Cameron County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Cameron 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 956-544-0836 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cameron County and anywhere in Texas.

Cameron County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Cameron County Detention Center maintains an average of 500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cameron 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 Cameron County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,800 offenders.

How to post bail for a loved one in Cameron County

Once booked at Cameron County Detention Center in Brownsville, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 956-544-0836.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 956-544-0836.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in Cameron County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Cameron County, Texas, visit the Cameron County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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

Cameron County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1145 E. Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78520
956-544-0836

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20-30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed a minimum of two (2) twenty (20) minute visit per week. At least one (1) visitation period will be allowed during any evening or a weekend.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any Visitor who has been incarcerated six (6) months prior to visiting a Cameron County Inmate will be refused visitation.
• If an Inmate refuses to fill out a visitation card, they will not receive any visitors other than their Attorney or Clergy (scroll down for hours).

• Attorneys may visit an Inmate seven (7) days a week from the hours of 8:00am until 8:00pm.
• All Attorneys are required to present their State Bar Identification Card.
• Clergy persons can visit Inmates daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. All Clergy persons must be registered through the Sheriff’s Office. Registration is made available by the Jail Administrator. 

Cameron County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote Visits have a fee of $0.30 per minute.

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select Cameron County Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote Visits have a fee of $0.30 per minute.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Cameron County Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Cameron County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Option 2 - 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
C/O Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Name/Inmate ID #
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito. TX 78575

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 956-544-0836 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Cameron County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cameron County follow these instructions:

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Texas.
• Choose Cameron County Detention Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Cameron County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Cameron County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits 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 Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Cameron 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’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Cameron 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 Cameron County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

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 Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cameron County 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 Cameron County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Cameron County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cameron County Detention Center follow these steps:

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cameron County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cameron County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Cameron County Detention Center

Ask Cameron County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask Cameron County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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