Dona Ana County Detention Center is a 846-bed facility based in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 575-647-7600.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Dona Ana County Detention Center at 575-647-7600 for assistance.
Phone: 575-647-7600
Physical Address:
1850 Copper Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Doña Ana County Detention Center
Detainee's Name and Booking Number (Ex: John Smith #20876)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Detainee's Name and ID Number
(Ex: John Smith #20876)
Doña Ana County Detention Center
P.O. Box 454
Las Cruces, N.M. 88004
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dona Ana 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 575-647-7600 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Doña Ana County or any other county in New Mexico.
Dona Ana County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Dona Ana County Detention Center maintains an average of 846 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dona Ana 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 Doña Ana County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,920 offenders.
The following charts of Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAfter an arrest, the individual is brought to Dona Ana County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Dona Ana County Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Dona Ana County Detention Center at 575-647-7600.
Once an individual is booked at Dona Ana County Detention Center in Las Cruces, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 575-647-7600 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, visit the Dona Ana County Detention Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Dona Ana County Detention Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Doña Ana County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Doña Ana County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Doña Ana County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Dona Ana County Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Doña Ana County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Dona Ana County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Doña Ana County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Dona Ana County Detention Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Doña Ana County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Dona Ana County Detention Center Phone: 575-647-7600
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 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 Dona Ana County Detention Center?
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dona Ana 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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Dona Ana County Detention Center 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 Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dona Ana County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Dona Ana 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:
Doña Ana County Detention Center
Detainee's Name and Booking Number (Ex: John Smith #20876)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Detainee's Name and ID Number
(Ex: John Smith #20876)
Doña Ana County Detention Center
P.O. Box 454
Las Cruces, N.M. 88004
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
The Dona Ana 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dona Ana 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 are to be shipped to:
Detainee's Name and ID Number
(Ex: John Smith #20876)
Doña Ana County Detention Center
P.O. Box 454
Las Cruces, N.M. 88004
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dona Ana 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 New Mexico.
3. Select Dona Ana 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 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 Dona Ana County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Dona Ana County Detention Center.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Dona Ana County Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dona Ana County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Doña Ana County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Dona Ana County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Dona Ana County Detention Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Dona Ana County Detention Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Dona Ana County Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Dona Ana County Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Doña Ana County?