Johnson County Corrections Facility — inmate search, visitation & bonds

What is the Johnson County Corrections Facility and what happens after booking?

The Corrections Facility at 1800 Ridgemar Drive is a 872-bed county jail operated by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office — the sole booking destination for all county arrests.

Every city in Johnson County — Cleburne, Burleson (Johnson County portion), Joshua, Alvarado, Godley, Keene, and Grandview — routes custodial arrests here. There is no city jail in any of these municipalities for overnight or sentenced detention. Burleson is the one exception to be aware of: it straddles two counties, so an arrest in the Tarrant County portion of Burleson goes to the Mansfield Jail instead. For more, see the Johnson County hub.

1. Arrest & transportThe arresting agency brings the person to the Corrections Facility, where officers process the arrest, photograph, fingerprint, and log all property into the system.
2. BookingThe detention staff create a booking record that includes the charges, personal information, and any holds. A booking number (SO number) is assigned and will appear in the inmate roster within a few hours.
3. MagistrationTexas law requires the person to be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay, and no later than 48 hours after arrest (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17). JP Precinct 1, co-located at the jail on Ridgemar Drive, magistrates most arrests and sets bail conditions.
4. Bond amount setThe magistrate sets a bond amount and any release conditions. No bond can be posted until this step is complete. The amount appears in the online inmate roster once set.
5. Bond posted & releaseOnce a bond clears, the jail processes the release. This typically takes several hours; call (817) 556-6000 for a status update.

How do I find someone in the Johnson County Corrections Facility?

The official roster is online 24/7 and shows charges, bond type, and bond amount once the magistrate has set it.

Search results display the person’s custody status, the charges they were booked on, and — once set by the magistrate — the bond type and bond amount. If the roster shows no results for a recent arrest, wait a few hours for the system to update, then call the Corrections Division directly.

If you cannot locate someone in the Johnson County roster and the arrest was in the Burleson area, check Tarrant County resources as well — Burleson straddles both counties and some arrests route to Mansfield. For other DFW counties, our index of all DFW jail lookups links every roster in one place.

How does visitation work at the Johnson County Corrections Facility?

All visits — free on-site kiosk sessions and paid remote video visits from home — are scheduled through GettingOut (GTL / ViaPath). There are no traditional in-person contact or glass-partition visits; all visitation is video-based.

Who may visit

• Visitors must be 18 or older.
• You must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list before arriving or scheduling remotely — the inmate adds you through the GettingOut system.
• A background check is conducted on all visitors.
• Maximum 2 guests per on-site session.
• Recently released inmates are typically barred from visiting for 6–12 months; active felons require special permission.
• Active no-contact orders (including family violence protective orders) prohibit all visitation.

Dress code for on-site kiosk visits

• No revealing, see-through, or sleeveless clothing.
• Prohibited: shorts, tank tops, low-cut tops, hats, sunglasses, heels over 1 inch, underwire bras.
• No graphics depicting drugs, violence, or gang affiliations.
• Bring only your valid photo ID and a car key or locker key — no purses, bags, or electronics inside the facility.

How to register and book a visit

1. Create a GettingOut accountGo to johnsoncountytx.gtlvisitme.com and register.
2. Select the facilityChoose “Johnson County Corrections Facility” from the facility list.
3. Find the inmateSearch by name and add the inmate to your account.
4. Verify your identityUpload a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued ID (required for remote visits; may be required for on-site scheduling too).
5. Book a sessionSelect your preferred date and time (at least 24 hours in advance). You’ll receive a confirmation.

How do I put money on an inmate’s books?

Johnson County uses GettingOut (GTL / ViaPath) for all commissary deposits. There are four ways to add funds — including a free lobby kiosk option.

How do inmate phone calls, messaging, and mail work at the facility?

Inmate calls and digital messages run through GettingOut. Personal paper mail is delivered electronically via jail tablets; legal mail goes directly to the facility address.

Allowed in personal mail: letters and postcards (blue or black ink only); photographs (non-Polaroid, no sexual or violent content); plain greeting cards (no glitter, music, or embellishments); new softcover books, magazines, or newspapers sent directly from the publisher or retailer; commissary packages through contracted vendors only.

Not allowed: colored ink, markers, crayons, lipstick, perfume, glitter, or confetti; drawings; hardcover or wire-bound books; obscene, violent, or gang-related content; postage stamps; cash.

How do I bond someone out of the Johnson County jail?

Bonds are posted at the Corrections Facility on Ridgemar Drive. New to the process? Read our guide to how bail works in Texas, then return for the local specifics.

Johnson County does not publish a fixed bail schedule. The magistrate sets each bond individually based on the charge, the person’s history, and any conditions required. Once set, the amount appears in the inmate roster at jcportal.johnsoncountytx.org/jail.

Property returned at release

Personal property logged at booking — wallet, phone, keys, clothing — is typically returned when the person is released. The exact property-release process is not published on the official jail site.

Directions, parking & what to expect when you arrive

The Corrections Facility sits on the south side of Cleburne, about a mile from US-67. Plan extra time for parking, a security screening, and any check-in queue.

From the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex (I-35W south): Take I-35W south from Fort Worth to US-67 south toward Cleburne. Exit at Nolan River Road (CR 509) or continue to Ridgemar Drive. The facility is at 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031. GPS with this address is reliable.

From the south (Hillsboro / I-35W north): Take I-35W north to US-67 north toward Cleburne, then follow Ridgemar Drive signage.

Tips for a smooth visit

• Schedule your visit on GettingOut at least 24 hours in advance — walk-ins for video visits are not available.
• Review the dress code before you leave home (no shorts, sleeveless tops, underwire bras, hats, or sunglasses).
• If you’re posting a cash bond, bring a cashier’s check or banker’s check made out to “Johnson County Correctional Facility” or “Johnson County Sheriff’s Office” — personal checks are refused.
• Release processing takes several hours after a bond is accepted. Waiting in the parking lot is common; bring water and be patient.
• The JP Precinct 1 court at this same address handles magistration and some Class C cases — it is a separate office from the Corrections Division desk.

Worried about a warrant?

Walking into a jail with an active warrant can get you arrested.

Check for and clear a Texas bench, traffic, or capias warrant before you visit or post bond.