How do I find someone in the Johnson County jail?
Use the county's official inmate roster any time of day — it's updated regularly and shows custody status, charges, bond type, and bond amount.
- Inmate search
- Johnson County inmate roster — search by last name and first name
- Court records
- re:SearchTX (felony case search) · County Clerk records
- By phone
- Corrections Facility (817) 556-6000
You'll usually need the person's full name. Results show the charges they were booked on, the bond amount (if one has been set), and whether they're still in custody. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear in the system. Looking for someone in a neighboring county instead? Our roundup of all 9 county inmate searches links every DFW jail lookup in one place.
Where is the Johnson County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Johnson County Corrections Facility visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
All county arrests are processed at the Johnson County Corrections Facility in Cleburne. Here's the address and the timeline from arrest to bond.
- Facility
- Johnson County Corrections Facility
- Address
- 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031
- Corrections Division
- (817) 556-6000
- Capacity
- 872 beds
- Sheriff's Office
- Johnson County Sheriff · (817) 556-6058 (office) · (817) 556-6045 (non-emergency dispatch, 24/7)
- Arrest & bookingThe person is booked into the Corrections Facility; property is logged and held.
- MagistrationTexas law requires bail to be set without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17). JP Court Precinct 1 is co-located at the facility (1800 Ridgemar Dr.) and magistrates most arrests.
- Bond setThe magistrate sets a bond amount and conditions. No bond can be posted before this step.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, go to the facility to post it (see the Bonding section below).
- ReleaseProcessing typically takes several hours after the bond clears; call (817) 556-6000 for a status update.
How does visitation work at the Johnson County Corrections Facility?
Johnson County uses GettingOut (GTL) for all visitation scheduling — both free on-site kiosk visits and paid remote video visits from home.
- Schedule a visit
- johnsoncountytx.gtlvisitme.com · (866) 516-0115 (GettingOut/ViaPath) · (817) 556-6001 (jail visitation desk, special requests)
- Visiting hours
- Per the Sheriff's Office, visits are available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 PM and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance
- On-site video
- Free video sessions at kiosks inside the jail; the exact day and time depend on the inmate's housing assignment
- Remote video
- From home via computer, phone (GettingOut app), or tablet for a per-minute fee (commonly about $0.30/min — confirm the current rate when you register)
- ID required
- Valid government-issued photo ID; driver's license upload required for remote visit registration
Dress code & visitor rules
- You must be 18 or older and on the inmate's approved visitor list before you arrive.
- No revealing, see-through, or sleeveless clothing; no shorts, tank tops, low-cut tops, hats, sunglasses, heels over 1 inch, or underwire bras.
- No graphics depicting drugs or violence.
- Bring only your valid photo ID and a car key (or locker key) — no purses or bags inside the facility.
- A background check is conducted on visitors, and a maximum number of guests may apply per on-site session.
- Recently released inmates and active felons typically require special permission to visit; active no-contact orders prohibit visitation entirely.
- The number and length of visits can vary by the inmate's housing assignment and current jail policy — confirm specifics through the scheduling portal.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Johnson County?
Johnson County uses GettingOut (GTL) for commissary deposits. There are four ways to add money — including a mail option for money orders.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Online | gettingout.com — account required; 3–5% processing fee |
| Phone | (866) 516-0115, 24/7 — credit/debit card, bilingual operators |
| Lobby kiosk | At the jail/visitation area — cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx; may require driver's license |
| Money order by mail | Payable to the inmate's name; write inmate ID# in memo. Mail to: Att: Inmate Deposit, Johnson County Correctional Facility, 1800 Ridgemar Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031. No personal checks; no cash. |
Inmate phone calls and digital messaging (up to 500 characters) also run through the GettingOut platform — set up an account at gettingout.com.
What are the mail and property rules?
Personal mail is delivered electronically via GettingOut tablets. Legal mail goes directly to the facility.
- Personal mail
- Johnson County Corrections Facility, 1800 Ridgemar Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031 (include full name & inmate ID#)
- Legal / attorney mail
- Same physical address — mark "legal mail" and include name & inmate ID#
- Digital messages
- Via GettingOut app — up to 500 characters; photos can be sent through the app
Allowed: 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 and magazines directly from the publisher, and commissary packages through contracted vendors. Not allowed: colored ink, markers, glitter, confetti, drawings, hardcover or wire-bound books, obscene or gang-related content, postage stamps, or cash.
How do I bond someone out of the Johnson County jail?
Bonds are posted at the Corrections Facility in Cleburne. 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 | Cash, cashier's check, or banker's check payable to "Johnson County Correctional Facility" or "Johnson County Sheriff's Office" |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable premium (typically 10–15%) | No | Licensed bondsman posts the full amount; indemnity agreement and possible collateral required |
| Personal / PR | No payment up front | n/a | Requires magistrate's or judge's approval; available for eligible defendants |
- Where to post
- Johnson County Corrections Facility, 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031
- Accepted
- Cash, cashier's check, or banker's check. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
- Hours
- ⚠️ Not published — call (817) 556-6000 to confirm current bonding hours before you go.
- Bondsmen
- Must be licensed; verify any company in the Texas Dept. of Insurance database
Where are the Johnson County courts and how do I find my court date?
