Victoria County Sheriff's Office

Questions
1:	Can you run a license plate and tell me who it belongs to?
2:	Can you run my drivers license and provide me with a copy?
3:	Is there a leash law in the county?
4:	My common-law spouse took a vehicle that is in my name. Can Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle be filed on them?
5:	My spouse refuses to allow my court ordered visitation with my children. Can he or she be arrested for not following the orders of the court?
6:	What services do Victim Liaisons provide?
7:	What is a Protective Order, and how can it help me.
8:	Who is eligible for a Protective Order?
9:	How can I get a protective order?
10:	What does it cost?
11:	What items can inmates receive from family/friends?
12:	How much credit does an inmate receive daily (that goes towards laying out fines)?
13:	What is the cost of an inmate phone call?
14:	Who can be contacted if an inmate is unable to make collect calls?
15:	How can money be left for an inmate?
16:	How can I find out if somebody is in jail?
17:	How do I get in touch with the jail to check the status of an inmate?
18:	Who do I call to find out my 911 address?
19:	What are the non-emergency numbers to the Sheriff's Office, Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS?
20:	How do I get in touch with a sheriff's office in another county?
21:	Where is the jail located?

Answers
1:	No. This information can not be disseminated outside of law enforcement. Top
2:	No. A form can be provided to you to complete and submit to DPS in Austin. For a fee, your license information will be forwarded to you via the US mail. Top
3:	No there is not, but dogs must have a collar and tags indicating that vaccinations are current or they may be picked up by animal control. Top
4:	Texas recognizes common-law relationships and is also a community property state. If the vehicle was acquired by either party during the relationship, the vehicle belongs to both. A common-law marriage can and should be dissolved by filing for divorce. Property issues, custody issues and child support issues will then be decided by the court. Top
5:	Technically, custody and property issues as a result of a divorce decree are civil matters and the court should be petitioned and a hearing held to resolve any areas of contention. This does not mean that one spouse or the other cannot report incidents whereby one party or the other refuses to comply with the visitation provisions of the decree. If the information is documented by an incident report, this information is available to the attorneys representing either party. If an offense of Interference with Child Custody is generated, the District Attorney's office will determine if the elements of an offense exist and if a warrant should be issued. Top
6:	On scene crisis intervention 24 hours a day. Accompaniment to hospital or other service agencies. Referrals to support agencies. Emergency transportation. Notification and assistance in filing Crime victims' Compensation claims. Assistance in obtaining Protective Orders. Serve as liaison between victims and law enforcement. Assist by telephone or office visit any victim requiring assistance filling the crime. Assistance in delivering death notifications and assisting at death scenes. Court accompaniment. Family Violence and Sexual Assault assistance. Top
7:	A protective order my prohibit the offender from; Committing further acts of family violence Harassing or threatening the victim, either directly or indirectly by communicating the threat through another person Going to, or near a school or day-care center that a child protected under the order attends Possessing a firearm In some situations, a protective order may also include orders to ______ if certain conditions are met. Prohibit transfer or disposal of property Establish possession and visitation of a child Pay child or spousal support for a period not to exceed one year Attend mandatory counseling Vacate the residence or other specified property Top
8:	If a court finds that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur again, the court shall render a protective order. To obtain a protective order, the victim and the offender must be; Related by blood or marriage Living together, or previously lived together Have or have had a dating relationship Have a child or children together A person who has a divorce pending is eligible for a protective order. The protective order must be filed in the court in which the divorce is pending Top
9:	You can apply for a protective order through the district or county attorney, a private attorney, or a legal aid service program. The application must be filed in the county in which you or the offender lives. There are no minimum time limits to establish residency, and protective orders are available in every county in Texas. Top
10:	The applicant (victim) or an attorney representing the applicant may not be assessed a fee, cost, charge, or expense, by a district or county clerk or by a sheriff, constable, or other public official or employee in connection with the filing, serving, or entering or for any other service. This includes any fees for dismissing, modifying, or withdrawing a protective order, certifying copies, comparing copies to originals, court reporter fees, judicial fund fees, transferring a protective order or for any other service related to a protective order. The court shall require the offender to pay the fees incurred in connection with the protective order unless the offender shows good cause or is indigent. Victim Liaisons will be able to instruct and guide victims through the process of applying for Protective Orders and will accompany victims to court, at the request of the victim. Top
11:	Money may be deposited into their inmate commissary account Soft back bibles. Any other items must be approved by inmate service prior to them being accepted. Top
12:	$100.00 per day after 24 hours $200.00 per day for trustees Top
13:	$4.20 for local calls (20 min call) $4.80 for the first min (long distance) and $0.85 a min after that Top
14:	South Western Bell 1-800-633-1903 Or T-Netix 1-888-610-7079 Top
15:	All money must be in the form of a Money Order or Cashiers Check (No personal checks or cash allowed) By mail. Inmate drop box (located at the visitation entrance on Forrest St.) This money is collected daily. Top
16:	Call the Victoria County Jail main number (361-574-8044) and be prepared to give the persons correct name (entire name), the age or Date Of Birth can prove to beneficial if there is more than one person incarcerated with the same name. Top
17:	The direct phone number to the Victoria County Jail is 361-574-8044. Top
18:	Contact Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm at 361-578-1587. Top
19:	These are the numbers Sheriffs Office 361-575-0651 Police Department 361-573-3221 Fire Department 361-573-3221 EMS 361-573-3221 Top
20:	In most instances, you can contact information (1-411) on your telephone and tell them you need the phone number to the sheriff office in the town you are looking for. If, for some reason, you are not able to obtain a phone number from the telephone company, our agency has a list of phone numbers for the sheriffs departments in the entire state of Texas. Contact our communications office at 361-575-0651. Top
21:	The jail is located in the same building as the Sheriff's Office. Top