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Taylor County, Texas · Jail records, criminal cases, bond, warrants and record clearing

Trace a Taylor County Arrest From Jail Intake to the Final Court Record

Taylor County’s public-access system puts jail records, jail bond records, criminal cases and court calendars in one place.

Use the booking to identify the person and case, then verify the filed charges and disposition. Sheriff’s records, warrants, bond, visitation, inmate services, defense help, DPS history and record clearing are covered below.

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An arrest is not a conviction. The jail entry records a custody event and allegations associated with it. Prosecutors can alter or decline charges, and a court can dismiss a case or find the defendant not guilty.
One public portal

Jail, bond, criminal case and court-calendar searches.

Local history

Sheriff provides qualifying local criminal-record copies free.

In-town visits

Two free 30-minute jail video visits per week.

Personal mail

Scanned through the Phoenix, Maryland processing center.

DPS online search

One current $1 search credit per Texas public name search.

Choose the right record

One arrest can create five separate Taylor County or Texas records

JAIL RECORDS Was the person booked?

Start here for the Taylor County jail event and current jail information.

SHERIFF RECORDS What does the local criminal record show?

The Sheriff provides local criminal-history records on file with the agency.

COURT CASE What was formally filed?

Misdemeanors and felonies use different Taylor County clerk offices.

DPS HISTORY What appears statewide?

Texas DPS maintains statewide computerized criminal-history information.

TDCJ Was the person sent to state custody?

TDCJ becomes relevant after a qualifying state sentence or supervision.

Best workflow: Jail Records → save booking/case identifiers → Criminal Case Records → final disposition → request Sheriff’s or clerk copies only when proof is still needed.

Go directly to the Taylor County task

Search-mode guide

Use the correct Taylor County Odyssey category

Taylor County Court Records Inquiry options
Search Use it for Do not confuse it with
Jail Records Booking and jail information. The court’s final criminal disposition.
Jail Bond Records Bond information associated with jail cases. Proof the person is immediately releasable.
Criminal Case Records Filed criminal court cases and docket events. The Sheriff’s narrative report.
Court Calendar Scheduled court settings. Proof the hearing occurred exactly as scheduled.
Result decoder

Understand the record before drawing a conclusion

Booking and court fields serve different purposes
Information What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
Jail booking A Taylor County custody event was created. Conviction or guilt. Search the related criminal case.
Booking date When jail processing occurred. When the alleged offense occurred. Compare with the incident/arrest record.
Charge An allegation connected to the arrest or jail case. What prosecutors ultimately pursued. Read Criminal Case Records.
Bond Release security or conditions may have been set. That every hold is cleared. Confirm all cases and holds.
Case number Identifies a court proceeding. The outcome by itself. Open the full docket.
Release The jail custody event ended. Dismissal or acquittal. Check the latest court disposition.
Court calendar A hearing is scheduled. That the hearing will not change. Recheck before appearing.
Identity safeguard

Verify the person before relying on the record

First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Birth date or age matches
Booking date fits the known event
Arresting agency is consistent
Booking identifier matches another record
Court case matches the same defendant
Disposition belongs to the same arrest cycle
Name alone is not enough. Confirm multiple independent identifiers before publishing allegations, sending money or making a decision about a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Taylor County arrest result found?

The arrest is too recent Intake and public-system entry may still be underway.
The person was released Search Criminal Case Records in addition to current jail information.
Abilene Police made the arrest Taylor County Jail may hold the person while the incident report belongs to another agency.
The person was booked elsewhere Search the county where physical booking occurred.
The name differs Try surname-only, former surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
The event is older Use court records and the Sheriff’s written local criminal-history request.
The record is protected Juvenile, sealed and legally restricted information may not be public.
The case was expunged A completed Texas expunction can remove qualifying records from ordinary access.
Missing-record call script
I am trying to confirm a Taylor County booking for [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], possibly arrested on [date] by [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person was booked into the Taylor County Adult Detention Center, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Complete record lifecycle

What happens after a Taylor County arrest?

