Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility

You can't visit at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility unless the inmate has added you to their approved visitor list using your full name and date of birth. Staff may verify your information when you arrive. Most visits are for visitors age 17 and older. Children's visitation runs the first complete Friday through Monday of each month, and children must be supervised at all times. Bring an accepted photo ID: state driver license, DPS-issued ID, military ID, U.S. passport, or foreign government ID. Expired? You may still use it with a valid voter registration certificate or utility bill for verification. Expect metal detection and searches. Leave phones, electronics, food, drinks, bags, tobacco, and weapons behind. Inmates are entitled to at least two 20-minute visits per week. Disruptive behavior can end a visit and affect future privileges.

At Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility, children in custody may only call their parents or legal guardians—up to two outgoing calls depending on behavior level. Standard calling hours run daily from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a bonus window between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Three-way or conference calls aren't permitted. If you need phone access through a vendor-managed account, you'll complete registration and payment through the state's inmate technology system. Other communication options like video visits, electronic messaging, or tablet services vary by unit—check the incarcerated person's facility page for availability and setup instructions.

The Hidalgo County Courthouse is at 100 North Closner, Edinburg, TX 78539. You can hand-deliver County Clerk forms there or mail them to P.O. Box 58, Edinburg, TX 78540. Call (956) 318-2100 to confirm filing requirements. For victim services through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit, call 956-383-8114—liaison extensions are listed for Nicole Azuara and Veronica Neira. Have the detainee's full name and date of birth ready before calling or sending a request. For non-urgent matters, use official county contact channels and avoid sending sensitive personal information over unsecured email. Use a secure portal or phone when available.

If you're a victim or family member affected by violent crime, the Victim Services Unit at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility offers direct services and referrals. They can help with safety planning, protective order information, and accessing Crime Victim Compensation and other resources. Texas law (Article 56A.051) outlines victim rights including receiving information about proceedings and bail, plus protection from harm or threats tied to cooperating with prosecution. You may be entitled to a forensic medical examination if the offense is reported within 120 hours, or if an exam is performed at a health care facility. The Victim Services Unit can explain this option.