Ector County Detention

Ector County Detention requires a visitation permit form with checkboxes for agency affiliation (PAROLE, FBI, MARSHAL, etc.). If you have an official role, be ready to identify it when you arrive. The permit also asks where the inmate should report—options include Visitation, Attorney Room, Room 111, Library, or specific housing blocks. Visits are a privilege, not a right. They can be restricted or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety concerns. Different visit types have different scheduling rules. Create and verify any required visitation account, complete background questionnaires if requested, and use the facility's scheduling interface to avoid blocked dates. Need a sign-language interpreter? Request scheduled services through Jail Administration and give 48 hours' notice when possible.

Need communication accommodations at Ector County Detention? The county contracts with a provider for sign language and oral interpreter services for law enforcement and corrections—contact names and numbers appear in county documentation. For scheduled interpreter needs at the jail, submit your request to Jail Administration and give 48 hours' notice when possible. Unexpected interpreter needs are generally filled within 30 minutes to one hour. Interpreter requests outside law enforcement, corrections, or court contexts go through the ADA Coordinator, and departments must notify the ADA Coordinator in writing. Staff cannot require you to use a family member as an interpreter, and you won't be charged for interpreter services. TTY/Relay access is available through 7-1-1 and Relay Texas.

Money rules can get confusing, so here's what matters at Ector County Detention. The county's property-release form documents the inmate's account, the amount released, and the remaining balance. Using Certified Payments? Enter the bureau code printed on your bill (or on information from the government agency) to find the correct bureau before submitting payment. For Bail Bond Board matters, original and renewal applications require a $500 filing fee—payable by cashier's/certified check or money order only. Deposit methods, vendors, fees, and processing timelines can change. Confirm accepted payment types and processing rules before sending funds. Don't mail cash or personal checks.

Ector County Pretrial Services is located at the Ector County Courthouse, 300 N. Grant, Room 108. Phone: (432) 498-4133. Fax: (432) 498-4134. For ADA-related grievances, the listed contact is Dana McWilliams, Human Resources Director, at 1010 E 8th St, Room 126, Odessa, Texas 79761. Calling about someone in custody? Have the detainee's full name, date of birth, and any known aliases ready—staff can confirm identity faster with this information. For non-urgent questions, use the facility's official contact page or verified office numbers. Avoid sending sensitive personal information through unsecured email.