Arresting agency creates its record The Sheriff’s Office, Abilene Police, DPS or another agency documents the incident.
Taylor County jail intake The jail records identity, custody, property and booking information.
Magistrate’s Warning Rights, the accusation and bond-related matters are addressed. An indigent-defense application can also begin here.
Prosecutor review The Criminal District Attorney handles Taylor County felony and misdemeanor prosecutions within its jurisdiction.
Misdemeanor or felony court Class A/B misdemeanors go through County Courts at Law; felony records are maintained by the District Clerk.
Hearings and docket events The case can include bond changes, arraignment, motions, plea settings and trial.
Final disposition A count can be dismissed, acquitted, resolved by plea or result in conviction.
State custody A qualifying prison sentence can result in transfer to TDCJ.
Error correction or record relief DPS errors can be challenged, while eligible cases may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Free local criminal records

Request Taylor County Sheriff’s criminal records in writing

Taylor County Sheriff’s Office states that the public may request copies of local criminal records on file with the agency free of charge. The Sheriff cannot provide a statewide Texas record through this local process.
Confirm Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is the correct custodian Offenses from another county or state must be requested from that jurisdiction.
Prepare the request in writing The Sheriff’s Office requires written requests.
Include all identifying information you know Use full name, date of birth, arrest date, booking information and report number when available.
Attach a copy of your photo driver’s license The Sheriff’s published instructions require identification before the request is honored.
Submit in person, by fax or by mail Fax requests to 325-672-8066.
Use the online county form when convenient The county’s form is specifically designed for requesting a person’s local criminal history. Open Taylor County Records Request
Taylor County Sheriff’s Records
Law Enforcement Center
450 Pecan St.
Abilene, TX 79602
Sheriff: 325-674-1300
Fax: 325-672-8066
Published public contact hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Copy-ready written request
I request a copy of the local criminal records maintained by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Known information includes arrest date [date], booking/case number [number] and incident/report number [number]. I have attached the requested copy of my photo identification.
Taylor County’s FAQ also states that another person’s local Taylor County criminal record can be requested through a written request to the Sheriff’s Office.
Court verification

Search the criminal case after finding the arrest

Open Taylor County Public Access Open Criminal Case Records
Select Criminal Case Records This separates the court case from the jail entry.
Search the case number first It is safer than relying on a common name.
Otherwise search the full legal name Compare defendant information carefully.
Identify misdemeanor or felony This determines whether the County Clerk or District Clerk is the correct records custodian.
Compare the formal charge with the jail allegation They can differ.
Read docket events in date order Look for bond changes, warrants, pleas, dismissals, judgment and sentence.
Read every count separately Different counts can have different outcomes.
Use Court Calendar for the next setting Recheck shortly before traveling to court.
Request the actual court document for formal proof A search-result screenshot is not the same as a certified judgment or dismissal.
Class A & B misdemeanors

Use the Taylor County Clerk for misdemeanor court records

The Taylor County Clerk is the official record keeper for Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases filed in the two County Courts at Law.
County Court at Law No. 1

Taylor County states that defendants with surnames beginning A-K are filed in Court at Law No. 1.

County Court at Law No. 2

Defendants with surnames beginning L-Z are filed in Court at Law No. 2.

Taylor County Clerk
300 Oak Street, Suite 100
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-674-1202
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Felony cases

Use the Taylor County District Clerk for felony records

Taylor County’s misdemeanor information directs users to the District Clerk for felony case information.
Find the felony case number online Start with Criminal Case Records.
Record the assigned district court Taylor County has multiple district courts.
Identify the exact document needed Examples include indictment, dismissal, judgment, sentence or order.
Contact the District Clerk Give the case number instead of asking staff to perform a broad name search whenever possible.
Taylor County District Clerk
300 Oak St., Suite 400
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-674-1316
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Do not automatically apply a fee listed for civil records to a criminal-record order. Ask the District Clerk for the current criminal copy and certification cost before paying.
Warrant verification

How Taylor County says to check for an arrest warrant

Taylor County Sheriff’s current FAQ states that a warrant check cannot be obtained over the telephone.
Search Criminal Case Records first Look for warrant-related docket events connected with a known criminal case. Search Taylor County cases
Read the newest docket entry An older warrant entry can later be served, withdrawn or otherwise resolved.
Use the Sheriff’s required verification method The Sheriff’s FAQ currently directs people seeking a warrant check to come to the Sheriff’s Office at 450 Pecan Street.
Bring valid identification Be prepared for the Sheriff’s records-identification requirements.
Talk to a defense lawyer when the possible warrant concerns you Counsel can explain appearance, surrender and bond options.
Do not confront or detain another person. A name match or old docket entry is not enough to establish that an active warrant currently exists.
Bail and bond

