Val Verde County Jail
Val Verde County Jail
Call 830-774-7513 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 193-bed Val Verde County Jail.
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Val Verde County Jail can provide it at 830-774-7513.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Val Verde 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 830-774-7513 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Val Verde County and anywhere in Texas.
Val Verde County Jail Inmate Search
The Val Verde County Jail maintains an average of 193 offenders in custody on any given day. The Val Verde 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 Val Verde County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 32,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 193-bed Val Verde County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Val Verde County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The single story, white concrete facility, also known as the Sergio Gonzales, Jr. Building, is located on Hamilton Lane, right next door to the privately run (GEO) Val Verde ICE Correctional Center in Del Rio, TX.
The Val Verde County Jail shares the building with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 830-774-7513, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Val Verde County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times are as follows:
Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM for General Population.
Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00AM to 5:00PM for those in Segregation or Restrictions.
Visits are in person, but not contact.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Val Verde County is situated on the southern Edwards Plateau in the state of Texas, United States. As of 2020, its population was 47,586, and the county seat is Del Rio. In recognition of its founding, Val Verde County was awarded Recorded Texas Historic Landmark number 5625 in 1936.
- Jail (Main): 830-774-7513
What should you know about the booking process at Val Verde County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Val Verde County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Val Verde County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Val Verde County Jail at 830-774-7513.
Steps to pay bail in Val Verde County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Val Verde County Jail in Del Rio for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 830-774-7513.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 830-774-7513).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Val Verde County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Val Verde County, Texas, visit the Val Verde County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Val Verde County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Val Verde County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2523 Hamilton Lane
Del Rio, TX 78840
830-774-7513
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times depends on the inmate and their housing location.
- Call 830-774-7513 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 830-774-7513 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY General Population |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| THURSDAY Restricted & Segregation |
9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY Restricted & Segregation |
9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY General Population |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Val Verde County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Val Verde County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Val Verde County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Val Verde County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Val Verde County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Val Verde County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 830-774-7513 to ask any questions about this.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Val Verde County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Val Verde County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Val Verde County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Texas, then choose Val Verde County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Val Verde County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Val Verde County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Val Verde County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Val Verde County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Val Verde County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Val Verde County follow these instructions:
Val Verde County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Texas.
- Choose Val Verde County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Val Verde County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- 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
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Val Verde County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Val Verde County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Val Verde County Jail, and what can I send them?
Val Verde County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Val Verde County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Val Verde 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#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 Val Verde County Jail 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 Val Verde County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Val Verde County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Val Verde County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Val Verde County Jail 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 Val Verde County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 Val Verde County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Val Verde County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Val Verde County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Val Verde County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Val Verde County Jail
295 FM 2523
Hamilton Road
Del Rio, TX 78840
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 830-774-7513 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Val Verde County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Val Verde 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 Val Verde County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Val Verde 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 Val Verde County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 830-774-7513 for further assistance.
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Val Verde County County Jails
Val Verde County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The Val Verde County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Val Verde County: Del Rio and Laughlin AFB.