Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

Q: Does Union County have bail?

Does Union County have bail? In 2016, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to almost completely eliminate the cash bail system. The change was implemented to prevent low-risk offenders from remaining in jail before trial because they could not afford bail. Since this recent change in law, the Union County judges are now able to deny bail in felony cases for the more “dangerous” accused. This in consequence keeps more, but not all people in jail without any option for pre-trial release. The arrested are either released on a personal recognizance bond or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public. Very few are released on bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Union County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Union County? Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Union County.

Q: Who can set bail in Union County?

Who can set bail in Union County? Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.

Q: When is bail set in Union County New Mexico?

When is bail set in Union County New Mexico? The determination to hold or release a defendant pretrial must be made within 3 days for those being held in a local detention center.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 575-445-3691. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Union County?

What happens during booking in Union County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Union County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Union County and other New Mexico and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 575-445-3691 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado 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 575-445-3691 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Union County or any other county in New Mexico.

Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Inmate Search

The Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.

The following charts of Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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Question 2

About the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center: 575-445-3691
District Attorney: 575-374-2569
Union County Sheriff: 575-374-2583

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 575-445-3691.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Union County?

If someone is taken to Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center in Raton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 575-445-3691.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Union County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Union County, New Mexico, visit the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, Colfax County
444 Hereford Street
Raton , NM 87740
575-445-3691

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 575-445-3691 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 575-445-3691 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 Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Union 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 Union 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 Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado 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:
Raton NM 87740

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, Colfax County
444 Hereford Street
Raton , NM 87740

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
The Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center, Colfax County
444 Hereford Street
Raton , NM 87740

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado 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 Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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How do you post bail in Union County?

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Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

What happens during booking at Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center?

How do you post bail in Union County?

Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Union County inmates are housed in Colfax County at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center

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