How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 915-849-2555. 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. El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in El Paso County?

What happens during booking in El Paso County? 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 El Paso 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.

What is the booking process like at the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? 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 El Paso 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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 915-849-2555 during business hours.

How long does the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? 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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center 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.

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 915-849-2555 during business hours. How long does the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? 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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center 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.

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The El Paso County Detention Center is a pre-adjudication facility that offers short term housing for juvenile offenders as they await their detention hearing or their adjudication. It accepts both male and female juveniles who are ages 10 to 17 and are determined to require detention to ensure they attend their hearing, for their safety or the safety of community members, or as they wait for their sentencing. It is open around the clock and accepts youth at any time that is needed, with a top capacity of 62 juveniles at one time. Several programs and services are provided including an education program through the public school, a library with magazines, books, and other reading resources, a foster grandparent program that has seniors from the community attend the detention center to interact with the students, HIV/AIDS education, arts and crafts, optional religious programming, a health and hygiene education program, medical and health care, dental care, and psychiatric testing and services through the Texas Tech Health Science Center. Mail: PLEASE INCLUDE THE "NAME OF YOUTH" JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 6400 DELTA DRIVE EL PASO, TX 79905-4408 Mail may be opened if there is probable cause that there is contraband or threatening content within. Phone: Each resident is provided with two 5 minute phone calls each week with housing units, each having a different set of days that they will be able to make those calls. Visitation: In person visitation was paused for COVID and video visits were put in place. The visitation schedule is provided to parents upon the intake of their youth.

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To search for an inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile 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 915-849-2555 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in El Paso County and anywhere in Texas.

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The El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 62 offenders in custody on any given day. The El Paso County Juvenile 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 El Paso County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 50,240 offenders.

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After an arrest, individuals are taken to El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center:

Personal identification verification.
Taking photographs (mugshots).
Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
Possibly collecting DNA samples.
Performing a full-body search.
Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 915-849-2555.

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This facility, known as "El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as El Paso County Juvenile Probation, El Paso County Juvenile Detention Ctr.

The El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of El Paso County: Anthony, Clint, El Paso, Fabens, Horizon City, Socorro and Vinton.

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