Hidalgo County Detention Facility
Hidalgo County Detention Facility
Reach the 1232-bed Hidalgo County Detention Facility for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 956-383-8114.
Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.
Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Hidalgo County Detention Facility at 956-383-8114.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hidalgo County 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 956-383-8114 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Hidalgo County and anywhere in Texas.
Hidalgo County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Hidalgo County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1232 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,540 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith a top capacity of over 1,200 beds, the Hidalgo County Detention Facility is the main housing location for all arrestees within Hidalgo County and this makes them responsible for the care and control of the inmates during any length of detention.
There are full services provided for all inmates, and they will be classified upon arrival to house those with similar criminal history, charges, and past behavior in the same housing units for the improved safety of all inmates and staff.
Laundry is washed regularly, and jail uniforms and bedding are provided upon intake, after which they will be shown their bed and housing unit, and they may sign up for programs that will provide additional life and social skills or that will provide them with additional employable skills.
Some will be able to work in Hidalgo County Detention Facility while they are incarcerated to provide an opportunity to have activities to do each day as well as to gain skills that will be useful in finding outside employment.
Other programs include religious programs for those who choose to attend, basic adult education, support groups, counseling both group and individual, opportunities to exercise and recreational activities are also provided.
A court house is found onsite to prevent any missed court dates and to allow everyone to attend as they are required without needing to be transported to the court house.
As both those who are waiting to be sentenced and those who are already sentenced and are serving a determined amount of time are housed in the same facility, they may find that they are able to develop friendships and connections that help them to learn about themselves and others while improving social skills.
It is also key that friends and family remain in contact via mail, phone calls are provided out of the facility but inmates may not receive incoming calls and they are funded by family, as well as having visits during their provided visiting hours which are based upon housing assignment and should be checked with the facility to book or plan a visit.
Any family member or friend who has an emergency message or who is concerned for an inmate may call the facility directly 956-383-8114.
- Jail (Main): 956-383-8114
- Adult Probation: 956-587-6000
- District Attorney: 956-318-2300
- Juvenile Court: 956-381-0744
- Juvenile Probation: 956-587-6200
- Police: 956-383-7411
- Public Defender: 956-318-2372
- Sheriff: 956-383-8114
How is booking conducted at Hidalgo County Detention Facility?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Hidalgo County Detention Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Hidalgo County Detention Facility:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 956-383-8114.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Hidalgo County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Hidalgo County Detention Facility in Edinburg, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 956-383-8114 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 956-383-8114 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Hidalgo County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Hidalgo County, Texas, visit the Hidalgo County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Hidalgo County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
701 El Cibolo Road
Edinburg, TX 78541
956-383-8114
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME | UNITS |
| MON | 8:00AM-2:00PM | -Alpha/Bravo 12-21 -Infirmary Females -Charlie 1-12 *Main Lobby: - Echo (Non PC or Disciplinary -Infirmary Males |
| MON | 3:00PM-9:00PM | -Alpha -Bravo General Pop -Bravo 1-11 -Charlie General Pop -Charlie 13-24 |
| TUE | 8:00AM-2:00PM | -Alpha -Bravo General Pop -Bravo 1-11 -Charlie General Pop -Charlie 13-24 |
| TUE | 3:00PM-9:00PM | -Alpha/Bravo 12-21 -Infirmary Females -Charlie 1-12 *Main Lobby: - Echo (Non PC or Disciplinary -Infirmary Males |
| WED | 8:00AM-2:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Gulf Section -Charlie 13-30 -Hotel 2 |
| WED | 3:00PM-9:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Protective Custody Inmates |
| THU | 8:00AM-2:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Protective Custody Inmates |
| THU | 3:00PM-9:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Foxtrot -Hotel 1 |
| FRI | 8:00AM-2:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Foxtrot -Hotel 1 |
| FRI | 3:00PM-9:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Gulf Section -Charlie 13-30 (Ex-Gang & Sex Offenders only -Hotel 2 (Ex Gang only) |
| SAT | 8:00AM-2:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Delta Section |
| SUN | 3:00PM-9:00PM | *Main Lobby Visitation: -Delta Section |
Hidalgo County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
Hidalgo County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
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 Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Hidalgo County Detention Facility
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility?
Hidalgo County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Hidalgo County Detention Facility, 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility 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 Hidalgo County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hidalgo County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Hidalgo County Detention Facility, 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Hidalgo County Detention Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Hidalgo County Detention Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Hidalgo County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Hidalgo County Detention Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Hidalgo County 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 & ID Number
Hidalgo County Detention Center
701 El Cibolo Road
Edinburg, TX 78541
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Hidalgo County Detention Center
701 El Cibolo Road
Edinburg, TX 78541
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 Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Hidalgo County Detention Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Hidalgo County Detention Center
701 El Cibolo Road
Edinburg, TX 78541
Hidalgo County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Hidalgo County Detention Center
701 El Cibolo Road
Edinburg, TX 78541
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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Hidalgo County Detention Facility contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Hidalgo County Detention Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Hidalgo County Detention Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Hidalgo County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hidalgo County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Texas, then select Hidalgo County Detention Facility, 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County 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
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Hidalgo County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Hidalgo County Detention Facility follow these steps:
Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hidalgo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hidalgo County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Hidalgo County Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Hidalgo County Detention Facility
Ask Hidalgo County Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Hidalgo County 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 Hidalgo County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-383-8114 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Hidalgo County Detention Facility" is also known as Hidalgo County Detention Center, Hidalgo County Adult Detention, Hidalgo County Jail & Detention Center , Hidalgo County Jail & Detention Center , Texas, Hidalgo.