Ellis County Jail Bookings | Recent Intake Records

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Ellis County, Texas · Wayne McCollum Detention Center · Live inmate roster

See the Newest Ellis County Jail Intakes Without Confusing Them With Old Arrests

If someone was arrested recently in Ellis County, start with the Sheriff’s live inmate roster. Look at the arrest date and booking number first—not just the name—so you can tell a new intake from an older custody record.

One important limitation: the page is a current inmate roster, not a permanent archive of everyone booked and released. If a person disappears after bonding out, the court search and Sheriff’s open-records process become more useful than repeatedly searching the live list.

Open the live Ellis County roster Search the criminal court case New arrest not showing?
Booked legal name Approximate arrest time Date of birth if known Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
ELLIS COUNTY INTAKE BOARD LIVE ROSTER
INMATE ROSTER CURRENT
BOOKING #
ARREST → BOOK-IN → HOUSING
NEW INTAKE POSTED
A booking is not a conviction. The roster documents custody and booking information. It does not establish guilt, and the charge entered during intake may later be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
Live roster

Use the Sheriff-linked current inmate search.

Jail information

972-825-4931

Jail address

300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie.

Visits

Video visitation Tuesday–Saturday.

Source review

Official pages checked August 21, 2026.

Read this before searching

“Recent bookings” and “current inmates” are not exactly the same thing

Use the live roster for a new arrest

The current roster is the quickest place to confirm whether a newly arrested person is now listed in Ellis County custody.

  • Look at the newest Arrest Date entries.
  • Save the Booking Number.
  • Save the separate Inmate Number.
  • Expand the person’s entry for additional information when available.

Use records and court search after release

Someone who was booked and then released may no longer be easy to locate through a current-custody roster.

  • Search Ellis County criminal court records by name.
  • Use the cause number when you find the matching case.
  • Request an older booking photo or Sheriff record through Open Records.
  • Do not assume “not on the roster” means “was never arrested.”
Do not publish a fixed inmate count in the article. The roster is dynamic and shows a generated date and time. The number of people in custody changes throughout the day.
Start with the reader’s real problem

Choose what happened, then use the shortest route

ARRESTED VERY RECENTLY Wait for book-in to reach the roster

Search the live list, then call Jail Information if current custody is urgent and nothing appears.

Use the intake search steps
FOUND THE PERSON Save both identification numbers

The inmate number and booking number serve different purposes. Save both before closing the result.

Decode the roster fields
PERSON BONDED OUT Move from jail to court records

The live roster is no longer the whole story. Find the criminal cause and court status next.

Follow the case
TRYING TO VISIT Check housing assignment first

The Sheriff states housing assignment can take up to 24 hours after arrest.

Plan a video visit
TRYING TO SEND MONEY The account may not be active yet

TouchPay access can take about 24–48 hours after book-in.

Check deposit options
NEED AN OLD BOOKING Request the record instead

For a person no longer in custody, use the Sheriff’s written open-records process.

Request older records

Go directly to the Ellis County task

Live intake lookup

How to spot the newest Ellis County bookings

Open the official Ellis County inmate roster Use the roster linked from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office rather than a third-party arrest site. Open Ellis County Inmate Search
Check the list-generated timestamp This tells you how current the displayed roster snapshot is.
Use Arrest Date to identify newer intakes When your goal is a recent booking, prioritize the newest arrest dates instead of scrolling by name alone.
Search the booked surname Try the exact legal surname first. If nothing appears, remove the middle name, suffix or unnecessary punctuation and retry.
Open every reasonable same-name match Compare age, arrest date, inmate number and booking number before assuming you found the right person.
Save the inmate number This identifies the person in the roster system and can help when communicating with jail staff.
Save the booking number separately Mail instructions specifically require the Sheriff’s booking number, so do not assume the inmate number is interchangeable.
Record the housing information when shown Housing status matters for visitation and can indicate whether intake/classification has progressed.
Do not treat the mugshot as identity proof by itself Match the numeric identifiers and known arrest timeline as well.
Move to the court record after the booking is confirmed The jail roster answers custody questions. Court records answer what happened to the criminal charge.
Screenshot or write down these six things: booked name, inmate number, arrest date, booking number, current housing information and the roster’s generated timestamp.
The official roster itself warns that the agency does not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of every displayed item. Recheck time-sensitive information before travelling, paying money or making a legal decision.
Roster field decoder

