How do I find someone in the Hunt County jail?
Use the county's official online inmate roster — it lists everyone in custody and can be searched by date or date range.
- Inmate roster
- Hunt County inmate lookup — enter a date or date range to see who is in custody, along with charges and bond information
- Docket / hearings
- apps.huntcounty.net/docket1/ — searches all 4 courts (CCL1, CCL2, 196th, 354th) for upcoming settings
- Case records
- Tyler Odyssey portal — criminal and civil case records for district and county courts
- By phone
- Detention Center (903) 453-6849, 24 hours
You'll usually need the person's full name and a rough date of arrest. The inmate roster searches by date range — start broad if you're unsure of the exact booking date. Results show charges, bond amounts (once set), and current custody status. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear. Not sure which county is holding them? Compare all 9 county inmate searches.
Where is the Hunt County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Hunt County Detention Center visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
All county arrests are processed at the Hunt County Detention Center in Greenville. Here's the address and the timeline from arrest to bond.
- Facility
- Hunt County Detention Center
- Address
- 2801 Stuart St., Greenville, TX 75401
- Detention info
- (903) 453-6849
- Visitation scheduling
- (903) 453-6850
- Sheriff's Office
- Hunt County Sheriff · (903) 453-6800
- Arrest & bookingThe person is booked into the Detention Center; property is logged and held.
- MagistrationTexas law requires a person be taken before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17). The magistrate reads charges, advises the defendant of rights, and sets bond. In Hunt County, JP Precinct 4 in Quinlan (Judge Clayton Rankin) handles magistration and bond modifications and publishes a magistration schedule on the county JP page. Whether the magistrate sees a given defendant at the jail or at the JP court can vary — call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 453-6800 for the current process.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, anyone can post it at the Detention Center. Bonding hours are reported as 24/7 by multiple aggregator sources — confirm directly at (903) 453-6849.
- ReleaseThe defendant is released after the bond clears. Processing time varies with jail volume.
How does visitation work at the Hunt County Detention Center?
Visits are in-person on three days per week and must be scheduled by phone in advance — there is no online scheduling system.
- Visit days
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Schedule by phone
- (903) 453-6850 — call Tuesday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) for Wednesday visits; call Thursday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) for Friday and Sunday visits
- Session length
- ~45 minutes per session (aggregator; ⚠️ confirm via phone)
- Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Phone calls
- Securus Technologies — set up at (972) 734-1111
- Messaging
- GettingOut (GTL/ViaPath) — (866) 516-0115; messages up to 500 characters
Scheduling rules & dress code
- Scheduling is phone-only — Tuesday for Wednesday visits; Thursday for Friday and Sunday visits, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Holiday scheduling sometimes shifts the call-in days — always confirm before you plan a trip.
- Professional, non-revealing attire is required; arrive approximately 15 minutes early (aggregator; ⚠️ confirm official rules via phone).
- Visitor limits (one visit per week, up to 3 visitors per session) are reported by aggregator sources and have not been officially confirmed — call (903) 453-6850 to verify.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Hunt County?
Hunt County uses Access Corrections. There are multiple ways to deposit funds — including online, by phone, by mail, and in person at a kiosk.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Online | accesscorrections.com |
| Mobile app | Free Access Corrections app (iOS / Android) |
| Phone | (866) 345-1884 — 24/7, bilingual agents |
| Kiosk | In the jail lobby (cash, credit, debit) |
| Mail (money order) | Payable to "Access Secure Deposits" → P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132; include inmate name & ID; ~48-hour processing |
| Retail cash | "Cash Pay Today" locations nationwide (Dollar General, CVS, and others) |
| Commissary packages | Access Securepak at accesssecurepak.com · (800) 546-6283 |
Service fees of approximately 3–5% apply. Confirm current rates at accesscorrections.com before depositing, as fees vary by method and are subject to change.
What are the mail rules at Hunt County Detention Center?
Mail goes directly to the facility. The rules below are sourced from aggregator information — ⚠️ confirm current rules with the Detention Center at (903) 453-6849 before sending.
