling about [full name], date of birth [date], SO number [number] and booking number [number]. Can you confirm every current charge and bond condition and whether anything else is preventing release before I arrange payment?
Brazoria County Bail Bond Board
111 E. Locust Street, Suite 301, Angleton, TX 77515
Central / Western area: 979-864-1574
Northern area: 281-756-1574
Brazosport area: 979-388-1574
Visitation at CR 45

What families should know before driving to the jail

Brazoria County Detention Center
3602 County Road 45
Angleton, TX 77515
979-864-2336
Published hours

Monday through Sunday:

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Registration cutoff

Visitors must be registered at least 15 minutes before visitation ends. For the published 1:00 p.m. ending time, do not arrive at the last minute.

Where to register

The county instructs all visitors to register at Male Visitation first before going to the designated visitation area.

Bring this

Current state-issued photo ID or driver’s licence
Valid passport
Armed Forces identification
Acceptable DPS identification
Inmate’s exact booked name
SO or booking number when available

Visitor-count rules

Brazoria County currently permits either two adults and one child or one adult and two children in the visitation area at one time. Visitors younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Do not bring these into visitation

No cellphones or electronic devices. The jail emphasizes this rule in its visitation instructions. Leave unnecessary property secured before entering the visitation area.

Clothing rules that commonly cause a wasted trip

No tube tops, halter tops or spaghetti straps
No gang-affiliated clothing
No low-cut or see-through tops
Shorts, dresses and skirts must reach the knee
Shoes are required
No tights without shorts or similar revealing clothing
Easy-to-miss local rule: the county says a person who has been incarcerated within the previous six weeks cannot visit.
Check current visitation before leaving
Brazoria County also links to Securus Video Connect for remote video sessions. Use the county visitation page above to reach the currently approved video-visit route rather than relying on an old third-party link.
Mail changed in 2023

Do not mail ordinary letters directly to the jail

Brazoria County routes ordinary inmate mail through an off-site processing address. The system applies to normal correspondence, photographs and documents; qualifying legal and medical mail follow different rules.

Do not send anything irreplaceable. The county states that material mailed to its Longview processing address is scanned for electronic delivery and the physical original is destroyed. It will not be returned or released afterward.
Ordinary inmate-mail format

[Inmate’s booked name and SO number]
Brazoria County Detention Center
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

Envelope limits

No page larger than 8.5 × 11 inches
Maximum 5 pages in one envelope
Pages must be one-sided
Maximum 1 photograph per envelope
No packages delivered to the Detention Center
Use the jail’s exact addressing example
Legal mail: privileged legal mail must be sent directly to the Brazoria County jail rather than the Longview ordinary-mail processor. The jail limits what qualifies as privileged mail to specified court and government officials and the inmate’s attorney.
Recheck the official inmate-mail rules
Phone, messages and deposits

Use NCIC for communication and Access Corrections for trust funds

Phone service: NCIC

Brazoria County currently identifies NCIC Inmate Communications as its inmate telephone provider.

  • Create or manage the phone account through NCIC.
  • NCIC customer telephone: 800-943-2189.
  • Verify the correct inmate before adding phone funds.
  • Ordinary outgoing calls may be monitored or recorded.
Open NCIC

Trust account: Access Corrections

The Sheriff’s inmate-account page currently directs money deposits through Access Corrections.

  • Online at Access Corrections.
  • Telephone: 866-345-1884.
  • Sheriff’s Office lobby kiosk.
  • Approved cash walk-in retail locations.
Open Access Corrections

Electronic messages and photographs

The county’s current inmate-mail page lists NCIC electronic messages at $0.25 per message and photo/document attachments at $0.35 per picture or document image. Check the provider before paying because service charges can change.
Do not discuss case strategy on an ordinary inmate call or video session. Brazoria County states that it has the capability to monitor and record outgoing inmate calls and video visits. Attorneys use a separate NCIC registration process for privileged communication.
Check current inmate-account options Attorney communication information
Criminal defense help

How to locate appointed or private counsel

Court-appointed attorney

A defendant who cannot afford private representation can request appointed counsel. The court—not a family member or the jail—determines eligibility.

