Hidalgo County Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
701 El Cibolo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541
Beds
1232
County
Hidalgo
Phone
956-381-7900

Hidalgo County Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Hidalgo County Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 956-381-7900.

The Hidalgo County Jail, situated at 701 El Cibolo Rd in Edinburg, TX, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Edinburg Police Department.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Hidalgo County Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Texas. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility Inmates – Visitation

Visiting Rules

One of the most important aspects of an inmate's well-being is having visits from family and friends. The Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility face the daunting challenge of encouraging visitors, while at the same time enforcing rules that may discourage or even seem pointless to some. It is important to know the rules and procedures of the institution to ensure you can attend a visiting session and your visit goes safely and smoothly. To make visiting an inmate at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility easier for everyone we have compiled the most important things to know before you visit:
1) All visitors MUST be on the inmate's approved visitation list.
The inmate will establish this list during the initial intake process and may update the list after six months of incarceration.
2) In order for the inmate to add you to their approved visitor's list, they must know your full name and date of birth.
If the inmate does not know this information he/she should still put your name on the card and we will verify the information once you come and visit.
3) If the inmate is moved to a new cell and he/she did not get moved for rule violations you will still be able to visit, but if it was for rule violation you will have to find out the new date and time you will have to reschedule your visit.
4) All Visitors must be 17 years of age or older.
All others shall be considered as Children and can only visit on Children’s week, which is the first complete week of the month starting Friday and ending Monday.
5) All visitors 17 and older must present a valid photo identification which can be any of the following:
- State driver license issued by the State Department of Public Safety
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
- Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
- United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph
- United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States passport
- Any Foreign Government issued ID (Mexico ID)
6) If adult (17 and older) visitor does not have a current ID (expired) he/she may present ID with one of the following:
- Valid voter registration certificate or Utility bill under his/her name with address.
7) All visitors may be searched and are required to pass through a metal detector. The facility may utilize electronic detection devices and if required a canine to aid in their search.
8) All inmates are entitled to a minimum of two (2) twenty (20) minute visits per week
- At least one visitation period will be during evenings or weekends.
9) Time can be split with a visitor on the Approved Visitors List.
- Time will not stop or be paused during the switch.
10) Anyone (including a child) who fails to listen to the directives of the staff, or who is disruptive and presents improper conduct will have their visit stopped and may be subject to having their visiting privileges revoked.
11) Cell phones, tablets, computers, cameras, recording devices, electronic devices of any kind, food, drinks, tobacco, purses/bags and related products such as lighters, matches and any type of weapon are not allowed to enter into Visitation Areas, please leave these items in your car.
- Anyone (including a child) caught with any of these items will have their visit stopped, and will have visiting privileges revoked.
12) Children’s visitation will be on the first complete weekend of each month, starting on Friday and ending on Monday.
13) All children must be attended and under the visitor's control at all times, disruptive children can cause your visit to end early.
14) All bags, infant car seats and strollers are subject to search.
15) Visitors will NOT be allowed to smoke within the facility.
16) No Weapons will be allowed in any part of the facility grounds.
17) All State and Federal Laws will be enforced.
18) Visitation will automatically be denied IF the visitor:
- Has a past record of disruptive conduct.
- Is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Refuses to submit to a search or to show proper Identification.
- Is directly related to the inmate’s criminal behavior.
- Is currently on probation or parole.
- Would be detrimental to the inmate’s rehabilitation.
- Is a known Gang Member or an associate of a Gang.
- Has a warrant from an arresting agency.
- Has been incarcerated/booked in the HCSO in the last 12 months.
Dress Code for Visitors of Inmates:
All visitors must adhere to the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility dress code. The dress code is strictly enforced, and violating it is grounds for your visit being denied. To ensure compliance be sure to dress conservatively, read over the dress code rules, and always contact the facility if you have any additional questions. We recommend you always leave a change of clothes in your car so that if an article of clothing you are wearing is deemed inappropriate, you can quickly change and not miss out on a visit.
• Any clothing that contains images or language that is offensive or profane is not allowed.
• Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than three inches above the middle of the knee while standing.
• Steel toed boots/shoes are not allowed.
• Revealing Gang Tattoos
• All shirts on men and women must cover the shoulders, dresses included.
• Clothing that exposes the midriff, back, shoulders, upper chest, thighs or other large areas of skin is not allowed.
• No clothes that are tight fitting, including spandex, leggings, tank tops, tube tops etc. are not allowed.
• Clothing that is sheer or see-through is prohibited.

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