What is the Parker County Jail and who runs it?
A 24-hour county detention facility managed by a private contractor on behalf of the elected Sheriff.
- Official name
- Parker County Jail
- Address
- 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086 — use this address for mail, kiosk deposits, and inmate-facing correspondence
- Sheriff’s Office
- 129 Hogle St., Weatherford, TX 76086 — administrative entrance; jail entrance is at the corner of Jameson St. and N. Mill St., opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance
- Main phone
- (817) 594-8845 — Sheriff’s Office / jail main (24 hours)
- Booking desk
- (817) 594-4208 — booking inquiries, bond hours, custody status (24 hours)
- Visitation office
- (682) 229-2361 — to schedule or confirm a visit
- Operator
- LaSalle Corrections manages daily jail operations under contract; Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier retains constitutional and legal responsibility for the facility
- Sheriff’s website
- parkercountysheriff.net
The Sheriff’s arrangement with LaSalle Corrections is a common model in Texas for mid-size county jails: the county retains constitutional oversight, court jurisdiction, and the Sheriff’s authority while the private management company handles day-to-day staffing and operations. Policies on visits, commissary, and phone access are set within the framework of the Sheriff’s rules, then implemented by LaSalle on-site.
All custodial arrests in Parker County — including Weatherford PD and Willow Park PD arrests — are processed here. There is no separate city jail. The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What happens after booking
- Arrest & bookingThe person is transported to 612 Jameson St. and booked in. Property is inventoried, logged, and held securely until release. Fingerprints and photographs are taken.
- Magistration (within 48 hours)A magistrate reviews the charges, advises the defendant of their rights, and sets a bond amount. Texas law requires this without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest — see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17. The bond amount is set individually based on the factors in art. 17.15.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, it can be posted at the jail. The amount appears in the inmate roster once entered. Confirm current bond-posting hours and accepted payment by calling (817) 594-4208 before you arrive.
- Release & property returnedAfter bond clears, the defendant is released. Processing time varies with jail volume. Property held at booking is returned at the time of release. If a specific item was placed in property by a different route (e.g., during a visit), confirm pickup at (817) 594-4208.
Back to the full county overview: Parker County jail, courts & bonds — or browse all DFW county jails.
How do I find someone booked into the Parker County Jail?
The county uses a Tyler Technologies public-access portal; the Sheriff’s site links it directly.
- Online roster
- Parker County Jail Records — Tyler Public Access — search by the inmate’s legal first and last name
- Sheriff’s search guide
- parkercountysheriff.net — Jail Search — tips and direct link to the roster
- Phone fallback
- Booking desk: (817) 594-4208, 24 hours
To search online, go to the Tyler Public Access portal and enter the full legal name the person was booked under. Wildcard (*) searches work but require at least the first initial. Results show the charges, booking date, and custody status. If a booking is very recent, allow a few hours for the entry to process.
How do I visit someone at the Parker County Jail?
Visits are non-contact and in-person — scheduled in advance through the jail’s visitation office. No video-visitation vendor is listed on the official pages.
- Schedule a visit
- Call the Visitation Office at (682) 229-2361 or the main jail line at (817) 594-4208
- Format
- Non-contact, in-person only — no video-visitation vendor was found on official sources; confirm whether remote video visits are available by calling (682) 229-2361
- Schedule PDF
- Official visitation schedule (PDF)
- Duration
- Minimum 20 minutes per visit; arrive at least 20 minutes before your sign-up time or you may forfeit the slot
- Required ID
- All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID (state driver’s license, ID card, or passport). No ID = no entry.
- Visitor limit
- Up to 4 visitors per inmate per visit
- Frequency
- Each inmate receives 2 visits per week; at least one slot is scheduled in the evening or on a weekend
What to bring — dress code & checklist
The Parker County Jail has not published a detailed dress code for visitors beyond the ID requirement. The following reflects standard DFW county-jail visitor guidance; confirm the current rules at (682) 229-2361 before you travel:
- Government photo ID — required for all adults; minors accompanying an adult may be admitted at the facility’s discretion (confirm in advance).
- Dress conservatively — avoid clothing that resembles jail attire (orange, all-white). Avoid baggy or loose-fitting clothing, shorts, tank tops, or offensive graphics. Covered-toe shoes recommended during security screening.
- No prohibited items — do not bring weapons, controlled substances, tobacco, vaping devices, or cell phones into the visitation area. Lockers or a secure vehicle are the right place for valuables and devices.
- Arrive early — the jail requires you to be there 20 minutes before your sign-up time. Late arrivals may not be admitted.
