Cameron County Inmate Search
A Cameron County inmate search gives members of the public access to accurate and complete information about persons incarcerated in correctional facilities under the authority of the County Sheriff. The process involves looking up inmates listed on the Sheriff’s Department inmate search sites or looking through other Cameron County public records managed by the Texas Department of Criminal Records or other law enforcement bodies.
For public safety and welfare, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department is required to record and make publicly available information on all arrested and incarcerated persons within its jurisdiction. An inmate search helps family and friends look up information on relatives in custody. It also alerts victims of offenders of their release dates and parole eligibility.
Cameron County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the Texas Crime Report for 2022 by the Texas Department of Safety, of a population of 421 773 in Cameron County, 9149 offenses were reported, leading to 1886 arrests. In the same year, there were 3577 incidents of family violence and 288 incidents of sexual assault. Statistics indicate that the most popular and recurrent crimes in Cameron County are larceny, burglary, assault, robbery, auto theft, and rape.
Cameron County Prison System
The Cameron County Jail System consists of three detention facilities in Brownsville, Texas, and the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center. The facilities house male and female inmates doing time, awaiting trial, and transfer to other State and Federal Prisons in Texas. All correctional facilities and jails are under the administration and governance of the Cameron County Sheriff.
The County also runs a juvenile facility for offenders between the ages of 10 through 17 called the Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center. The Juvenile Detention Center is managed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as well as the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office.
How to Find an Inmate in Cameron County
Anyone seeking information on inmates or details of their arrest check use the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department online inmate roster of all current and recently imprisoned persons. Members of the public may also call or visit the Sheriff’s Department for questions and inquiries.
Cameron County Sheriff's Department
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575
Phone: (956) 554-6700
How Does a Cameron County Inmate Search Work?
According to Texas Government Code Chapter 552, all government documents are considered information accessible to the public. This section of the law gives members of the public the right to access and retrieve public records without being questioned or refused. However, section 552.101 of the Texas Government Code recognizes that confidential information will be exempt from public disclosure by law, constitutional provision, statutes, or judicial order.
Inmate information that can be found in a typical inmate search and is available to the public includes:
- Inmate’s Full Name
- State Identification Number (SID Number)
- Race, gender, and age
- Date of Birth
- Photograph
- Holding Facility
- Criminal History
- Charges
- Sentence Date
- Bond Amount
- Bail Information
- Arresting Agency
- Arrest Date
- Booking date and time
- Maximum Sentence Date
- Projected Release Date
- Parole Eligibility Date
- Inmate Visitation Rights
- Scheduled Release Information.
Where to Find a Cameron County Inmate Locator
Individuals can search for inmates incarcerated within the Cameron County Prison System using the Sheriff’s Department Inmate Listing website. The Inmate Listing website is an online roster of all inmates in the Cameron County Jail. It is a register of all imprisoned persons, including those awaiting court hearings and bail. This roster only contains information on inmates incarcerated for violating local and state laws.
Alternatively, research may find inmate information on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate search service. This service provides information on all inmates incarcerated in prison facilities within the state. However, they must be inmates in TDCJ holding facilities. Searchers may provide the following information to lookup inmate location and other details- Inmate’s first and last name, race, gender, State Identification Number(SID), and TDCJ number.
Aside from government-owned services, third-party sites index inmate information online and allow the public to look up inmate records. All the searcher needs is the inmate's name and county of arrest. These privately owned search tools may require the searcher to make a one-time payment or subscription to their service to access their resources.
How to Send Jail Mail in Cameron County
In partnership with USCS Direct Enhanced Commissary Ordering, Cameron County Jail facilities offer a family and friends package program that allows family members and friends of inmates incarcerated in Cameron County to send packages and order items for their relatives in jail.
To begin, the USCS Direct has an online catalog of items pre-approved by Cameron County Jail and detention centers. Only friends and relatives of inmates may place orders on their behalf. Inmates cannot order packages for themselves or other imprisoned persons.
To place an order, visit the USCS Direct website, select a facility, select “package program” as the catalog, enter the Inmate ID, and click search. Or, order by phone at (469) 936-0206. The acceptable modes of payment are credit cards and PayPal only. All purchases are subject to sales tax and an $8.95 shipping fee.
Cameron County Jails and Prisons
The following are the names, addresses, and contact information of Cameron County, Texas, detention centers and prison facilities.
Cameron County Jail
954 East Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 544-0865
Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center (CRDC)
7100 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575
Phone: (956) 554-6701
Cameron County Detention Center I & II
1145 E Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 544-0836 — Detention Center I
Phone: (956) 544-0814 — Detention Center II.
Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center
2310 US-77 BUS
San Benito, TX 78586
Phone: (956) 361–4603
