Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr
Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr
The Darrell B Hester Juvenile Detention Center houses youth who have been arrested for an illegal offense or who have broken the rules of their probation. Each of the juveniles is between the ages of 10 and 17. The San Benito School District provides the base education and academics, that run school hours year round with access to a GED program, and there is also full access to physical activity and programming that will encourage the development of social and life skills. Community resources are utilized within the campus to provide community based services for intellectual development, building positivity, creating positive social interaction, and building positive habits and decision making. It has an approved capacity of 61 beds and accepts both male and female juveniles, who are housed in separate housing units. Contracts are also in place that allow juveniles from other counties to be housed in the facility if needed, allowing them to also support communities around them. The staff nurse works with a contact physician to provide all of the medical care for students and a dentist attends regularly. Mental health professionals are on staff as well as others having contracts with the facility to ensure that all students are also provided the counseling and mental health care that is required during their detention. Mail: Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center Youth’s Name P.O. Box 1690 San Benito, Texas 78586 Phone: Phones are available from 8am until 8pm for cadets to call and an account can be created and funded by calling 1-800-750-3646. Calls are not permitted during school hours. Visitation: One visit is provided each week for up to 30 minutes during the following hours. Monday-Friday 3:45p.m.– 6:30p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9:00a.m – 5:00p.m.Inmate Services
Phone
956-399-3075Mailing address (personal mail)
Youth’s Name
P.O. Box 1690
San Benito, Texas 78586
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To search for an inmate in the Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr, 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 956-399-3075 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cameron County and anywhere in Texas.
Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr Inmate Search
The Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr 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 lessHow does the booking process work at Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 956-399-3075.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr? What is the Schedule?
Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2310 US-77 BUS
San Benito, TX 78586
956-399-3075
- 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 956-399-3075 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 956-399-3075 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 |
Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr Visitation Hours
Monday-Friday
3:45p.m.– 6:30p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
9:00a.m – 5:00p.m.
- 1 Visit per Week
- Time Limit: 30 minutes
- Only parents, legal guardians, custodian and the resident’s attorney are allowed to visit. Any exceptions to this must be granted permission by the Facility Administrator (FA) or Operations Manager (OM).
- Don't bring ANYTHING in to the vist.
- Dress professionally... as if you were meeting someone's grandmother for the first time... or NO visit.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-399-3075 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-399-3075 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Ctr serves the following cities and towns of Cameron County: Brownsville, Harlingen, La Feria, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, San Benito and South Padre Island.