About the Bell County Jail
The Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas is operated by the Bell County Sheriff's Department. This page reflects the Sheriff's published current-inmate roster with name, subject number, custody status, scheduled release date, and demographics.
Record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Confirm custody status, charge details, and court dates directly with the Bell County Sheriff's Department or the Bell County District Court.
- Facility
- Bell County Jail
- Operated By
- Bell County Sheriff's Department
- County
- Bell County, Texas (Belton)
- Roster Source
- Tyler Technologies NewWorld Inmate Inquiry Portal
How the Bell County Inmate Search Works
Search the Bell County roster by last name, first name or a word from the listed charge. Names may be spelled differently in booking records, so try the last name on its own first. The roster on this page is read from the inmate list the Bell County sheriff publishes online, including the charge and bond fields the jail itself posts.
A new booking can appear several hours after the arrest, and a person transferred to another facility will drop off this list. Nearby county jails in Texas, such as Bee, Bexar, Baylor, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead. Large Texas sheriffs publish detailed inmate searches (charges, bond, class).
This roster covers Bell County Jail only; it is not a statewide Texas inmate search. People sentenced to state prison are listed by the state department of corrections. Texas county jails are sheriff-run and regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Posting Bail at Bell County Jail
Texas cash and surety bonds are a huge industry. Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, and Bexar each have bondsmen who work that jail. A Travis County bondsman does not walk Williamson’s window. Magistration is fast; websites lag. Bail bond agents must be licensed in Texas and approved to post bonds at this jail.
Bond amounts shown on the roster can change after the first court appearance. Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Bell County District Court. CurrentPrisonList does not accept bail payments or recommend bondsmen.
If the person also has a hold from another county or state, posting the Bell County bond may not lead to release. The jail or the defense attorney can confirm which holds are active.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for commissary and phone accounts at Bell County Jail is deposited through the jail's approved vendor, kiosk or lobby payment options. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider.
Have the person's full name and booking number from this roster ready when you make a deposit. The jail's street address is 1601 Huey Drive, Belton, TX 76513. Never send money through third parties who claim to represent the jail.
Inmate Communication
Calls and video visits from Bell County Jail are handled by the jail's contracted provider. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider. Phone numbers may need to be registered and approved before calls can connect.
Mail must follow Bell County jail rules on photos, books and legal correspondence; check the sheriff's office website for the current policy. If the person is transferred to a state prison, phone and commissary accounts do not carry over automatically.
Bell County Court Information
Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Bell County District Court. District and county courts-at-law sit in the county. Harris County Criminal Justice Center is not Fort Bend. A Plano case is often Collin, not Dallas. Municipal courts handle city ordinances.
Court dates, including first appearance, arraignment and trial, are set by the court, not the jail. The roster shows who is currently held at Bell County Jail; the clerk of court can tell you when a case is scheduled.
- Court
- Bell County District Court