Cameron County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Cameron 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 956-544-0836 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Cameron County and anywhere in Texas.

Cameron County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Cameron County Detention Center maintains an average of 500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cameron 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 Cameron County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,800 offenders.

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

Cameron County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1145 E. Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78520
956-544-0836

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20-30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed a minimum of two (2) twenty (20) minute visit per week. At least one (1) visitation period will be allowed during any evening or a weekend.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any Visitor who has been incarcerated six (6) months prior to visiting a Cameron County Inmate will be refused visitation.
• If an Inmate refuses to fill out a visitation card, they will not receive any visitors other than their Attorney or Clergy (scroll down for hours).

• Attorneys may visit an Inmate seven (7) days a week from the hours of 8:00am until 8:00pm.
• All Attorneys are required to present their State Bar Identification Card.
• Clergy persons can visit Inmates daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. All Clergy persons must be registered through the Sheriff’s Office. Registration is made available by the Jail Administrator. 

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

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote Visits have a fee of $0.30 per minute.

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select Cameron County Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

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

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote Visits have a fee of $0.30 per minute.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Cameron County Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Cameron County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
C/O Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Name/Inmate ID #
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito. TX 78575

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 956-544-0836 to ask any questions about this.

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the Cameron County Detention Center

• To deposit money online go the NCIC website. 
• To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189. 
• To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Cameron County Detention Center lobby.
• Call the jail at 956-544-0836 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Cameron County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cameron County follow these instructions:

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Texas.
• Choose Cameron County Detention Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Cameron County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. Texas to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. Texas to Texas) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Cameron County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cameron 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 Cameron 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’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575

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 Cameron 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 Cameron 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

(sending money orders)
CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
CO Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Cameron 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 Cameron County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s ID #, Inmate’s Pod and/or Cell Assignment
Ruben Torres Detention Center
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville Texas 78520

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 Cameron County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Cameron County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Cameron County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cameron County Detention Center follow these steps:

Cameron County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Cameron County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Cameron County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cameron County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cameron County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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

Cameron County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Cameron County Detention Center

Cameron County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cameron County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 956-544-0836 for further assistance.

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