Dona Ana County Detention Center
Dona Ana County Detention Center
You can call the 846-bed Dona Ana County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 575-647-7600.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Dona Ana County Detention Center at 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Inmate Services
Phone
575-647-7600Mailing address (personal mail)
Detainee's Name and Booking Number (Ex: John Smith #20876)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
(Ex: John Smith #20876)
Doña Ana County Detention Center
P.O. Box 454
Las Cruces, N.M. 88004
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 575-647-7600 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Doña Ana County or any other county in New Mexico.
Dona Ana County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Dona Ana County Detention Center maintains an average of 846 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dona Ana County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Doña Ana County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,920 offenders.
The following charts of Doña Ana County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Doña Ana County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Doña Ana County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Doña Ana County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Jail (Main): 575-647-7600
- Inmate Accounts: 575-647-7653
- Inmate Phone Services: 888-288-9879
- Juvenile: 575-647-7600
- Police: 575-526-0795
- Sheriff: 575-525-1911
- Visitation: 575-647-7652
Steps involved in booking at Dona Ana County Detention Center
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Dona Ana County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Dona Ana County Detention Center:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Dona Ana County Detention Center at 575-647-7600.
How to pay bail in Doña Ana County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Dona Ana County Detention Center in Las Cruces, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 575-647-7600 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 575-647-7600).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Doña Ana County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, visit the Dona Ana County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Dona Ana County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
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No on-site visits until further notice.
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All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Dona Ana County Detention Center uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1. Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Dona Ana County Detention Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
- **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages.
- If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Dona Ana County Detention Center.
- With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center?
To visit an inmate in Doña Ana County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Doña Ana County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Doña Ana County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Dona Ana County Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Doña Ana County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Dona Ana County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Doña Ana County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Dona Ana County Detention Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Doña Ana County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Dona Ana County Detention Center Phone: 575-647-7600
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center?
Dona Ana County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
-
No on-site visits until further notice.
-
All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Dona Ana County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Dona Ana County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Doña Ana County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New Mexico, then select Dona Ana County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Dona Ana County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Dona Ana County Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Dona Ana County Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Dona Ana County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New Mexico.
3. Select Dona Ana County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Dona Ana County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Doña Ana County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New Mexico, then select Dona Ana County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Dona Ana County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Dona Ana County Detention Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Dona Ana County Detention Center.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Dona Ana County Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Doña Ana County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New Mexico, then select Dona Ana County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Doña Ana County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Dona Ana County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Dona Ana County Detention Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Dona Ana County Detention Center, such as:
- Music
- Books
- Games
- Education
- News
- Radio
- Television
- Read mail and messages
- Video visits
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Dona Ana County Detention Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Dona Ana County Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Dona Ana County Detention Center
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2. Purchase the services you want for your Dona Ana County Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Doña Ana County?
Doña Ana County County Jails
Doña Ana County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Dona Ana County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Doña Ana County: Dona Ana, Elephant Butte, Hatch, La Mesa, Las Cruces, Mesilla, Mesquite, Sunland Park and Truth or Consequences.
