Karnes County Detention, TX

Visiting at Karnes County Detention focuses primarily on confidential attorney access. Attorney–client visits are private and held in consultation rooms. Virtual Attorney Visits (VAV) are limited to authorized legal participants—licensed legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters—who must present appropriate identification such as a bar card. Schedule VAV appointments through an ERO eFile account. For urgent needs, email kccdc-bailiff@geogroup.com or call the facility directly. All adult visitors must present a government-issued photo ID, and expect identification checks and possible personal searches. Public details on general visiting hours, visit frequency, and non-attorney video visits are limited and may change by unit or operational needs.

Detainees at Karnes County Detention cannot receive incoming phone calls. If you have an urgent message, call the facility with the detainee's identifying information and your contact number. For everyday communication, the facility issues tablets and directs families to the GettingOut platform for sending non-confidential electronic messages. Attorneys can arrange Virtual Attorney Visitation (VAV) through Zoom as an alternative to in-person legal visits. Recording rules are strict: legal representatives and their staff cannot audio or video record any virtual or in-person visit. Violations can result in suspension or revocation of VAV privileges. Since services vary across Texas units, confirm scheduling, vendor setup, and payment requirements before getting started.

Karnes County Detention accepts bond postings through CeBonds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Review the Bond Agreement (Form I‑352) before posting—it outlines all terms and conditions. For everyday needs, detainees use an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account. You can add funds through approved online vendors, on-site kiosks, or by mailing money orders and cashier's checks. Expect service fees with vendors and kiosks. In many cases, you'll need to be an approved contact before your deposit posts, and processing follows the facility's schedule. Confirm vendors, limits, and timing ahead of time. Never mail cash or personal checks—follow centralized deposit instructions exactly. The Trust Fund office can confirm receipt but won't share balances or transaction details with third parties.

Karnes County Detention requires a comprehensive medical, dental, and mental-health intake screening as soon as possible—no later than 12 hours after arrival. Within 14 days of entering custody, detainees receive a comprehensive health assessment by a qualified professional, including a physical examination and mental-health screening. The facility provides twenty-four-hour emergency medical and mental-health services. Pregnant detainees cannot be restrained except in truly extraordinary circumstances. Other facility services like meals and programs vary in how they're delivered.