Felony cases go to one of three district courts at the Guinn Justice Center; misdemeanors go to two county courts at law, also at the Guinn Justice Center.
- Guinn Justice Center
- 204 S. Buffalo Ave., Cleburne, TX 76033 · Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- District Courts (felony)
- 18th (Sydney Hewlett), 249th (Tiffany Strother), 413th (William Bosworth) · District Clerk (817) 556-6839
- County Courts at Law (misdemeanor)
- CCL No. 1 (John E. Neill), CCL No. 2 (Stephanie Bosworth) · County Clerk (817) 556-6323
- JP courts
- 4 precincts — Cleburne/jail (Pct. 1), Burleson (Pct. 2), Alvarado (Pct. 3), historic courthouse (Pct. 4) — Class C, traffic, magistration
- Felony case search
- re:SearchTX (name or cause-number search)
- County clerk records
- johnson.tx.publicsearch.us
To find a court date, search re:SearchTX (felony) or the County Clerk portal (Class A & B misdemeanor) by name or cause number. If you can't locate the setting online, call the District Clerk at (817) 556-6839 (felony) or the County Clerk at (817) 556-6323 (misdemeanor).
Note on jurisdiction: the 18th and 249th District Courts serve both Johnson County and neighboring Somervell County. The 413th District Court serves Johnson County only. For courts in other DFW 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. Most cities in Johnson County transfer custodial arrests to the county jail.
"Which county am I in?" — the Burleson split
Burleson straddles Johnson County and Tarrant County — which decides which jail and court system handles the case.
Burleson has no city jail of its own. Arrests in the Johnson County portion of Burleson go to the Johnson County Corrections Facility (1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne). Arrests in the Tarrant County portion go to the Mansfield Jail. If you can't find someone in the Johnson County inmate roster, check Tarrant County next.
Burleson's JP court for the Johnson County portion (JP Precinct 2) is located at 247 Elk Dr., Suite 107, Burleson, TX 76028 · (817) 202-4000. Note: the Elk Drive entrance is currently closed; use SW Wilshire Blvd. or Miles Ave. entrances.
What to bring to court (and how to act)
- Bring: a photo ID, your citation or court 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 at the Guinn Justice Center 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 court coordinator or talk to a lawyer before you go.
Quick glossary
A few terms that come up constantly around the jail and courts. For the full list, see our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
- Magistration
- The first appearance before a magistrate after arrest, where you're read your rights and bond is set. In Johnson County, JP Precinct 1 is co-located at the jail and handles most magistrations.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed bondsman for a non-refundable fee (typically 10–15% of the bond amount), instead of paying the full amount in cash.
- Personal (PR) bond
- Release on your written promise to appear, with no money up front, if a magistrate or judge approves.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene, and phone/messaging time via GettingOut.
- SO number / Inmate ID
- The booking ID assigned when someone is taken into custody — useful for the inmate roster, mail addresses, and deposits.
- re:SearchTX
- The Texas Office of Court Administration's statewide case records portal at research.txcourts.gov — used for felony case and court-date lookups in Johnson County.
Johnson County jail & court FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most. For more, browse our DFW jail, bond & court FAQs.
How do I find out if someone is in the Johnson County jail?
Use the official inmate roster at jcportal.johnsoncountytx.org/jail — search by last name and first name. Results show custody status, charges, bond type, and bond amount. If it's down, call (817) 556-6000.
Is there a free way to visit someone in Johnson County?
Yes. On-site video visits at kiosks inside the jail are free. The Sheriff's Office lists visiting hours as daily 6:30 AM–9:00 PM, with the exact session time depending on the inmate's housing assignment. Remote video visits from home carry a per-minute fee (commonly about $0.30/min) through GettingOut at johnsoncountytx.gtlvisitme.com. Both require scheduling at least 24 hours in advance and pre-approval on the inmate's visitor list.
Can I send a money order to the Johnson County jail?
Yes. Make the money order payable to the inmate's name (write the inmate ID number in the memo) and mail to: Att: Inmate Deposit, Johnson County Correctional Facility, 1800 Ridgemar Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031. No personal checks or cash. You can also deposit online at gettingout.com, by phone at (866) 516-0115, or at the lobby kiosk.
How fast can someone bond out?
Once the magistrate sets a bond (required within 48 hours of arrest), you can go to the facility with cash, a cashier's check, or a banker's check to post it. Processing typically takes several hours; call (817) 556-6000 for a status update. Bond window hours are not published — confirm before you go.
Is there a bail schedule for Johnson County?
No published bail schedule was found in official county sources. The magistrate sets each bond individually based on the charge and the person's history. Once set, the amount appears in the inmate roster at jcportal.johnsoncountytx.org/jail.
Burleson — Johnson County jail or Tarrant County jail?
Either — Burleson has no city jail and straddles both counties. Arrests in the Johnson County portion go to the Johnson County Corrections Facility in Cleburne. Arrests in the Tarrant County portion go to the Mansfield Jail. If you can't find someone in Johnson County, check Tarrant County next.
Talk to a Johnson County defense lawyer
If you or a loved one is facing charges in Cleburne, Burleson, or anywhere in Johnson County, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential.