McLennan County Detention Center, TX Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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The McLennan County Detention Center is on 54 acres of land in McLennan County, and is currently the 28th largest jail in the nation. It is the only jail in McLennan County and serves all law enforcement agencies. The jail houses an average daily of 326 inmates.
McLennan County Detention Center is nationally accredited by Detention and Inmate Healthcare professional associations.
McLennan County Detention Center Prison Information
| Jail Name | McLennan County Detention Center |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 520 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX, 76705 |
| Contact Numbers | 254-759-8121 |
| City | Waco |
| Postal Code | 76705 |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Mclennan County Sheriff's Office
| Sheriff | Parnell McNamara |
| Address | 219 North 6th Street, Waco, Texas, 76701 |
| Phone | 254-757-5110 |
| Website | website |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
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Inmate Search
“Who’s In Jail” will give you the arrests and jail records of current inmates. Just search the inmate’s first and last name.
Sending a Mail
You may send packages and mail to any inmate in McLennan County Detention Center.
All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. All magazines, newspapers, and books must come directly from the publisher.
Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate
Self-addressed, stamped envelopes, or stamps are not allowed in the jail.
All mail should be addressed as follows or it will be returned:
Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment
McLennan County Detention Center
520 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX, 76705
Inmates are allowed to have a maximum of ten 4 x 6 photographs in their housing area. All incoming letters that contains more than ten photos will be returned to the sender.
Sending Money
The McLennan County Detention Center accepts money orders for inmates. The money order must contain the inmate’s full name, docket number, and housing assignment.
You can securely send money to, or order commissary for an inmate at a lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee. Visa, MasterCard, and cash (Kiosk only) are accepted. Kiosks are located in the main lobby of the Jail (24/7) and at the video visitation center during visitation hours only.
Phone Calls
Inmates cannot receive phone calls; however, they are allowed to make collect calls.
Visiting Rules
All visits will be 40 minutes long. To schedule an appointment by phone or for help using the online appointment, call 254-759-8121 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
Video Visitation Center
The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 520 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX, 76705 in the McLennan County Detention Center Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day.
Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.
Three persons may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time are allowed.
Minors are not permitted without an adult.
All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
McLennan County Prison Statistics
McLennan County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 69 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | - |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 6 |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 5 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | 1 |
McLennan County Jail Admissions By Race
| Black Jail Population | 283 |
| Asian Jail Population | - |
| White Jail Population | 284 |
| Native Jail Population | 2 |
| Latino Jail Population | 185 |
McLennan County Prison Population By Race
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Other Prison Population | 6 |
| Latino Prison Population | 566 |
| Asian Prison Population | - |
| White Prison Population | 954 |
| Black Prison Population | 1,028 |
McLennan County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 11,345 |
| Male Jail Population | 688 |
| Total Jail Population | 747 |
| Female Jail Population | 65 |
McLennan County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 398 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 72 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 522 |
McLennan County Prison Admissions
| Total Prison Admissions | 1,276 |
| Black Prison Admissions | 437 |
| Other Prison Admissions | 4 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | 263 |
| White Prison Admissions | 572 |
| Male Prison Admissions | 993 |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Female Prison Admissions | 283 |
McLennan County Prison Population
| Female Prison Population | 309 |
| Total Prison Population | 2,554 |
| Male Prison Population | 2,245 |
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