El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center

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El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center Information

The El Paso County Detention Center is a pre-adjudication facility that offers short term housing for juvenile offenders as they await their detention hearing or their adjudication. It accepts both male and female juveniles who are ages 10 to 17 and are determined to require detention to ensure they attend their hearing, for their safety or the safety of community members, or as they wait for their sentencing. It is open around the clock and accepts youth at any time that is needed, with a top capacity of 62 juveniles at one time. Several programs and services are provided including an education program through the public school, a library with magazines, books, and other reading resources, a foster grandparent program that has seniors from the community attend the detention center to interact with the students, HIV/AIDS education, arts and crafts, optional religious programming, a health and hygiene education program, medical and health care, dental care, and psychiatric testing and services through the Texas Tech Health Science Center. Mail: PLEASE INCLUDE THE "NAME OF YOUTH" JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 6400 DELTA DRIVE EL PASO, TX 79905-4408 Mail may be opened if there is probable cause that there is contraband or threatening content within. Phone: Each resident is provided with two 5 minute phone calls each week with housing units, each having a different set of days that they will be able to make those calls. Visitation: In person visitation was paused for COVID and video visits were put in place. The visitation schedule is provided to parents upon the intake of their youth.

Phone: 915-849-2555

Physical Address:
6400 Delta Drive
El Paso, TX 79905

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How Do You Find Someone in the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile 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 915-849-2555 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in El Paso County and anywhere in Texas.

El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 62 offenders in custody on any given day. The El Paso County Juvenile 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 El Paso County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 50,240 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 915-849-2555.

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Directions / Map to the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in El Paso County

Once someone is booked at El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center in El Paso after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 915-849-2555 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in El Paso County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in El Paso County, Texas, see the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

6400 Delta Drive
El Paso, TX 79905
915-849-2555

  • 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 915-849-2555 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 915-849-2555 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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The El Paso County Juvenile 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 El Paso County Juvenile 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:
6400 Delta Drive
El Paso, TX 79905



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
6400 Delta Drive
El Paso, TX 79905



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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center 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 El Paso County Juvenile 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:
6400 Delta Drive
El Paso, TX 79905

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the El Paso County Juvenile 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 El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 915-849-2555 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
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This facility, known as "El Paso County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as El Paso County Juvenile Probation, El Paso County Juvenile Detention Ctr.