Check the official inmate list
Open the county’s official jail roster search, which the Sheriff’s Office links from its website. See our jail roster guide for how to read a booking. Custody status and bond information can change, so confirm important details directly with the jail.
If someone was arrested recently, processing may not be complete. A missing name does not necessarily confirm that the person is not in custody.
McLennan County jail phone numbers
- Jail, Highway 6: (254) 757-2555
- Jail intake and reception: (254) 757-5120
- Sheriff’s Office main line: (254) 757-5000
- Warrant Division: (254) 757-5107
These numbers are listed in the official county phone directory.
McLennan County Jail address and intake
- McLennan County Jail (Highway 6): 3201 E. Highway 6, Waco, TX 76705 · (254) 757-2555
- Jail intake and reception: 901 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701 · (254) 757-5120
- Jack Harwell Detention Center: 3101 Marlin Highway, Waco, TX 76705. This is a separate facility from the county’s Highway 6 jail.
Addresses are listed in McLennan County’s department directory and county facility documents. Visiting rules are on our jail visitation guide.
What to do after locating an inmate
- Confirm the person’s identity, booking status, charge, and bond amount.
- Ask whether any hold or release condition affects eligibility.
- Review the county’s official bond information.
- Compare a company against the active agency roster.
- Ask the company for written payment, collateral, and defendant-obligation terms.
McLennan County Jail FAQ
Where is the McLennan County Jail?
The main McLennan County Jail is at 3201 E. Highway 6, Waco, TX 76705, phone (254) 757-2555. Jail intake and reception is handled through the Sheriff’s Office complex at 901 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701, phone (254) 757-5120.
How do I find out if someone is in the McLennan County Jail?
Search the official jail roster that the Sheriff’s Office links from its website, using the person’s full legal name. Recent arrests can take a few hours to appear. If the name is not listed yet, call jail intake at (254) 757-5120.
What is the Jack Harwell Detention Center?
Jack Harwell Detention Center, 3101 Marlin Highway in Waco, is a separate facility from the county’s Highway 6 jail and is generally used for federal holds. Adults arrested on McLennan County charges are booked through the county jail.
How do I bail someone out of the McLennan County Jail?
After a magistrate sets bail, you can post a cash bond for the full amount or use a bail bond company licensed by the McLennan County Bail Bond Board, which charges a non-refundable premium. See our guide to posting bail at the McLennan County Jail for the bond office rules.