Identification
To visit an inmate you will need valid picture identification. They will not accept an expired license or I.D.
Cell Phones
Currently the Sheriff’s Office is not allowing cell phones to be brought into the visitation area.
Dress Code
A conservative dress code is enforced at the Bexar County Jail.
Visitors are NOT allowed to wear:
Tank tops
Any item that has spaghetti straps
See-through clothing
Sleeveless tops and dresses
Clothing must cover the bust area, all stomach and abdomen area and must cover underwear completely. Shorts, skirts and dresses cannot be shorter than 6 inches measured from the bottom of the knee.
Number and Length of Visits
Inmates are allowed two 20 minute visits per week. If the visitor qualifies as an Out-of-Town visitor they get a 30 minute visit.
Out-of-Town Visitation
You must live 150 miles or more from San Antonio to qualify as an out-of-town visitor. Your identification must state the address you live at.
Out-of town visitors still need to visit on the inmate’s visitation day.
Adult
An adult is anyone 17 or older.
Number of Children Per Visit
Only two children are allowed to visit at one time.
Visitation information phone numbers
For English: 210-335-0074
For Spanish: 210-335-0092
Lockdown
Inmates on lockdown cannot receive visitation.
Comments
IF A PERSON HAS TRAFFIC TICKET WARRANTS FROM THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, CAN THEY STILL VISIT AN INMATE IN THE COUNTY JAIL?
Jennifer – Yes you can as long as they are only tickets (class C misdemeanor) and they are from the City of San Antonio. If the warrants are for anything higher than a ticket (class B and above) you will get arrested. Also if they are tickets (class C misdemeanor) from one of the precincts, which are County agencies, you will get arrested.
How do we know whos on the visitation list
Sarah – We’ve gotten a couple of answers to this question. If you call Central Records they will tell you that you have to go in with picture identification and the officers at the front desk will let you know at that time. We’ve had others who have told us that the officers at the front desk let them know but it seems that is a hit or miss situation. Your best bet is to write to the individual who is in jail and ask him to put you on his visitation list. As far as any other people who may be on the list I don’t believe you will be given that information.
My Husband was just locked up yesturday, and I was reading that immediate family members are allowed to visit the first five days, do I have to go by the visitation schedule his last name is p**** as it will be past the five days. As I believe he didnt put anyone on his visitation list as he doesnt want anyone to go see him there. Is it the only way to see if im on the visitation, to go in person, and if so when would be the best time for me to go.
Damaris – No you do not have to go by the visitation schedule during the first five days. You will still need to have official picture identification. After the five days you must be on the visitation list and can only visit on his scheduled days. Your husband is the one who makes his visitation list. If your husband won’t tell you whether he put you on the list or not the only way to find out is to go in person, with picture identification, and they will let you know if you can visit. He is not required to make a list. If he does not make one he cannot receive visits.
My first time for a visit at the jail, the officer told me no cell phones or lighters. Had no problem w that. Luckily I borrow a friend car and was able to put the items in the trunk. I usually ride the bus so I knew not to take my phone w/ me. So when I get there, the lady officer tells me that I’m not allow to take my mp3 player up to the vistation area. I would like to know where it states that I am not allowed to take it upstairs. I think sometimes that officers makeup their own rules. I had to go outside and hide it somewhere. Luckily it’s a small one. The only sign that I ever seen was No Cell Phones. If there are others rules then it needs to be posted or hanged out on a paper that states the rules.
Theresa – We agree. If anyone at the jail is reading this, can you please suggest it to your superiors.
If a person has traffic tickets or warrants in Universal City, but wants to visit an inmate in a Bexar County facility, will they be arrested?
Frances – Odds against it are pretty high but there’s that tiny possibility that your tickets turned to warrants and got listed on TCIC. Tickets, even if they have turned to warrants, aren’t normally put on TCIC for other agencies to see.
My 3step children have come home telling their dad they were taken to see an inmate over the weekend with their mom, this inmate is her new boyfriend. The inmate she is visiting is not related to his children, and he does not like that they are being taken there. Is it possible to put a stop to this?
Jennifer – Not through the jail there isn’t. The jail can and is obligated to keep children from visiting a child molester. There are other charges that could cause a judge to say the inmate cannot have visitation from children. If the inmate is in jail for something totally unrelated to children then the jail doesn’t have any right to tell a mother she cannot bring her children. The situation you mention is a civil matter. Your husband will probably need to consult with the attorney he used to get his divorce or some other attorney that deals with family law.
it says the inmate is allowed two 20 min visits per week. so does that mean if two people visits on lets say saturday noone can see him for the rest of that week ?
