Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention
Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention
The Dona Ana County Detention Center is a dual detention center with both an adult facility and a juvenile facility. On the juvenile facility there is space for 50 youth, and they are kept separated from the adult facility at all times. It opened in 2001 and has been in full operation since, with an average population that was 25 upon opening and 54 by 2004. Direct supervision is used throughout the facility with detention officers within the housing units with the juveniles, where they are able to observe daily activities, be examples of positive interactions, maintain a positive environment, and ensure the safety of the five housing units. Each of the five housing units has space for 10 juveniles in eight single cells and one double. Four of the units also contain a day room, while the last unit has ten single person cells and the dayroom as well as access to a small recreation unit outside that allows it to be used as a maximum security unit or special management unit when necessary. There are two full time teachers from the public school to teach all the classes, and religious programming, life skill classes, counseling, a library, and recreational activities are also provided. Mail: Mail is sent through the postal service and must be addressed to the youth at the juvenile detention center with a full return address and senders name as well, Phones: Residents may call their immediate family when they have approved phone access, usually in the evenings. Visitation: Each resident may have family visits twice a week for one half hour each visit.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 Juvenile Detention, 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 Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention 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 lessThe booking procedure at Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 575-647-7600.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Doña Ana County
If someone has been booked at Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention in Las Cruces, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 575-647-7600.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 575-647-7600 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Doña Ana County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, visit the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1850 Copper Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-647-7600
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 575-647-7600 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 575-647-7600 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention, 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 Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention, 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 Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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 Juvenile Detention 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.