How to Visit Childress County Jail, TX (TX)
Visiting someone in jail gets a lot easier once you nail down the basics. Here's what you can do right now for Childress County Jail, plus what you'll need to confirm before showing up.
Before planning a trip, confirm the person is actually in custody. Childress County provides a custody-status link through the Sheriff's Office on the county website, so you can verify whether your loved one is currently held. Need to call with questions? The Childress County Sheriff's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. That's your best window for getting routine questions answered.
Emergency vs. non-emergency: For emergencies in Childress County, dial 911. For non-emergency questions, call the Childress County Sheriff's Office at (940) 937-2535.
Need to send paperwork by fax? The Sheriff's Office fax number is (940) 937-2395.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Check the person’s custody status using the Sheriff’s Office custody-status link on the county website.
- ✓ If you need records, put your request in writing and deliver it in person, mail it to 1005 Avenue F NW, Childress, TX 79201, or email it to sheriff@childresstx.us.
- ✓ For other non-emergency questions related to the jail or Sheriff’s Office, call (940) 937-2535.
- Confirm the current visitation schedule and rules (visiting days/times, how many visitors are allowed, and whether you need to be on an approved list).
- Ask what you must bring and what’s not allowed (photo ID requirements, dress code, property rules, and whether minors need extra documentation).
- Double-check the best contact timing by calling during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), since schedules and staffing can affect how quickly you get answers.
- Verify custody and location details before you drive using the Sheriff’s Office custody-status link, especially if the person was recently arrested or transferred.
- If you’re requesting documents, confirm the accepted delivery method for records requests. The Sheriff’s Office requires requests in writing, delivered in person, mailed to 1005 Avenue F NW, Childress, TX 79201, or emailed to sheriff@childresstx.us.
Applying for a job instead of visiting? If you're interested in positions like Jailer/Detention Officer or Telecommunicator, you'll need to complete a Personal History Statement and a Release of Information, then return both to the Childress County Sheriff's Office.
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