Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention, 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 Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1850 Copper Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-647-7600

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 575-647-7600 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 575-647-7600 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention 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 Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-647-7600 for further assistance.