McKinley County Adult Detention Center
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
Questions about an inmate can be answered 24 hours a day by the 328-bed McKinley County Adult Detention Center at 505-979-7224.
This jail books and processes everyone arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. Following booking and processing, inmates may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is decided, depending on the charges.
Look up current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to fewer than 12 months serve their sentence at this jail. Inmates sentenced to more than 12 months are sent to the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, learn about:
- The visitation schedule
- Adding money to an inmate’s account
- Mailing an inmate
- Phone calls and voicemail
- Email and text messaging
- Renting a tablet
- Bail bond instructions
- Buying commissary
Keep a record of the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for mail and communication. If it’s not available online, call McKinley County Adult Detention Center at 505-979-7224.
Inmate Services
Phone
505-979-7224Mailing address (personal mail)
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McKinley County Adult 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 505-979-7224 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for McKinley County or any other county in New Mexico.
McKinley County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The McKinley County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The McKinley County Adult 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 McKinley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,340 offenders.
The following charts of McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley 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 lessNot only does McKinley County Adult Detention Center house the offenders who are arrested throughout McKinley County but they also have contracts with surrounding counties, Tribal agencies, federal agencies, and state law enforcement.
There are 328 beds for inmates, both male and female, and it houses long term sentences or for pretrial periods.
The facility is intended to provide safe and secure housing for inmates regardless of their charges, and to ensure the environment is safe for staff as well. Some of the ways this is achieved is through access to contact with their families, ensuring there is a balanced diet supplied, and encouraging recreational time and exercise.
To check the status of an inmate the office may be contacted at 505-979-7224 where they will also be able to provide information on bail and how to pay it.
Inmates may receive and send mail, with all mail being addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
... and including only letters and cards, with a full return address. To send paperback books or magazines they must be addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
... and come directly from the publisher or bookstore to be accepted.
Phone calls are also available during free time, only outgoing calls, and these are facilitated online.
Visits are also permitted, Monday through Friday from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3:30pm, with female inmates having visits on Wednesday and the others for male inmates. One visit is approved each week, and visits are on a first come first served basis and not scheduled in advance.
- Jail (Main): 505-979-7224
- Adult Probation: 505-722-4386
- Juvenile: 505-863-1440
- Police: 505-863-9365
How does the booking process work at McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at McKinley County Adult Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 505-979-7224.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in McKinley County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center in Gallup for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 505-979-7224 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 505-979-7224).
- A licensed bail bondsman in McKinley County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in McKinley County, New Mexico, visit the McKinley County Adult Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
McKinley County Adult Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
255 S. Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
505-979-7224
- Visits are 60 minutes.
- No visits for inmate's first 72 hours.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Walk-in only. First come, first served.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per WEEK.
- A maximum of 3 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 505-979-7224 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS | SEX |
| MON | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| TUE | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| WED | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
FEMALE |
| THU | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| FRI | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
McKinley County Adult Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in McKinley County
To deposit money online for an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at McKinley County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose New Mexico, then choose McKinley County Adult Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for McKinley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in McKinley County Adult Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in McKinley County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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Register here,
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contact them online, or
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call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.
For all the information regarding phone calls with McKinley County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
McKinley County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the McKinley County Adult Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The McKinley County Adult Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the McKinley County Adult Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the McKinley County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the McKinley County Adult Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
McKinley County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which McKinley County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The McKinley County Adult Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your McKinley County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
- An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
- You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
- All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
- If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
- Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.
Cost to send messages
- The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
- For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
- For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
- There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in McKinley County Adult Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in McKinley County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The McKinley County Adult Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your McKinley County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for McKinley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center for a small monthly fee.
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications
- Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
- McKinley County Adult Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
- Legal research
- Medical requests
- Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)
Contact Paytel online, or call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center directly at 505-979-7224 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in McKinley County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications and Entertainment
- Legal Research
- and much more!
Contact Paytel online, or call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center directly at 505-979-7224 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for McKinley County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in McKinley County?
McKinley County County Jails
McKinley County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The McKinley County Adult Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of McKinley County: Fort Wingate, Gallup, Ramah, Rehoboth and Zuni Pueblo.