Who to Call at Kleberg County Jail: A Simple Contact Directory

For most questions, call the Kleberg County Detention Center at 361-595-8500 x1251. This is your best starting point if you're trying to confirm whether someone is in custody or need help with an urgent jail-related issue. For true emergencies, call 911. Keep in mind that the website contact form isn't monitored around the clock, so phone is the safer choice when time matters.

• ✓ Call 361-595-8500 x1251 if you need to check on someone’s custody status
• ✓ Call 361-595-8500 x1251 for urgent detention center questions that cannot wait for email
• ✓ Call 911 for emergencies (as applicable)

For administrative concerns or issues that need to go to jail leadership, contact Assistant Chief Jail Administrator Kelly Chapa at 361-595-8500 x1297 or email kchapa@klebergcoso.org.

Having trouble with a deposit, payment, or order tied to inmate accounts? Reach out to Jail Accounts Payable Detention Officer Barbie Pena at 361-595-8500 x1247. You can also email bpena136@klebergcoso.org. I recommend calling first, then following up by email with the key details if you need a clear record of what was discussed.

1. Call Accounts Payable - Dial 361-595-8500 x1247 and explain what went wrong (deposit, payment, or order issue).
2. Follow up by email - Send a message to bpena136@klebergcoso.org summarizing the issue so there is a written trail to reference.

For non-urgent booking questions, email jailbooking@klebergcoso.org. Need to send paperwork by fax? The detention center fax number is 361-593-1325.