Sierra County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, 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 575-894-2537 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Sierra County or any other county in New Mexico.

Sierra County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Sierra County Detention Facility maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sierra County Detention Facility 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 Sierra County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.

The following charts of Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Sierra County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Sierra County Detention Facility in Truth Or Consequences 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 575-894-2537 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: 575-894-2537).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Sierra 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 Sierra County, New Mexico, visit the Sierra County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Sierra County Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sierra 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 Sierra County Detention Facility, 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 Sierra 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sierra County?