Shackelford County Jail Roster Overview
The county's official inmate-record route begins at the Shackelford County Arrest/Jail Report page. That page names the Sheriff's Office arrest report and links to http://findtheinmate.com/shackelford, which redirects to the Shackelford County Public Inquiry Site. Because the link is published by the county, it is the official county-linked online route for current jail roster access, even though the public inquiry page is vendor-hosted.
The roster should be used for local jail custody, not every kind of inmate record. It is the right first stop for someone arrested in Shackelford County and still held at the Law Enforcement Center / Jail. It is not the right tool for a person already transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, a federal prison, or an ICE detention setting. The research did not locate an official sheriff mobile app with inmate lookup, warrant search, or jail records features.
Use the Shackelford County Inmate Roster
The roster search should begin with the county page rather than a search-engine result, because the county page confirms the correct public inquiry path. During the research pass, the redirect page was visible, but the target roster did not expose all search controls or profile fields through source inspection. That means the safe process is to use what the live page shows and then switch to the jail's phone or public-records route if the portal does not answer the question.
- Open the county Arrest/Jail Report page and select the linked Shackelford County Public Inquiry route.
- Use the search controls visible in the browser session, such as any name or booking filters the portal presents.
- Open the matching record and compare the identity, booking detail, charge text, and bond information if those fields are displayed.
- If no match appears, call dispatch at 325-762-9555 for current custody routing or the administrative line at 325-762-9500 for nonurgent questions.
- If the person was sentenced and transferred, search TDCJ rather than the county jail roster.
The accessible screenshot of the county-linked roster redirect shows the public inquiry path rather than a complete local field inventory.
That source limit is why the roster field table below treats unverified fields as unknown instead of filling in generic roster assumptions.
Shackelford County Roster Search Fields
The county-linked public inquiry route was confirmed, but the live roster controls were not fully visible to command-line inspection. Field labels such as last name, first name, booking number, facility, or date range should not be stated as confirmed unless they are visible in the user's browser at the time of search. Use the following table to separate verified access facts from unverified profile assumptions.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roster search controls | Not visible in accessible source | Not confirmed | The vendor page did not expose full search controls during research. |
| Redirect URL | Link / redirect | Yes for access | The county link routes to the Shackelford County Public Inquiry Site. |
| Button labels | Not visible | Not confirmed | No button text was captured from the target roster source. |
| Portal notice | Redirect text | No | The accessible shell identified the destination as the public inquiry site. |
What a Shackelford County Inmate Profile Shows
A jail booking profile often helps connect custody status to charge, bond, and intake information, but Shackelford County's public inquiry profile fields were not confirmed in the accessible source. Treat online details as current only after viewing the actual profile. When a displayed field conflicts with court records, the distinction matters: jail records show booking and custody data, while court records show prosecutor-filed charges and case activity.
| Field | What It Shows or Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Name | Confirms identity, but spellings and aliases may vary between jail and court records. |
| Booking date | Shows intake timing if the profile displays it; not confirmed from source inspection. |
| Charges | May be arrest or booking charges, not the final filed court charges. |
| Bond | Must be confirmed with the jail because detainers and holds can delay release. |
| Mugshot | Public display was not confirmed, so do not assume a photo appears online. |
| Status or release | Use the jail line if the roster seems delayed or unclear. |
Shackelford County Inmate Record Access
Every inmate-record search should follow the custody system that actually holds the person. The county jail is the first stop for fresh local arrests and current local custody. TDCJ is the state-prison locator after transfer. BOP handles federal prison custody. ICE ODLS handles immigration detention after ICE custody begins. VINELink Texas can help with custody and release notifications, but it is not a replacement for the county booking record.
| Need | Access Channel | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Current county custody | County Arrest/Jail Report and jail phone line | Local bookings and custody status |
| In-person jail question | Law Enforcement Center / Jail public contact | Deposits, bond kiosk, and records routing |
| Older booking record | Texas Public Information Act request | Records not visible online |
| Sentenced state prisoner | TDCJ Inmate Information Search | Current TDCJ incarceration |
| Federal custody | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal post-sentence prison records |
| Immigration custody | ICE ODLS | ICE detainee searches |
| Release alerts | VINELink Texas | Notification, not the booking source |
Shackelford County Jail Facility
The verified local facility is the Shackelford County Law Enforcement Center / Jail. It is operated by the Sheriff's Office and holds local pretrial detainees, local misdemeanor and felony holds, county-sentenced inmates, and transfer holds when applicable. The facility is also the public-lobby location for inmate deposits and cash-bond kiosk payments listed by the county.
Shackelford County Law Enforcement Center / Jail
791 U.S. Highway 180 West
Albany, TX 76430
325-762-9555 dispatch
325-762-9500 administrative
Booking Process in Shackelford County
A local booking usually starts with arrest by the Sheriff's Office, Albany-area law enforcement, Texas DPS, or another authorized agency. The person is taken to the Law Enforcement Center / Jail, where staff complete identity checks, property inventory, medical and security screening, fingerprinting, booking-photo steps if used locally, and entry of arrest charge and agency data. The county does not publish a roster refresh rate, so a new arrest may not appear online right away.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17 controls the magistrate-warning step after arrest. A magistrate informs the person of the accusation and rights, including the right to counsel. Bond may be addressed under Chapter 17. Shackelford County's Justice of the Peace page states that the JP may issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, administer oaths, and handle magistrate functions, which makes the JP office part of the early post-arrest pathway in local cases.
Shackelford County Jail Visitation Rules
The official arrest and jail report page gives a specific local visitation schedule and strict visitor limits. Visits are for immediate family only. Each inmate is eligible for two visits per week, and each visit may not exceed 20 minutes. Family members under 17 may visit only with a parent, legal guardian, or legal counsel. A former inmate of the facility cannot visit until 90 days after release.
| Day | Hours | Type / Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | In-person, immediate family only |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | In-person, 20-minute maximum |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | In-person, two visits per week |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | In-person, valid picture ID required |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | In-person, visitor roster required |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | In-person, same limits |
| Sunday | Not published | Confirm directly with the jail |
Contact and Mail for Shackelford County Inmates
Mail rules beyond money orders were not located in the official sources reviewed, so use the jail's confirmed address and verify any personal-mail rules before sending letters, photos, books, or packages. Money orders may be mailed to Shackelford County Jail, 791 W. US Hwy 180, Albany, Texas 76430. The county says the inmate's name and jail ID number should be included on all money orders.
Note: Confirm custody status before sending money, mailing a money order, or traveling for a visit.
Commissary and Bond Payments
Family and friends may deposit funds at the Stellar Services kiosk in the public lobby of the Law Enforcement Center / Jail or by credit card through JailATM.com. Deposited funds automatically go to the inmate trust account. The county page states that cash deposits carry a $4.00 service fee and that credit-card fees apply.
| Payment Type | Where / How | Fee Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cash deposit | Stellar Services kiosk in the public lobby | $4.00 service fee |
| Credit-card deposit | Kiosk card swipe or JailATM.com | Credit-card fees apply |
| Money order | Mail to the jail address with name and jail ID | No local money-order fee published |
| Cash bond | Stellar Services kiosk for current Shackelford County Jail inmates | Available 24/7, fee notes apply |