Floyd County Jail – Floydada, TX

Floyd County Jail is in Floyd County and is the primary correctional facility for that county. Do you know somebody locked up in Floyd County Jail? This page gives you info about everything one might want to know about Floyd County Jailsuch as the following: How to locate an inmate. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s address and phone number. Bail and how to get out of jail. Floyd County Jail intake procedures. Court records. And much more…

The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary and daunting idea, not only for the person who gets arrested, but also their family and friends. This guide is designed to give info you need to make getting locked up less stressful. If you have a question, just ask it in the comment section below, and please leave any comments or tips that would be a benefit to other people in the same situation will be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that is in jail and don’t know how to find them?

Do you know a family member or friend that’s been arrested and you need to find out where they are?

In order to look up who’s in jail at Floyd County Jail you have to visit their link and perform an inmate search.

The Floyd County Jail Inmate Search is a list of people who are in jail, which includes custody status, bail amount (if applicable), and schedule for visitation. You can get info about anyone who has been arrested or released in the past 24-hour period. Prisoners are listed alphabetically by their last name. You’ll be able to find their arrest information fast if you’ve got your friend or family member’s first and last name, birth date, or inmate ID Number.

If the person you are looking for might be in another county jail you can check our Texas county jail guide: Texas Jails

A mugshot, also known as a jail processing photo, is a photograph that the police take when you get booked into jail. A mugshot is actually one face photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and jail ID number will be in the photos, and they are kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots of people who have been arrested can be seen online, or you can see them at the Floyd County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you will need to put in the first and last name, and the arrest date, if you have one.

Do you want to have your mugshot taken down from the Floyd County Jail website? This will be difficult, because the mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot taken down you need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. Basically, this means that the record of your arrest would be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For more information about removing your mugshot, the various mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Naturally, if you’re in jail, your primary thought is about getting out. After you’ve gone through the booking process, bail is decided by a special judge called a magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this might mean that you will either get released, pending trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released you will have to agree to be in court on your court date, and you are not permitted to leave the area.

In most cases, prisoners can earn time off in exchange for good behavior when they don’t break the rules and don’t cause any problems while they’re in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be given work release detail. You will have to go back to jail every day when you’re finished with work, or you could have the chance to sleep in a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is money that you have to pay to the courts in order to be released from jail until your trial. The amount of bail that is set all depends on the crime you’ve been charged with. Someone you know will need to pay ten percent of the total that was set so you are able to bail out of jail. If you don’t go to court, the person that paid your bail will not get their money back.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail will need to call the jail. If you have all the person’s information, like name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know how much their bail is. You can also see the bail amount on the Floyd County Jail site.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is no fun, but usually, its really easy. First of all, you need to know if they have a Cash Only Bond. If so, you won’t be able to get a Bail Bondsman. Cash only – they can’t accept checks. Once the cash bond has been paid, the prisoner will be discharged. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get the bail money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you can’t afford it, you should try a bail bondsman. Bondsmen will generally charge you a fee of 10-15% of the bail amount, and in most cases have a minimum fee of $100. This money will not be returned to you and has to be paid in cash. If bail is very large, the bail bondsman will in these cases request to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral in addition to the fee they charge.

To contact a bail bondsman click here: Find a Bail Bondsman in Floyd County

Have you ever hired a bail bondsman either for yourself, a family member or friend? If you have, please leave a comment below and tell about your experience and let us know how it worked out for you.

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake process includes these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• The first thing you will have to is you have to answer a bunch of questions, like what is your legal name, address, date of birth and an emergency contact.
• Also, you will also be asked about your mental and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• They will let you use the telephone so you can get in touch with a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you will be allowed to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be given a jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through the jail intake procedure? If so, please tell your story. How long did it take to get processed? Were you treated fairly? Can you share any tips that might help other people that get arrested get through the procedure?

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When you pay your bail, you will be allowed to go home after you get discharged. This process can take from 10 minutes to all day. In simple terms, the quicker you post bail, the sooner you will get discharged from jail. It also might depend on if you’ve been given a cash bond or if a judge has to decide on the amount of bail to be set. For a minor offense, you will simply be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you get to the end of your sentence and know the discharge date, you should expect to be discharged in the morning.

If there is a, or if you need to report to start a sentence, you should do the right thing and turn yourself in willingly. If you have a warrant, report to the jail, and tell someone that believe that there could be an outstanding arrest warrant out for you. They will check to see if you have a warrant, and if so, you will be taken into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, report to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order lists. Be sure that you don’t show up late. Make sure that you only bring necessary items when you go, like a driver’s license or even photo ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates have to list each visitor’s name to the jail in advance. This information will be entered in the log as an authorized visitor. Each visitor will be required to provide a photo ID when visiting. Any visitors that gets to visitation or that does not have a visitation order will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures are always changing, so it would be wise to visit the official Floyd County Jail jail site before you go to the jail to visit.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Jail phone calls are usually pricier than phone calls made at home. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions on how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the rules and are disciplined, phone calls might get cut back or forbidden.

