Karnes County
Steven Bailey, Sheriff
61 FTE (2022)
$6.7M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff Department dept 560 + Criminal Justice Center/Jail dept 561 operating; excl. capital outlay, constables). New county jail's first FY.)
$452/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 25 | (41%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 25 | (41%) |
| Civilian staff | 11 | (18%) |
| Total | 61 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Karnes | 50 |