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County Sheriff
Sheriff Richard “Rick” DeLeon III

2308 Avenue F
Bay City, TX 77414

979-245-5526 
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  • If you would like to deposit money to an inmate's commissary account please call 866-345-1884, visit AccessCorrections.com, or use the Kiosk in the lobby of the Matagorda County Jail.  You will need to know the inmate's name, SO number, and date of birth. 

    Visit MissingKids.com for information on missing Texas children.

    What is a County Sheriff?

    • Serves as a licensed peace officer and is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the state.
    • Manages and operates the county jail.
    • Provides security for the courts.
    • Serves warrants and civil papers.
    • Regulates bail bondsmen in counties with no bail bond board.
    • May serve as the Tax Assessor-Collector in counties with fewer than 8,000 residents.

    Visit the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas website to learn more.