Who may visit
All adult visitors must show a valid government ID. Children may accompany an adult visitor but the jail’s specific policy on unaccompanied minors or age limits has not been published — confirm with the visitation office at (682) 229-2361 before bringing a child.
The official visitation page also lists COVID-era health rules: mandatory masks for inmates and visitors and a temperature check at the door (no entry at 100°F or higher). Whether those rules remain in effect is unclear from the current site text.
How do I put money on an inmate’s books at the Parker County Jail?
Parker County uses Correct Commissary (Correct Solutions Group). Weekly purchases are capped at $200.
| Method | How | Payment types |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Create an account at csgpay.com | Credit or debit card |
| Lobby kiosk | At the jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford — walk in during normal business hours | Cash, credit, or debit card |
| Cashier’s check or money order payable to “C/O Inmate Trust Fund” + inmate name, mailed to 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086. The envelope must state “Inmate Trust Fund” on the outside. | Cashier’s check or money order only | |
| During visitation | Hand a cashier’s check or money order (same payee format) to the Visitation Officer at the time of the visit | Cashier’s check or money order only |
How does an inmate make calls — and what mail is allowed?
Calls and messaging run through Correct Solutions Group (the same vendor as commissary). Mail is screened; the allowed and prohibited lists are detailed.
- Phone vendor
- Correct Solutions Group — set up or add funds at csgpay.com
- Inmate call display number
- (682) 582-8250 — calls from the jail will appear from this number on your caller ID
- Mail address
- [Inmate’s Full Name], C/O Parker County Jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086
Allowed in the mail
- Handwritten or typewritten letters (unlimited pages)
- Original photographs — no inkjet-printed copies
- Store-bought greeting cards and construction-paper cards (shown to the inmate, then placed in property)
- Paperback books (any DVDs or CDs are removed by the facility)
- Approved white clothing ordered from online retailers only: up to 3 pairs of white socks; white underwear/boxers; white t-shirts with no pockets or tank styles; white thermals (not one-piece); all-white slip-on or Velcro shoes with no logos or metal
Not allowed in the mail
- Drugs, tobacco, money, or sexually explicit material
- Stamps, loose paper, or envelopes
- Inkjet-printed materials (photos included)
- Aerosols, petroleum-based products, makeup, or metal objects (nail clippers, files, tweezers)
- All feminine hygiene products
- Electronic devices of any kind
- Shoes with laces or logos
Legal and attorney mail
Attorney–client communications are constitutionally protected. Legal mail should be clearly marked “LEGAL MAIL — ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED” on the outside of the envelope and addressed to the inmate at 612 Jameson St. Mail so marked should be opened and inspected only in the inmate’s presence. If you have concerns about legal-mail handling, confirm the facility’s specific procedure by calling (817) 594-4208.
How do I bond someone out of the Parker County Jail?
New to bail? Start with how bail works in Texas, then come back for the Parker County specifics.
| Bond type | Cost | Refundable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Full bond amount in cash | Typically yes, after the case ends if all appearances were made | Confirm accepted payment methods with the jail before arriving |
| Surety bond (bondsman) | Non-refundable premium — often around 10% of the bond amount | No | Must be a bondsman licensed by the Texas Dept. of Insurance; verify at tdi.texas.gov |
| Personal (PR) bond | No payment up front | n/a | Requires a judge’s approval based on the defendant’s history and the nature of the charge |
- Where to post bond
- Parker County Jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford (booking/bond entrance at Jameson & N. Mill)
- Hours & payment
- The facility is 24 hours, but the Sheriff’s site does not publish specific bond-window hours or an accepted-payment list. Call (817) 594-4208 before you go to confirm current hours and payment forms (cash, cashier’s check, card).
- How the amount is set
- Parker County does not publish a fixed bail schedule. A magistrate sets each bond individually under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.15 — weighing the nature of the offense, the defendant’s ability to pay, future safety of the community, and prior compliance with bond conditions.
- Magistration deadline
- Texas law requires the defendant to appear before a magistrate without unnecessary delay, and not later than 48 hours after arrest — art. 15.17. The bond amount appears in the roster once the magistrate sets it.
Release process & realistic timing
Once a bond is accepted and processed by the jail, the defendant is released from the facility. There is no fixed release window published by the Parker County Sheriff. Processing time depends on jail volume, staffing, and administrative paperwork — releases can take anywhere from one to several hours after bond is posted. The jail does not publish a specific release-location door or procedure; call (817) 594-4208 to ask where to meet a released detainee.