Verify every Taylor County bond before paying

Open Jail Bond Records Use the official Odyssey system to locate available bond information. Open Jail Bond Records
Identify every case One booking can involve multiple charges or warrants.
Confirm the exact bond type The actual release mechanism is controlled by the court/magistrate order.
Ask whether another hold exists A paid bond on one case may not resolve another case or detainer.
Confirm directly with the jail before paying Taylor County Adult Detention Center: 325-691-7423.
Keep the bond receipt It can be important when requesting return of a cash bond after the case ends.

Cash bond return for misdemeanor cases

Contact the judge’s Court Administrator after disposition
Obtain the court’s release of the cash bond
Bring the original cash-bond receipt
Bring positive identification
Taylor County publishes a 5% administrative withholding from the returned cash bond
Do not assume a bond is refundable before the case is disposed

Personal bond / supervised release

County Court at Law No. 2 publishes that it seldom grants ordinary personal-recognizance bonds and may instead refer a request to the Court Supervised Release Program. That court’s published policy states a 3% bond amount charge for those bonds. This is a court-specific policy and should not be assumed to apply to every Taylor County case.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full name], booking/case number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, current bond type and amount, all holds or detainers, where the bond must be posted and whether any additional court condition must be satisfied before release.
Court-appointed counsel

Apply for a Taylor County court-appointed lawyer

A person charged with a felony or a misdemeanor punishable by jail may be eligible for appointed counsel when unable to afford a lawyer.
Published financial guideline

Taylor County states that an applicant is usually eligible when family income does not exceed 125% of the federal poverty guideline and non-homestead property does not exceed $2,500, although other factors can be considered.

Apply while in jail

An Affidavit of Indigence may be given to the magistrate as part of the Magistrate’s Warning process.

Complete the Affidavit of Indigence Answer income, household and property questions accurately.
Submit it in jail or to the Indigent Defense Coordinator A jailed applicant can use the magistrate process.
Wait for the indigency determination Most Taylor County determinations are made through the Indigent Defense Coordinator, although judges can make determinations too.
Confirm that an attorney was actually appointed Do not assume filing an affidavit alone means representation has begun.
Give appointed counsel every case number Multiple cases and warrants must be identified separately.
Taylor County Indigent Defense
300 Oak St., Suite 504
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-738-8541

Monday / Wednesday / Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday / Thursday: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Other times by appointment
Open court-appointed lawyer instructions
Victim assistance

Get court information and victim support

Taylor County Criminal District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Division assists people affected by violent crimes and certain property crimes and helps victims remain informed during the criminal case.
Collect the police report and defendant information Have the agency report number and court case number when possible.
Contact Victim Assistance Ask for current court information and available support.
Ask about Crime Victims Compensation Staff can provide information and referrals when applicable.
Ask about protective-order or crisis resources when relevant The office publishes links to local victim-support programs.
Use Texas victim notification after a TDCJ transfer TDCJ’s Integrated Victim Services System provides custody/status notifications. Open Texas IVSS
Taylor County District Attorney – Victim Assistance
300 Oak Street, Suite 300
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-674-1261
Fax: 325-674-1306
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Taylor County Jail visitation

Choose in-town, out-of-town or online video visitation

Taylor County Adult Detention Center uses video visitation. CorrectPay is the county’s published online service for scheduling visits, sending messages and depositing funds.
In-town visit

Two free 30-minute video visits per inmate each week.

Out-of-town visit

Two free one-hour visits per week for qualifying visitors living more than 150 miles outside Abilene.

Online visit

Taylor County currently publishes a rate of $0.19 per minute through the online system.

In-town jail visitation schedule

Free onsite video visitation at Taylor County Jail
Day Published hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; last visit begins at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; last visit begins at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; last visit begins at 7:30 p.m.

