Contact an Inmate at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility.

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Overview

Phone contact for children in custody at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility is limited and closely controlled. Children may only call their parents or legal guardians, and they can make up to two outgoing calls depending on their behavior level. Three-way and conference calls are not allowed. Call times are restricted to evening windows: Monday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with bonus calls scheduled between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Texas facilities often offer other communication options like video visits, electronic messaging, or inmate tablets through vendor systems. What's available and how you register can vary, so check with the facility and follow vendor instructions for current options.

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Quick Facts

  • Children in detention may only speak by phone with their parents or legal guardians.
  • A child may make up to two outgoing phone calls depending on their behavior level.
  • Three-way or conference phone calls are not allowed.
  • Child phone call times are Monday–Friday and Saturday–Sunday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with bonus calls between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
  • Texas correctional facilities often offer video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets through vendor systems, but what’s available varies by unit.

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Common Questions

Who can a child in custody at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility call by phone?

Children in custody may only speak by phone with their parents or legal guardians.

How many outgoing phone calls can a child make from Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility?

A child may make up to two outgoing phone calls, depending on their behavior level.

When are children allowed to make phone calls at Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility?

Children can make phone calls Monday–Friday and Saturday–Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bonus calls are scheduled between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Are three-way or conference calls allowed from Hidalgo County Adult Detention Facility?

No. Three-way or conference phone calls are not permitted.

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Hidalgo County Jail Dress Code: What You Can and Can't Wear to Visitation

Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the middle of your knee while standing. Here's a quick check before you leave: stand up straight, find the center of your kneecap, and make sure your hem falls at least three inches below that point. If it's borderline, go with something longer — getting turned away at check-in isn't worth the gamble.

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