Phone Number: (806) 983-4901

All mall sent to inmates has to be sent via the actual US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other type of mail delivery. You must write or type the inmate’s name, inmate number, and jail address on the letter. Don’t mail anything in a box or package, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail will be opened and examined and read by the jail staff, and the mail will get returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Floyd County Jail:

Floyd County Jail
125 East California
Floydada, TX 79235

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Floyd County Jail
125 East California
Floydada, TX 79235

The mail policy at Floyd County Jail is always changing, so we suggest that you visit the official website when you send a letter to an inmate.

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When you’ve been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, the first of which is the right to request an attorney. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so it is a good idea to ask a friend or family member to locate an attorney for you. I know you’re probably asking yourself right now ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal attorney can advise you of your rights, protect your interests and help you understand the legal system in Floyd County. The faster you get a lawyer involved with your criminal case, the better.

For more information about the benefits of hiring a lawyer, read: Find an Attorney

If you need an attorney, but can’t afford a lawyer, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. In addition, the Public Defender Office has access to independent investigators, forensics experts and social case workers. Public Defenders are licensed lawyers, admitted to the Texas State Bar Association and are completely licensed to practice law.

Have you ever had to use a Public Defender? Do you think they properly handled your case?

Court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. Court records are comprised of a case file with a sheet called a docket sheet and all of the documents and motions in your case. You have the ability to access your court records via the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court.

A Clerk of Court is a member of the court that maintains court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and also read the verdict when the jury makes their final decision. All records, documents, and evidence related to your court case are held at the Floyd County Clerk of Court.

Court fees are the costs associated with your case, for example filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees.

The magistrate is the person that rules over your court case. Magistrate judges do many different things, like setting bail amounts, writing arrest warrants, and overseeing preliminary court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is put together to include background information and details of the defendant’s life, which the magistrate judge will take into consideration when deciding on the sentence. Information will be collected from the person on trial, his or her family, and if necessary the victim of the crime. Remember you are able to request to see a copy of your pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, and correct the mistakes.

If you get convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, ranging from community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you will either be locked up immediately, or you could be given a date that you are supposed to turn yourself into jail to serve your jail time according to your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if someone is in jail, or has gone to jail in the past?

This is pretty easy to do, simply just visit the jail’s website, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Birth date.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you should call the jail to find out.

If you believe you have an outstanding warrant, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants inquiry on the Floyd County jail website or call the court directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask the officer in charge. You should be clear that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Floyd County jail, either by phone, go there in person, or you can check online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and the information is freely available.

A Civil Process is when you are served with legal papers, which can be , subpoenas, and arrest warrants. You can find these by going to the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All registered sex offenders are registered on a sex offender database. The people on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you can’t get the precise address, but rather the block that they live on.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. These records include a court case file containing a docket and any of the filings and documents filed in the case. You can access your court records online, or at Clerk of Court office in the county where the case was filed.

Each and every state keeps a record of people’s criminal past. These online databases are linked together so you can track criminal convictions from other states. Go to the Floyd County Courthouse and make an inquiry, or you can check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if it was in a totally different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more complete search.

When you look up a person’s criminal records you will get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any of the following crimes:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Theft, breaking and entering.

During a criminal records search, you will not see if they has had:

• Speeding.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Traffic accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this information, you have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to make a phone call to the Floyd County courthouse? Did you get information that was correct? There are many reasons that people look up criminal records, and your account may make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

The FBI keeps a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Floyd County,The Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in the Floyd County jail is something you wish you could avoid, soon you will get used to the routine that is set for you in jail. Expect a wake-up alarm each morning at 6:00 AM, and next they’ll do roll call. Then you will eat breakfast. Following breakfast participate in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Floyd County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Floyd County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending funds to Floyd County Jail inmates could change, so you should visit the official Floyd County Jail site before you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Floyd County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Floyd County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Floyd County Jail

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate at Floyd County Jail? Do you have a friend or family member that spent time there? Have you ever visited someone at Floyd County Jail?

If so, then please write a review about it. Write about your jail experience so that other people can learn what to expect.

Things you might want to put in your comment:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation
• The other inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Gang activity
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has a story about it. Why’d you get arrested? Did you get fair treatment? How was day to day life at Floyd County Jail? What about the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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