Duval County Juvenile Detention

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Duval County Juvenile Detention Information

The juvenile detention center that was located in Duval County has been closed permanently and all juvenile offenders are sent to the nearest juvenile facility.

Phone: 361-279-2040

Physical Address:
4998 S. FM 1329
P O Drawer 989
San Diego, TX 78384

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How Do You Find Someone in the Duval County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Duval 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 361-279-2040 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Duval County and anywhere in Texas.

Duval County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Duval County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Duval 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 Duval County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,620 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Duval County Juvenile Detention?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Duval County Juvenile Detention for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Duval County Juvenile Detention:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 361-279-2040.

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Directions / Map to the Duval County Juvenile Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Duval County Juvenile Detention in San Diego for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Duval County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 361-279-2040 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Duval County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Duval County Texas, check out the Duval County Juvenile Detention Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Duval County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4998 S. FM 1329
P O Drawer 989
San Diego, TX 78384
361-279-2040

  • 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 361-279-2040 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 361-279-2040 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Duval County Juvenile Detention

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Duval County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Duval 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 Duval 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:
4998 S. FM 1329
P O Drawer 989
San Diego, TX 78384



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
4998 S. FM 1329
P O Drawer 989
San Diego, TX 78384



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 Duval County Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Duval 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:
4998 S. FM 1329
P O Drawer 989
San Diego, TX 78384

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Duval 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 Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Duval 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 Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Duval 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 Duval County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 361-279-2040 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Duval County

What are the other City and County Jails in Duval County?

Duval County County Jails
Duval County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Duval County?

Duval Jim Hogg Brooks Jim Wells Live Oak McMullen Webb La Salle
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Search for an Inmate in Duval County

This facility, known as "Duval County Juvenile Detention" is also known as Judge Ricardo H. Garcia Regional Juvenile Detention, Duval County Juvenile Detention, Texas, Duval.