Glasscock County Jail – Garden City, TX

Glasscock County Jail is located in Glasscock County and is the primary correctional facility for that area. Do you know someone in jail at Glasscock County Jail? This site tells you all about everything a person needs to know about Glasscock County Jail,like the following: Find out who’s in jail at Glasscock County Jail? Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bailing out of jail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a scary and daunting idea, not only for whoever gets locked up, but also their friends and family. The goal of this guide is to give information and tips you need to make helping someone get out of jail a lot easier. If you have questions, please feel free to ask them, and any comments or feedback that would help other people in the same situation is much appreciated.

Do you know someone that is in jail and need to contact them?

Has somebody that has been arrested and you need to find out what jail they’re in?

In order to search who’s in jail at Glasscock County Jail you need to go to their link and do an inmate search.

The Glasscock County Jail Inmate Search is a list of people who have been arrested and are in custody, which includes current status, bail amount, and schedule for visitation. Also, you can get info on anybody booked or discharged in the past 24-hour period. Prisoners are listed alphabetically by their last name. You can find the information faster if you’ve got the arrestee’s full name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If the inmate you are looking for might be locked up at a different jail you should look here: Other Jails in Texas

A mugshot, also called a jail processing photograph, is the photograph that the police take when you are booked into jail. They take one and a side photo. Your name and intake number will be on the pictures, and they will be stored at the jail.

Mugshots can be searched online, or you can see them at the Glasscock County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you will need to enter the legal name, and a booking date, if you know it.

Trying to figure out how to have your mugshot taken off of the Glasscock County Jail website? This is difficult, as the mugshot is public record. You will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. This means that your arrest record would be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For more information about removing your mugshot, the different websites with mugshots, and the mugshot removal services: Mugshot Removal

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Once you’re arrested and put in jail, your only thought is about when and how you will get out. After booking, bail will be determined either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out you will have to agree to show up for court, and until that day you can’t leave town.

In most cases, an inmate at Glasscock County Jail can earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and don’t cause any problems while in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be allowed to do work release. You will have to go back to the jail each day when you’re finished with work, or you may be allowed to live in a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Your bail is how much money that you have to pay to the courts to get out of jail until you go to court. The amount of bail that is set is determined by the crime you are charged with. You will have to pay 10 percent of the total that was set before you can be released from jail. If you don’t go to your scheduled court date, the person that bailed you out of jail won’t get the bail money back.

To find out someone’s bail amount you have to call the jail or the county courthouse. If know the person’s information, including name, address and date of birth, they will let you know how much their bail is. You can also find out how much their bail is on the Glasscock County Jail website.

Having to bail someone out of jail is never a fun thing, but thankfully, it is easy. First of all, you need to know if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If so, you can’t use a bondsman. Cash only – the jail won’t accept a personal check. 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 their bail has been set too high, or you can’t afford it yourself, you will need to use a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually charge you a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount, and usually with a minimum of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and must be paid in cash. If bail is very large, the bail bondsman will in most cases require that they use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

To talk to a local bail bondsman click here: How to find a bail bondsman

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• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Get Out For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process includes the following steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• Firstly, you will answer some questions, such as your legal name, street address, birthdate and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your mental and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• You will be allowed to make a phone call in order to call a family member, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might be able to wear your street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will have to change into a jail issued jumpsuit.

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When you post bail, you will be allowed to go home after you get discharged. The discharge process may take between 30 minutes to quite a few hours. So, the faster bail is posted, the sooner you will get let go. Also, how fast you get released can depend on whether or not you have a cash bond or if a judge has to determine your bail amount. For minor charges, you will be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you get to the end of your sentence and have a date of your release, plan to get released in the morning.

warrant out for your arrest, or if you have to begin your sentence in jail, it is highly recommended that you follow the law and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go to the jail intake area, and tell the intake officer that believe that there could be a warrant out for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if so, they will take you into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, go down to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Ensure that you are not late. Just bring allowed items when you go to jail, such as your driver’s license or your ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as the copy of the sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates must provide each visitor’s full name to the jail. This information will be put into the visitation log as an approved visitor. Each and every visitor will be required to provide a photo ID when visiting. Visitors that gets to visitation or that is not on the visitation list will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
The Glasscock County Jail visitation procedures change often, so visit the official site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Phone calls made in jail are generally more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but you should keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules, your ability to use the phone could be reduced or totally denied.

