How do I find someone in the Parker County jail?
Use the county's online jail-records search any time of day — it's run on Tyler Technologies' public-access portal and shows charges and booking status.
- Inmate search
- Parker County Jail Records (Tyler Public Access) — search by the inmate's legal first and last name
- Sheriff's jail-search page
- Parker County Sheriff — Jail Search (search tips and the official link)
- By phone
- Jail booking desk (817) 594-4208, 24 hours
Search using the legal first and last name the person was booked under; wildcard (*) searches work but must include the first initial. Results show the charges they were booked on and whether they're still in custody. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear. Looking for a different county? Compare all the DFW county inmate searches on one page.
Where is the Parker County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Parker County Jail visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
All county arrests are processed at the jail in downtown Weatherford. Here's the address and the timeline from arrest to bond.
- Facility
- Parker County Jail (operated for the Sheriff by LaSalle Corrections)
- Inmate address
- 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086 (use this for mail and deposits)
- Sheriff's Office
- 129 Hogle St., Weatherford, TX 76086 (jail entrance is opposite, at Jameson & N. Mill)
- Booking desk
- (817) 594-4208
- Sheriff's Office
- Parker County Sheriff · (817) 594-8845
- Arrest & bookingThe person is booked into the Parker County Jail; property is logged and held.
- MagistrationA magistrate reviews the charges, advises the person of their rights, and sets bond. Texas law requires this without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, it can be posted at the jail. Confirm current hours and accepted payment by calling (817) 594-4208.
- ReleaseThe defendant is released from the jail after the bond clears. Processing time varies with jail volume.
How does visitation work at the Parker County Jail?
Visits are in-person and non-contact. Each inmate gets two visits a week, scheduled in advance through the jail's visitation office.
- Schedule a visit
- Visitation office (682) 229-2361 or main jail line (817) 594-4208 · visitation schedule (PDF)
- Length
- At least 20 minutes per visit; arrive 20 minutes before your sign-up time
- Bring
- A valid government photo ID (all adult visitors)
- Official page
- Jail visitation (official)
Rules at a glance
- Format is non-contact, in-person visitation.
- Each offender receives 2 visits per week, with at least one evening or weekend slot.
- Visits are limited to 4 visitors per inmate.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Parker County?
Parker County uses Correct Commissary (Correct Solutions Group). There are several ways to deposit; weekly commissary purchases are capped at $200.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Online | csgpay.com — create an account; credit or debit card |
| Lobby kiosk | At 612 Jameson St., Weatherford — cash, credit, or debit |
| Cashier's check or money order payable to "C/O Inmate Trust Fund" + inmate name, to 612 Jameson St.; envelope must state "Inmate Trust Fund" | |
| During visitation | Hand a cashier's check or money order (same payee format) to the Visitation Officer |
Inmate phone calls also run through Correct Solutions Group — set up an account at csgpay.com. The inmate call display number is (682) 582-8250.
What are the mail and property rules?
All incoming and outgoing mail is screened. Address it to the inmate in care of the jail at 612 Jameson St.
- Inmate mail
- [Inmate name], C/O Parker County Jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086
- Photos
- Original photographs only (no inkjet-printed copies)
Allowed: handwritten or typed letters (unlimited pages), original photos, store-bought greeting cards (shown to the inmate then placed in property), paperback books, and approved white clothing ordered from online retailers. Not allowed: drugs, tobacco, money, sexually explicit material, stamps, paper or envelopes, inkjet-printed materials, aerosols, makeup, metal objects, all feminine hygiene products, electronics, and shoes with laces or logos.
How do I bond someone out of the Parker County jail?
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 | Typically yes, after the case ends if the defendant appeared | Confirm accepted payment with the jail |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable fee (often ~10%) | No | Through a bondsman licensed by the Texas Dept. of Insurance |
| Personal / PR | No payment | n/a | A judge decides eligibility |
- Where
- Parker County Jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford
- Hours / payment
- Confirm current bond-posting hours and accepted payment by calling (817) 594-4208 (the Sheriff's site does not publish them)
- Bondsmen
- Must be licensed; verify any company in the Texas Dept. of Insurance database
Where are the Parker County courts and how do I find my court date?
Criminal cases are heard in Weatherford. Felonies go to the 43rd and 415th District Courts; misdemeanors to the two County Courts at Law.
- Courts building
- Parker County Courts building, 117 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, TX 76086
- Felony courts
- 43rd District Court (Judge Craig Towson) & 415th District Court (Judge Graham Quisenberry) · District Clerk (817) 598-6194
- Misdemeanor courts
- County Court at Law No. 1 (Judge Kirk D. Martin) & No. 2 (Judge Lynn Marie Johnson) · County Clerk
- JP courts
- 4 precincts (Springtown, Weatherford ×2, Aledo) — Class C, traffic, evictions, small claims
- Find your setting
- Parker County judicial-records portal (Tyler)
To find a court date, open the county's judicial-records search, look up the case by name or cause number, and check the court setting. If you can't find it, call the District Clerk (felony) or County Clerk (misdemeanor) with the cause number. The District Clerk and the courts are open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For courts in other DFW counties, use 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 Parker 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 Parker County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. These cities don't publish their own jails; custodial arrests generally go to the Parker County Jail.
All Parker County city pages — municipal court, city jail, ticket payment & how to find someone in custody:
"Which county am I in?" — the Aledo edge
Some Parker County cities sit near a county line, which decides which jail and court you deal with.
Aledo and the I-20 corridor sit at the eastern edge of Parker County, close to the Tarrant County line. Most arrests in this area are processed in Parker County (jail at 612 Jameson St., Weatherford), but an arrest just over the line may instead route to the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth. If you can't find someone in the Parker County search, check Tarrant County next.
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.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed bondsman for a non-refundable fee, 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 judge approves.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene, and phone time.
- Inmate Trust Fund
- The account that holds an inmate's money in Parker County; deposits by mail are made payable to it.
For the full set of jail, bond, and court terms, see our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
Parker County jail & court FAQ
How do I find out if someone is in the Parker County jail?
Use the Parker County jail-records search on the Tyler Public Access portal and look up the person by their legal first and last name. If it's down, call the jail booking desk at (817) 594-4208, which is staffed 24 hours.
How fast can someone bond out?
Once a bond amount is set at magistration, it can be posted at the jail. Actual release timing depends on how busy the jail is. Call (817) 594-4208 to confirm current bond-posting hours and accepted payment.
Can I put money on the books with a credit card?
Yes — online at csgpay.com or at the lobby kiosk at 612 Jameson St. Mail and in-person visitation deposits must be a cashier's check or money order made out to the Inmate Trust Fund. Weekly purchases are capped at $200.
Do I need an appointment to visit?
Yes. Visits are non-contact and in-person, scheduled through the jail's visitation office, with a valid photo ID. The page still lists COVID-era mask and temperature rules — confirm the current schedule at (682) 229-2361 before you go.
Is there a bail schedule for Parker County?
No published schedule was found — a magistrate sets each bond individually. The amount appears in the records search once set.
Does Weatherford have its own jail?
The Weatherford Municipal Court handles fine-only Class C citations and doesn't publish a city jail. Custodial arrests generally go to the Parker County Jail at 612 Jameson St. Confirm with city police at (817) 598-4120.
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Talk to a Parker County defense lawyer
If you or a loved one is facing charges in Weatherford or anywhere in Parker County, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential.