Providing services to youth and their families throughout San Juan County, the facility works with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, and other service providers to meet the needs of the juveniles. There are 47 beds in the secure detention section that hold any juveniles who are determined to require detention after their risk assessment, when they have been accused of a delinquent act. It accepts juveniles who are between 12 and 18 years of age and offers separate housing units for the male juveniles and the female juveniles, also separating them by age and history of behavior in detention. Also within the facility, there is a medical unit with crisis rooms, an isolation room for disease control, classrooms where school is held, and recreational spaces. Life skills, art classes, health and nutrition, career readiness, and others are offered alongside high school core classes. A behavior modification system is in operation throughout the facility to encourage positive decisions, good behavior, and following the rules. As a youth works through the levels 0 through 3, they will gain privileges, responsibilities, and can also lose privileges for rule breaking and other decisions. Mail: 851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1 Farmington, NM 87401 Residents may receive unlimited mail, but it must have a full return address and all letters and packages will be opened and inspected with the youth to check for contraband. Phones: The behavioral program allows for youth to earn additional phone privileges, and they will be able to call their immediate family during their approved phone hours. Visitation: Immediate family members may visit but must book an appointment at least one day before. Each visit is 15 minutes long and they are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7pm, 7:20pm, 8pm, 8:20pm and 8:40pm.
Phone: 505-324-5800
Physical Address:
851 Andrea Drive
Farmington, NM 87401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the San Juan 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 505-324-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for San Juan County or any other county in New Mexico.
San Juan County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The San Juan County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 47 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Juan 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 San Juan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,600 offenders.
The following charts of San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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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When someone is arrested, they are taken to San Juan County Juvenile Detention 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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 505-324-5800.
Once booked at San Juan County Juvenile Detention in Farmington, 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 505-324-5800.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in San Juan County, New Mexico, visit the San Juan County Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
851 Andrea Drive
Farmington, NM 87401
505-324-5800
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 505-324-5800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
851 Andrea Drive
Farmington, NM 87401
505-324-5800
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 505-324-5800 TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| MONDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:20 p.m., and 8:40 p.m |
| WEDNESDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:20 p.m., and 8:40 p.m |
| FRIDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:20 p.m., and 8:40 p.m |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The San Juan 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 San Juan 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:
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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:
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
For inmates receiving mail in the San Juan County Juvenile Detention 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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention:
Juvenile's Name
San Juan County Juvenile Detention
851 Andrea Dr., Suite 1
Farmington, NM 87401
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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Juan 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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Juan 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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the San Juan 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 San Juan County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-324-5800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in San Juan County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Juan County?
This facility, known as "San Juan County Juvenile Detention" is also known as San Juan County Juvenile Services, San Juan County Juvenile Services , San Juan County Juvenile Services , New Mexico, San Juan.
