Chaves County Detention Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Chaves County

Chaves County Detention Center

You can call the 325-bed Chaves County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 575-624-6517.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Chaves County Detention Center at 575-624-6517 for help.

Phone: 575-624-6517

Physical Address:
3701 S. Atkinson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Chaves County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Chaves 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 575-624-6517 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Chaves County or any other county in New Mexico.

Chaves County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Chaves County Detention Center maintains an average of 325 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chaves 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 Chaves County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,100 offenders.

The following charts of Chaves County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Chaves County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Chaves County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Chaves County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Chaves County Detention Center

Chaves County Detention Center is operated by the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office. There are three distinct and separate services to the community, including Chaves County Detention Center as the adult detention facility, the juvenile detention facility, officer training, and services for the court including offender supervision.

Inmates in the facility are offenders arrested in Chaves County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.

Offender supervision includes community services, electronic monitoring, misdemeanor compliance, and other alternatives to detention.  

Within Chaves County Detention Center there has been a move to video visitation, which allows friends or family who live within the USA to have online visits with inmates, as well as in person visits on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 8:30am to 11:00am, or 1:00pm until 3:00pm. Visits are not only helpful to the family, so they can see their incarcerated loved ones, but also to the inmates as they can remain connected to and up to date on the happenings with their family or friends, but also benefits the facility as inmates are often less tense and have lower anxiety levels, which leads to a safer and calmer facility.

Phones can be found in housing units to allow inmates to make outgoing calls to their friends and family, from after breakfast until before lockdown for the night. Phone services are offered by the same vendor as the visitations.

Mail is sent directly to the building at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203

... where it will be viewed and checked for any contraband before being passed on to the inmate.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Chaves County Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Chaves County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Chaves County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 575-624-6517.

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Directions / Map to the Chaves County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Chaves County

Once booked at Chaves County Detention Center in Roswell, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 575-624-6517.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 575-624-6517.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Chaves County can assist with the process.
  • Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Chaves County, New Mexico, visit the Chaves County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Chaves County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

3701 S. Atkinson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-624-6517

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MONDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
FRIDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
SATURDAY NO VISITS ON SITE


Chaves County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $4.99 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 575-624-6517 for questions or appointments.

Chaves County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



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.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

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 Chaves 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.
Chaves 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 Chaves County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center?

Chaves County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

3701 S. Atkinson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-624-6517

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MONDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
FRIDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
SATURDAY NO VISITS ON SITE


Chaves County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $4.99 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 575-624-6517 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chaves County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center?

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit at correctpay.com.
  • Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Chaves County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Chaves County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select New Mexico, then select Chaves County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Chaves County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chaves County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Chaves County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Chaves 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 Chaves County Detention Center, 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 Chaves 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 Chaves County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Chaves County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Chaves County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Chaves County Detention Center 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#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203



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 Chaves County Detention Center 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 Chaves County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Chaves County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203

Chaves County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Chaves County Detention Center 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 Chaves County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chaves County Detention Center
3701 S. Atkinson
Roswell, NM 88203


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 Chaves County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Purchasing a Chaves County Detention Center Inmate Commissary

Chaves County Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).

You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary. 

These items can be purchased once a week.

This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 575-624-6517 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.

Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.

You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chaves County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chaves County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Chaves County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Chaves County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Chaves County inmate, do the following:

Chaves County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Chaves County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Chaves County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Chaves County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Chaves County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chaves County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Chaves County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Chaves County Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Chaves County Detention Center.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Chaves County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Chaves County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Chaves County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Chaves 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 Chaves County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-624-6517 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Chaves County

What are the other City and County Jails in Chaves County?

Chaves County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chaves County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Chaves County

This facility, known as "Chaves County Detention Center" is also known as Chaves County Jail & Sheriff, Chaves County Jail & Sheriff , Chaves County Jail & Sheriff , New Mexico, Chaves.