Inmate Correspondence

Inmates are not permitted to send or receive mail from other inmates confined in this or other facilities.  Packages addressed to inmates and delivered to the Detention Center by the Post Office, UPS, or other delivery service will not be accepted.

Pornographic and sexually explicit publications and photos are not allowed into the facility.  Publications or pictures that encourage or show containers of alcohol or drug use are prohibited.  Publications explaining/depicting the use of weapons and/or explosive devices are prohibited.

Un-returnable mail (due to missing or incomplete return address) will be destroyed.

Envelopes that contain any type of drawings, stickers, additional writing (SWAK, XOXO, write back soon) or other writing that is not part of the sender's name and address or the detainee's address will be returned.

 

Oversized greeting card envelopes and packages will be returned.  Envelopes soaked with cologne or perfume will be returned.  Envelopes that have any type of make-up or lipstick will be returned.  Gang-related publications, symbols or drawings are prohibited.

 

Mail containing money orders, cash, stamps, blank envelopes or checks will be returned.  Money orders and cashier checks can be mailed to Inmates' accounts by addressing the envelope as follows:

 

Inmate accounts

Detainee's Name and Booking Number (John Smith #20876)

Chaves County Detention Center

3701 S. Atkinson

Roswell, NM  88203

 

Money orders, cashier checks and cash for inmate accounts will be accepted at the front desk of the Detention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday and during visiting hours on Saturday and Sunday.  All money orders and cashier checks must be made payable to Chaves County Detention Center.

Phone Calls and Phone Cards

Following the booking process, inmates are allowed to make 3 free phone calls in order to secure counsel, bail, or to contact family or friends.

Once placed into general population, inmates will be required to purchase phone cards in order to make phone calls. The following phone cards are available for purchase by inmates:

• $10.00 -  20 minute phone card

• $20.00 - 40 minute phone card

If an inmate is having problems contacting family or friends outside the facility, the phone number they are calling may be blocked by the facilities phone system. Phone numbers may be blocked or unblocked by calling Correctional Billing Services (Evercom) at 1-800-844-6591.

 Useful Links:

  Chaves County

  Chaves County Magistrate Court

  Chaves County Sheriff's Department

  Evercom

  Fifth Judicial District Court

  New Mexico State Police

  Roswell Municipal Court

  Roswell Police Department