Out-of-town visitor rules

Visitor must live more than 150 miles outside Abilene city limits
Two one-hour visits per inmate each week
Visits at the jail are free
Published availability is seven days a week, 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Bring valid identification
Bring a current utility bill showing the qualifying address
Schedule or manage visitation
Avoid a failed visit

Check custody and scheduling before the appointment

Confirm the inmate remains in Taylor County custody
Use the correct CorrectPay account
Bring required identification for jail visits
Out-of-town visitors need address proof
Court movement can delay a scheduled visit
Work assignments can delay a visit
Disciplinary action can affect visitation
Sick call can delay a visit
Attorney visits can affect scheduling
Housing reassignment can affect scheduling
Taylor County specifically warns that court, work assignments, discipline, sick call, attorney visits and housing changes can delay visitation.
Personal mail

Send Taylor County inmate mail to the scanning center—not the jail

Personal mail sent directly to the Adult Detention Center is returned to the sender.
Personal mail format
Offender First and Last Name
Offender ID Number
Taylor County Jail, TX
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Confirm the inmate’s exact name and ID Use the current jail record.
Write “Taylor County Jail, TX” without abbreviating Follow the county’s published format exactly.
Add the sender’s first and last name Mail with incomplete sender information can be discarded.
Mail the letter to Phoenix, Maryland The central facility opens and scans the correspondence.
The inmate receives the scanned version electronically Personal mail is not delivered as the original paper letter.

Do not send these through the personal-mail scanner

Legal mail
Money orders
Personal checks
Gift cards
Cash
Mail missing the sender’s complete identity information

Legal mail

Legal mail must be sent directly to the Taylor County Adult Detention Center and must originate from a legally approved source such as the inmate’s licensed attorney of record.

Books, magazines and newspapers

Taylor County currently allows newspapers, magazines and books mailed directly to the Detention Center when sent from the publisher or an approved sender such as Amazon.
Original documents

Use the jail’s transactional-document process when an original signature is required

An original document that requires an inmate’s signature—such as endorsing a check or transferring a vehicle title—should not be placed in ordinary personal correspondence.
Bring the original document to the facility Staff must approve it.
The Front Office coordinates inmate access The inmate can review and, when desired, sign the document.
Arrange return mailing through the facility The inmate may pay for the document to be mailed out.
Do not include ordinary correspondence with the original document Taylor County states that ordinary correspondence included with transactional documents will be destroyed.
Messages and phone calls

Use CorrectPay for Taylor County inmate communication services

Create a CorrectPay account Open CorrectPay
Select Taylor County Jail Confirm the facility before funding or messaging.
Select the correct inmate Match the booking identity carefully.
Choose the service needed CorrectPay is used by Taylor County for deposits, messages and visitation.
Review current phone charges before paying Taylor County’s page states standard phone rates apply rather than publishing a fixed county rate.
Avoid discussing sensitive case facts on non-privileged communications Use attorney communication for confidential legal discussions.
Commissary deposits

Put money on a Taylor County inmate account

Online

Use CorrectPay.

Lobby

Use the Adult Detention Center lobby kiosk.

Telephone

Call CorrectPay at 855-836-3364.

Check the inmate’s current custody first Avoid funding an old or transferred booking.
Match the exact inmate Use the legal name and available jail identifier.
Select the deposit amount Review any provider charge before submitting.
Save the confirmation Keep it until the deposit is credited.
Deposit inmate funds
Texas state custody

Use TDCJ only after state custody or supervision becomes relevant

Use TDCJ for
  • Current Texas state-prison location
  • TDCJ or SID number
  • Offense information
  • Projected release information
  • State custody or parole-related status
Do not use TDCJ for
  • A fresh Taylor County jail booking
  • The Sheriff’s incident report
  • The complete Taylor County court file
  • A statewide public criminal-history report
Search by TDCJ or SID number when known Numbers reduce same-name confusion.
Otherwise search the legal name TDCJ also supports partial-name searching.
Open View Details Review state custody and offense information.
Return to Taylor County court records for the judgment The TDCJ locator is not the official court conviction document. Search TDCJ offenders
Texas statewide criminal history

Use Texas DPS when a Taylor County search is not enough

The public Texas DPS name search and a local Taylor County Sheriff’s criminal-history request are not the same product.
Taylor County Sheriff

Local Taylor County records on file with the Sheriff’s Office; published local copy process is free.