- Mail to
- [Inmate's Full Name] [SO#]
Hunt County Detention Center
2801 Stuart Street
Greenville, TX 75401 - Legal mail
- Same address — mark "Legal Mail" clearly on envelope; include inmate name & SO#
- Property pickup
- The Sheriff's Office requires an appointment to pick up an inmate's property or evidence — call the jail information line at (903) 453-6849 to arrange it
Reported rules (⚠️ aggregator — verify officially): Return address (full name + address) required in top-left corner; missing return address may result in the mail being destroyed. Blue or black ink only — no felt markers or crayons. Plain white 20-lb. printer paper or lined paper. No drawings on the envelope. No glitter, confetti, stickers, stamps, blank paper, pens, cash, checks, or money orders in the envelope. No lipstick, perfume, or colored ink. Non-polaroid photos generally limited to 4–6; no sexually suggestive photos. Greeting cards must be plain, not musical. Books must be new and sent directly from the publisher; hardcovers not accepted.
The facility is reported to have a zero-tolerance policy for mail that does not comply with rules. Call (903) 453-6849 to confirm current requirements before mailing.
How do I bond someone out of the Hunt County jail?
The Detention Center handles bond posting. New to bail? Start with our plain-English guide to how bail works in Texas, then come back for the local specifics.
| Bond type | Cost | Refundable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Full bond amount | Yes, after the case ends if the defendant appeared | Paid at the Detention Center |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable fee (often ~10%) | No | Bondsmen regulated by Hunt County Bail Bond Board |
| Personal / PR | No payment | n/a | Judge decides eligibility; not common for serious charges |
- Bond window
- Hunt County Detention Center, 2801 Stuart St., Greenville — bonding hours reported as 24/7 (⚠️ aggregator; confirm via (903) 453-6849)
- Accepted
- Cash, credit cards, and money orders reported (⚠️ aggregator; personal checks typically not accepted — verify with facility)
- Bondsmen
- Must be licensed and regulated by the Hunt County Bail Bond Board (meets 3rd Tuesday of each month); verify any company in the Texas Dept. of Insurance database
Where are the Hunt County courts and how do I find my court date?
Criminal cases are heard at the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville. Hunt County splits prosecution — felonies go to the District Attorney; misdemeanors go to the County Attorney.
- Courthouse
- Hunt County Courthouse, 2507 Lee St., Greenville, TX 75401
- Felony courts
- 196th District Court (Judge Andrew Bench · (903) 408-4190) + 354th District Court (Judge Keli Aiken · (903) 408-4194), both on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse
- Misdemeanor courts
- County Court at Law No. 1 (Judge Timothy S. Linden · (903) 408-4200) + County Court at Law No. 2 (Judge Joel D. Littlefield · (903) 408-4234) — huntcounty.net
- JP courts
- 5 precincts (Greenville ×2, Commerce, Wolfe City, Quinlan) — Class C, traffic, evictions, magistration
- Find your setting
- Docket search (all 4 courts, next 30 days) · Tyler Odyssey case portal
- District Clerk
- Susan Spradling · (903) 408-4172 · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. (closed for lunch) · felony records
Who prosecutes what?
Unlike many Texas counties, Hunt County separates felony and misdemeanor prosecution between two offices:
- Felonies — District Attorney Noble D. Walker, 2507 Lee St., 4th Floor · (903) 408-4100
- Misdemeanors — County Attorney Scott A. Cornuaud, 2507 Lee St., 4th Floor · (903) 408-4112
To find a court date, open the docket search or Tyler Odyssey portal and search by name or cause number. If you can't find it, call the District Clerk (felony) at (903) 408-4172 or the Courthouse general line (903) 408-4100 (misdemeanor). For courts in neighboring counties, see our full DFW court directory.
Worried about a warrant?
Missing a court date or an unpaid fine can trigger a bench warrant.