What Ellis County’s intake fields mean—and what they do not prove

Use several fields together before deciding that a record belongs to one person
Roster field
Useful for
Do not assume
Next move
Booked name
Finding the person in the current roster.
A similar name is the same individual.
Compare age, booking number and arrest date.
Inmate number
Identifying the person in the inmate system.
It is the same as the booking number.
Save it alongside the booking number.
Arrest date
Finding newer intakes and matching the event you know about.
It is the exact offense time or court filing date.
Compare it with the police report and court case.
Booking number
Mail, record requests and distinguishing one intake event.
It identifies every past arrest for that person.
Keep it with your screenshots and notes.
Age
Separating same-name results.
Age alone confirms identity.
Match another identifier.
Housing
Understanding whether the inmate has progressed into an assigned housing area.
The location cannot change later.
Recheck before a scheduled visit.
Booking photo
Another visual identity clue.
A mugshot proves guilt.
Match the booking number and timeline.
List-generated time
Knowing how fresh the roster snapshot is.
Nothing changed after that timestamp.
Refresh or call for urgent status changes.
What happens after the arrest

A new Ellis County booking does not become “fully available” all at once

The Wayne McCollum Detention Center describes booking as the inmate’s first contact with the detention facility. Intake is followed by classification, housing assignment and activation of other jail services.

Arrival and book-in

Identity and intake information begin entering the detention system.

Property and financial account

Personal property and jail-account records are established through processing.

Booking phone access

The inmate may use booking phones to arrange bail, contact family or reach an attorney.

Classification

Staff review criminal history and physical, mental, social and behavioral factors for housing.

Housing assignment

The Sheriff says this can take up to 24 hours after arrest.

Visits and deposits become practical

Visits require housing assignment, while a TouchPay account can take roughly 24–48 hours after book-in to activate.

If the arrest was only a few hours ago: a missing visitation option or failed deposit does not automatically mean the person was released. Those services can lag behind the initial intake.
No-result troubleshooting

Why someone arrested in Ellis County may not appear yet

Book-in is still underway A public roster result may follow the initial arrival and intake process.
The name was booked differently Try the surname without a middle name, suffix, hyphen or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly Move to Ellis County court records and the Sheriff’s open-records process.
The person is in another county Search the jail where the arresting agency actually transported the person.
The event did not involve county-jail booking A citation or other court process can exist without a long jail stay.
The roster has not refreshed Check its generated timestamp and reload before concluding no record exists.
The case is easier to find in court records Search the County Clerk or District Clerk by name when the jail status has already ended.
The record may not be publicly available Juvenile, expunged and otherwise confidential information can be restricted.
Short call script for a very recent arrest
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name] is currently being processed or held in the Ellis County Jail after an arrest on [date/time]. I do not see a clear roster match yet. Can you confirm whether the person is in custody or whether I should check another facility?
Ellis County Jail Information: 972-825-4931
Communications / Dispatch 24/7: 972-937-6060
Sheriff Administration: 972-825-4901
Bond and release

Do not pay a bond until you know what is keeping the person in custody

The detention center’s processing area includes bond and release functions that are accessible to the public. Before paying anything, confirm that you are dealing with the correct person and ask whether another charge, warrant or hold affects release.

