San Juan County NM Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at San Juan Co Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 505-566-4500.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The San Juan Co Detention is a detention center located at 871 Andrea Dr Farmington, NM which is operated locally by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. San Juan County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Farmington Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

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 for New Mexico here.

San Juan County Adult Detention Center is a full-service county operated facility. The Detention Center is responsible for the operations of the county jail as entrusted by the citizens of San Juan County to provide safe, secure and humane housing to all detainees in custody. Court commitments are held for no more than 364 days.

Some minimum risk employed inmates may qualify to work at their regular wage-paying job while incarcerated. This program allows for some already employed inmates to continue working in order to maintain financial support for their family and pay restitution to victims.

Other minimum risk offenders may qualify for non-paying assignment as inmate workers in the facility kitchen or other tasks related to Detention Center functions. Local agencies utilize inmate workers for labor on public projects. Some examples of labor performed include laying sod in soccer fields, filling sandbags for flooding, cleaning fairgrounds, graffiti removal, county-wide trash clean up and McGee Park.

What is the process for Work Release?

1. Inmate must be approved by the court.
2. Application process:
   An application must be submitted by a bona-fide, licensed employer who meet specific guidelines. These guidelines are in place to protect the integrity of the program, control schedules, job sites and types of employment. Failure to comply with all rules by either the inmate or the employer, will result in revocation of work release privileges.
3. Licensed employer shall not be a family member.
4. Review and approval by Work Release Compliance Officer.
5. Time sheets and pay records may be audited and on-site checks of inmates on the job will be conducted.
6. Final determination will be made by the Warden.
7. Regulations are strictly enforced.

How does a detainee “bond out” of jail?
Contact any local bonding agency. CASH ONLY bonds, contact the facility.

Money on a detainee’s account - Direct all questions regarding Commissary to (505) 566-4518.

1. POSTAL MONEY ORDERS accepted Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Commissary window.
2. The Kiosk located in the Lobby accepts cash, credit or debit cards from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
3. Funds (money only!) can also be placed in a detainee account by phone or online:
   Phone: 1.866.232.1899 Online: TouchPayDirect.com
4. To place Commissary Order: shop.iCaregifts.com
   Phone: 1.877.615.3296

You will need the following information to utilize the phone or online option:

• DETAINEE FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, and CHJ NUMBER
• FACILITY: San Juan County Adult Detention Center
  871 Andrea Drive, Farmington, NM
• SITE: #287401

ITEMS ACCEPTED DURING LOBBY HOURS

• Legal paperwork (Items from attorney or court)
• Personal pictures – 4” x 6” Max (5) total (Subject to approval)
• Prescription glasses or contact lenses (one set/ pair with a case, no solution allowed)
• Ball cap and sunglasses – community service workers only: (1) each
• Cloths for court trials are allowed and must be requested by an attorney.

Personal Property / Clothing

Property items will be accepted through the Front Desk during regular lobby hours for the first eight (8) days after a detainee is booked into the facility. After the first 8 days, items must be purchased from detainee commissary.

• 3 White T-shirts, crew neck only
  No pockets - No prints or colors
  No A-shirts or A-line collar - No sleeveless Shirts
• 3 Pair white socks
• 3 White boxers or briefs
  No spandex - No lace
• 3 White bras or sport bras
  No lace - No underwire
• October 1 thru March 31 ONLY
  1 Thermal sets (1 shirt, 1 bottom)
  White or off white
  Must be thermal fabric
  No sweatshirts or sweatpants
• C-3 Inmates Only
  1 pair of Velcro shoes (white or black only)
  No shoelaces or strings allowed
• C-3 Outside Workers Only
  1 pair of sunglasses

Property is accepted from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m, Monday through Friday by the security receptionist. You must be 18 years of age and present a valid government-issued photo I.D. to leave the property. Please see “Detainee Property Instructions” for a complete list of acceptable items.