Harris County Jail - Texas

Harris County Jail has three separate facilities, all within one block of each other in downtown Houston. The 1200 Jail was built in 2003. It is located at 1200 Baker Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (phone: 713-755-6044) and can house roughly 4,200 inmates. It is divided by floors. Each floor has a multipurpose room, counseling room and recreation area.

The 701 Jail was opened in 1991 and is located at 701 North San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002 (phone: 713-755-8430).  The facility can house roughly 4,200 inmates. It is a “Direct Observation Facility” where detainees are monitored twenty-four hours a day.

The 1307 Jail was completed in 1998. It is located at 1307 Baker Street, Houston, TX 77002 (phone: 713-755-2400). The jail can house roughly 1,100 inmates and is also the location where confiscated livestock is housed.

Harris County Jail Inmate Search

The most recommended source to begin your inquiry is the sheriff's website. It puts at your disposal an electronic database you can utilize to carry out a comprehensive Harris county inmate search. It presents current detainees and their booking date, location in the county's correctional system, case number, SPN, court date and charges.

For your information, in case you intend to run a full background check, the sheriff's site also includes an advanced data bank you can utilize for a Harris County warrant search. Refer to the following address: https://www.harriscountyso.org/warrants_search.aspx.

Using the state's resources

The state offers a computerized criminal research tool to help you trace older Harris County arrest records. You will need to register for the service and pay a fee to be able to view a person's arrest history.

Lastly, you may choose to increase the scope of your inquiry by carrying out a full Texas inmate search using the TDCJ's online searchable data bank. It can be accessed at https://offender.tdcj.texas.gov/OffenderSearch/.

Visitation Rights & Rehabilitation Programs

Harris County Sheriff’s Office website contains very detailed information including visitation rules and schedule for each housing unit in the county's jail facilities. Basically each visitor must have acceptable identification and must be over 17 year of age or accompanied by an adult.

Harris County Jail offers the “Quality of Life Program” where all inmates have the right to mail, take part in jail activities and benefit from sanitation and access to medical and mental health care services. Each facility offers different rehabilitation programs including substance abuse programs, religious services and General Education courses.