Phone: 956-554-6701. The 556-bed Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility answers inmate information calls 24 hours a day.
This jail books and houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, an inmate may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you see who is currently in custody.
Less than one year: the sentence is served here. More than one year: the inmate is transferred to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers visitation, inmate funds, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Not online? Call Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility at 956-554-6701.
Phone: 956-554-6701
Physical Address:
7100 Old Alice Rd
Olmito, TX 78575
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker 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 956-554-6701 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cameron County and anywhere in Texas.
Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility maintains an average of 556 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carrizalez-Rucker 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 Cameron County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,800 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility is one of two jails in Cameron County, Texas.
Cameron County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 421,017. Its county seat is Brownsville The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is working on a comprehensive plan regarding much-needed upgrades for detention centers. Authorities intend to present this plan to county commissioners.
Inmates at the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility are offenders arrested in Cameron County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
There are two jails in Cameron County, this, the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility, and the Cameron County Jail in Brownsville.
Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30
Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25
Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Cost Per Video Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility, 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 956-554-6701.
If someone is taken to Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility in Olmito 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 956-554-6701.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Cameron County, Texas, visit the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility?
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 956-554-6701 to ask any questions about this.
For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cameron County follow these instructions:
Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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:
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
(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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575
For inmates receiving mail in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Facility
7100 Old Alice Rd.
Olmito, TX 78575
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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility follow these steps:
Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility 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 Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-554-6701 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Cameron County?
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