Confirm the exact booked person Use the booking number and inmate number, not a name alone.
Ask for every active charge or cause One charge may be bondable while another matter prevents release.
Ask whether a magistrate or judge has set conditions A booking entry can change after judicial review.
Ask about holds and outside warrants Another county or agency can affect release even when a local bond is posted.
If using a private surety, verify licensing Ellis County operates a Bail Bond Board. Do not rely on an unsolicited text or caller claiming to guarantee release.
Keep every receipt and written agreement Save the booking number, cause number, amount paid, premium, collateral terms and business information.
What to ask before paying
I am calling about [booked name], booking number [number]. Can you confirm every current charge or case, whether bond has been set on each one, whether any hold or warrant prevents release, and where the approved bond payment must be handled?
Release scams happen fast when families are worried. Do not send money to a caller who says the Sheriff requires gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unusual payment route. Verify the booking through the official roster and call Jail Information directly.
Newly booked inmate visits

Wait for housing assignment before planning an Ellis County visit

The important new-intake rule: an inmate must be assigned to a housing unit before visitation. The Sheriff states that this can take up to 24 hours after arrest.
Current Ellis County video-visitation basics
Item
Current Sheriff guidance
Visit type
All remote and on-site visits are conducted through video.
Days
Tuesday through Saturday.
Hours
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Last sign-in
7:30 p.m.
Frequency
Visitor may sign up for one visit per day; inmate is allowed two 20-minute visits per week.
Same-day visit
Not guaranteed.
Adults
Maximum two adults per visit.
Children
A person under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; one child per adult is allowed in the visitation area.
Confirm the inmate is in assigned housing Do this before creating plans around a visit.
Open the Sheriff’s Video Visitation page Open official visitation instructions
Create a video-visitation account The Sheriff directs first-time users to select “VIDEO CALL” and create an account.
Schedule rather than just showing up Same-day availability is not guaranteed, and wait times can occur.
Arrive on time Late arrival shortens the scheduled visit. A no-show causes the inmate to lose that visit.
Bring authorized identification Adults must provide accepted ID such as an eligible driver license, state ID, passport/immigration card or military ID.

What not to carry into the visitation area

No cell phones
No purses or handbags
No packages or umbrellas
No food or drinks
No containers prohibited by staff
Dress must comply with jail rules
Parking: the official Sheriff pages reviewed for this article do not publish a dedicated visitor-parking map or guarantee a particular parking area. If accessible parking or the correct visitor entrance matters, call 972-825-4931 before driving to the jail rather than relying on an unofficial parking tip.
First phone call and later calls

A newly booked inmate’s phone options change after intake

During booking

Ellis County says an inmate can make free local calls during the booking process.

The phone is intended for arranging bail, notifying family or contacting an attorney.

Most cell phones are not considered local, and booking phones can make collect calls outside the local dialing area.

After reaching general population

Collect-call hours are published as:

  • Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
  • Weekends: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.

Correct Solutions provides the inmate telephone service.

Correct Solutions support: 877-618-3516
Jail staff cannot pass personal messages to inmates. The Sheriff states detention officers cannot relay written or verbal messages. Use the approved mail process instead.
Assume ordinary inmate calls are not private. Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses, passwords, alibis or legal strategy on a routine jail call. Sensitive case communication belongs with the attorney.
Money after book-in

A failed TouchPay deposit may simply be too early

The Ellis County Sheriff’s current visitation rules state that an inmate’s account can take approximately 24–48 hours after book-in to become active.
Lobby deposit

The Sheriff states deposits may be made by cash, credit or debit card in the Sheriff’s Office lobby.

Online TouchPay

Use the inmate’s correct booking information and verify the recipient before finalizing payment.

Open TouchPay
Telephone deposit

866-232-1899

Do not pay until the correct inmate account is found.

If someone was just arrested and TouchPay cannot locate the account, first confirm that the person remains in custody and allow for account activation. Repeatedly trying different inmate identities increases the risk of sending money to the wrong account.

Commissary after the account is active

The detention center says commissary is delivered through a mobile cart seven days a week, with purchased goods issued immediately after purchase when available. Do not publish an unverified weekly spending limit unless the Sheriff posts a current one.

