The Ector County Detention Center is a 1079 bed jail in the city of Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 432-335-3060, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 432-335-3060
Physical Address:
2500 S. US Highway 385
Odessa, TX 79764
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO# (call 432-335-3060 for this)
Ector County Detention Center-TX
P.O. Box 2027
Pinellas Park Florida 33780
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO# (call 432-335-3060 for this)
Ector County Detention Center
P.O. Box 331
Odessa, TX 79760
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ector County 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 432-335-3060 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Ector County and anywhere in Texas.
Ector County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Ector County Detention Center maintains an average of 1079 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ector County 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 Ector County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,140 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Ector County Detention Center recently completed a construction project to expand its facilities. The project included the construction of a new cell block called the 5000 block, which meets maximum security standards but is not exclusively for maximum security inmates. Alongside the new cell block, a new inmate booking center was also built. This expansion has increased the jail's maximum capacity from 667 inmates to 1,079 inmates, allowing more inmates to be housed locally and facilitating easier contact with their attorneys. The utilization of the new cell block has been gradual as the jail works to fulfill its staffing needs. The jail is now 60,000 square feet larger than it was, about the size of a large grocery store. It cost the county over $20 million.
In terms of inmate visitation, the jail offers multiple in-person sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The morning session begins at 8:30 am, the afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm, and the evening session begins at 5:00 pm. Each visitation period allows for a 20-minute visit, and an inmate is allowed two visits per week. Visitors who have traveled 100 miles or more may be granted a 30-minute visit upon approval by the administration. Visitors are required to present valid identification from their city or town of residence. In addition, the Ector County Detention Center works with a third party video visitation service so that friends and mily can visit remotely.
To send books to an inmate, only paperback books of a non-elicit nature are accepted. Inmates can receive books or magazines by placing an order through a catalog warehouse or the internet, with the items shipped directly to the inmate at the provided address. Magazines must not contain explicit or inappropriate content, and certain publications may be banned. Religious materials are only accepted through the ministry program. Handwritten or typed letters, pictures, money orders, cashier's checks, and government checks are acceptable, while cash is not accepted. Other items sent through the mail may be considered contraband and handled accordingly.
Regarding phone services, Securus works in conjunction with Budget Connections to manage the inmate phone system. To block or unblock a phone number, individuals should contact Budget Connections at 888-610-7079 and provide the facility address. Inmates have access to the phone system from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Ector County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 432-335-3060.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ector County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 432-335-3060.
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.
Ector County Detention Center Booking Roster
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 Ector 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.
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 Ector 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.
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.
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.
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 Ector County 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.
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.
Call 432-335-3060 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Ector County inmate locator.
Because Ector County and Texas can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Ector County Detention Center at 432-335-3060, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Ector County Detention Center or the Ector County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
DAY | TIME |
TUESDAY | 8:30 am to 10:00 am 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
THURSDAY | 8:30 am to 10:00 am 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Schedule Video Visits online with SECURUS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
LAWYERS DAILY |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
LAWYERS DAILY |
8:00 - 5:00 PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Ector County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Ector County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with SECURUS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
LAWYERS DAILY |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
LAWYERS DAILY |
8:00 - 5:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center?
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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
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: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Ector County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ector County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Ector 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Ector 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 Ector County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards & Envelopes
All Personal Mail must be sent to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO# (call 432-335-3060 for this)
Ector County Detention Center-TX
P.O. Box 2027
Pinellas Park Florida 33780
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
Ector County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ector County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All Newspapers, Magazines and Books... which must be sent directly from the third party services mentioned above, as well as money orders are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO# (call 432-335-3060 for this)
Ector County Detention Center
P.O. Box 331
Odessa, TX 79760
To communicate by text or email with an Ector County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Ector County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Ector County Detention Center.
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 [email protected].
* 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 Ector County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Ector County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Ector County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ector County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ector County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Ector County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Ector County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Ector County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Ector County follow these instructions:
For all Ector County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-335-3060 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Ector County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ector County?