TDCJ - Rogelio Sanchez State Jail (RZ)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 10, 2024
Address
3901 State Jail Rd, El Paso, TX 79938-8456
Beds
1100
County
El Paso
Phone
915-856-0046

Sanchez State Jail is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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 State - low 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 Sanchez State Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 915-856-0046.

Located at 3901 State Jail Rd in El Paso, TX, Sanchez State Jail carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Sanchez State Jail offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Sanchez State Jail, exclusively housing male inmates, has a capacity of 1,100 individuals, accommodating custody levels J1-J2, G1, G2, and transient inmates. Situated on 102 acres of land, the facility features a unit garden but lacks manufacturing and logistics operations. However, it ensures smooth facility operations through dedicated unit maintenance.

In terms of medical services, Sanchez offers ambulatory medical and dental care, with Telemedicine Services available for enhanced accessibility. All medical facilities are conveniently located on a single level and managed by Texas Tech.

Educationally, inmates have access to a range of programs, including literacy courses, CHANGES/Pre-Release, and English as a Second Language classes. Career and technology programs such as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Construction Carpentry, and Culinary Arts offer opportunities for skill development.

Sanchez State Jail provides additional programs and services to support inmate rehabilitation, including a faith-based dormitory, the Life Decisions Program, and the U.S. Border Patrol Community Education Program. Reentry planning, chaplaincy services, and community tours are also available, promoting holistic reintegration into society.

Community engagement is a priority, with Sanchez actively participating in various work projects for city, county, and state agencies, as well as collaborating with area school districts, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Volunteer initiatives encompass substance abuse education, life skills workshops, support groups, and religious or faith-based studies and activities, fostering personal growth and development among inmates.

TDCJ - Rogelio Sanchez State Jail - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - Rogelio Sanchez State Jail - Inmate Handbook

Inmate Locator

Sanchez State Jail maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Inmate Visitation

Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)

Preparing for your visit:

Before you travel to a unit:

  • Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
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  • Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.

  • Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).

  • No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.

  • Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.

Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.

General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English/Español) - PDF
Inmate Rules and Regulations for Visitation (English/Español) - PDF

Ask The Inmate

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