Personal mail after booking

Ellis County uses a separate processing address for ordinary inmate letters

Ordinary personal mail:
JailATM.com – Ellis County Jail
Inmate ID: [Inmate full name and booking number]
2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Anything sent to the personal-mail processing address is scanned for electronic delivery and then destroyed. The Sheriff specifically warns that mailed originals and photographs will not be returned or reimbursed after processing.
Current Sheriff mail rules worth checking before you seal the envelope
Rule
Current guidance
Identification
Include the inmate’s name, Sheriff’s booking number and sender return address.
Paper size
Maximum accepted mail size is 8.5 x 11 inches.
Page limit
No more than five pages.
Back side of pages
Do not write on the back; scanning is front-side only.
Photos
Current correspondence page states a maximum of one photo per mailing.
Legal/medical mail
Do not send it to the personal-mail scanning address.

Legal, medical and eligible publisher mail

[Inmate full and last name]
[Inmate book-in number]
C/o Wayne McCollum Detention Center
300 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

The Sheriff states that qualifying soft-backed books, magazines and newspapers must come by subscription from the publisher. The current page says they should not be sent from retail vendors such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Recheck the live mail page before mailing. The Sheriff’s correspondence page contains some legacy wording alongside its newer mail-processing instructions. The addresses above follow the main current instructions at the top of the official page; always compare them with the live Sheriff page on the day you mail something.
Check current Ellis County mail rules
After jail: find the criminal case

The booking number is not the final answer—follow the case into court

Class A or B misdemeanor

The Ellis County Clerk serves as clerk for misdemeanor cases filed in County Court at Law.

Criminal Division: 972-825-5062

Felony

Felony criminal cases are handled through the District Courts, with records maintained through the Ellis County District Clerk.

District Clerk: 972-825-5091

Open the official online records search Open Ellis County Online Records Search
Use Guest Login for a quick index check Ellis County says guest access can view index information and previews but cannot purchase full document images.
Select the correct county office and criminal record type County Clerk records cover County Court at Law criminal cases; District Clerk records cover District Court criminal filings.
Search by the defendant’s last name Narrow with additional available criteria when the result list is broad.
Match the case to the booking timeline Compare the defendant, offense, filing date and available cause information.
Open More Information before buying an image The case index may answer a simple status question without purchasing a document.
Register only when you need purchasable images A valid email is required for a registered account.
Read each charge and disposition separately An arrest can produce multiple causes or counts with different outcomes.
Online-search cost detail: Ellis County’s instructions say searching is free without a subscription. Available court-document images can be purchased after registration, and each purchase includes a mandatory $0.30 transaction fee. Five images may be purchased before a subscription is required.
Do not call the County Clerk for a felony record. The County Clerk’s page specifically directs users needing felony information to the District Clerk.
Booking disappeared from the live list?

Request older Ellis County booking information in writing

The Sheriff’s Public Information page says a current inmate booking photo can be accessed through Inmate Search. If the person is no longer in custody, submit an Open Records Request.
Identify exactly what you want Ask for a booking photo, arrest-related record, offense report, incident report or other specifically identified record rather than “everything.”
Put the request in writing The Sheriff states that written requests trigger the county’s Public Information Act obligations.
Give enough event details Include the full name, arrest date, approximate time, location, booking number and report/service number when known.
Include valid requester contact information The Sheriff asks for full name, mailing address and contact phone number.
Submit through the current approved method The Sheriff’s Open Records page lists in-person, mail, fax and an email route. Because the official site’s PIO page contains conflicting legacy language about email-only requests, use the dedicated Open Records page on the day you submit.
Expect District Attorney review The Sheriff says gathered information is sent to the District Attorney’s Office to determine what can lawfully be released.
In person: Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Mail: same address, ATTN: Open Records Clerk
Fax: 972-825-4941
Copy-ready recent booking request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable booking and arrest records concerning [full legal name] for the arrest/book-in occurring on or about [date and approximate time]. Known identifiers include Ellis County booking number [number], inmate number [number], arresting agency [agency] and report/service number [number]. I specifically request [booking photograph / booking sheet / offense or incident report / identified record]. Please notify me of any applicable cost before processing if the amount will exceed $[amount].
If requested information cannot be produced within 10 working days, the Sheriff’s current page says the District Attorney’s Office will notify the requester in writing of a reasonable date and time when it will be available.
Open current Open Records instructions
Warrant questions

The live inmate roster is not an Ellis County warrant database

A person can have a warrant without being in the current jail roster. Ellis County’s Warrants Division serves written orders from District and County Courts and also acts on warrants from other agencies.

