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Date of Record: October 1, 2010

ADDRESS811 Main Street
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PHONE NUMBER806-775-1400

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Lubbock County Jail is charged with the safety and well being of those individuals whom are committed to the facility and are either awaiting trial, discharge from a sentence, or transfer to another agency.

The Lubbock County Jail received its' last certification of compliance from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on September 18, 2009 indicating that the jail met the minimum jail standards set forth by the commission.

The Lubbock County Jail has a capacity of 795 beds and is staffed with 181 Lubbock County employees. In addition, the Jail employees contractual staff including medical, kitchen, and commissary personnel. The Jail supervisory staff is comprised of the Lieutenant, a Sergeant Major, Captain and Director of Operations. Each shift is staffed with a Sergeant and four Corporals for supervisory personnel.
The current qualifications for employment with the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office as a jailer are as follows:

Be eligible to work legally in the United States
Be of good moral character and have a history of good work habits
Pass a psychological and drug test

All Applications are reviewed to ensure the minimum requirements have been met. Those requirements are:
A.Be at least 21 years of age and;
B.Not have been arrested for a Class B Misdemeanor offense in the past (10) years, and has never been convicted of an offense of Class A Misdemeanor or any Felony, which includes a sentence of Differed Adjudication.
C.Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
D.Complete a Language Skills and Reading Comprehension test.
E.Been Honorably Discharged from Military Service.

Jail FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Where is the Jail located?
811 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79401

How can I leave money on an inmate's account?
An inmate may receive funds through the following methods:
(1) Electronic Touchpay kiosk (machine) located at jail facility.
(2)Internet payments:www.inmatedeposits.com.
-- Facility Code 279401
Telephone payments: Toll-free 1-866-232-1899
-- Facility Code 279401

Can I make a phone call to someone being held in the Lubbock County Jail?
No. Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming calls. They are only
allowed to make outgoing collect calls.

How can I send a letter to an inmate being held at the Lubbock County Jail?
(Inmate's Name)

(Inmate's Sheriff's Office #)
P.O. Box 10535
Lubbock, TX. 79408

Mailing Address for Inmate correspondence
Inmate name and LSO #
P.O. Box 10535
Lubbock, TX. 79408
(Do not mail letters with money, they will be returned)