The Duval County Jail is a 33 bed jail in the city of San Diego, Duval County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 361-279-3351.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 361-279-3351, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Duval County Jail at 361-279-3351 to get it.
Phone: 361-279-3351
Physical Address:
401 E. Collins Avenue
San Diego, TX 78384
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Duval County Jail, 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 361-279-3351 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Duval County and anywhere in Texas.
Duval County Jail Inmate Search
The Duval County Jail maintains an average of 33 offenders in custody on any given day. The Duval County Jail 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 Duval County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,620 offenders.
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The Duval County Jail, a single-story, stately brick building, built to blend in with the County Courthouse next door, is located at the corner of Collins and Bexar Streets in San Diego, Texas.
Inmates housed in this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Duval County, and that have recently been charged with 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.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, visitation and outgoing phone calls.
Inmate Visitation - Thursday and Saturday - 1:00PM to 5:00PM.
The only thing that can be brought to an inmate in jail is a soft cover bible. Shower shoes and a watch may be put in their property if they are awaiting transfer to T.D.C.J. Shampoo, conditioner, socks, toothpaste, etc have to be purchased through the commissary system. Inmate phone services are available and you can register an account online.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Duval County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 361-279-3351.
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.
Duval County Jail Booking Roster
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 Duval 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.
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 Duval County and other Texas 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.
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.
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.
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 Duval County Jail 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.
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.
Call 361-279-3351 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Duval County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Duval County Jail? What is the Schedule?
401 E. Collins Avenue
San Diego, TX 78384
361-279-3351
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 361-279-3351 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Duval County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Duval County Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Duval County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Duval County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Duval County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Duval County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Duval County Jail 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 Duval County Jail 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#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Duval County Jail 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Duval County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Postcards
The Duval County Jail 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.
Envelopes
The Duval County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Duval County Jail 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Duval County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Duval County Jail
PO Box 547
San Diego, TX 78384
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Duval County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Duval County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Duval County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Duval County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Duval County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-3351 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Duval County?
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