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If someone you love has just been arrested, the first thing you need is to find out where they're being held — which jail, what the charges are, and how much the bond is. The links below go straight to the official jail rosters for Montgomery County and the surrounding counties, plus the Texas state prison, federal, and immigration systems, so you can look them up yourself, right now.

Then call us. Once you know where they are, the next decisions are the ones that matter — arranging bond, and making sure they don't talk about the case on a recorded jail line before a lawyer is involved. Call or text (936) 596-0407 — available 24/7.

Montgomery County & Nearby County Jails

These are the counties we practice in most. Each link opens the county's official inmate roster.

County JailArea It CoversLook Up an Inmate
Montgomery CountyConroe, The Woodlands, Willis, MontgomerySearch roster →
Jail info: (936) 760-5800
Harris CountyHouston & all of Harris CountySearch roster →
Jail info: (713) 755-5300
Walker CountyHuntsvilleSearch roster →
Jail info: (936) 435-2412
Brazos CountyBryan & College StationSearch roster →
Jail info: (979) 361-4800
Fort Bend CountyRichmond, Rosenberg, Sugar LandSearch roster →
Detention: (281) 341-4735
Grimes CountyAnderson, NavasotaNo public online roster.
Call the jail: (936) 873-6439

Texas State Prison, Federal & Immigration Custody

If the person has been sentenced, or is in federal or immigration custody, they won't be on a county roster. Use these instead:

SystemWho It HoldsSearch Tool
TDCJ — Texas Dept. of Criminal JusticePeople serving a Texas state prison sentenceOffender search →
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)Anyone in federal custody (1982–present)Inmate locator →
ICE — Immigration & Customs EnforcementImmigration detaineesDetainee locator →
Texas custody & release alertsStatewide lookup + free notifications when custody status changesSearch / sign up →

Found Them — Now What?

Locating your loved one is step one. Step two is protecting them:

  • Don't let them discuss the case on the jail phone. Those calls are recorded and used as evidence — tell them to wait for a lawyer.
  • Find out the charges and the bond amount from the roster or the jail information line.
  • Call us before you post bond or make any decisions. We can explain the charges, work to lower an unaffordable bond, and get ahead of the case immediately.

For court dates, cause numbers, and case status, use our Find My Case page. And if you're trying to understand how bonds work in Montgomery County, our attorneys can walk you through it in minutes.

Your loved one's case starts the moment they're booked. Request a free, confidential consultation or call or text (936) 596-0407 — we answer 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions


How long after an arrest before someone shows up on the jail roster?
It takes time. After an arrest, a person has to be transported and booked in, and most county rosters only refresh every few hours. It's common for someone to take four to six hours — sometimes longer on a busy night — to appear on the online roster. If they're not listed yet, wait a bit and search again, or call the jail's information line directly.
I can't find them at the county jail — where else could they be?
They may have been booked in a different county, or moved out of county custody entirely. Check the Texas state prison system (TDCJ) for anyone serving a sentence, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for federal cases, and the ICE detainee locator for immigration holds. Each of those is linked below. If you still can't locate them, call us — we can often find out quickly.
How do I get someone out of jail in Montgomery County?
Once bond is set, you can post it through the jail (cash bond) or through a licensed bail bondsman, or a lawyer can ask the court to lower an unaffordable bond or change the conditions. The fastest, safest path is to call a criminal defense attorney before posting anything, so you understand the charges, the bond, and the conditions attached to release.
Should my loved one explain their side from jail?
No. Jail phone calls and video visits are recorded and are routinely used as evidence. Tell them not to discuss the case with anyone — not police, not other inmates, not even family on the phone — until they have spoken with a lawyer. This one piece of advice protects more cases than almost anything else.

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