The Glasscock County Jail phone number is: 432-354-2361

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be mailed using the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You shouldn’t use any other method of mail or package delivery. You have to write or type the name, inmate ID number, and the address of the jail on the letter that you send. Do not mail a package, envelope with padding or insulation, bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail received by the jail gets opened and inspected by the jail administration, and the mail will get sent back if it can’t be delivered.

If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Glasscock County Jail, use this address:

Glasscock County Jail
124 S. Myrl St.
Garden City, TX 79739

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Glasscock County Jail
124 S. Myrl St.
Garden City, TX 79739

The inmate mail policy at Glasscock County Jail changes often, so you should double check the official website when send a letter to someone in jail there.

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When you get arrested, you have rights, one of these being the right to request an attorney. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so it is a good idea to get a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you call them. You may be thinking ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ While you are not required to have one, a lawyer can advise you of your rights, look after your best interests and guide you through the court system in your county. The sooner you hire a lawyer to represent you and work on your criminal case, the better your chances.

For more info on this subject, read: How to Find a Lawyer in Glasscock County

If you cannot afford an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. Also, the Public Defender Office is staffed by independent investigators, experts in forensics as well as social workers. All Public Defenders are full-fledged attorneys, admitted to the State Bar and are fully licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney? What was your experience?

All court records are public records and are available upon request. Court records include a file with a sheet called a docket sheet and every documents filed during your court case. You have the ability to access court records via the website, or by going to the Glasscock County Clerk of Court.

A Clerk of Court is a member of the court who maintains court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records, documents, and evidence relating to your case are available at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court costs and court fees are the fees and charges from your case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you are low income and have a court appointed attorney, you may get out of having to pay them.

A Magistrate is the type of judge that presides on your case in court. They do many different things, like deciding a bail amount, issuing warrants for arrest, and acting as the presiding judge over initial court appearances and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is completed to include the defendant’s background information and information about the arrestee’s life and history, which the magistrate judge will take into consideration when decide your sentence. Information will be solicited from the defendant, their family, and, if applicable, the victim in the crime. Don’t forget that you should request to have your own copy of the pre-sentencing report before your sentencing, so you can correct any mistakes that it contains.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are several different options for sentencing, which include community service to probation, to prison or jail time. Depending on how serious your crime was, you will either be taken into custody, right there in court, or you could be given a date that you are supposed to report to jail to do your time.

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Do you want to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated in jail, or has ever been locked up?

This is pretty simple to do, just you will have to query the jail’s website, and search using:

• Name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can also call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant, you are able to check the arrest warrants inquiry online or you are able to call the court. This requires a first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. You should know that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, as well as the date of their arrest, contact the Glasscock County jail, either by phone, go there in person, or you can check online. Arrest records are in the public record and these records are accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when you get served with legal papers, which can be court orders. You can find these civil process orders by going to the Glasscock County Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All convicted sex offenders are required to be registered and listed on either a national or state sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex offense. You are able to see this information online, but you should know that you will not see the exact address, rather the address block they live on.

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

Every state maintains a record of a person’s criminal past. These databases are linked together so you are able to track criminal backgrounds from another state. You can go to county courthouse and inquire, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and in the event that it was in a different state entirely, you might have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

When you look up a person’s criminal records you can get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any crimes, which can include:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

When you do a criminal history search, you will not find out if they had:

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

To find driving histories, you must do a driving history search.

Have you ever tried to search for someone’s criminal records? Was it an easy process? Did you search online or did you call the Glasscock County courthouse? Was the information correct? There are plenty of reasons that people search for criminal records, and your story might help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has their list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Glasscock County, the Sheriff maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of getting locked up in the Glasscock County jail is very scary, soon you will get used to the routine that is set for you. Prisoners get a wake-up alarm at about six in the morning, and next you’ll have roll call. Next, you will have breakfast. After breakfast, you will have to work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. 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 Glasscock 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 Glasscock 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 procedure to send money to inmates could change, so it would be best to review the official Glasscock County Jail site before send funds to someone in jail there.


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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Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Glasscock County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Glasscock 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 Glasscock County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must 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 locked up at Glasscock County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that spent time there? Have you ever been to visit someone there?

If yes, then you should write a review about it. Write down your experience so other people can learn what to expect.

Things you might want to include in your comment:

• Conditions in Glasscock County Jail.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Jail gangs
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anybody that’s ever been locked up has at least one story to tell about it. Why’d you get arrested? Did you experience fair treatment? How was life in jail? Were the other inmates cool? Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Trying to get in touch with somebody you met when you were locked up? Write your message below.

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