DPS public name search

Texas public conviction/deferred-adjudication criminal-history information available through the DPS search system.

Fingerprint check

Better when positive identity rather than a name match is required.

DPS online name-search cost

Current DPS public search-credit pricing
Item Current published amount
Search credit $1 per search credit.
Credit-card processing 2.25% per credit plus a $0.25 transaction fee.
Opening expanded search results DPS states that automated broader matching and opening multiple rap sheets from the same search do not create additional search-credit charges.
Create the appropriate DPS public account The public criminal-history system requires an account and credits.
Enter accurate name information First and last names are required.
Add date of birth when known A full date of birth can narrow the search.
Review broader automated matches carefully DPS now automatically attempts several name/date combinations.
Save or print the result when documentation matters DPS recommends preserving search responses because later search history does not necessarily preserve what the result displayed.
Run Texas DPS Criminal History Search
DPS Access & Dissemination / Criminal History: 512-424-2474
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Taylor County or DPS criminal record

Identify the source of the error Compare jail records, Sheriff’s local history, court records and DPS.
Save the incorrect entry Record case number, arrest date and identifying information.
Obtain certified supporting documents DPS requires certified records when a criminal-history error needs updating.
Correct the local source when necessary A court disposition error should be corrected through the court/clerk before expecting DPS to reflect it.
Submit the DPS Error Resolution request Explain the disputed entry and attach the supporting proof. Open DPS Error Resolution
Recheck the record after processing Local and statewide databases may not update at exactly the same time.
DPS Error Resolution email: error.resolution@dps.texas.gov
Wrong person’s arrest

When someone used your identity during an arrest

This is different from a normal typo in a criminal-history record.
Obtain your criminal-history record Identify the arrest that does not belong to you.
Contact the Sheriff’s Office in your county of residence Texas provides a process for a person whose identity was used by another arrested individual.
Ask about an Individual Identity File declaration The Sheriff sends the declaration information to DPS.
DPS can create an identity-protection record and password The password can help verify the person’s true identity to law enforcement.
Ask a lawyer about expunction of falsely used identifying information when necessary Texas law provides a separate expunction route for identifying information falsely presented by an arrested person.
Texas record relief

Expunction or nondisclosure: choose the correct Taylor County process

Expunction

Qualifying arrest and court records are removed under Texas expunction law.

Order of nondisclosure

The record remains but is sealed from ordinary public disclosure, while authorized criminal-justice and other agencies can retain access.

Situations that can potentially support expunction

Charges were never filed in a qualifying situation
Charges were dismissed and statutory requirements are satisfied
Defendant was found not guilty
Qualifying pardon was granted
Certain qualifying juvenile matters
Certain older unlawfully-carrying-a-weapon convictions identified by state guidance
Eligibility is fact-specific. A dismissal does not guarantee expunction, and ordinary convictions generally do not qualify for expunction.

Nondisclosure may be the better route when

A qualifying deferred adjudication was completed
A qualifying misdemeanor community-supervision case was completed
A qualifying DWI case satisfies the applicable nondisclosure statute
The required waiting period has passed
The person’s complete criminal history does not create a statutory bar
The requested order is filed under the correct Government Code section
Depending on the nondisclosure section and offense, the waiting period can be immediate or can extend for several years.
List every Taylor County arrest and case number Start with Odyssey and DPS criminal history.
Obtain every final disposition Eligibility cannot be evaluated accurately from a jail charge alone.
Decide whether the goal is expunction or nondisclosure Expunction removes qualifying records; nondisclosure seals eligible records from ordinary public access.
Use Taylor County District Clerk forms for a felony/district-court filing The District Clerk publishes a Petition for Order of Non-Disclosure resource and a Request for Issuance for Expunction Cases. Open Taylor County District Clerk forms
Use the correct statewide nondisclosure form Texas Judicial Branch publishes different petitions and orders for the different Government Code sections. Open official Texas nondisclosure forms
File with the correct Taylor County clerk The filing office depends on the underlying court and type of case.
Pay the current filing/service charges or file an inability-to-pay form when eligible Confirm the current Taylor County amount rather than relying on an old fee chart.
Follow issuance and service instructions Expunction proceedings require notice to the agencies identified by law.
Attend a hearing when required Bring dispositions and other documents supporting eligibility.
Keep certified copies of the signed order They can be needed if a government or private database fails to update.
Recheck Taylor County and DPS afterward Allow processing time before assuming an agency failed to comply.
Important: Nondisclosure does not destroy a record. Expunction and nondisclosure also do not necessarily remove copies already published by news organizations or other private parties.
Contact board