Amber – That is correct.
My question is if an inmate is allowed a two 20 min visit per week, so if an adult and child lets say go on saturday does that mean no one can go see them for the rest of the week until the followin saturday? & also can the child go inside wit the adult to see the inmate or the child has to wait.?
Leslie – Up to two children can go with an adult to visit an inmate. That counts as one visit.
does an inmates atty visit count as one of the two visits the inmate is allowed. like if the atty visits on monday and me on saturday, can is that the two visits he’s entitled for that week?
I read that immediate family members are allowed to visit the first five days,if i went yesterday can i go today? Does it matter if someone else has gone after me or does that 2 visits per week count during the first 5 days as well? Can you clarify? thanks
if I was the victim can I still go visit him?
Rachel – Only two separate visits per week even during the first five days.
D – If it is the attorney of record (the attorney who is representing him) then no it does not count as one of his visits.
Wow. This is a tough one. There are a lot of variables here. Was it an assault? If so, they probably won’t let you visit. Is there a protective order out on him? They definitely will not let you visit him. Do you just want to tell this person off? That would not be a wise move on your part and they probably won’t let you visit. No matter what the situation is you can expect to be questioned in depth.
I do not understand the rule regarding length of skirts/shorts. You state no more than 6″ from below knee. Does that mean 6″ from there DOWN or 6″ UP from there. My daughter had on shorts that were NOT 6″ UP from the knee and she was denied visitation with her son because of this rule. I can see if it is more that 6″ UP from the knee. Do you measure????
Answer please.
Gail – This is a private website. We are not part of the Jail. The rule we got from the jail regarding length is 6″ measured from the bottom of the knee up. That aside, the front desk officers make the call. If they decide something is inappropriate they will not let you visit. They have the final say.
I have a loved one in Bexar County. I am traveling from Houston to San Antonio to visit him. My question is, if he did not get a visit earlier this week (he is still entitled to two visits, can I visit him twice on Sunday? If so, can I stay there for a hour or do I have to leave out and come back in?
Question: During the first 5 days of incarceration,can I visit my daughter on a Thursday, or do I have to stick to the Tuesday/Sunday schedule?
Tiffany – You can visit him twice but not at the same time. You will have to come out then start the process all over again.
J. – We’ve asked this question several times mainly because we have gotten different answers. The answer we get most frequently from the Front Desk is that you have to come on the scheduled days.
Does a 2 month old child have to b on list for visitation?
Val – Yes, your child has to be on the visitation list.
Are we allowed pencil and paper while visiting inmate. Thank you.
Bruny – Yes you can.
If i have a warrant over a ticket dat i got for public intoxication of marijuana can i still visit an inmate im county jail ?!
Do you know what time that they do the freeze in the afternoon?
Jennifer – You can go but it is possible they will arrest you. Depends on who has the warrant out on you and what time it is. They need to be able to contact the agency to verify the warrant is still active. You have to decide if you consider it worth the gamble.
Al – The freeze is normally from 2:00 – 3:30 pm but that all depends on if things go smoothly. It will be extended if needed.
My friend has a warrant, I read on the above comment, that if it is a class C then they will be fine, so does that mean they will run your record when you go to visit? If that’s the case I’ll just go see my friend and leave the other guy at home to not deal with the drama
I wanna visit someone but i have traffic tickets is there a number I call to find out if theyre warrants??
Seth – Yes, they will run you for warrants.
Alyssa – You need to call the agency that issued the tickets. There is no one number for everyone’s tickets that can be called to find out that information.
Can we wear jewelry or sandals or flats too vista someone locked up or is it against the rules ?
does the child have to be on the visit list i want to go and take my daughter he is not the father but has been in our lives 3yrs
Crystal – All the things you mention can be worn. For more information select the category “Visitation”. Once there click on the link titled “Visitation Regulations”.
Ronnie – Yes.
clarify two visits per week, me and his mother went this saturday, so does that mean this monday I can’t go , I usually go saturdays and mondays, but his mom went this saturday so does that mean I have to wait until next week saturday again Thank you
Ronnie – Your wife goes, you go, that’s two visits. The week begins on Saturday. It doesn’t matter if the visits are on the same day or different days. If you both go it’s still two visits.
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