Lea County Detention Center

Lea County Detention Center, NM Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 10, 2024

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Location 1401 South Commercial, Lovington, NM, 88260
Official Website http://www.leacounty.net/p/Departments/Law-and-Safety/279

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Lea County Detention Center is an adult correctional facility located at 1401 South Commercial, Lovington, NM, 88260. It is run by the Lea County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Lea County Detention Center includes jail superintendent, 6 sergeants, and 11 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Lea County Detention Center. The Lea County Detention Center hosts an average of 36 inmates daily and 1335 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Lea County Detention Center:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Lovington, Lea County, NM Overview

Coordinates:
32.94639°N 103.35361°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Mexico
County:
Lea
Area:
Total:
11.39 sq mi (29.50 km2)
Land:
11.36 sq mi (29.42 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation:
3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
11,009
Estimate (2019):
11,489
Density:
1,011.27/sq mi (390.45/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code:
88260
Area code(s):
575
FIPS code:
35-44490
GNIS feature ID:
0899742

Lea County New Mexico Sheriff Overview

Lea County can be found in the central area of New Mexico. Lovington – is the county seat. Lea County has a total population of 68759 and was formed in 1917.

Lea County has a total area of 4,391 square miles. The zip codes in Lea County are 88114, 88213, 88231, 88240, 88241, 88242, 88244, 88252, 88260, 88262, 88264, 88265, 88267.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Lea County Detention Center. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Lea County Detention Center website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Lea County Detention Center

The Lea County Detention Center allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Lea County Detention Center;

1401 South Commercial, Lovington, NM, 88260.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Lea County Detention Center permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Lea County Detention Center prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Lea County Detention Center allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 575-396-8694, 575-396-8678 or fax through575-396-5361.

Visitations at Lea County Detention Center

The Lea County Detention Center allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Lea County Sheriffs Department

Address 215 East Central Avenue, Lovington, New Mexico, 88260
Phone 575-396-3611
Fax 575-396-6242
Website website

Lea County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Lea County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1401 South Commercial, Lovington, NM, 88260
Capacity 432
Facility Type Adult
City Lovington
Postal Code 88260
State New Mexico
County Lea County
Official Website http://www.leacounty.net/p/Departments/Law-and-Safety/279

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Lovington, Lea County , NM Overview

Coordinates:
32.94639°N 103.35361°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Mexico
County:
Lea
Area:
Total:
11.39 sq mi (29.50 km2)
Land:
11.36 sq mi (29.42 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation:
3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
11,009
Estimate (2019):
11,489
Density:
1,011.27/sq mi (390.45/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code:
88260
Area code(s):
575
FIPS code:
35-44490
GNIS feature ID:
0899742

Directions

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