Kaufman County TX Detention Center

Kaufman County TX Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 972-932-4337

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Kaufman County TX Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 1900 US-175 in Kaufman, TX. This county jail is operated locally by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Kaufman County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Kaufman Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Kaufman County TX Detention Center has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Kaufman County TX Detention Center – Visitation

Visiting Hours

Male Inmates A & C Pod

• Wednesday  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• ** Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Male Inmates B Pod

• Thursday  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• ** Saturday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Female Inmates D Pod

• Tuesday  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• ** Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Federal Inmates

Male Inmates

• Tuesday  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• ** Sunday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Female Inmates

• Wednesday  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• ** Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am

** Minor Children are allowed for visitation

• All visitors must present picture identification. This does not apply to minor (under age 17) children. 
• State issued Drivers License or Identification Card.  Military Identification is the accepted forms of identification.  There are no exceptions.
• Inmates are allowed two (2), twenty-five (25) minute visitations per week.  One visit per day.
• Minor children are permitted to visitation ONLY on the days indicated above by the asterisk (**)
• Visitation times may not be shared. Registration is on a first come first serve basis.   We suggest coordinating visitation with other friends and family to ensure your visit.
• All visitors must be dressed appropriately, shirts, shoes, pants or shorts are required.  Provocative clothing is prohibited, this includes mini skirts, short shorts, low-cut tops, etc. The officer assigned to visitation will determine if clothing is appropriate. 
• Visitors are not allowed to take anything into visitation, this includes purses, backpacks, etc.  Lockers are provided in the lobby should you wish to secure your property or you may secure it in your vehicle. 
• No food, drink or gum is allowed in the visitation area. Violation of this will result in the termination of the visit.
• Contact visits are not allowed.
• All visitors and inmates are to follow the rules of the Kaufman County Detention Facility and any lawful order given by a Detention Officer.  Any refusal to comply with the rules by a visitor or inmate will result in the termination of the visit.