Brazoria County Indigent Defense
111 E. Locust Street, Room 560
Angleton, TX 77515
979-864-1683

Open Indigent Defense

Private attorney

When hiring private counsel, confirm the attorney’s Texas licence, ask who will actually handle the case and request a written fee agreement.

  • Provide the booked name and birth date.
  • Give the SO and booking numbers.
  • Provide every known cause number.
  • Tell counsel the court and next setting when known.
  • Mention any release or bond issue that is urgent.
State Bar lawyer-referral information
If the family does not know who was appointed: search the criminal case first. Attorney information or appointment activity may appear in the court record after counsel is assigned.
Crime victim assistance

Help for a victim following a Brazoria County arrest

The Sheriff’s Crime Victim Liaison assists with justice-system referrals, crime-victim compensation information, victim impact statements, protective-order information and connections to other services.

Angleton area

979-864-2343

Houston / Alvin area

281-756-2343

Brazosport area

979-388-2392

County victim information Open the Sheriff’s victim-assistance page
Reports and public records

The jail roster is not the same thing as the arrest report

Jail record

Shows booking, custody and related jail information. Start with the official Jail Records Inquiry.

Offense / arrest report

Normally comes from the law-enforcement agency whose officer created the report.

Court record

Shows the filed criminal case, court events and disposition. Use County Clerk or District Clerk depending on case type.

If the Sheriff’s Office created the report

Open the Sheriff’s Public Information Requests page The county separates citizen offense-report requests, open-records requests and crash reports. Open Sheriff’s record-request options
Choose the record type you actually need For an offense report needed for insurance, a bank, doctor or similar purpose, use the county’s Citizen Records Request route.
Give enough details to identify the incident Include the person’s full name, approximate date, incident location and report or case number when known.
Do not request a crash report through the Sheriff’s normal report route The county directs crash-report requests to the Texas Department of Transportation system.
Short records-request wording
I request the releasable records concerning the incident involving [name] on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include SO number [number], booking number [number], cause number [number] and offense/report number [number]. Please identify any copy charges before processing if a fee applies.
If another police department made the arrest: request that department’s incident narrative from that agency. Being housed in the Brazoria County jail does not mean the Sheriff’s Office created the arrest report.
After county-jail transfer

When the person moves into Texas state custody

The Brazoria County roster is the correct first search for a county-jail booking. If the person has later entered Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody, switch to TDCJ’s inmate-information system.

Use Brazoria County when
  • The arrest is recent.
  • The person is awaiting local court proceedings.
  • You need county bond or detention information.
  • You are arranging county visitation or jail services.
Use TDCJ when
  • The person has entered state-prison custody.
  • You have a TDCJ or SID number.
  • You need state-unit location information.
  • You are checking state incarceration after sentencing.
Open TDCJ Inmate Information
Small details that matter

Local Brazoria County tips that can save a wasted trip

Do one last roster check before driving

A custody status can change after bond, transfer or release processing. Reopen the record the day you plan to visit.

Visitors register at Male Visitation first

This is the county’s published registration instruction before visitors proceed to the designated area.

Do not arrive at 1:00 p.m.

Published visitation ends at 1:00 p.m., and registration must occur at least 15 minutes before the end.

Leave the phone out of visitation

The Sheriff’s visitation page emphasizes that cellphones and electronic devices are not permitted.

Never mail an original you want back

Ordinary mail routed to the Longview processor is destroyed after electronic processing.

Do not pay a records fee unnecessarily

Search the Judicial Records portal yourself first. Staff-conducted name searches and certified copies are separate paid services.

Misdemeanor and felony records split

The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records; the District Clerk handles felony court records.

Verify the deposit recipient twice

Use the inmate’s exact identity before submitting Access Corrections funds. Similar names can create costly mistakes.

Ordinary calls are not private

Avoid discussing witnesses, evidence, passwords, alibis or legal strategy on normal inmate calls or video sessions.

