Socorro County Detention Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Socorro County

Socorro County Detention Center

You can call the 100-bed Socorro County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 575-835-0945.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Socorro County Detention Center at 575-835-0945 for assistance.

Inmate Services

Phone: 575-835-0945

Physical Address:
 200 Church St.
Socorro, NM 87801

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Socorro County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Socorro 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 575-835-0945 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Socorro County or any other county in New Mexico.

Socorro County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Socorro County Detention Center maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Socorro 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 Socorro County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.

The following charts of Socorro 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 Socorro 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 Socorro 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 Socorro 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.

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About the Socorro County Detention Center
Found in Socorro, NM, the Socorro County Detention Center is committed to using best practices to protect public safety and the rights of all those who are within the community, both those incarcerated and those who are not. The staff is onsite to provide a safe rehabilitation experience and to provide supports for inmates who are working to improve their lives. This facility no longer allows personal items from outside of the facility due to the many attempts to bring contraband into the facility, so all items must be purchased through the commissary account. Inmate Mail: Name of inmate P.O. Box 598 Socorro, NM 87801 Inmate Phones: Phones provided through Encartele and require an account that is funded through that program, as well as anyone receiving calls must be included on the approved call list. Inmate Accounts: Onsite in lobby from 8am-3pm Monday to Friday, kiosk until 5pm Tigerdeposit.com Visitation: 15 minute visits up to two visits each week Call 575.835.0945 x1504 Monday, Wednesday or Friday 8am-9am to schedule visits Visits occur Monday, Wednesday, Friday (:30-7:30pm
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Socorro County Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Socorro County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Socorro County Detention Center:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 575-835-0945.

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Directions / Map to the Socorro County Detention Center
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Socorro County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Socorro County Detention Center in Socorro, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 575-835-0945 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 575-835-0945 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Socorro County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Socorro County, New Mexico, visit the Socorro County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Socorro County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Socorro County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

200 Church St.
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-0945

  • 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 575-835-0945 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 575-835-0945 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

Socorro County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Socorro County Detention Center?

Socorro County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Socorro County Detention Center?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.

Call Socorro County Detention Center to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Socorro County Detention Center at 575-835-0945.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.

Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.

Choice 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 Socorro County Detention Center at 575-835-0945 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 575-835-0945 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Socorro County Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Socorro County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose New Mexico.
  • Select Socorro County Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Socorro County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Socorro County Detention Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Socorro County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Socorro County Detention Center inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of New Mexico, then the Socorro County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Socorro County Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Socorro County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Socorro County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Socorro County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Socorro County 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 #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801


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 Socorro County 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 Socorro County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Socorro County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Socorro 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 Socorro County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Socorro County Detention Center
200 Church Street
Socorro, NM 87801

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 Socorro County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

The Socorro County Detention Center contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Socorro County Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Socorro County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose New Mexico.
  • Select Socorro County Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Socorro County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Socorro County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Socorro County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Socorro County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Socorro County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of New Mexico, then the Socorro County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Socorro County Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Socorro County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Socorro County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Socorro County Detention Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here. 
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • 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 inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Socorro County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-835-0945 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Socorro Valencia Cibola Sierra Catron Torrance Lincoln
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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.