How to Get Information About Someone at Torrance County Detention Facility
Need to confirm whether someone is being held at Torrance County Detention Facility? A phone call is your fastest option—especially if you're short on details or time.
This guide covers the essentials: direct phone numbers, the best times to call, and what personal details you'll need so staff can quickly locate the right person. It also explains how to leave an urgent message if you can't reach someone directly.
To obtain information about a detainee at Torrance County Detention Facility, call (505) 452-4821 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Biographical Checklist
- ✓ First, last and hyphenated names
- ✓ Any aliases he or she may use
- ✓ Date of birth
- ✓ Country of birth
When you call (505) 452-4821 during the information window (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.), staff will need biographical details to pull up the correct record. Have the person's first and last name ready - including any hyphenated versions - along with known aliases, date of birth, and country of birth. This speeds things up considerably, especially if multiple people share a similar name.
Tip: Keep the person’s names (including hyphenated versions), any aliases, date of birth, and country of birth written down before you call so you can give it to staff quickly.
Need to get an urgent message to a detainee? Call (505) 384-2711. Provide the detainee's full name, alien registration number (A-number), plus your name and a phone number where you can be reached.
Detainees can't receive incoming calls, which is why this message system exists. If you leave the requested details, staff will pass your message along.
This guide sticks to phone inquiries and urgent messages. It doesn't cover call fees, wait times, language assistance, or visitation. For those questions, ask when you call - procedures can change.
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