The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office provides an online Inmate Records Search on its official website, brazoriacountytx.gov. You can also call the Detention Center at (979) 864-2336. Records update as bookings are processed, but a very recent arrest may not appear for a few hours.
Search Active Jail Roster Portal down? Call Jail InformationBrazoria County Facility & Contact Details
| Facility Name | Brazoria County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Jail Information | (979) 864-2336 |
| Visiting Hours | Visitation is done through video. Schedule: daily 8:00am – 1:00pm. Inmates must be in custody at least 6 weeks before visits are allowed. |
The county office number is (979) 849-5711. Confirm the detention center direct line at (979) 864-2336 before visiting.
How to Search for an Inmate
- Open brazoriacountytx.gov in your browser.
- Go to Departments, then Sheriff's Office, then Detention Center.
- Click 'Inmate Records Search'.
- Enter the inmate's last name or first name.
- Open the matching record and note the booking number and charges.
- Call (979) 864-2336 if the search shows no result but you think the person was arrested in Brazoria County.
Bail, Bond & Release Process
Brazoria County accepts cash bonds at the Detention Center. Licensed bail bondsmen also serve Angleton and nearby cities. Bond amounts appear on the inmate record once a magistrate sets them.
Release Time: Varies — call the jail for a current estimate.
Visitation Rules
All visits at Brazoria County Detention Center are video visits. There are no in-person contact visits. Note: an inmate must have been in custody for at least 6 weeks before visitors are allowed.
| On-Site Visits | On-site kiosk availability: call the jail at (979) 864-2336 to confirm current hours. |
|---|---|
| Remote Visits | Video visits run daily from 8:00am to 1:00pm. |
| ID Requirement | A valid government photo ID is required to register as a visitor. |
Phone & Commissary Accounts
These usually run as two separate systems — money deposited with one does not transfer to the other.
| Commissary Funds | Set up an account or add funds at www.ncic.com or call 1-800-943-2189. |
|---|---|
| Phone Funds | Inmates make outgoing collect or prepaid calls. Fund phone time through NCIC. |
Inmate Mail Policy
Personal mail address
Legal / privileged mail address
Write the inmate's full name and booking number. Mail is opened and checked by staff. Do not send cash or contraband.
Court Records & County Contacts
| Court | Address |
|---|---|
| Brazoria County Courthouse | Angleton, TX (main county courthouse) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search the Brazoria County Jail roster?
Go to brazoriacountytx.gov, open the Sheriff's Office Detention Center page, and use Inmate Records Search.
Are visits at Brazoria County Detention Center in person?
No. All visits are video visits, held daily 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Why can't I visit a new inmate in Brazoria County?
There is a 6-week rule: inmates must be in custody at least 6 weeks before visits are allowed.
How do I put money on a Brazoria County inmate's account?
Use NCIC at www.ncic.com or call 1-800-943-2189.
What is the Brazoria County jail phone number?
The Detention Center is (979) 864-2336.