Property at release
Personal property inventoried at booking — wallet, keys, phone, clothing — is returned to the defendant at release. The Sheriff’s pages do not detail a specific property-pickup window or a process for claiming property on behalf of a released person.
How do I get to the Parker County Jail — parking & visitor tips
The jail is in downtown Weatherford, about 25 miles west of Fort Worth on I-20.
- From Fort Worth (I-20 West)
- Take I-20 West to Exit 408 (Macy St. / US-180). Head north on N. Macy St., then turn right on W. Church St. and left on N. Mill St. The jail entrance is at the corner of Jameson St. and N. Mill St., opposite the Sheriff’s Office at 129 Hogle St. Total drive from downtown Fort Worth: approximately 30–40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Parking
- Street parking is available along Jameson St. and the surrounding downtown Weatherford grid. The jail does not publish a dedicated visitor parking lot — confirm parking availability at (817) 594-4208 or plan for metered street parking nearby.
- Landmark
- The jail complex sits two blocks north of the historic Parker County Courthouse on Courthouse Square (Santa Fe Drive). The courts building for felony cases is at 117 Fort Worth Highway, about 0.5 mile east on US-180.
Visitor security screening
Standard county-jail security procedures apply: visitors pass through a metal detector and any bags or items are inspected. Do not bring weapons, controlled substances, or prohibited items (see the mail rules above for the general prohibited-items list). Keep in mind that the facility is operated by LaSalle Corrections staff on a daily basis — follow their instructions at all security checkpoints.
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.
Parker County Jail — frequently asked questions
Who actually runs the Parker County Jail — the Sheriff or LaSalle Corrections?
Both, in different senses. LaSalle Corrections manages day-to-day operations under a contract with Parker County — staffing the facility, enforcing inmate rules, and running services like commissary and visitation. Sheriff Russ Authier retains constitutional and legal responsibility for the jail and sets the overall policy framework. If you have a complaint or a legal question about conditions, address it to the Sheriff’s Office at (817) 594-8845 or through parkercountysheriff.net.
What address do I use for mail and deposits — 612 Jameson St. or 129 Hogle St.?
Use 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086 for anything addressed to or on behalf of an inmate — mail, commissary deposits by mail, and kiosk deposits. The 129 Hogle St. address is the Sheriff’s Office administrative entrance. Both are the same complex in downtown Weatherford, but the inmate-facing portal is Jameson.
Is the inmate call display number the same as the jail phone?
No. Inmate calls are routed through Correct Solutions Group; the calls display as (682) 582-8250 on your caller ID even though they originate at the jail. To call the jail directly, use the booking desk at (817) 594-4208 or the Sheriff’s main line at (817) 594-8845.
Does the Parker County Jail offer video visitation?
The official visitation pages describe only non-contact, in-person visitation. No video-visitation vendor (such as Securus or ViaPath) is named on the Sheriff’s site. Call the Visitation Office at (682) 229-2361 to ask whether any remote video option is available before you travel.
How long does it take for a person to be released after bond is posted?
The Parker County Sheriff does not publish a specific release timeline. In most DFW county jails, processing after bond acceptance takes anywhere from one to several hours depending on staff workload, the time of day, and how busy the jail is. Calling the booking desk at (817) 594-4208 after the bond is accepted is the best way to get a rough release window for that specific person.
Can I send an inmate a book or magazines?
Paperback books are allowed (DVDs or CDs inside them are removed). Magazines are not specifically listed on the allowed list — confirm whether they are accepted by calling (817) 594-4208 before mailing one. All publications are screened. Hardcover books are not listed as allowed; only paperback is mentioned in the official guidance.
Can someone arrested by Weatherford PD end up at a different jail?
Very rarely within Weatherford proper. Weatherford’s own warrant page confirms that people arrested by city officers “will be transported and booked into the Parker County Jail” at 612 Jameson St. The exception is the Aledo area near I-20, which straddles the Parker–Tarrant county line — an arrest just over the line could route to the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth instead.
Where is the Parker County Jail relative to the courthouse?
The jail (612 Jameson St.) is in downtown Weatherford, about two blocks north of the historic Courthouse Square. Felony criminal cases are heard at the Parker County Courts building, 117 Fort Worth Highway (about half a mile east on US-180), where the 43rd and 415th District Courts sit. Misdemeanor courts are at County Court at Law No. 1 (1112 Santa Fe Drive) and No. 2 (1 Courthouse Square, 2nd floor). See the full DFW court directory for more.
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