Taylor County jail, court and criminal-record contacts

Taylor County Adult Detention Center
910 S. 27th St.
Abilene, TX 79602

325-691-7423

Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
450 Pecan St.
Abilene, TX 79602

325-674-1300

County Clerk
300 Oak St., Suite 100
Abilene, TX 79602

325-674-1202

District Clerk
300 Oak St., Suite 400
Abilene, TX 79602

325-674-1316

County Court at Law No. 1

325-674-1323

Generally surnames A-K for misdemeanor cases.

County Court at Law No. 2

325-674-1208

Generally surnames L-Z for misdemeanor cases.

Indigent Defense
300 Oak St., Suite 504
Abilene, TX 79602

325-738-8541

Criminal District Attorney
300 Oak St., Suite 300
Abilene, TX 79602

325-674-1261

Taylor County Adult Detention Center map

Taylor County courts map

Before traveling: Confirm the person’s current custody, the correct court, office hours, visitor eligibility and required identification.
What is already solved here

Important Taylor County details you do not need to hunt for elsewhere

Jail and court search

Correct Odyssey categories, jail-to-case workflow, bond-record warning and identity checks.

Sheriff criminal records

Free local copy policy, written-request requirement, ID requirement, fax number and exact office.

Warrant verification

Why Taylor County says not to rely on a phone warrant check and where to go for verification.

Jail family services

In-town/out-of-town visit limits, schedules, $0.19 online visits, CorrectPay, commissary and mail scanning.

Defense and victim help

Published indigency standards, jail-magistrate application route and District Attorney victim services.

Statewide and record relief

DPS search credits, error resolution, identity misuse, TDCJ search, expunction and nondisclosure routing.

Title-related FAQs

Taylor County TX arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Taylor County arrest records?

Use Taylor County’s Odyssey Public Access system. Start with Jail Records, then open Criminal Case Records to verify the formal charges and final outcome.

Does Taylor County have an online inmate search?

Yes. Jail Records are included in the official Taylor County Court Records Inquiry portal.

Can I get a Taylor County criminal history from the Sheriff?

Yes. The Sheriff’s Office publishes a free local criminal-record request process. Requests must be written and accompanied by a copy of the requester’s photo driver’s license.

Can Taylor County Sheriff’s Office give me a statewide Texas criminal history?

No. The Sheriff’s local records process covers Taylor County records on file with that office. Use Texas DPS when statewide public criminal-history information is required.

How do I check a Taylor County warrant?

The Sheriff’s current FAQ says warrant checks are not provided by phone and directs people to appear at 450 Pecan Street. Also review the related court case for current warrant entries.

How many free jail visits does a Taylor County inmate get?

In-town inmates receive two free 30-minute video visits per week. Qualifying visitors more than 150 miles outside Abilene can receive two free one-hour visits per week.

Where do I mail a Taylor County inmate letter?

Address personal mail to the inmate’s full name and offender ID number, Taylor County Jail, TX, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Personal correspondence mailed directly to the jail is returned.

How do I put money on a Taylor County inmate’s commissary account?

Use CorrectPay online, the lobby kiosk or CorrectPay customer service at 855-836-3364.

How much does the Texas DPS online criminal history search cost?

DPS currently charges one $1 search credit per online public name search, plus the published payment-processing charge when credits are purchased by credit card.

Can a Taylor County arrest be expunged or sealed?

Some cases qualify for Texas expunction and others may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the final disposition, criminal history, offense and applicable waiting or statutory requirements.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County Adult Detention Center, County Clerk, District Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Texas Department of Public Safety or Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Jail custody, bond, warrants, court dates and case status can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current court disposition before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Taylor County and Texas procedures reviewed August 14, 2026.

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