Addresses and phone numbers

Brazoria County jail and criminal-record contacts

Brazoria County Detention Center
3602 County Road 45
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-2336

Sheriff’s Office non-emergency
3602 County Road 45
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-2200

District Clerk Criminal Department
237 E. Locust Street, Suite 206
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-1189

Operating hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Lobby: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

District Clerk Records Department
237 E. Locust Street, Suite 206
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-1128

County Clerk criminal records
237 E. Locust Street, Suite 306
Angleton, TX 77515

Misdemeanor court records and copy requests.

Indigent Defense
111 E. Locust Street, Room 560
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-1683

Bail Bond Board
111 E. Locust Street, Suite 301
Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-1574

County main number
Brazoria County Courthouse
111 E. Locust Street
Angleton, TX 77515

979-849-5711

Map: Brazoria County Detention Center

Map: Brazoria County courthouse and criminal-record offices

Before travelling: confirm the inmate is still housed in Brazoria County, check the current office or visitation hours and bring the required identification. Court, jail and visitor procedures can change.
10 practical questions

Brazoria County jail roster questions answered

How do I search the Brazoria County jail roster?

Use Brazoria County’s official Jail Records Inquiry. Start with the defendant search when you know the person’s name, or use the booking search when you already have a booking number. Open the matching record and compare identifying information before relying on custody, charge or bond details.

How can I tell if someone is still in Brazoria County Jail?

Check the custody, release or disposition information in the official jail record. If the arrest is very recent or the online status is unclear, contact the Brazoria County Detention Center at 979-864-2336 and provide the person’s full legal name and date of birth.

What information can appear in a Brazoria County booking record?

A jail inquiry can provide identifying and booking information such as a booking number, SO number, booking or release information, facility, charges, warrant or case information, bond details and custody disposition. The exact fields depend on the individual record.

Why can I not find a recent Brazoria County arrest online?

The person may still be going through booking, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been booked in another county or may have received a citation instead of being placed in the county jail. Try a broader name search and call the Detention Center when necessary.

Where is the Brazoria County Detention Center?

The Brazoria County Detention Center is at 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, Texas 77515. The county currently lists the Detention Center telephone number as 979-864-2336.

What are Brazoria County jail visitation hours?

The county currently publishes in-person visitation hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every day of the week. Visitors must register before the cutoff, bring valid identification and follow the jail’s clothing, electronics and visitor-count rules.

How do I send money to a Brazoria County inmate?

Brazoria County currently directs inmate trust-account deposits through Access Corrections. Deposits can be made online, by telephone at 866-345-1884, at the Sheriff’s Office lobby kiosk or through participating cash walk-in locations. Verify the correct inmate before paying.

How do I send mail to someone in Brazoria County Jail?

Ordinary inmate mail, other than qualifying legal and medical mail, is routed through the jail’s Longview processing address. The county limits an envelope to no more than five one-sided pages and one photograph, with pages no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches. Originals sent for processing are destroyed after electronic delivery.

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

Use Brazoria County’s Judicial Records Search. Misdemeanor court records are maintained through the County Clerk, while felony court records are maintained by the District Clerk. Search the cause number when known, or use the defendant’s name and compare the charge and dates with the jail booking.

How can someone get a court-appointed lawyer in Brazoria County?

A person who cannot afford an attorney can request appointed counsel through the criminal court process. Brazoria County’s Indigent Defense Department can be contacted at 979-864-1683. The court determines whether the defendant qualifies.

Accuracy and responsible-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website and is not the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, Brazoria County Detention Center, County Clerk, District Clerk, Bail Bond Board, Indigent Defense Department, Texas Department of Public Safety or Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Jail roster information can change after booking, bond review, court action, transfer or release processing. Always reopen the official record when current custody matters and verify identity with more than a name.

An arrest or jail booking does not establish guilt. For employment, licensing, immigration, housing, litigation or another consequential decision, obtain the appropriate court disposition or certified record instead of relying only on the jail roster.

Official-source review completed August 16, 2026. Procedures checked against Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, Jail Records Inquiry, visitation, inmate mail and account pages; Brazoria County Clerk and District Clerk criminal-record resources; Brazoria County Bail Bond Board; Indigent Defense; and county victim-assistance information.

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