The Sierra County Detention Facility is a 20 bed jail in the city of Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 575-894-2537.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial. If the person is sentenced, Sierra County will transport them to another county where they will serve their sentence.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 575-894-2537, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sierra County Detention Facility at 575-894-2537 to get it.
Phone: 575-894-2537
Physical Address:
855 Van Patten
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, 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 575-894-2537 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Sierra County or any other county in New Mexico.
Sierra County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Sierra County Detention Facility maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sierra County Detention Facility 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 Sierra County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
The following charts of Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Sierra County Detention Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Sierra County Detention Facility typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 575-894-2537.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Sierra County Detention Facility in Truth Or Consequences for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 575-894-2537 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Sierra County, New Mexico, visit the Sierra County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 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 Sierra County Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sierra County Detention Facility 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 Sierra County Detention Facility 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:
855 Van Patten
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
855 Van Patten
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
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 Sierra County Detention Facility 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 Sierra County Detention Facility 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:
855 Van Patten
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sierra County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sierra County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sierra County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-894-2537 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sierra County?
This facility, known as "Sierra County Detention Facility" is also known as Sierra County Jail & Detention Facility , Sierra County Jail & Detention Facility , New Mexico, Sierra.
