Kenedy County Jail

Kenedy County Jail, TX Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 17, 2024

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Location 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX, 78385
Official Website http://www.co.kenedy.tx.us/default.aspx?Kenedy_County/Sheriff

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Kenedy County County can be found in the Texas area. Sarita – is the county seat. Kenedy County has a total population of 417 and was formed in 1911.

Kenedy County County has a total area of 1,458 square miles. The zip codes in Kenedy County County are 78338, 78385.

 

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Kenedy County Jail is located in Kenedy County County, Texas state. The specific address of the Kenedy County Jail is 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX, 78385. The Kenedy County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 43,000. The Kenedy County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 361-294-5205, the Kenedy County Jail information line, or fax at or fax361-294-5260.

Jail History and Structure

In 1985, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Sarita. The justice center houses the Kenedy County county sheriff, Sarita police department offices, and the Kenedy County Jail. The Kenedy County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Kenedy County Jail. Originally, the Kenedy County Jail could house approximately 1839 inmates.

Over the years, the Kenedy County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Kenedy County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Kenedy County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Kenedy County Jail has a 128-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Kenedy County Jail.

The Kenedy County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Kenedy County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Kenedy County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Kenedy County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Kenedy County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Kenedy County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Kenedy County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Kenedy County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Kenedy County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Kenedy County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Kenedy County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX, 78385
Facility Type Adult
City Sarita
Postal Code 78385
State Texas
County Kenedy County
Official Website http://www.co.kenedy.tx.us/default.aspx?Kenedy_County/Sheriff

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Kenedy County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Kenedy County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Kenedy County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Kenedy County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Kenedy County Jail.

The Kenedy County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Kenedy County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Kenedy County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Kenedy County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Sarita, Kenedy County , TX Overview

Coordinates:
27.22167°N 97.78917°W
Country:
United States
State:
Texas
County:
Kenedy
Area:
Total:
1.22 sq mi (3.17 km2)
Land:
1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation:
36 ft (11 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
238
Density:
200/sq mi (77.3/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
78385
Area code(s):
361
FIPS code:
48-65876
GNIS feature ID:
1346706

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