Known criminal case

Search the Ellis County court record for current docket activity, then contact the appropriate clerk or attorney when a warrant issue appears.

Information about a wanted person

The Sheriff directs information concerning the whereabouts of a wanted person to 972-825-4901.

Do not attempt to arrest or confront anyone yourself. A current warrant question should be verified with the Sheriff, court or a lawyer rather than inferred from a name found on an old website.
Read Ellis County warrant information
Attorney help after a booking

Use the court-appointed route or independently verify a private lawyer

Court-appointed counsel

Ellis County’s Indigent Defense Coordinator handles applications for people seeking court-appointed criminal counsel.

109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5385

IDC@co.ellis.tx.us

Private criminal lawyer

Use the State Bar of Texas directory to confirm licence status and the Lawyer Referral & Information Service when you need a referral.

LRIS: 800-252-9690

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central.

What to have ready
  • Booked name
  • Booking number
  • Arrest date
  • Cause number when available
  • Charge and next court date
  • Current custody or release status
The State Bar’s LRIS currently advertises an initial 30-minute consultation for no more than $20 after referral. That does not mean representation after the consultation is free; further fees are arranged with the lawyer.
Use State Bar lawyer referral Verify a Texas lawyer
Victim and safety support

If you are following the booking because you are the victim, your next step is different

Victims do not need to rely only on the jail roster for case updates. The Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office handles victim assistance, victim-impact information and protective-order related help.

Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office
109 S. Jackson St., 4th Floor
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: 972-825-5035
If there is an immediate threat or emergency, call 911. Do not use the inmate roster as a substitute for emergency or protective-order assistance.
If the person leaves county custody

Know when to stop searching the Ellis County roster

Released on bond

Move to the Ellis County court record. The criminal case can remain active after the person leaves jail.

Transferred to state prison

Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after state custody begins.

Open TDCJ inmate search
Need broader Texas history

A DPS criminal-history search serves a different purpose from the live Ellis County jail roster.

Open Texas DPS search
Old or inaccurate booking

Correction and record clearing are two different problems

The record contains an error

Save the incorrect entry, obtain the court disposition or other controlling document, and contact the agency that owns the incorrect field.

A jail-data error, police-report error and court-record error are not corrected by the same office.

The record is accurate but you want legal relief

Texas law provides expunction and nondisclosure remedies for some records, but eligibility depends on the exact case history.

Get the complete court disposition before relying on a general online eligibility checklist.

Do not promise “mugshot removal” after a dismissal. Dismissal, expunction and nondisclosure are different legal events. A private website may also have its own correction or removal process.
Local contacts

Ellis County jail and criminal-record offices

Ellis County Sheriff / Jail
300 S. Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Jail Information: 972-825-4931

Administration: 972-825-4901

Communications / Dispatch

972-937-6060

Dispatch operates 24/7.

County Clerk Criminal Division
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5062

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

District Clerk
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5091

Use for felony criminal records.

Indigent Defense Coordinator
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5385

IDC@co.ellis.tx.us

County & District Attorney
109 S. Jackson St., 4th Floor
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5035

Map to Wayne McCollum Detention Center

Map to Ellis County court and clerk offices

Sheriff administrative offices list normal business hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., while the Sheriff’s Office itself is a 24-hour operation. Call the specific division before making a non-emergency trip.
Ellis County shortcuts that actually help

Six things to do before you close the booking page

Write down the booking number
Write down the inmate number separately
Record the exact arrest date and time shown
Check whether housing has been assigned
Save the roster-generated timestamp
Move to court records after release
Most common timing mistake: trying to schedule a visit or make a deposit immediately after arrest. Ellis County’s own rules explain that housing may take up to 24 hours and the inmate financial account may take about 24–48 hours to activate.
10 booking questions

Ellis County jail booking questions answered

How do I see recent Ellis County jail bookings?

