Willacy County Jail
Willacy County Jail
Day or night, you can get inmate information from the 96-bed Willacy County Jail by calling 956-689-5576.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests made in this county are brought to this facility, where the arrestee goes through booking and processing. When the charges require it, the person is held until they are released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you browse the roster of people who have been arrested and remain in custody.
If found guilty, inmates with sentences of less than one year serve their time here. Those with longer sentences serve their time in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to use the jail roster, how to reach the facility, and how inmate services work, including visitation hours and policies, inmate accounts, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
You’ll often be asked for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so save it once you find it. If you can’t locate it online, call Willacy County Jail at 956-689-5576.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Willacy 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 956-689-5576 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Willacy County and anywhere in Texas.
Willacy County Jail Inmate Search
The Willacy County Jail maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Willacy 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 Willacy County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Willacy County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Willacy 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, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The single story, white concrete facility, is located on Industrial Drive, across from the El Valle ICE Detention Facility, in Raymondville, Texas. The jail shares the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 956-689-5576, 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 Willacy 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:
* Male inmates have one 20-minute non-contact visit on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
They also have another 20-minute non-contact visit on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
* Female inmates have one 20-minute non-contact visit on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
They also have another 20-minute non-contact visit on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
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#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
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#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
- Jail (Main): 956-689-5576
The booking process explained for Willacy County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Willacy County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Willacy County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 956-689-5576.
What are the bail options in Willacy County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Willacy County Jail in Raymondville for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 956-689-5576 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 956-689-5576.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Willacy County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Willacy County, Texas, see the Willacy County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Willacy County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
956-689-5576
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Call 956-689-5576 to make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
- 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 956-689-5576 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY males |
8:00AM - 11:45AM |
| SUNDAY females |
1:00PM - 4:45PM |
| SATURDAY males |
1:00PM - 4:45PM |
| SATURDAY females |
8:00AM - 11:45AM |
Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Willacy County Jail
- 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 Willacy County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail?
Willacy County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
956-689-5576
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 |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Willacy County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Willacy County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Willacy County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Willacy County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Willacy County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Texas, then choose Willacy 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 Willacy 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 Willacy County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Willacy County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Willacy County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Willacy County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Willacy County follow these instructions:
Willacy 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 Willacy 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 Willacy 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 Willacy 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 Willacy County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail, and what can I send them?
Willacy County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Willacy County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Willacy 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#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
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 Willacy 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 Willacy County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Willacy County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
Willacy County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Willacy 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 Willacy County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Willacy County Jail
1371 Industrial Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580
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 Willacy County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Willacy County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Willacy County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Willacy County Jail follow these steps:
Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Willacy County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Willacy County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Willacy County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Willacy County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Willacy County Jail
Ask Willacy County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Willacy County Jail 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 Willacy County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-689-5576 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Willacy County Jail" is also known as Willacy County Jail & Sheriff, Willacy County Sheriff .