What to Expect During the First 24 Hours After Booking at Kleberg County Jail
The first day after someone is booked into Kleberg County Jail can feel like a black box from the outside. Here's what typically happens during intake, holding, phone access, and classification in those first 24 hours.
Right after your loved one enters Kleberg County Jail, staff will conduct a pat-down search. The goal is straightforward: keep weapons and contraband out of the facility. This is routine. It can feel abrupt, but it's one of the first safety steps before the rest of booking begins.
After the initial screening, jail staff take a photograph and fingerprints. Kleberg County Jail uses an inkless digital scanner, not the old ink-and-card method. Those fingerprint results go directly to the Texas Criminal Information Network (TCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for identification and background checks.
After booking, people are placed in holding cells while the jail finishes processing. At Kleberg County Jail, the average stay in holding is about 12 hours. It can take longer. Holding can stretch to 24 hours depending on when the person arrived, so don't worry if you don't hear from them right away.
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- ✓ After booking, detainees are given 2 free phone calls.
- ✓ After seeing the magistrate, detainees are given another set of free phone calls.
If your loved one doesn't bond out, the next major step is classification. Staff at Kleberg County Jail complete this process to determine housing placement and access to programs and activities. Classification considers safety and management factors: age, background, criminal history, current charges, prior jail experience, and any gang affiliation. The goal is to place people in the most appropriate setting based on these factors.
Note: Classification happens before final housing placement. It affects where your loved one is assigned and which services or programs they can access.
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