El Paso County Jail, TX
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How to Visit El Paso County Jail, TX (TX)
Trying to visit or support someone at El Paso County Jail? A little prep goes a long way. Start with the items below: bonding logistics, fees, and strict mail requirements tend to affect families the most.
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How to Contact an Inmate at El Paso County Jail, TX (TX)
Getting in touch with someone at El Paso County Jail is straightforward once you have the right phone numbers, mail address, and fee info. Here are the key contact points and what to know before you send anything.
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What Happens to Commissary Money at El Paso County Jail (And Why It Matters)
If you're putting money on someone's account, it helps to know how the commissary system works—and where the "extra" money from sales actually goes. Here's how El Paso County Jail's commissary operates, how commissions are handled, and what recent audits reveal about oversight.
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Visitation
- Visits are a privilege and can be restricted or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety emergencies.
- Most non‑attorney visits may be monitored or recorded, and visit types include in‑person/contact and video/tablet sessions.
- Official video production requests are charged $32.00 per hour with a one‑hour minimum.
Communication
- Inmate phone calls cost $8.00 per call at El Paso County Jail.
- Jail video calls are charged $32.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
- Mail sent to the third‑party scanning facility will be opened, scanned, and may be delivered to the inmate’s tablet if approved by the mailroom.
Sending Money
- Mail deposits must be money orders or cashier's checks only and sent to Attn: Bookkeeping – Inmate Funds at the address provided by the jail.
- Money orders and cashier's checks must include the inmate’s full booking name and Admit/Booking Number and the sender’s full name and home address.
- The jail does not accept personal checks, cash, payroll, insurance, refund, or federal/state government checks for inmate funds.
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Visitation
Visiting at El Paso County Jail is a privilege. Visits can be restricted or canceled for rule violations, lockdowns, security incidents, or health and safety emergencies. Options include in-person/contact visits and video or tablet sessions, and most non-attorney visits may be monitored or recorded. To schedule, create and verify an online visitation account, complete any required background questionnaire, then book through the facility's approved scheduler. Availability varies by unit, and the scheduler will hide dates when the inmate already has a visit scheduled that week. If you're requesting official video production or body-worn-camera footage, expect a $32.00 per-hour fee with a one-hour minimum. Agencies generally respond within 72 hours, though some requests may take up to ten days.
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El Paso County Jail charges $8.00 per inmate phone call. Video calls cost $32.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum (facility rate). Remote video visits are set up through the facility's approved vendor or visitation portal, so follow the vendor's scheduling and payment steps. Mail sent through the jail's third-party scanning system is opened and scanned, then made available on the inmate's tablet if approved by the mailroom. Body-worn or facility video requests are handled under statutory guidelines and may be redacted or delayed if an investigation is pending. The agency will estimate production costs and timelines in advance. For records assistance, call (719) 520-7177.
Read full guideSending Money
To send money to someone at El Paso County Jail, mailed deposits must be money orders or cashier's checks only. Mail them to El Paso County Jail, Attn: Bookkeeping – Inmate Funds, 2739 East Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, and follow the mailing instructions exactly. Each money order or cashier's check must include the inmate's full booking name and Admit/Booking Number, plus the sender's full name and complete home address (city, state, ZIP). Personal checks and cash are not accepted for inmate funds. Payroll, insurance, refund, and state and federal government checks are also rejected. Put only one deposit for one inmate in each envelope. You can also send money, post bail, or make parole/probation payments online through Access Corrections. Records payments can be made by business/cashier's check, money order, cash (no personal checks), or credit/debit card. Card payments include a $2.00 or 2.39% convenience fee, whichever is greater.
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Showing 6 of 10How do I schedule a visit at El Paso County Jail, TX?
Create and verify an online visitation account and complete any required background questionnaire. Then use the facility’s approved scheduler to choose an available time, keeping in mind availability varies by unit and dates may be hidden if the inmate already has a visit that week.
VisitationAre visits to El Paso County Jail monitored or recorded?
Most visits other than attorney-client visits may be monitored or recorded. Visit types include in-person/contact and video or tablet sessions, and monitoring rules apply to most non-privileged visits.
VisitationHow long does it take and what does it cost to get official video or body‑worn‑camera footage?
Official video production and body-worn-camera footage requests cost $32.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum. Agencies generally attempt to respond within 72 hours, but some requests may take up to ten days.
VisitationHow much do inmate phone calls cost at El Paso County Jail, TX?
Inmate phone calls cost $8.00 per call at El Paso County Jail, TX.
CommunicationHow are jail video visits charged and scheduled at El Paso County Jail, TX?
Video calls cost $32.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum. Schedule remote video visits through the facility's approved vendor or visitation portal, following the vendor's scheduling and payment steps.
CommunicationCan mail be scanned and delivered to an inmate’s tablet at El Paso County Jail, TX?
Yes. Mail sent to the jail's third-party scanning facility is opened and scanned. If approved by the mailroom, it becomes available on the inmate's tablet.
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Personal incoming correspondence for inmates, including pictures, must be mailed to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office third-party mail vendor at a P.O. Box in Jonesboro, AR.
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