Duval County Jail

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Duval County Jail

Duval County Jail: Serving San Diego, Benavides, Freer and Realitos

Ranch country stretching from the Freer oil patch to the San Diego courthouse square sends its arrests to this Collins Avenue lockup, one block from the county's offices on Gravis Street.

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

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How Do You Find Someone in the Duval County Jail?

Asking Whether Someone Is Held in San Diego

No roster for the Duval County Jail is posted online. Sheriff's dispatch, reachable at 361-279-3351 day or night, can check a name, the charge and any bond.

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About the Duval County Jail

Sheriff Romeo R. Ramirez's department runs the 33-bed Duval County Jail out of its building at 401 E. Collins Avenue in San Diego. Around the clock, the Sheriff page points callers to dispatch at 361-279-3351; the administrative office, open weekdays, is 361-279-6209.

Duval County Jail at a Glance

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Duval County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Duval County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Duval County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Duval County Jail at 361-279-3351.

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Directions / Map to the Duval County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Duval County

After being arrested and booked into Duval County Jail in San Diego, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 361-279-3351 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 361-279-3351.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Duval County can facilitate the process.
  • Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Duval County, Texas, visit the Duval County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Duval County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Duval County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

401 E. Collins Avenue
San Diego, TX 78384
361-279-3351

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 361-279-3351 and schedule an appointment.
  • 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.
  • Inmate Visitation - Thursday and Saturday - 1:00PM to 5:00PM.

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

Seeing a Prisoner at the Duval County Jail

There is no visiting calendar on the county website. Weekday staff at 361-279-6209 handle scheduling questions: what days, how many guests, and which ID works.

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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Duval County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Duval County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Duval County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Duval County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Duval County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Duval County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Duval County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from 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 Duval County Jail, 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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Duval County Jail, and what can I send them?

Duval County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Duval County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. 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
Check the Duval County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
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.


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

Duval County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Duval County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

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
Check the Duval County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
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.


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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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Duval County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Duval County Jail Commissary Questions

Item lists, order days and any weekly limit come from the Sheriff's office (361-279-6209).

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Duval County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Duval County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Duval County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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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Other Jails in Duval County

What are the other City and County Jails in Duval County?

Duval County County Jails
Duval County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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