Kleberg County
Richard Kirkpatrick, Sheriff
145 FTE (2022)
$7.9M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 560 + Jail/Detention dept 512 operating; excl. vehicles/over-$5k equipment capital, constables))
$257/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 34 | (23%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 95 | (66%) |
| Civilian staff | 16 | (11%) |
| Total | 145 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Kleberg | 160 |