How Visiting Hours Work at Grimes County Jail (How to Schedule an Appointment)
Grimes County Jail requires appointments for all visits—no walk-ins allowed. Here's how to schedule your time, what limits apply, and what to expect.
All visits at Grimes County Jail are by appointment only. You can't show up and expect to be worked in. Schedule your visit ahead of time, then arrive ready to check in at your appointment slot.
To schedule: Call 936-873-6437 for a visitation appointment. Some county documents also list jail@grimescountytexas.gov and alternate phone numbers, so verify you have the current contact info before your visit.
The Sheriff sets visiting days and times, and the schedule is posted publicly. Your appointment has to fall within those hours, so check the posted schedule first, then call to reserve an open slot.
Visits are short and structured. Each inmate gets two 20-minute visits, with staff controlling timing to ensure you get at least 20 minutes.
Visitor limits are strict: one adult (anyone 15 or older) and one child at a time. Slots fill on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're 15 or older, bring a valid state driver's license or ID card - you'll need to show it.
Before scheduling, confirm you're on the approved list. Each inmate can have only five people on their visitation list, and only those names can visit.
For exact visiting days and times, check the Sheriff's posted schedule. Since all visits require appointments, call ahead to confirm available slots before making the trip.
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- ✓ Call ahead and schedule your appointment (visits are appointment-only).
- ✓ Arrive early so you have time to check in at the visitation desk.
- ✓ If you’re 15 or older, bring a valid state driver’s license or identification card.
- ✓ Plan around the two 20-minute visit limit - don’t expect one long visit.
- ✓ Be ready for staff-controlled timing and first-come, first-serve visitation flow.
- Arrive early - give yourself enough time to get through check-in.
- Check in at the visitation desk - this is where the process starts.
- Show your valid state ID and say who you’re visiting - staff will verify your information.
- Wait to be seated/started - staff will bring you in when your appointment time and an opening are available.
Note: County documents list different jail numbers - 936-873-6437 appears on Sheriff's Office pages, while the visitation rules PDF shows "Jail 936-873-6439" (plus Dispatch 936-873-2151, Records 936-873-6442, and Fax 936-873-2010).
Start with 936-873-6437 when calling to schedule. If you hit a dead end - no answer, wrong department, or a confusing recording - try the other numbers on the Sheriff's public materials to find the right line for visitation scheduling.
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