Open the official Ellis County Inmate Search and review the inmate roster by arrest date. The roster displays the inmate’s name, inmate number, arrest date, age, booking number and other current custody information. Because it is a live inmate roster, use it primarily to find people who are currently in Ellis County custody rather than as a permanent archive of every prior booking.

Does the Ellis County inmate roster show everyone arrested today?

Not necessarily. A new arrest may still be going through booking, identification, medical screening or classification before the person appears in the public roster. A person may also be released before you search. If the arrest is very recent and no result appears, retry the roster, check alternate name spellings and call Ellis County Jail Information at 972-825-4931 when current custody needs to be confirmed.

What information appears in the Ellis County inmate roster?

The current Ellis County inmate roster displays fields including the booked name, inmate number, arrest date, race, gender, age, booking number, housing information and a booking-photo indicator when available. Save the booking number and inmate number before arranging a visit, requesting records or sending mail.

Why is a new Ellis County arrest not showing in the roster yet?

The person may still be in the booking process, may be listed under another spelling, may have been booked in another county or city facility, or may already have been released. Ellis County also states that it can take up to 24 hours after arrest for an inmate to be assigned to a housing unit, so some services may not be available immediately even after the booking begins.

How do I find an Ellis County booking after the person has been released?

If the person no longer appears in the current inmate roster, search the Ellis County online criminal court records and submit a written open-records request to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office when you need a booking photo, Sheriff-created report or other releasable booking record. The Sheriff’s Public Information page specifically directs requests for booking photos of people no longer in custody through the open-records process.

How soon can I visit someone newly booked into Ellis County Jail?

The inmate must be assigned to a housing unit before visitation is available, and the Sheriff’s visitation rules state that housing assignment can take up to 24 hours after arrest. All visits are conducted by video. General visitation is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., with the last sign-in at 7:30 p.m., and same-day visits are not guaranteed.

How do I add money after someone is booked into Ellis County Jail?

Ellis County uses TouchPay for inmate deposits. Money may be deposited with cash, credit or debit card at the Sheriff’s Office lobby, online through TouchPay, or by calling 866-232-1899. The Sheriff’s visitation rules state that an inmate account can take approximately 24 to 48 hours after book-in to become active, so an immediate deposit attempt may fail.

What is the Ellis County inmate mailing address?

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, along with qualifying publisher-sent books, magazines and newspapers, goes to the inmate at Wayne McCollum Detention Center, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165. Check the Sheriff’s current mail page before sending anything.

How do I check the court case after an Ellis County jail booking?

Use Ellis County’s official online records search. The County Clerk handles criminal misdemeanor cases filed in County Court at Law, while felony cases are maintained by the District Clerk. Search by name or cause number and match the defendant, filing date and offense to the booking. A guest search can show index information, while a registered account is needed to purchase available document images.

Who do I contact about bond or a court-appointed lawyer in Ellis County?

For current jail and bond-processing questions, call Ellis County Jail Information at 972-825-4931. People who cannot afford counsel can contact the Ellis County Indigent Defense Coordinator at 972-825-5385. The office is at 109 S. Jackson St. in Waxahachie and uses IDC@co.ellis.tx.us for indigent-defense matters.

Official resources used

Where to recheck time-sensitive Ellis County details

Custody and jail services
Mail, records and warrants
Court and attorney follow-up
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, Wayne McCollum Detention Center, Ellis County Clerk, District Clerk, County & District Attorney, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law firm.

A live jail roster changes throughout the day. Booking status, housing, bond, visitation availability, account activation, court filings and release status can change after this page or the official roster is viewed. Verify urgent information directly with the responsible agency.

Do not identify a person by name or photograph alone. Match multiple identifiers such as the booking number, inmate number, arrest date, age and corresponding court record before relying on the result.

An arrest or booking does not establish guilt. Criminal charges can be rejected, amended, dismissed or resolved in court in many different ways.

Last official-source review: August 21, 2026. Current Ellis County Sheriff and county court resources were reviewed for roster fields, intake procedures, phone service, visitation, TouchPay timing, inmate correspondence, open records, warrants, clerk contacts and attorney-help routes. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

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