Checking for and clearing a warrant in Hunt County — bench, traffic, capias, or failure-to-appear — is covered in depth by our sister site. Don't walk into a court or jail with an active warrant before you understand your options.
City courts & jails in Hunt County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. Some cities hold arrestees briefly before transferring to the county jail.
All Hunt County city pages — municipal court, city jail, ticket payment & how to find someone in custody:
Caddo Mills · Celeste · Commerce · Greenville · Quinlan · West Tawakoni · Wolfe City
"Which county am I in?" — adjacent counties
Hunt County borders several DFW-area counties. Knowing the county determines which jail, which courts, and which prosecutor handles the case.
Hunt County is bounded by Collin (west), Rockwall (southwest), Kaufman (south), Van Zandt (south/southeast), Rains (east), and Fannin (north) counties. If you can't find someone in the Hunt County inmate roster, check the adjacent county where the arrest may have occurred. Cities near county lines — like Caddo Mills (near Collin/Rockwall) and Lone Oak (near Rains/Van Zandt) — can sometimes straddle jurisdictions.
If you can't find someone in the Hunt County search, check Collin County or Dallas County next, or call the arresting agency to confirm the booking location.
What to bring to court (and how to act)
- Bring: a photo ID, your citation or paperwork, any court notice, and proof of anything the court asked for (insurance, classes, payment).
- Dress: business casual — no hats, tank tops, shorts, or offensive graphics. Phones silenced.
- Arrive early: security and parking take time; being late can mean a warrant or a reset.
- Don't guess: if you're unsure what a setting means (arraignment, plea, pretrial), ask the coordinator or talk to a lawyer first.
Quick glossary
- Magistration
- The first appearance before a magistrate after arrest, where you're read your rights and bond is set. In Hunt County, JP Precinct 4 in Quinlan is noted for handling magistration and bond modifications.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed bondsman for a non-refundable fee, instead of paying the full amount in cash. Hunt County bondsmen are regulated by the Bail Bond Board.
- Personal (PR) bond
- Release on your written promise to appear, with no money up front, if a judge approves.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene, and phone time.
- SO number
- The Sheriff's Office booking ID assigned to a person in custody — useful for searches, mail, and deposits.
- DA vs. County Attorney
- Hunt County splits prosecution: the District Attorney (Noble D. Walker) handles felonies; the County Attorney (Scott A. Cornuaud) handles misdemeanors. Both offices are at the Courthouse.
For more terms you'll hear in a Texas jail, bond, or court setting, see our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
Hunt County jail & court FAQ
How do I find out if someone is in the Hunt County jail?
Use the official inmate roster at apps.huntcounty.net/jail/ — search by date or date range to see who is in custody. If it's unavailable, call the Detention Center at (903) 453-6849.
How do I schedule a visit?
Visitation is in-person only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — no online scheduling. Call (903) 453-6850 on Tuesday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) to schedule a Wednesday visit; call Thursday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) for Friday or Sunday. Holiday schedules sometimes shift call-in days — always confirm before traveling. Whether remote video visits are available from home has not been officially confirmed.
How do I put money on the books?
Use Access Corrections — online at accesscorrections.com, by phone at (866) 345-1884, at the jail lobby kiosk, or by mailing a money order payable to "Access Secure Deposits" (P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132). Fees of approximately 3–5% apply.
Is there a bail schedule for Hunt County?
No published bond schedule was found — a magistrate sets each bond individually based on the charge and the defendant's history. The amount appears in the inmate roster once it's set. Confirm bonding hours (reported as 24/7) at (903) 453-6849.
Who prosecutes my case — the DA or County Attorney?
It depends on the charge. Felony cases are handled by District Attorney Noble D. Walker; misdemeanor cases are prosecuted by County Attorney Scott A. Cornuaud. Both offices are at the Hunt County Courthouse, 2507 Lee St., Greenville.
How do I find my court date in Hunt County?
Check the docket search at apps.huntcounty.net/docket1/ or the Tyler Odyssey case portal at portal-txhunt.tylertech.cloud. For felony records, call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172.
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