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Sandoval County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sandoval County 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 Sandoval County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Sandoval County Detention Center
1100 Montoya Road
Bernalillo, NM 87004


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

Sandoval County Bail Bond Information

Because Sandoval County and New Mexico can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Sandoval County Detention Center at 505-867-5339, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Sandoval County Detention Center or the Sandoval County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.


 

Sandoval County Detention Center Inmate Commissary Online Purchases

You can order an inmate commissary or a gift package of snacks and hygiene products online and have them shipped directly to the facility by ordering from MyCarePack.com.

You can learn more about commissary purchases, including what you can purchase, how much it costs, how to deposit money and more on our inmate money and commissary page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Sandoval County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Sandoval County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Sandoval County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Sandoval County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Sandoval County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sandoval County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Sandoval County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Sandoval County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Sandoval County inmate, do the following:

Sandoval County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Sandoval County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Sandoval County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Sandoval County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Sandoval County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Sandoval County Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Sandoval County Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Sandoval County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.